12/11/2020 - Here's everything the Federal Reserve could do at its policy meeting next week
12/11/2020 - Biden's domestic Cabinet picks pledge to use federal powers to aid those struggling during Covid pandemic
12/16/2020 - Despite recent federal flurry, number of U.S. executions is lowest since 1991
12/16/2020 - Federal Reserve joins global group focused on fighting climate change
12/16/2020 - US Federal Reserve warns of 'challenging months'
12/20/2020 - Airlines on track to get $15 billion in federal aid, must call back more than 30,000 furloughed workers
12/21/2020 - Trump orders new federal buildings must be 'beautiful'
12/30/2020 - Trump-appointed federal media agency CEO blasted in letter by Radio Free Europe leaders
01/06/2021 - Federal Reserve releases minutes from December meeting
01/07/2021 - Federal prosecutor doesn't rule out charging Trump for inciting Capitol riot
01/09/2021 - Indian-American Named To Houston Board Of Dallas Federal Reserve Bank
01/12/2021 - US Courts Block Execution Of Only Woman On Federal Death Row
01/13/2021 - US Top Court Clears Way For Execution Of Only Woman On Federal Death Row
01/14/2021 - Biden calls to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour
01/16/2021 - US Carries Out Last Federal Execution Of Donald Trump Era: Reports
01/24/2021 - CDC director says federal government does not know how much Covid vaccine the U.S. has
01/26/2021 - Federal judge temporarily blocks Biden's deportation moratorium
01/26/2021 - Over 150 Charged With Federal Crimes For January 6 Attack On US Capitol
01/27/2021 - Stellantis agrees to $30 million fine to settle federal corruption probe of Fiat Chrysler
01/27/2021 - Federal Reserve leaves interest rates and asset purchases unchanged, sees growth slowing
01/27/2021 - Federal Reserve leaves interest rates and asset purchases unchanged
01/28/2021 - The Federal Reserve doesn't see risks to market stability, even as concern about bubbles grows
02/03/2021 - These workers could see the biggest pay bump from a $15 federal minimum wage
02/03/2021 - American warns 13,000 employees of furloughs as airlines prepare to lose federal aid next month
02/04/2021 - Airlines, labor unions push for a third round of federal aid with travel demand still low
02/05/2021 - A $15 federal minimum wage is out of the latest stimulus package for now
03/12/2021 - Huawei Among 5 Chinese Firms Posing "Risk To US Security": Federal Agency
03/18/2021 - The bond market rebels as it adjusts to the Federal Reserve’s inflation policy
03/19/2021 - Peloton CEO says child died in treadmill accident, federal consumer watchdog starts probe
03/22/2021 - Tesla whistleblower complaint about solar fires is part of evidence in federal safety investigation
03/31/2021 - Fourth stimulus checks are unlikely. Here's what federal aid could be coming next
04/07/2021 - Amid federal probe, Matt Gaetz will speak to conservative women’s group at Trump golf course
04/12/2021 - Federal judge killed by hit-and-run driver found with drugs after claiming to be ‘Harry Potter,’ police said
04/15/2021 - Off the grid: A flood of federal aid often fails to reach America’s poorest families
04/20/2021 - Congressional investigation launched into Emergent BioSolutions' federal vaccine contracts
04/21/2021 - US launches federal probe into Minneapolis police
04/23/2021 - Argentine Federal Police arrests two in Tucumán for planning attack against Jewish community
04/27/2021 - Biden raises minimum wage for federal contractors to $15 an hour
04/27/2021 - What investors should expect to hear from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday
04/27/2021 - Biden will raise the minimum wage for federal contractors to $15, giving 390,000 workers a pay bump
04/27/2021 - Auto lobby seeks update to federal car safety standards following Tesla crashes
04/28/2021 - Federal search warrant executed at Rudy Giuliani's NYC apartment
04/28/2021 - Trump Lawyer's Apartment Raided In Federal Probe
04/28/2021 - Ahmaud Arbery: Suspects face federal hate crime charges over killing
05/03/2021 - Seven US Firms Drop H-1B Lawsuit Against US Federal Agency
05/05/2021 - Federal judge overturns national eviction ban
05/11/2021 - As more states end federal unemployment benefits early, workers are put in a bind
05/15/2021 - States are ending federal unemployment benefits early. Here’s what to know and what’s at stake
05/18/2021 - The jury reached a guilty verdict. Then the defendant fatally cut his own throat in a federal courtroom.
05/18/2021 - A rapper posed on a SWAT truck during the Capitol riots and put it on his album. He’s facing federal charges.
05/20/2021 - Biden orders federal strategy to curb climate change risk to economy
05/21/2021 - The Federal Reserve's so-called taper talk could keep markets on edge through the summer
05/27/2021 - Biden's budget will include $5 trillion in new federal spending over the next decade
06/01/2021 - Amazon backs federal bill to legalize marijuana and adjusts drug testing policy for some workers
06/02/2021 - 3.7 million Americans set to lose unemployment benefits early as 25 states exit federal programs
06/03/2021 - Postmaster General Louis DeJoy facing federal campaign finance investigation over former business
06/05/2021 - California’s assault weapons ban overturned as federal judge compares AR-15 to a Swiss Army knife
06/08/2021 - Texas lawmakers again urge federal board to remove ‘Negro’ from place names in state
06/15/2021 - A full rundown of what to expect from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday
06/15/2021 - Stock futures are flat as investors await Federal Reserve update
06/15/2021 - Big Tech Critic Lina Khan Becomes US Federal Trade Commission Chair
06/15/2021 - Senate approves bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday
06/16/2021 - U.S. judge orders resumption in federal drilling auctions in a setback for Biden
06/16/2021 - House passes bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday, sending it to Biden
06/17/2021 - Biden to sign Juneteenth bill, creating first new federal holiday in decades
06/19/2021 - Under Trump, Juneteenth was marred by controversy — with Biden, it's a federal holiday
06/21/2021 - Here's why the market may be wrong about the Federal Reserve and interest rates
06/22/2021 - Appeals court blocks federal judge’s ruling to overturn California’s assault weapons ban
06/24/2021 - Federal Reserve gives U.S. banks a thumbs up as all 23 lenders easily pass 2021 stress test
06/28/2021 - Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas says federal marijuana laws may be outdated
06/30/2021 - Federal judge rules SpaceX must comply with DOJ subpoena of hiring records
07/06/2021 - A grizzly bear washed up dead. Then it was found decapitated and declawed, prompting a federal investigation.
07/09/2021 - Biogen stock falls after FDA calls for federal investigation into Alzheimer's drug approval
07/11/2021 - Ron Insana: The bond market agrees with the Federal Reserve — inflation is temporary
07/14/2021 - Delta posts first profit since 2019 thanks to federal aid, improving revenue as travelers return
07/15/2021 - Treasury Secretary Yellen says the Federal Reserve has done a ‘good job’ under Powell
07/22/2021 - American, Southwest post quarterly profits, boosted by travel surge, federal aid
07/23/2021 - An auction house tried to sell Jewish artifacts looted during the Holocaust. Federal agents just seized them.
07/23/2021 - Earnings and the Federal Reserve are next big catalysts as stocks enter week ahead on an upswing
07/25/2021 - A tax loophole is helping bitcoin holders save tons of cash by avoiding federal taxes
07/26/2021 - Trump friend Tom Barrack heckled as a 'traitor' as he shows up for arraignment on federal charges
07/27/2021 - Biden says vaccine mandate for all federal employees is under consideration following VA order
07/28/2021 - Biden proposes stronger Buy American rules for federal government, aiming to bolster U.S. industry
07/28/2021 - Biden will require federal workers to get the Covid vaccine or submit to testing
07/29/2021 - Biden requiring federal workers to prove Covid vaccine status or submit to safety rules
07/30/2021 - A mother bear rushed a woman snapping a photo of her cubs. Now, the parkgoer is facing federal charges.
08/03/2021 - Cuomo violated federal, state laws as he sexually harassed multiple women, NY attorney general says
08/04/2021 - 26 states ended federal unemployment pay early. Data suggests it’s not getting people back to work
08/06/2021 - July’s strong jobs report could prepare the Federal Reserve to dial back its bond-buying program
08/08/2021 - Norwegian Cruise can require Florida passengers to show proof of vaccination, federal judge rules
08/13/2021 - Bolsonaro subject to yet another inquiry, this time for releasing secret Brazilian Federal Police reports
08/16/2021 - Bezos' Blue Origin takes NASA to federal court over award of lunar lander contract to SpaceX
08/18/2021 - Federal Reserve preparing for taper this year, July minutes show
08/18/2021 - U.S. to require nursing homes get staff fully vaccinated or lose federal funding
08/19/2021 - American extends alcohol ban in main cabin through Jan. 18 — when federal mask mandate expires
08/26/2021 - Bolsonaro mandates Brazilian federal gov't agencies to cut down electricity consumption
08/26/2021 - A governor’s controversial pardon freed a killer. A new federal conviction could send him back to prison.
