How war in Middle East impacted Fed’s interest rate decision

How war in Middle East impacted Fed’s interest rate decision – CBS News Watch CBS News The Federal Reserve left U.S. interest rates unchanged for a third consecutive time on Wednesday. CBS News coordinating producer Richard Escobedo has more.

Trump pauses Jones Act to ease rising energy costs

President Trump is temporarily waiving a 100-year-old law to try to ease rising energy costs. He issued a 60-day waiver of the Jones Act, which requires that all goods traveling between U.S. ports be U.S.-built, crewed and flagged. CBS News MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo has more.

The Atlantic gives reporter $10,000 to gamble on sports

How much money could you make if you were given $10,000 to gamble on sports? That’s what The Atlantic’s McKay Coppins sought to answer in his latest piece: “My Year as a Degenerate Gambler.” Coppins joins “The Takeout” to recount the experience.