WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve is facing economic uncertainty and political pressure as it meets this week to decide whether to cut interest rates. Investors expect the Fed to reduce its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point, to about 4.1%. But it’s not even clear which Fed officials will be making the decision.…… MORE
Senate Approves White House Economist Stephen Miran to Serve on Federal Reserve Board
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Senate has approved one of President Donald Trump’s top economic advisers for a seat on the Federal Reserve’s governing board, giving the White House greater influence over the central bank just two days before it is expected to vote in favor of reducing its key interest rate. The vote to confirm…… MORE
Democrats Plan to Force Senate Vote on Trump’s Tariffs on Canada and Brazil
WASHINGTON (AP) — Democratic Sen. Tim Kaine is planning to force two Senate votes on President Donald Trump’s tariffs in the coming weeks, keeping the pressure on his Republican colleagues as many of them have voiced frustration with the policies. The Virginia senator says he will introduce two separate resolutions this week that would terminate…… MORE
Have We Become Desensitized to Graphic Violence?
Dr. Roxane Cohen Silver, Professor of Psychology at UC Irvine explores whether viral loops of Charlie Kirk’s assassination video are desensitizing viewers to graphic violence. Has social media desensitized our young kids to graphic violence?… MORE
Texas Biotech: Lifesaving Innovation & Patient Advocacy
Texas’ bioscience boom drives U.S. innovation and security, advancing biotech for better patient access, strong advocacy, and lifesaving care.… MORE