08/26/2021 - The pressure is on for Powell and the Federal Reserve to manage the exit from ultra-easy policies
08/30/2021 - Biden pledges a vast federal response to Hurricane Ida for 'as long as it takes'
09/01/2021 - Canada federal election: How much trouble is Trudeau in?
09/01/2021 - Tesla must deliver Autopilot crash data to federal auto safety watchdog by October 22
09/03/2021 - Capitol riot: 'QAnon Shaman' pleads guilty in federal court
09/04/2021 - Federal unemployment benefits end this weekend. Many are scared of what comes next
09/08/2021 - Canada federal election: Party leaders spar in first national debate
09/09/2021 - Biden to mandate Covid vaccine for federal workers, removing option to get tested instead
09/09/2021 - Canada federal election: Key takeaways from the debate
09/13/2021 - Canada federal election: A look at the key numbers driving the campaign
09/14/2021 - Canada federal election: Canadians want reconciliation. Will the election deliver?
09/15/2021 - A Kansas boy entered a unique insect at the state fair. It triggered a federal investigation.
09/15/2021 - Justice Department asks federal judge to block enforcement of Texas abortion law
09/16/2021 - Canada federal election: The man who could topple Trudeau
09/17/2021 - After years of being 'squeaky clean,' the Federal Reserve is surrounded by controversy
09/21/2021 - Rep. Bush, Sen. Warren introduce bill to reinstate federal eviction moratorium
09/21/2021 - Stock futures open slightly lower ahead of Federal Reserve update
09/22/2021 - Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, says tapering of bond buying coming 'soon'
09/25/2021 - Federal judge deals blow to vaccine mandate for New York City teachers
09/28/2021 - Two defendants in stock hijacking case scheduled to plead guilty in Minnesota federal court
09/28/2021 - Federal forces to be deployed in violence-riddled Argentine city of Rosario
09/28/2021 - Federal forces to be deployed in violence-rid Argentine city of Rosario
09/30/2021 - Buenos Aires Governor seeks consensus with meat producers after federal gov't announcements
10/01/2021 - Key inflation gauge watched by the Federal Reserve hits another 30-year high
10/03/2021 - Major pharmacies face first federal trial over role in nation’s opioid crisis
10/06/2021 - “Mapuche” gangs lead Río Negro Governor to seek reinforcements from Argentina's federal government
10/07/2021 - Federal judge blocks enforcement of Texas law banning abortion as early as six weeks
10/08/2021 - Russia Records Over 49,000 Covid Deaths In August: Federal Agency
10/08/2021 - 'We will comply:' Spirit Airlines CEO prepares staff for federal Covid vaccine mandate
10/12/2021 - Wolf pups 'adopted' by Idaho high schoolers killed by federal agents
10/19/2021 - Federal Reserve Chair Powell’s five measuring sticks on inflation aren’t holding up very well
10/20/2021 - Governor of Argentine province of Río Negro seeks help from federal authorities to fight Mapuche rebels
10/21/2021 - American Airlines posts profit thanks to federal aid, revenue improves
10/21/2021 - American, Southwest CEOs say they don't plan to fire employees over federal vaccine mandate
10/26/2021 - Federal judge rejects Southwest Airlines pilots' request to block vaccine mandate
10/28/2021 - Covid-19 live updates: White House suggests flexibility in vaccine deadline for federal workers, contractors
11/01/2021 - Federal contractors get broad flexibility to enforce Covid vaccine rules for millions of workers
11/03/2021 - Bill Introduced In US Congress To Declare Diwali As Federal Holiday
11/04/2021 - Federal Reserve begins gradual monthly tapering of stimulus this month
11/05/2021 - Oklahoma jail officers played ‘Baby Shark’ on repeat as a ‘torture tactic,’ federal lawsuit says
11/06/2021 - U.S. federal appeals court freezes Biden's vaccine mandate for companies
11/08/2021 - Federal court grants stay on Biden's vaccination mandate
11/08/2021 - Randal Quarles to resign at year-end, paving way for Biden to further remake the Federal Reserve
11/09/2021 - Labor union representing TSA and other federal workers urges White House to delay vaccine deadline
11/09/2021 - Federal Reserve's Bullard expects two rate hikes next year
11/11/2021 - Texas schools can require masks after federal judge overturns Abbott’s ban
11/12/2021 - Covid-19 live updates: Colorado allows all adults to get vaccine boosters, going beyond federal guidance
11/13/2021 - Federal appeals court calls Biden vaccine mandate 'fatally flawed' and 'staggeringly overbroad'
11/16/2021 - A Texas college student allegedly set fire to a synagogue. He now faces a federal arson charge.
11/16/2021 - Biden vaccine mandate legal battle heads to federal appeals court with GOP-appointed majority
11/22/2021 - Jerome Powell nominated to stay as US Federal Reserve chair
11/22/2021 - Minimum wage for workers on new federal contracts will rise to $15 starting Jan. 30
11/22/2021 - More than 90% of federal workers have received at least one Covid vaccine dose, White House says
11/22/2021 - Joe Biden To Keep Powell As US Federal Chief Amid Inflation Surge
11/23/2021 - Biden administration asks federal appeals court to lift pause on business vaccine mandate
11/23/2021 - Biden endorses Powell for yet another term as Federal Reserve head
11/24/2021 - The Federal Reserve is likely to become a tougher talking central bank
12/02/2021 - Covid-19 live updates: Utah hospitals suspend vaccine requirement after court blocks federal mandate
12/02/2021 - More than $87 billion in federal benefits siphoned from unemployment system, says Labor Department
12/03/2021 - Federal corruption probe leads to first major overhaul of UAW elections in 70 years
12/06/2021 - Argentine Federal Court upholds Stanley landing ship must not be scrapped
12/06/2021 - A major shift is underway at the Federal Reserve that could see a speedier end to its easy policies
12/06/2021 - Trump SPAC under investigation by federal regulators, including SEC
12/07/2021 - Bolsonaro allegedly wants to make mandatory vaccination up to federal gov't
12/07/2021 - U.S. court temporarily halts Biden's vaccine mandate for federal contractors nationwide
12/08/2021 - Biden to order federal government to become carbon neutral by 2050
12/08/2021 - Joe Biden Directs US Federal Government To Become Carbon Neutral By 2050
12/09/2021 - Two Democratic Senators urge federal investigations into Facebook for allegedly misleading claims
12/11/2021 - Watchdog says federal anti-terror unit investigated journalists
12/13/2021 - String of tornadoes causes major federal disaster in the US
12/14/2021 - The Federal Reserve is expected to take a very big step toward its first rate hike
12/14/2021 - Federal judge tosses Trump lawsuit to block income taxes from being released to Congress
12/16/2021 - What is the Federal Reserve tapering; the end of rock bottom interest rates?
12/16/2021 - The Federal Reserve still has a lot of questions to answer about its long-term strategy
12/18/2021 - Boeing drops vaccine mandate for U.S. workers, joining Amtrak and other major federal contractors
12/20/2021 - Covid-19 live updates: New York City seeks federal help as U.S. braces for record cases with omicron wave
12/23/2021 - Federal Election Commission dismisses complaints against USPS chief DeJoy over alleged straw-donor scheme
01/20/2022 - What to know about the federal trial of the three former Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd’s death
01/24/2022 - Opening statements to begin in federal trial over George Floyd’s killing
02/01/2022 - US federal prisons in lockdown after deadly gang fight
02/04/2022 - Travis McMichael withdraws plea admitting guilt to federal hate crime charges in murder of Ahmaud Arbery
02/09/2022 - Jury selection in Arbery killers’ federal trial probes beliefs on race, hate crimes — and the murder
02/10/2022 - Use "Federal Power": US Urges Canada To End Anti-Vaccine Protests
02/17/2022 - Justice Dept. sues Missouri over GOP-backed gun law banning police from enforcing certain federal laws
02/22/2022 - In the federal case over George Floyd’s killing, former officers put the Minneapolis police on trial
02/22/2022 - Killers of Ahmaud Arbery found guilty of federal hate-crimes charges
02/22/2022 - Ahmaud Arbery: Jury finds killers guilty on federal hate crimes charges
02/23/2022 - Federal tax collection in Brazil 18.3% up in January
04/15/2022 - Joe Biden To Nominate Michael Barr For Federal Reserve Vice Chair
04/22/2022 - Brazil: Bolsonarist lawmakers want amnesty for convicted federal deputy
05/11/2022 - Democrats push doomed bid for federal abortion law
05/13/2022 - Man accused of yelling racial slurs at ‘Stop Asian Hate’ rally faces federal charges
06/07/2022 - Minn. man impersonating federal agent on TikTok sentenced to six years
06/15/2022 - Suspect in Buffalo grocery massacre charged with federal hate crimes
06/15/2022 - US Federal Reserve Announces Biggest Interest Rate Hike Since 1994
07/07/2022 - Derek Chauvin faces federal sentence for Floyd’s killing
08/05/2022 - Controversial federal court changes debated in Manchin negotiations
08/08/2022 - Ahmaud Arbery’s killers face federal hate crime sentencing
08/24/2022 - Federal ‘ghost guns’ rule takes effect despite court challenges
08/26/2022 - Texas can’t bar adults under 21 from carrying handguns, federal judge rules
08/27/2022 - Federal Reserve pledges to keep lowering inflation, "until we are confident the job is done"
09/17/2022 - Will the Federal Reserve strangle Latin America again?
