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Opening statements warp in Harvey Weinstein’s New York rape retrial – CBS News Watch CBS News Opening statements have concluded in Harvey Weinstein’s New York rape retrial. CBS News’ Jericka Duncan has more.
Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigned from Congress Tuesday moments before a House Ethics Committee meeting to determine whether any punishment was warranted for her alleged misconduct. She has been charged with stealing nearly $5 million in Federal Emergency Management Agency funds for her campaign and pleaded not guilty.
Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s nomination for chair of the Federal Reserve, told senators Tuesday that the central bank would remain “strictly independent.” CBS News’ Taurean Small reports on the hearing.
Gold isn’t a guaranteed shield against inflation, but it remains a useful tool when used thoughtfully. PeilingLeeCopyright/Getty Images A fresh surge in inflation is once again reshaping the financial conversation. After months of relative stability, a global energy shock tied to the conflict in Iran pushed U.S. consumer prices higher in March, with inflation climbing …
Washington — Democratic Rep. Sheila Cherfilus-McCormick of Florida resigned from Congress on Tuesday as the House was poised to vote on her expulsion in the coming days. Cherfilus-McCormick stepped down shortly before the House Ethics Committee was set to meet to determine whether any punishment was warranted for her alleged misconduct. She has been charged …
Sen. Ruben Gallego pressed Kevin Warsh again about whether President Trump asked him to commit to lowering interest rates if he was nominated to lead the Federal Reserve. Warsh reiterated that the president never asked him to “commit to any such thing.”
President Trump says Tehran has no choice but to negotiate peace with the U.S., even though the regime is insisting it’s not planning on attending talks in Pakistan this week. CBS News’ Imtiaz Tyab and Olivia Rinaldi have more.
Kevin Warsh, President Trump’s nominee for Federal Reserve chairman, explained why he believes the potential of the U.S. economy is improving despite low job growth.
Debt relief can reduce or eventually stop collection activity, but it rarely happens overnight. Pla2na/Getty Images Mounting financial pressure is nothing new for borrowers in today’s economic landscape, but the pace at which it is escalating has recently become harder to ignore. Right now, for example, household debt is at its latest record highand credit …
NEW YORK (AP) — Billionaires Michael and Susan Dell are fueling the University of Texas at Austin’s medical research ambitions with a $750 million gift that promises to improve patient care through artificial intelligence and increase health care options for the booming state capital. The UT Dell Medical Center, announced Tuesday, is projected to open …