The Federal Reserve, as expected, voted to hold interest rates steady in what will most likely be the final meeting of Chairman Jerome Powell’s tenure. The statement from the Fed was brief, acknowledging that “economic activity has been expanding at a solid pace.” But it also mentioned higher levels of inflation and noted that “developments …
King Charles III addressed Congress on Tuesday as part of his state visit and highlighted the importance of U.S.-U.K. unity amid recent tensions over the Iran conflict. Dr. Nigel Fletcher, a political and constitutional historian, joins with more.
Deep below the surface of the Mediterranean Sea off the French coast, the pincer of a remotely guided underwater robot delicately closes around a centuries-old jug lying near a 16th-century shipwreck. “You have to be extremely precise so as not to damage the site, so as not to stir up sediment,” says navy officer Sebastien, …
The suspect in the White House Correspondents’ Dinner shooting appears to have started planning the attack three weeks ago when he began to search online about the event, according to new details in a memorandum prosecutors filed Wednesday in federal court. The filing includes more information about suspect Cole Allen’s alleged movements on Saturday night, …
Supreme Court weighs Trump administration efforts to deport Haitian and Syrian nationals – CBS News Watch CBS News The Supreme Court heard arguments over the Trump administration’s efforts to end deportation protections for Haitian and Syrian nationals in the U.S. CBS News’ Camilo Montoya-Galvez has the latest.
How strong is the DOJ’s latest case against former FBI Director James Comey? – CBS News Watch CBS News The Justice Department indicted former FBI Director James Comey for a second time on Tuesday. CBS News’ Katrina Kaufman has more.
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday left its benchmark interest rate unchanged, marking the central bank’s third consecutive pause in 2026. The decision comes as the U.S. economy grapples with rising inflation due to the Iran war and fitful job growth. The Fed maintained the federal funds rate — what banks charge each other for short-term …
The Federal Reserve’s latest interest rate pause could impact homebuyers and owners trying to refinance. sakchai vongsasiripat/Getty Images Another Federal Reserve meeting, another interest rate pause. For the third time this year, the central bank elected to keep its Federal funds rate untouched, leaving it at the same range of 3.50% to 3.75% on Wednesday. …
WASHINGTON, April 29 (Reuters) – A measure to open debate on key legislation to outline funding for immigration enforcement operations and to renew foreign surveillance authority was approved in the House of Representatives on Wednesday. The victory came after House Speaker Mike Johnson persuaded his fellow Republicans to back the measure in an effort that …
DENVER (AP) — Two-time Pro Bowl safety Justin Simmons has retired following a nine-year career, including eight seasons with the Denver Broncos. The Broncos announced Simmons’ retirement on Wednesday and noted the news came exactly 10 years after the team selected the safety in the third round from Boston College in 2016. Though Simmons started …