09/21/2022 - US Federal Reserve Raises Key Interest Rate Amid Recession Fear
10/04/2022 - Biden, FEMA head to Florida as survivors scramble for federal aid
10/06/2022 - Biden to pardon federal marijuana convictions
10/07/2022 - Argentine Minister praises federal forces for Mapuche operation
10/12/2022 - Mayor of Buenos Aires wants federal gov't to quit improvising
10/13/2022 - Elon Musk Under Federal Investigation Over $44 Billion Deal: Twitter
10/18/2022 - Ethiopia civil war: Federal army seizes strategic city of Shire
10/27/2022 - Federal court won’t wait for U.S. Supreme Court to release Trump taxes
10/31/2022 - US Publishing Mega-Merger, Worth $2.2 Billion, Blocked By Federal Judge
11/04/2022 - Revolución Federal leades indicted in Argentina
11/08/2022 - Barring head coverings in prison violates federal law, appeals court rules
12/01/2022 - Here’s how federal judges think about diversity in hiring law clerks
12/05/2022 - Ex-N.Y. Lt. Governor Brian Benjamin has federal corruption charges dismissed
12/05/2022 - Musk's Medical Device Firm Neuralink Faces Federal Probe Over Animal Tests
12/06/2022 - Russia's Federal Agency Requests To Arrest Ukraine Ministers
12/13/2022 - Advocates seek federal investigation of multistate effort to copy voting software
12/14/2022 - Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates Half Point, Highest Level In 15 Years
01/03/2023 - DeSantis takes aim at federal government as he is sworn in to second term
01/06/2023 - Brazil's Federal Gov't recognizes emergency in inner Săo Paulo state
01/09/2023 - Federal intervention decreed on Brasilia's public security secretariat
01/27/2023 - Federal Court of Appeals okays Mar del Plata offshore oil exploration
01/27/2023 - Brazil: Federal Police launches 3rd phase of Operation Lesa Pátria
02/08/2023 - Walmart shooter pleads guilty to federal charges in 2019 El Paso attack
02/27/2023 - White House's 30-Day Deadline To Federal Agencies To Enforce TikTok Ban
02/28/2023 - China hits out at US over TikTok ban on federal devices
03/08/2023 - Argentine federal gov't gets involved in Rosario violence crisis
03/08/2023 - Man Robbed Utah Bank Of $1 Demanding To Go To Federal Prison
03/19/2023 - George Floyd Killer Derek Chauvin Pleads Guilty To Federal Tax Evasion
03/21/2023 - Gladys Kessler, federal judge in landmark tobacco lawsuit, dies at 85
03/31/2023 - From rap royalty to federal court, Fugees star on trial in financial scheme
04/02/2023 - US tornadoes: Biden releases federal funds to Arkansas
04/08/2023 - US Food Authority Appeals US Federal Judge's Block On Abortion Pill
04/20/2023 - A federal judge was refused a Lyft ride with his guide dog. He’s not alone.
04/27/2023 - US Federal Reserve Chief Tricked By Russian Pranksters Posing As Zelensky
04/28/2023 - US H-1B Visa Lottery System Resulted In Abuse, Fraud, Says Federal Agency
05/09/2023 - George Santos: Republican congressman facing charges in federal probe
05/17/2023 - Top federal prosecutor in Mass. abused power to influence local election, inspector general says
05/19/2023 - Mike Lindell’s $5 million contest winner takes him to federal court
05/25/2023 - US Federal Reserve divided on how to continue with interest rates, FOMC minutes
05/26/2023 - Bill Introduced In US Congress To Make Diwali A Federal Holiday In Country
05/30/2023 - Brazilian federal police seize a quarter ton of cocaine in the port of Santos
06/06/2023 - Mother Of 6-Year-Old US Boy Who Shot Teacher Charged With Federal Crimes
06/06/2023 - Mother of six-year-old who shot teacher charged with federal gun crimes
Mother of six-year-old who shot teacher charged with federal gun crimes
Published: 06/06/2023 in BBC News - World
Deja Taylor is charged with federal gun crimes after her six-year-old son shot his teacher in Virginia.
Mother Of 6-Year-Old US Boy Who Shot Teacher Charged With Federal Crimes
Published: 06/06/2023 in NDTV News - World-news
Deja Taylor, the mother of the child, had apologised to the teacher and said she was responsible for her son's access to the handgun.
Brazilian federal police seize a quarter ton of cocaine in the port of Santos
Published: 05/30/2023 in MercoPress
Brazilian law enforcement organizations in a combined operation seized some 251 kilos of cocaine on Sunday from a ship in the port of Santos, the country's busiest. The drug was discovered hidden in an underwater compartment of a ship. The Federal Police is in charge of the investigation but did not report of any arrests.
Bill Introduced In US Congress To Make Diwali A Federal Holiday In Country
Published: 05/26/2023 in NDTV News - World-news
A prominent American lawmaker on Friday introduced a bill in the US Congress to declare Diwali, the festival of lights, a federal holiday, a move welcomed by different communities from across the country.
US Federal Reserve divided on how to continue with interest rates, FOMC minutes
Published: 05/25/2023 in MercoPress
US Federal Reserve minutes released this Wednesday showed officials split at their last meeting over how to continue with interest rates: some members saw the need for more increases while others expected a slowdown in growth to remove the need to tighten further.
Mike Lindell’s $5 million contest winner takes him to federal court
Published: 05/19/2023 in Washington Post
A Nevada man is chasing the prize owed by the MyPillow chief executive following an arbitration ruling in the "Prove Mike Wrong" contest over the 2020 election.
Top federal prosecutor in Mass. abused power to influence local election, inspector general says
Published: 05/17/2023 in Washington Post
The alleged misconduct in the report appears to shatter the reputation of one of the country’s most high-profile liberal prosecutors.
George Santos: Republican congressman facing charges in federal probe
Published: 05/09/2023 in BBC News - World
New York Republican George Santos is facing multiple investigations related to a series of scandals.
US H-1B Visa Lottery System Resulted In Abuse, Fraud, Says Federal Agency
Published: 04/28/2023 in NDTV News - World-news
The computerised drawing of lots devised to select successful H-1B applicants every year has resulted in abuse of the system and a sharp increase in fraudulent efforts, a federal agency said on Friday.
US Federal Reserve Chief Tricked By Russian Pranksters Posing As Zelensky
Published: 04/27/2023 in NDTV News - World-news
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell held a call with a pair of Russian pranksters posing as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy, according to video shown on Russian state television.
A federal judge was refused a Lyft ride with his guide dog. He’s not alone.
Published: 04/20/2023 in National
U.S. Judge David Tatel had hailed a ride to court but before he could get in his Lyft, the driver got out and began shouting that he would not take Tatel’s guide dog.
US Food Authority Appeals US Federal Judge's Block On Abortion Pill
Published: 04/08/2023 in NDTV News - World-news
The US Food and Drug Administration filed an appeal on Friday against a ruling by a federal judge that overturned the approval of a safe and effective abortion pill, court records showed.
US tornadoes: Biden releases federal funds to Arkansas
Published: 04/02/2023 in BBC News - World
The US state is one of several ravaged by tornadoes, which have killed at least 29 people.
From rap royalty to federal court, Fugees star on trial in financial scheme
Published: 03/31/2023 in National
Pras Michél has been accused of money laundering, campaign-finance violations and other charges in a sprawling criminal case arising from one of the world’s biggest financial scandals.
