Why Treasury Secretary Bessent’s moves to calm the bond market haven’t worked so far
Bessent surprised financial markets by announcing that Treasury would double the size of a bond buyback program starting next month.
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Trump keeps embracing data centers even as they become toxic in midterm races
President Donald Trump has voiced strong support for AI and data centers, emphasizing their economic benefits and importance in the global AI race.
US ramps up Cuba sanctions and detentions of Americans returning from the island
The Trump administration is increasing pressure on Cuba by imposing more economic penalties on industries in the heavily sanctioned socialist country.
US agency under scrutiny after watchdog warns of forced labor in Dominican Republic
Customs and Border Protection faces criticism after a watchdog warned forced labor persists on sugarcane fields in the Dominican Republic.
Federal agents seize devices from ex-Rep. Eric Swalwell in sexual misconduct probe, AP source says
Federal agents have seized electronic devices from former Rep. Eric Swalwell and searched his Washington home as part of an investigation into allegations of sexual misconduct by the ex-Democratic congressman from California.
Democrats narrow their list of 2028 presidential convention sites to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia
Democrats have narrowed the list of potential host cities for their 2028 presidential convention to Boston, Denver and Philadelphia.
US sends 20 deportees to Liberia, part of 1,200 migrants the country will receive under new deal
The US sent 20 deportees to Liberia as part of 1,200 migrants the country will received under a third-country deportation deal.
A quiet channel between ICE and Iran shaped deportation flights, newly released emails show
Emails reveal Iranian officials had significant influence with ICE over which Iranian immigrants in the U.S. were deported to Iran in 2025.
A federal policy is complicating how organizations battle the opioid crisis
Organizations are worried that overdoses could increase as a result of the policy.
New CDC director acknowledges agency problems in first large staff meeting
Dr. Erica Schwartz spoke to CDC employees Wednesday, acknowledging challenges like “zombie programs” affected by layoffs.