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Federal Reserve Likely to Defy Trump & Keep Rates Unchanged this Week

Federal Reserve Likely to Defy Trump & Keep Rates Unchanged this Week

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve will likely keep its key short-term interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, despite harsh criticism from President Donald Trump and his demand that the Fed reduce borrowing costs. After causing a sharp drop in financial markets two weeks ago by saying he could fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, the Republican…MORE

Trump Has Threatened a 100% Tariff on Movies Made Outside the US

Trump Has Threatened a 100% Tariff on Movies Made Outside the US

NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump is threatening to levy all films made outside the U.S. at a steep rate of 100%. Over the weekend, Trump accused other countries of “stealing the movie-making capabilities” of the U.S. and said that he had authorized the Commerce Department and the U.S. Trade Representative to “immediately begin…MORE

Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill creating Education Savings Accounts program in Texas

Gov. Greg Abbott signs bill creating Education Savings Accounts program in Texas

AUSTIN, Texas — Texas Gov. Greg Abbott signed legislation into law on Saturday that creates Education Savings Accounts (ESAs) in Texas. Texas Republicans call the legislation “school choice.” The $1 billion program will allow families to spend state funds on private school tuition. Abbott signed the bill at the Texas Governor’s Mansion on Saturday afternoon, where…MORE

DFW Airport and American Airlines Announce Acceleration and Expansion of Plans -Terminal F

DFW Airport and American Airlines Announce Acceleration and Expansion of Plans -Terminal F

DFW AIRPORT – (WBAP/KLIF) – – Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) and American Airlines annouce agreement to quicken and expand the scope of the airport’s new Terminal F. Gate numbers will be doubled, customer amenities expanded, and a Lease Agreement between DFW and American to 2043 and increases the estimated Terminal F investment to…MORE