Gladys Kessler, federal judge in landmark tobacco lawsuit, dies at 85
Published: 03/21/2023 in National
In a major ruling in 2006, she found that cigarette makers had conspired for decades to deceive the public about the deadly threat posed by smoking.
George Floyd Killer Derek Chauvin Pleads Guilty To Federal Tax Evasion
Published: 03/19/2023 in NDTV News - World-news
Shortly after Floyd's death, Chavin and his ex-wife, Kellie May Chauvin, were charged with tax crimes.
Man Robbed Utah Bank Of $1 Demanding To Go To Federal Prison
Published: 03/08/2023 in NDTV News - World-news
The 65-year-old man said is he is released from prison, he will rob another bank until he is sent to the federal prison again.
Argentine federal gov't gets involved in Rosario violence crisis
Published: 03/08/2023 in MercoPress
Argentine President Alberto Fernández Tuesday announced through a recorded message from the Olivos residence, that federal forces would be deployed to the Rosario area in an attempt to curb drug-trafficking-related violence. “Rosario needs us”, said the President.
China hits out at US over TikTok ban on federal devices
Published: 02/28/2023 in BBC News - World
Beijing accuses Washington of attempting to use state power to suppress foreign companies.
White House's 30-Day Deadline To Federal Agencies To Enforce TikTok Ban
Published: 02/27/2023 in NDTV News - World-news
The White House on Monday gave federal agencies 30 days to purge Chinese-owned video-snippet sharing app TikTok from all government-issued devices, setting a deadline to comply with a ban ordered by the US Congress.
Walmart shooter pleads guilty to federal charges in 2019 El Paso attack
Published: 02/08/2023 in National
The Justice Department is seeking life in prison for Patrick Crusius, 24, who fatally shot 23 people in an attack that authorities said targeted Mexicans.
Brazil: Federal Police launches 3rd phase of Operation Lesa Pátria
Published: 01/27/2023 in MercoPress
Brazilian Federal Police (PF) Friday launched the third phase of Operation Lesa Pátria (lèse patria) by serving arrest and search-and-seizure warrants across five states and the Federal District, Agencia Brasil reported.
Federal Court of Appeals okays Mar del Plata offshore oil exploration
Published: 01/27/2023 in MercoPress
The Federal Court of Appeals of Mar del Plata turned down an appeal filed by Mayor Guillermo Montenegro and various environmental organizations to cancel the offshore oil exploration project involving YPF, Equinor, and Shell. The undertaking is expected to yield some US$ 20 billion in exports annually.
Federal intervention decreed on Brasilia's public security secretariat
Published: 01/09/2023 in MercoPress
Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula Da Silva Sunday issued a decree providing for federal intervention in the public security area of the Federal District (GDF) until January 31, 2023.
Brazil's Federal Gov't recognizes emergency in inner Săo Paulo state
Published: 01/06/2023 in MercoPress
Brazil's National Secretariat for Protection and Civil Defense Friday recognized Friday in documents published in the Diário Oficial da Uniăo (Official Gazette) that a situation of emergency existed in storm-hit Araraquara, in the state of Săo Paulo, Agencia Brasil reported.
DeSantis takes aim at federal government as he is sworn in to second term
Published: 01/03/2023 in National
DeSantis described Florida as the “promised land of sanity” compared with Democratic-run cities and states in other parts of the country.
Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates Half Point, Highest Level In 15 Years
Published: 12/14/2022 in NDTV News - World-news
The Federal Reserve moderated its all-out campaign to cool inflation Wednesday, lifting the benchmark lending rate by a half percentage point as its policy actions ripple through the economy.
Advocates seek federal investigation of multistate effort to copy voting software
Published: 12/13/2022 in National
Evidence of the effort by Trump supporters surfaced in a long-running lawsuit over the security of Georgia’s voting system.
Russia's Federal Agency Requests To Arrest Ukraine Ministers
Published: 12/06/2022 in NDTV News - World-news
The Russian security services (FSB) have requested the arrest of two Ukrainian ministers, a Moscow court told AFP, after state media said they had been accused of violating Russia's territorial...
Musk's Medical Device Firm Neuralink Faces Federal Probe Over Animal Tests
Published: 12/05/2022 in NDTV News - World-news
Elon Musk's Neuralink, a medical device company, is under federal investigation for potential animal-welfare violations amid internal staff complaints that its animal testing is being rushed, causing...
Ex-N.Y. Lt. Governor Brian Benjamin has federal corruption charges dismissed
Published: 12/05/2022 in National
A federal judge said prosecutors did not sufficiently allege a “quid pro quo” between Benjamin and a real estate developer who helped raise campaign contributions.
Here’s how federal judges think about diversity in hiring law clerks
Published: 12/01/2022 in National
As the Supreme Court weighs whether to ban consideration of race in college admissions, a study says most appeals court judges consider race when hiring clerks.
Barring head coverings in prison violates federal law, appeals court rules
Published: 11/08/2022 in National
The Virginia prison system changed its policies after an inmate sued, but he wants a ruling barring any future restrictions.
Revolución Federal leades indicted in Argentina
Published: 11/04/2022 in MercoPress
Argentine Federal Judge Marcelo Martínez de Giorgi Thursday approved the indictment of the four leaders of the Revolución Federal (RF) rightwing activist group who were arrested on his orders last week and released by a court of appeals on Tuesday.
US Publishing Mega-Merger, Worth $2.2 Billion, Blocked By Federal Judge
Published: 10/31/2022 in NDTV News - World-news
A federal judge on Monday blocked publishing giant Penguin Random House from acquiring its competitor Simon & Schuster, siding with the US Justice Department which had argued against the mega-merger.
Federal court won’t wait for U.S. Supreme Court to release Trump taxes
Published: 10/27/2022 in National
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit said it would not reconsider the former president's arguments or put its ruling against him on hold.
Ethiopia civil war: Federal army seizes strategic city of Shire
Published: 10/18/2022 in BBC News - World
The fighting over Shire comes as concerns rise about the civilian impact of the 23-month civil war.
Elon Musk Under Federal Investigation Over $44 Billion Deal: Twitter
Published: 10/13/2022 in NDTV News - World-news
Elon Musk is under a federal investigation related to his $44 billion takeover deal for Twitter Inc, the social media company said in a court filing made public on Thursday.
Mayor of Buenos Aires wants federal gov't to quit improvising
Published: 10/12/2022 in MercoPress
Following the President Alberto Fernández administration's creation of a so-called “Qatar dollar” for transactions abroad with credit cards, Buenos Aires Mayor and potential presidential candidate said nobody will “invest in Argentina with so many exchange rates.”
Argentine Minister praises federal forces for Mapuche operation
Published: 10/07/2022 in MercoPress
Argentina's Security Minister Aníbal Fernández claimed "there was no repression" against the Mapuches in Villa Mascardi as law enforcement officers evicted the usurping indigenist groups at Lof Lafken Winkul Mapu, which resulted in several arrests.
Biden to pardon federal marijuana convictions
Published: 10/06/2022 in BBC News - World
The move brings Mr Biden closer to his campaign pledge to nationally decriminalise recreational cannabis.
Biden, FEMA head to Florida as survivors scramble for federal aid
Published: 10/04/2022 in National
Many survivors of last week's devastating hurricane said they were unsure how to get help with basic needs, and that the FEMA process was fraught with delays.
US Federal Reserve Raises Key Interest Rate Amid Recession Fear
Published: 09/21/2022 in NDTV News - World-news
The Federal Reserve raised the key US interest rate again Wednesday and said more hikes are coming as it battles soaring prices -- an aggressive stance that has raised fears of a recession.
Will the Federal Reserve strangle Latin America again?
Published: 09/17/2022 in MercoPress
By Ernesto Talvi (*) – In the 1980s, the Federal Reserve’s dramatic interest-rate hikes led to a lost decade of economic growth in highly indebted Latin American countries. Today, however, the US itself is highly leveraged, which will make the Fed hesitant to pursue measures that imply severe collateral damage elsewhere.
Federal Reserve pledges to keep lowering inflation, "until we are confident the job is done"
Published: 08/27/2022 in MercoPress
The chairman of the Federal Reserve, Jerome Powell said on Friday that the job of lowering inflation is not done, and "we will keep at it until we are confident the job is done". Powell was speaking at the Fed's annual conference in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, an event closely followed by markets and pundits, trying to anticipate future actions.
Texas can’t bar adults under 21 from carrying handguns, federal judge rules
Published: 08/26/2022 in National
The ruling could further loosen gun restrictions in Texas, where lawmakers have expanded gun access amid a spate of deadly mass shootings in recent years.
