WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal court has ruled that embattled Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook can remain in her position while she fights President Donald Trump’s efforts to fire her. The ruling, which will almost certainly be appealed, is a blow to the Trump administration’s efforts to assert more control over the traditionally independent Fed.…… MORE
Supreme Court to Quickly Consider if President Donald Trump Has Power to Impose Sweeping Tariffs
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is granting an unusually quick hearing on whether President Donald Trump has the power under federal law to impose sweeping tariffs. The justices agreed Tuesday to hear the case in November, lightning-fast by the usual standards of the nation’s highest court. The tariffs will stay in place in the…… MORE
Apple’s iphone 17 Line-up Includes a New Ultra-Thin Model and $100 Price Hike for Pro Model
CUPERTINO, Calif. (AP) — Apple has rolled out its next generation of iPhones that includes a new ultra-thin model and a slight price hike for one of its high-end models, while the company feels the squeeze of a global trade war. The iPhone 17 line-up includes a new slimmed-down model that will adopt the “Air”…… MORE
New Data Shows the US Job Market Was Much Weaker Than Thought in 2024, and This Year as Well
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. job market was much weaker in 2024 and early this year than originally reported, adding to concerns about the health of the U.S. economy. The Labor Department reported Tuesday that employers added 911,000 fewer jobs than originally reported in the year that ended in March 2025. The department issues the…… MORE
Home Depot Stores, Long a Hub for Day Laborers, Now Draw Immigration Agents Out on Raids
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Home Depot stores in Southern California have long been an informal hub for day laborers in the country both legally and illegally who are seeking work. Now the locations have become a prime target for immigration agents. Day laborers say one store location in the Van Nuys area of Los Angeles…… MORE