PHILADELPHIA (AP) — President Donald Trump says he may put the U.S. Postal Service under the control of the Commerce Department in what would amount to an executive branch takeover of the independent agency. Trump made the remarks Friday at the swearing-in of Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick. He called the move a way to stop…… MORE
Luigi Mangione Draws Crowd For First Court Hearing Since Arraignment In UnitedHealthcare CEO Killing
NEW YORK (AP) — The man accused of gunning down UnitedHealthcare’s CEO has appeared in court for the first time since his arraignment on state murder and terror charges. Luigi Mangione attended a hearing Friday in a bulletproof vest and shackles that the judge said were safety precautions. The hearing attracted throngs of supporters for…… MORE
January Home Sales Fall As High Mortgage Rates, Prices Freeze Out Would-Be Buyers
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes fell in January as rising mortgage rates and prices put off many would-be homebuyers despite a wider selection of properties on the market. Existing home sales fell 4.9% last month from December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.08 million units, the National Association…… MORE
Wall Street Plummets; Analysts Say Investors Seek Safer Monetary Shelters.
NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks fell sharply Friday after reports showed that worries among consumers and businesses about President Donald Trump’s policies may be hitting the U.S. economy. The S&P 500 sank 1.7% for its worst day in two months. The Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped 748 points, or 1.7%, and the Nasdaq composite…… MORE
Elon Musk Sparks Hope for a New Stimulus Check Amid Rising Financial Concerns
As Americans’ financial worries grow, Elon Musk’s DOGE savings plan sparks hope for a $5,000 “DOGE Dividend” stimulus check. National Correspondent Rory O’Neill explores this potential economic boost amidst rising concerns about inflation and living costs… MORE