Federal ‘ghost guns’ rule takes effect despite court challenges
Published: 08/24/2022 in National
Amid court challenges, new Biden administration rule takes effect that requires serial numbers for homemade guns and background checks for dealer sales.
Ahmaud Arbery’s killers face federal hate crime sentencing
Published: 08/08/2022 in National
The three men convicted in state court of murdering Ahmaud Arbery face sentencing Monday on federal hate crimes charges connected to the killing.
Controversial federal court changes debated in Manchin negotiations
Published: 08/05/2022 in National
An early version of the talks included possibly moving future litigation involving the Mountain Valley natural gas pipeline proposed in Manchin’s state to the U.S. District Court for the D.C. Circuit.
Derek Chauvin faces federal sentence for Floyd’s killing
Published: 07/07/2022 in National
Chauvin, 46, previously pleaded guilty in December as part of a plea deal in which he publicly acknowledged his role in Floyd’s death.
US Federal Reserve Announces Biggest Interest Rate Hike Since 1994
Published: 06/15/2022 in NDTV News - World-news
The Federal Reserve announced the most aggressive interest rate increase in nearly 30 years, raising the benchmark borrowing rate by 0.75 percentage points on Wednesday as it battles against surging...
Suspect in Buffalo grocery massacre charged with federal hate crimes
Published: 06/15/2022 in National
Peyton Gendron, who is accused of authoring a racist replacement-theory rant and killing 10 Black people, could be eligible for the death penalty if convicted on the federal charges.
Minn. man impersonating federal agent on TikTok sentenced to six years
Published: 06/07/2022 in National
A woman was convinced her boyfriend was a federal agent until a comment on his TikTok account raised her suspicions and prompted an FBI investigation.
Man accused of yelling racial slurs at ‘Stop Asian Hate’ rally faces federal charges
Published: 05/13/2022 in National
A California man faces time in prison for driving his car through a "Stop Asian Hate" rally and telling demonstrators to "go back to China," prosecutors say.
Democrats push doomed bid for federal abortion law
Published: 05/11/2022 in BBC News - World
A bill to make the right to abortion a national law is likely to fail, but could have political weight.
Brazil: Bolsonarist lawmakers want amnesty for convicted federal deputy
Published: 04/22/2022 in MercoPress
Brazilian Bolsonarist Deputy Carla Zambelli Thursday announced she was garnering support for fellow lawmaker Daniel Silveira to be granted amnesty after being sentenced by the Supreme Federal Court (STF) to 8 years and 9 months in jail for attacking STF magistrates and obstructing the free exercise of rule.
Joe Biden To Nominate Michael Barr For Federal Reserve Vice Chair
Published: 04/15/2022 in NDTV News - World-news
US President Joe Biden announced Friday his intention to nominate Michael Barr for the key position of vice chair for supervision of the Federal Reserve, one month after his first pick dropped out.
Federal tax collection in Brazil 18.3% up in January
Published: 02/23/2022 in MercoPress
Collection of federal taxes in Brazil has reached its peak since 1995, according to a report from the Economy Ministry released Wednesday, which showed revenues had reached R$ 235.3 billion in the month of January of 2022.
Ahmaud Arbery: Jury finds killers guilty on federal hate crimes charges
Published: 02/22/2022 in BBC News - World
US jurors found the defendants violated Arbery's civil rights by attacking him due to his race.
Killers of Ahmaud Arbery found guilty of federal hate-crimes charges
Published: 02/22/2022 in National
Jurors returned a verdict in the high-profile hate crimes trial after just a few hours of deliberations.
In the federal case over George Floyd’s killing, former officers put the Minneapolis police on trial
Published: 02/22/2022 in National
Tou Thao, J. Alexander Kueng and Thomas K. Lane have cast blame on the MPD, arguing that the department’s training and culture shaped their own actions at the scene of Floyd's killing.
Justice Dept. sues Missouri over GOP-backed gun law banning police from enforcing certain federal laws
Published: 02/17/2022 in National
The Second Amendment Preservation Act, which was put into effect in August, is considered among the most severe gun rights bills in the United States.
Use "Federal Power": US Urges Canada To End Anti-Vaccine Protests
Published: 02/10/2022 in NDTV News - World-news
The United States pressed Canada on Thursday to bolster the response to anti-government protests led by truckers blocking access points along the countries' mutual border, the White House said.
Jury selection in Arbery killers’ federal trial probes beliefs on race, hate crimes — and the murder
Published: 02/09/2022 in National
The court cast a wide net for potential jurors, summoning more than 1,000 people from an area of southern Georgia spanning 43 counties.
Travis McMichael withdraws plea admitting guilt to federal hate crime charges in murder of Ahmaud Arbery
Published: 02/04/2022 in National
The change came after a judge on Monday rejected a plea deal McMichael had reached with prosecutors.
US federal prisons in lockdown after deadly gang fight
Published: 02/01/2022 in BBC News - World
The rare nationwide lockdown of federal prisons comes after two inmates died in a fight in Texas.
Opening statements to begin in federal trial over George Floyd’s killing
Published: 01/24/2022 in National
What to know about the federal trial of the three former Minneapolis police officers charged in George Floyd’s death
Published: 01/20/2022 in National
Federal Election Commission dismisses complaints against USPS chief DeJoy over alleged straw-donor scheme
Published: 12/23/2021 in National
The FBI is investigating the postmaster general over similar allegations.
Covid-19 live updates: New York City seeks federal help as U.S. braces for record cases with omicron wave
Published: 12/20/2021 in National
New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio in a news conference called on President Biden to invoke the Defense Production Act to provide supplies of testing kits and treatments.
Boeing drops vaccine mandate for U.S. workers, joining Amtrak and other major federal contractors
Published: 12/18/2021 in National
Ongoing legal battles led by Republican attorneys general are challenging President Biden's federal vaccine mandates, leaving companies and workers caught in the middle.
The Federal Reserve still has a lot of questions to answer about its long-term strategy
Published: 12/16/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
While the Fed managed to clear up what its plans are for the near term, there are still questions left for the long term.
What is the Federal Reserve tapering; the end of rock bottom interest rates?
Published: 12/16/2021 in MercoPress
By Edouard Wemy – Tapering refers to the Federal Reserve policy of unwinding the massive purchases of Treasury bonds and mortgage-backed securities it’s been making to shore up the economy during the pandemic.
Federal judge tosses Trump lawsuit to block income taxes from being released to Congress
Published: 12/14/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
The judge put the effect of his ruling on hold for 14 days to give former President Donald Trump time to appeal.
The Federal Reserve is expected to take a very big step toward its first rate hike
Published: 12/14/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
The Federal Reserve is expected to announce a dramatic policy shift Wednesday that will clear the way for a first interest rate hike next year.
String of tornadoes causes major federal disaster in the US
Published: 12/13/2021 in MercoPress
US President Joseph Biden has declared a "major" federal disaster in Kentucky after dozens are feared dead following devastating tornadoes. The head of state has thus provided for the highest type of aid possible in light of the severity of the event.
Watchdog says federal anti-terror unit investigated journalists
Published: 12/11/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
A special Customs and Border Protection unit used sensitive government databases intended to track terrorists to investigate as many as 20 U.S.-based journalists.
Two Democratic Senators urge federal investigations into Facebook for allegedly misleading claims
Published: 12/09/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
Sen. Warren urged the SEC and Justice Department to look into potential wire fraud and securities laws violations.
Joe Biden Directs US Federal Government To Become Carbon Neutral By 2050
Published: 12/08/2021 in NDTV News - World-news
President Joe Biden is to sign an order Wednesday to make the federal government carbon neutral by 2050 via a panoply of clean-energy initiatives including electric vehicles and environmentally...
Biden to order federal government to become carbon neutral by 2050
Published: 12/08/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
The White House is set to spend billions of dollars to expand a federal fleet of electric vehicles, upgrade buildings and add clean electricity to the grid.
U.S. court temporarily halts Biden's vaccine mandate for federal contractors nationwide
Published: 12/07/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
The court said President Joe Biden likely exceeded his authority under the Procurement Act when he issued the mandate.
Bolsonaro allegedly wants to make mandatory vaccination up to federal gov't
Published: 12/07/2021 in MercoPress
Press reports which went viral Monday said Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro was entertaining the idea of signing an administrative decision whereby only the Federal Government would have the authority to decide on a mandatory vaccination against COVID-19.
Trump SPAC under investigation by federal regulators, including SEC
Published: 12/06/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
Digitial World Acquisition Corp. said regulators have asked for information related to the SPAC's merger Donald Trump's new social media company.
A major shift is underway at the Federal Reserve that could see a speedier end to its easy policies
Published: 12/06/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
The Fed is likely to decide to double the pace of its taper to $30 billion a month at its December meeting, comments from Fed officials suggest.
