Government shutdown

Thune steamrolls Dems’ DHS rebellion as Fetterman blames, Schumer under pressure

Senate Republicans are moving forward with a behemoth funding package to keep the government open and hope to blast through…

2 weeks ago

Moderate Sen. Jackie Rosen calls for Noem’s impeachment as Dems rage over Minneapolis shooting

WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Jackie Rosen is calling for the impeachment of Homeland Security Secretary Kristy Noem, saying Noem…

2 weeks ago

Why mortgage rates are stuck at 6.2% – and may stay there

For weeks now, mortgage rates have barely budged. They are unlikely to move much in the new year either. Mortgage…

1 month ago

With lawmakers only just beginning to negotiate new funding bills, the threat of another government shutdown remains

The Republican Congress is pushing toward another self-imposed deadline, even as the House and Senate are unable to reach a…

2 months ago

The Senate moved closer to a ‘minibus’ deal to massively fund the government, averting the threat of a shutdown

Senate leaders are close to a deal to pass a package of five appropriations bills that would fund most of…

2 months ago

‘Absence of data’ in CPI report flashes yellow for further interest rate cuts

The first fresh inflation reading since the government shutdown showed prices unexpectedly eased in November, though the report may not…

2 months ago

Economists warn the US is now in a ‘hiring recession’. 15 Things You Should (and Shouldn’t) Do for Your Financial Security

After a year of roller coaster tariffs, mass cutbacks and a record-long government shutdown, the latest jobs data suggests the…

2 months ago

Consumer sentiment rose, September inflation data rose as expected

00:00 Julie We just got some breaking news across the wire. We've got PCE, the Personal Consumption Expenditure estimate coming…

2 months ago