Argentine Federal Court upholds Stanley landing ship must not be scrapped
Published: 12/06/2021 in MercoPress
A Bahía Blanca Federal Court of Appeals has upheld a judicial ruling whereby the decommissioned destroyer ARA Santísima Trinidad which took part in the Apr. 2, 1982 landing at Port Stanley, can not be sold as scrap metal, despite its current state of deterioration.
Federal corruption probe leads to first major overhaul of UAW elections in 70 years
Published: 12/03/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
The union's new voting will be through a direct election, or "one member, one vote," instead of a weighted delegate-elected system.
More than $87 billion in federal benefits siphoned from unemployment system, says Labor Department
Published: 12/02/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
A U.S. Department of Labor watchdog estimates at least 10% of federal pandemic benefits were issued in error, much of it due to fraud.
Covid-19 live updates: Utah hospitals suspend vaccine requirement after court blocks federal mandate
Published: 12/02/2021 in National
Intermountain Healthcare, which operates about two dozen hospitals, said that 95 percent of its workers had complied with the requirement.
The Federal Reserve is likely to become a tougher talking central bank
Published: 11/24/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
Expect more tough talk from the Federal Reserve as it may weigh winding down its bond program sooner-than-expected.
Biden endorses Powell for yet another term as Federal Reserve head
Published: 11/23/2021 in MercoPress
US President Joseph Biden has announced he wanted Republican lawyer Jerome Powell to stay at the helm of the United States Federal Reserve (Fed) for a second four-year term.
Biden administration asks federal appeals court to lift pause on business vaccine mandate
Published: 11/23/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
The Biden administration said delaying the requirements would cost lives and increase hospitalizations.
Joe Biden To Keep Powell As US Federal Chief Amid Inflation Surge
Published: 11/22/2021 in NDTV News - World-news
President Joe Biden on Monday tapped Jerome Powell to serve a second term as chair of the US Federal Reserve.
More than 90% of federal workers have received at least one Covid vaccine dose, White House says
Published: 11/22/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
The "vast majority of those employees" are fully vaccinated, a senior administration official said.
Minimum wage for workers on new federal contracts will rise to $15 starting Jan. 30
Published: 11/22/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
Federal contractors will be guaranteed an hourly minimum wage of at least $15 in all new contracts with government agencies beginning Jan. 30, 2022.
Jerome Powell nominated to stay as US Federal Reserve chair
Published: 11/22/2021 in BBC News - World
President Biden opts for continuity by nominating Jerome Powell to remain head of the central bank.
Biden vaccine mandate legal battle heads to federal appeals court with GOP-appointed majority
Published: 11/16/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
The Sixth Circuit will now decide whether to permanently halt the Biden administration policy.
A Texas college student allegedly set fire to a synagogue. He now faces a federal arson charge.
Published: 11/16/2021 in National
Franklin Barrett Sechriest, an 18-year-old student at Texas State University, lit a fire near the doors of Congregation Beth Israel that caused $25,000 in damage to the Austin synagogue, according to authorities.
Federal appeals court calls Biden vaccine mandate 'fatally flawed' and 'staggeringly overbroad'
Published: 11/13/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 5th Circuit reaffirmed its decision to press pause on the implementation of the Biden vaccine requirements.
Covid-19 live updates: Colorado allows all adults to get vaccine boosters, going beyond federal guidance
Published: 11/12/2021 in National
Texas schools can require masks after federal judge overturns Abbott’s ban
Published: 11/11/2021 in National
A federal judge ruled that Texas Gov. Greg Abbott’s ban on mask mandates in schools violates the Americans With Disabilities Act, a decision that could have national implications.
Federal Reserve's Bullard expects two rate hikes next year
Published: 11/09/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
James Bullard added the caveat that his viewpoint was based on current economic data and that his prediction could change.
Labor union representing TSA and other federal workers urges White House to delay vaccine deadline
Published: 11/09/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
The American Federation of Government Employees has asked the Biden administration to push back a deadline for federal workers to be vaccinated until 2022.
Randal Quarles to resign at year-end, paving way for Biden to further remake the Federal Reserve
Published: 11/08/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
Fed Governor Randal Quarles is stepping down from his post at year-end.
Federal court grants stay on Biden's vaccination mandate
Published: 11/08/2021 in MercoPress
A federal court of appeals has granted a stay on US President's Joseph Biden's mandatory vaccination against covid-19 for employees working for companies with staffs of 100 or above, it was announced.
U.S. federal appeals court freezes Biden's vaccine mandate for companies
Published: 11/06/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
The ruling comes after numerous Republican-led states filed legal challenges against the new rule, which which is set to take effect on Jan 4.
Oklahoma jail officers played ‘Baby Shark’ on repeat as a ‘torture tactic,’ federal lawsuit says
Published: 11/05/2021 in National
Detainees were forced to listen to "Baby Shark" on repeat for hours as they stood in an empty room, handcuffed to the wall, a new federal lawsuit claims.
Federal Reserve begins gradual monthly tapering of stimulus this month
Published: 11/04/2021 in MercoPress
Finally, following a two-day meeting, it's official: the US Federal Reserve announced on Wednesday it will begin tapering stimulus to the economy this month but also leaving the door open for possible changes if there are shifts in the scenario because of the pandemic. Likewise, inflation was described as "transitory" because of supply chain issues in the post-pandemic recovery.
Bill Introduced In US Congress To Declare Diwali As Federal Holiday
Published: 11/03/2021 in NDTV News - World-news
Led by Congresswoman Carolyn B Maloney from New York, lawmakers on Wednesday announced that a bill has been introduced in the House of Representatives to declare Diwali, festival of lights, a federal...
Federal contractors get broad flexibility to enforce Covid vaccine rules for millions of workers
Published: 11/01/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
Under the new guidance, federal contractors will have leeway to determine how they enforce the vaccination requirements for workers who refuse to be vaccinated.
Covid-19 live updates: White House suggests flexibility in vaccine deadline for federal workers, contractors
Published: 10/28/2021 in National
"There is not a cliff here,” White House coronavirus coordinator Jeff Zients said.
Federal judge rejects Southwest Airlines pilots' request to block vaccine mandate
Published: 10/26/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
A federal judge in Texas denied a petition by Southwest Airlines pilots' union that sought to block the company's enforcement of a federal vaccine mandate.
American, Southwest CEOs say they don't plan to fire employees over federal vaccine mandate
Published: 10/21/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
American and Southwest have urged employees to apply for medical and religious exemptions.
American Airlines posts profit thanks to federal aid, revenue improves
Published: 10/21/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
For the fourth-quarter American expects its revenue to be down about 20% from 2019.
Governor of Argentine province of Río Negro seeks help from federal authorities to fight Mapuche rebels
Published: 10/20/2021 in MercoPress
The Governor of the Argentine province of Río Negro Wednesday requested assistance from the federal administration to cope with increasing violence from so-called Mapuche groups claiming their alleged rights to ancestral lands.
Federal Reserve Chair Powell’s five measuring sticks on inflation aren’t holding up very well
Published: 10/19/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
There are weaknesses in each of Fed Chair Jerome Powell's inflation five planks that, if not thwarting it altogether, at least undermine the position.
Wolf pups 'adopted' by Idaho high schoolers killed by federal agents
Published: 10/12/2021 in BBC News - World
Concerned environmentalists say the pup deaths are part of "an all-out frontal assault on wolves".
'We will comply:' Spirit Airlines CEO prepares staff for federal Covid vaccine mandate
Published: 10/08/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
Spirit Airlines told staff it will fall under pending federal mandate that large companies require staff to be vaccinated or test regularly.
Russia Records Over 49,000 Covid Deaths In August: Federal Agency
Published: 10/08/2021 in NDTV News - World-news
Russia's Federal Statistics Agency Rosstat said on Friday that 49,389 people died of coronavirus in August -- more than double the official government figure.
Federal judge blocks enforcement of Texas law banning abortion as early as six weeks
Published: 10/07/2021 in National
The order responds to the Justice Department’s lawsuit against the state of Texas.
“Mapuche” gangs lead Río Negro Governor to seek reinforcements from Argentina's federal government
Published: 10/06/2021 in MercoPress
The Argentine province of Rio Negro has requested federal aid to control violent attacks from alleged Mapuche communities against people and property over the weekend.
Major pharmacies face first federal trial over role in nation’s opioid crisis
Published: 10/03/2021 in National
Lake and Trumbull counties are set to face off against four of the nation’s largest chain pharmacies in a federal trial that could serve as a litmus test for thousands of cities and counties looking to hold them accountable.
Key inflation gauge watched by the Federal Reserve hits another 30-year high
Published: 10/01/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
Inflation ran at a fresh 30-year high in August as supply chain disruptions and extraordinarily high demand fueled ongoing price pressures.
Buenos Aires Governor seeks consensus with meat producers after federal gov't announcements
Published: 09/30/2021 in MercoPress
The Governor of the Argentine Province of Buenos Aires, Axel Kicillof, Wednesday met with beef producers after the measures announced by the Federal Government regarding the lifting of caps on exports, starting with the resumption of shipments to China.
Federal forces to be deployed in violence-rid Argentine city of Rosario
Published: 09/28/2021 in MercoPress
The Argentine Government Tuesday announced the sending of a 1.575-strong federal security team to the Rosario area in the province of Santa Fe within the next two to three weeks, as drug violence and crime are increasingly on the rise since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Federal forces to be deployed in violence-riddled Argentine city of Rosario
Published: 09/28/2021 in MercoPress
The Argentine Government Tuesday announced the sending of a 1.575-strong federal security team to the Rosario area in the province of Santa Fe within the next two to three weeks, as drug violence and crime are increasingly on the rise since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Two defendants in stock hijacking case scheduled to plead guilty in Minnesota federal court
Published: 09/28/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
The men are accused in Minnesota federal court of hijacking four dormant shell companies, and then pumping up their shares fraudulently to sell at a profit.
Federal judge deals blow to vaccine mandate for New York City teachers
Published: 09/25/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
New York City schools have been temporarily blocked from enforcing a vaccine mandate for its teachers and other workers just days before it was to take effect.
Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady, says tapering of bond buying coming 'soon'
Published: 09/22/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
The Fed indicated rate hikes could be coming a bit sooner than expected while significantly cutting their economic outlook for this year
Stock futures open slightly lower ahead of Federal Reserve update
Published: 09/21/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
Stock futures open slightly lower as investors await policy update from the Federal Reserve Wednesday.
Rep. Bush, Sen. Warren introduce bill to reinstate federal eviction moratorium
Published: 09/21/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
The legislation from Cori Bush and Elizabeth Warren comes after the Supreme Court shot down a Biden administration eviction moratorium.
After years of being 'squeaky clean,' the Federal Reserve is surrounded by controversy
Published: 09/17/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
The Federal Reserve has a big meeting on tap next week, one that will be held under the cloud of an ethical dilemma.
Canada federal election: The man who could topple Trudeau
Published: 09/16/2021 in BBC News - World
The new Conservative leader has tied Justin Trudeau in the polls with a pitch to moderate voters.
Justice Department asks federal judge to block enforcement of Texas abortion law
Published: 09/15/2021 in National
The request to a federal judge comes less than a week after the Biden administration sued Texas over the restrictive abortion law.
A Kansas boy entered a unique insect at the state fair. It triggered a federal investigation.
Published: 09/15/2021 in National
Weber said the boy’s discovery is an extreme example of what the 4-H exhibits are all about: sharing knowledge with others to improve local communities.
Canada federal election: Canadians want reconciliation. Will the election deliver?
Published: 09/14/2021 in BBC News - World
The issue that seized Canadians for much of the summer has mostly been absent on the campaign trail.
Canada federal election: A look at the key numbers driving the campaign
Published: 09/13/2021 in BBC News - World
A visual guide to the big issues in Canada's federal election, from climate to cost of living.
Canada federal election: Key takeaways from the debate
Published: 09/09/2021 in BBC News - World
Five party leaders made their pitch on leadership, climate, reconciliation and Covid recovery.
Biden to mandate Covid vaccine for federal workers, removing option to get tested instead
Published: 09/09/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
The executive order will also extend to contractors that work with the U.S. government.
Canada federal election: Party leaders spar in first national debate
Published: 09/08/2021 in BBC News - World
Justin Trudeau and other party leaders clashed over climate - and the election call - in the debate.
Federal unemployment benefits end this weekend. Many are scared of what comes next
Published: 09/04/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
Federal unemployment programs in place since March 2020 are ending. Recipients unable to find work are worried about the ability to pay bills.
Capitol riot: 'QAnon Shaman' pleads guilty in federal court
Published: 09/03/2021 in BBC News - World
Jacob Chansley had been indicted on six counts for his role in the pro-Trump siege at the US Capitol.
Tesla must deliver Autopilot crash data to federal auto safety watchdog by October 22
Published: 09/01/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
NHTSA is trying to determine whether Tesla's Autopilot has a safety defect that caused Tesla vehicles to hit first-responder vehicles.
Canada federal election: How much trouble is Trudeau in?
Published: 09/01/2021 in BBC News - World
Canada's leader called a snap election, but midway through the campaign his party is struggling.
Biden pledges a vast federal response to Hurricane Ida for 'as long as it takes'
Published: 08/30/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
The federal government is doing everything in its power to aid Louisiana and Mississippi in recovering from Hurricane Ida, President Joe Biden said Monday.
The pressure is on for Powell and the Federal Reserve to manage the exit from ultra-easy policies
Published: 08/26/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
For the Fed, implementing the easiest monetary policy in history was tough enough. Getting out will be no treat, either.
A governor’s controversial pardon freed a killer. A new federal conviction could send him back to prison.
Published: 08/26/2021 in National
Patrick Baker, 43, has been convicted a second time of killing a man in a botched drug robbery.
Bolsonaro mandates Brazilian federal gov't agencies to cut down electricity consumption
Published: 08/26/2021 in MercoPress
Brazil's President Jair Bolsonaro has issued a decree ordering all federal agencies to cut down electricity consumption between 10 and 20% from September to April 2022, in the face of an unprecedented shortage in supply from less expensive sources.
American extends alcohol ban in main cabin through Jan. 18 — when federal mask mandate expires
Published: 08/19/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
Airlines and federal officials are increasingly concerned about a recent surge in unruly passenger behavior.
U.S. to require nursing homes get staff fully vaccinated or lose federal funding
Published: 08/18/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
The federal government will tell nursing homes they must get their staff fully vaccinated against Covid-19 as a requirement for receiving U.S. funding.
Federal Reserve preparing for taper this year, July minutes show
Published: 08/18/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
The Federal Reserve on Wednesday released the minutes from its July 27-28 meeting.
Bezos' Blue Origin takes NASA to federal court over award of lunar lander contract to SpaceX
Published: 08/16/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
Jeff Bezos' space company Blue Origin filed a sealed complaint in federal court against NASA on Monday.
Bolsonaro subject to yet another inquiry, this time for releasing secret Brazilian Federal Police reports
Published: 08/13/2021 in MercoPress
Brazil's Supreme Federal Court Justice Alexandre de Moraes ordered Thursday the opening of a new criminal investigation against President Jair Bolsonaro, for allegedly disclosing secret Federal Police documents while campaigning to discredit the electronic voting system.
Norwegian Cruise can require Florida passengers to show proof of vaccination, federal judge rules
Published: 08/08/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
The court's decision clears the way for Norwegian Cruise Line to require customers to show proof of vaccination.
July’s strong jobs report could prepare the Federal Reserve to dial back its bond-buying program
Published: 08/06/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
The latest jobs report from the Labor Department reflects progress, which could put the central bank on track to dial back its bond purchases.
26 states ended federal unemployment pay early. Data suggests it’s not getting people back to work
Published: 08/04/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
Data from payroll firms Homebase and UKG, similar to other recent studies, indicate state policies haven't pushed people back to work yet.
Cuomo violated federal, state laws as he sexually harassed multiple women, NY attorney general says
Published: 08/03/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo sexually harassed multiple women who worked for the state and elsewhere, according to a report by state Attorney General Letitia James.
A mother bear rushed a woman snapping a photo of her cubs. Now, the parkgoer is facing federal charges.
Published: 07/30/2021 in National
Investigators found that she had posted photos of the bears on her Facebook page with the caption “absolutely floored by the beauty of this place.”
Biden requiring federal workers to prove Covid vaccine status or submit to safety rules
Published: 07/29/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
Biden at the White House also called on state and local governments to give out $100 prizes to those who get vaccinated for Covid.
Biden will require federal workers to get the Covid vaccine or submit to testing
Published: 07/28/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
The Biden administration will require federal workers to be vaccinated for the coronavirus or else submit to strict testing measures, NBC News reported.
Biden proposes stronger Buy American rules for federal government, aiming to bolster U.S. industry
Published: 07/28/2021 in National
The proposal would require that goods purchased with taxpayer dollars contain 75 percent U.S.-made content by 2029, up from a current threshold of 55 percent.
Biden says vaccine mandate for all federal employees is under consideration following VA order
Published: 07/27/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
President Joe Biden said his administration is weighing whether to require federal employees to be vaccinated for the coronavirus.
Trump friend Tom Barrack heckled as a 'traitor' as he shows up for arraignment on federal charges
Published: 07/26/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
Private equity investor Thomas Barrack is accused of illegally lobbying then-President Donald Trump for the United Arab Emirates.
A tax loophole is helping bitcoin holders save tons of cash by avoiding federal taxes
Published: 07/25/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
With crypto tokens, wash sale rules don't apply, meaning that you can sell your bitcoin and buy it right back, whereas with a stock, you would have to wait 30 days.
Earnings and the Federal Reserve are next big catalysts as stocks enter week ahead on an upswing
Published: 07/23/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
Here comes one of the biggest market weeks of the summer.
An auction house tried to sell Jewish artifacts looted during the Holocaust. Federal agents just seized them.
Published: 07/23/2021 in National
The artifacts seized Thursday include funeral scrolls and prayers for the dead that were looted from Jewish communities during the Holocaust.
American, Southwest post quarterly profits, boosted by travel surge, federal aid
Published: 07/22/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
Treasury Secretary Yellen says the Federal Reserve has done a ‘good job’ under Powell
Published: 07/15/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen offered praise for the Federal Reserve during the Covid-19 crisis under the direction of Chair Powell.
Delta posts first profit since 2019 thanks to federal aid, improving revenue as travelers return
Published: 07/14/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
Delta's quarterly revenue and loss came in better than Wall Street estimates as travelers returned and federal aid drove it to its first profit since 2019.
Ron Insana: The bond market agrees with the Federal Reserve — inflation is temporary
Published: 07/11/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
Falling yields, including the 10-year Treasury's sharp decline, suggest the bond market believes inflation won’t stick around.
Biogen stock falls after FDA calls for federal investigation into Alzheimer's drug approval
Published: 07/09/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
A grizzly bear washed up dead. Then it was found decapitated and declawed, prompting a federal investigation.
Published: 07/06/2021 in National
When Fish, Wildlife and Parks personnel arrived to remove the dead bear, its head and all four paws were gone.
Federal judge rules SpaceX must comply with DOJ subpoena of hiring records
Published: 06/30/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
A federal judge ruled on Wednesday that Elon Musk's SpaceX must comply with a Department of Justice subpoena for the company's hiring records.
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas says federal marijuana laws may be outdated
Published: 06/28/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas said federal laws against marijuana are inconsistent, suggesting that national prohibition may no longer be necessary.
Federal Reserve gives U.S. banks a thumbs up as all 23 lenders easily pass 2021 stress test
Published: 06/24/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
If there was an anticlimactic note to this year's test, it's because the industry underwent a real-life version when the coronavirus pandemic struck.
Appeals court blocks federal judge’s ruling to overturn California’s assault weapons ban
Published: 06/22/2021 in National
Judge Roger T. Benitez had compared an AR-15 to a Swiss Army knife in his June 4 opinion.
Here's why the market may be wrong about the Federal Reserve and interest rates
Published: 06/21/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
Monday's aggressive rally came despite the fears of one firm that investors still aren't appreciating how quickly the Fed could raise rates.
Under Trump, Juneteenth was marred by controversy — with Biden, it's a federal holiday
Published: 06/19/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
The contrast between former President Donald Trump's final Juneteenth in the White House and the lead-up to President Joe Biden's first is stark.
Biden to sign Juneteenth bill, creating first new federal holiday in decades
Published: 06/17/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris are both slated to deliver remarks on Juneteenth in the East Room, according to the White House.
House passes bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday, sending it to Biden
Published: 06/16/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
The bill to make Juneteenth the 12th federal holiday sailed through Congress, paving the way for President Joe Biden to sign it into law.
U.S. judge orders resumption in federal drilling auctions in a setback for Biden
Published: 06/16/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
A federal judge in Louisiana blocked the Biden administration's pause on oil and gas leasing on public lands and waters.
Senate approves bill to make Juneteenth a federal holiday
Published: 06/15/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
It is expected to easily pass the House, which would send it to President Joe Biden for his signature.
Big Tech Critic Lina Khan Becomes US Federal Trade Commission Chair
Published: 06/15/2021 in NDTV News - World-news
Lina Khan was sworn in on Tuesday as chair of the U.S. Federal Trade Commission, a victory for progressives seeking a clampdown on tech firms who hold a hefty share of a growing sector of the economy.
Stock futures are flat as investors await Federal Reserve update
Published: 06/15/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
U.S. stock index futures were little changed in overnight trading ahead of Wednesday's Federal Reserve policy decision.
A full rundown of what to expect from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday
Published: 06/15/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
The Fed is not expected to take any policy actions after its meeting this week, but it is likely to signal that it is thinking about them.
Texas lawmakers again urge federal board to remove ‘Negro’ from place names in state
Published: 06/08/2021 in National
A little-known interdepartmental panel will vote Thursday on renaming 16 sites across the state.
California’s assault weapons ban overturned as federal judge compares AR-15 to a Swiss Army knife
Published: 06/05/2021 in National
U.S. District Judge Roger Benitez of the Southern District of California said that assault weapons that Californians were being deprived of are not “bazookas, howitzers or machine guns” but rather “fairly ordinary, popular, modern rifles.”
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy facing federal campaign finance investigation over former business
Published: 06/03/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
Postmaster General Louis DeJoy is facing a federal investigation over campaign contributions made by employees of his former business, a spokesman said.
3.7 million Americans set to lose unemployment benefits early as 25 states exit federal programs
Published: 06/02/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
Half of U.S. states, all led by Republican governors, have announced an early end to federal unemployment programs.
Amazon backs federal bill to legalize marijuana and adjusts drug testing policy for some workers
Published: 06/01/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
The company also said it would adjust its drug testing policy for some workers to no longer screen for cannabis.
Biden's budget will include $5 trillion in new federal spending over the next decade
Published: 05/27/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
The new spending will fund Biden's sweeping domestic agenda: Expanding the social safety net for working families and modernizing America's infrastructure.
The Federal Reserve's so-called taper talk could keep markets on edge through the summer
Published: 05/21/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
The Federal Reserve is facing a big summer ahead as markets look for clues about when the ultra-easy policy measure put in place during the pandemic might finally start to unwind.
Biden orders federal strategy to curb climate change risk to economy
Published: 05/20/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
The federal government will develop and publish an assessment of its climate change risk exposure to help guide the president's budget projections.
A rapper posed on a SWAT truck during the Capitol riots and put it on his album. He’s facing federal charges.
Published: 05/18/2021 in National
Antionne Brodnax, who raps as Bugzie the Don, took a picture sitting on a U.S. Capitol Police SWAT van during the riot and used it as his album cover, federal officials said.
The jury reached a guilty verdict. Then the defendant fatally cut his own throat in a federal courtroom.
Published: 05/18/2021 in National
The defendant slashed his throat and died after a jury found him guilty, the FBI said, though it's unclear what he used or how he smuggled a sharp object into the courtroom.
States are ending federal unemployment benefits early. Here’s what to know and what’s at stake
Published: 05/15/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
More than a dozen states are cutting off federal unemployment benefits for workers, affecting roughly 2 million people. Here's what is happening and why.
As more states end federal unemployment benefits early, workers are put in a bind
Published: 05/11/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
Unemployed Americans thought they'd receive benefits until September. Now that aid is in jeopardy in a growing number of states.
Federal judge overturns national eviction ban
Published: 05/05/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
A federal judge struck down on Wednesday the national eviction moratorium, potentially leaving millions of Americans at risk of losing their homes.
Seven US Firms Drop H-1B Lawsuit Against US Federal Agency
Published: 05/03/2021 in NDTV News - World-news
A group of seven American businesses Monday announced to have dropped an H-1B lawsuit against the US Citizenship and Immigration Services after the federal agency agreed to accept and adjudicate...
Ahmaud Arbery: Suspects face federal hate crime charges over killing
Published: 04/28/2021 in BBC News - World
The men charged with killing an unarmed black jogger in Georgia receive additional federal charges.
Trump Lawyer's Apartment Raided In Federal Probe
Published: 04/28/2021 in NDTV News - World-news
Federal investigators raided the New York apartment of former US president Donald Trump's personal lawyer Rudy Giuliani early Wednesday as part of a probe into his dealings in Ukraine.
Federal search warrant executed at Rudy Giuliani's NYC apartment
Published: 04/28/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
The search was conducted as part of a criminal probe into Giuliani's dealings in Ukraine, The New York Times reported.
Auto lobby seeks update to federal car safety standards following Tesla crashes
Published: 04/27/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
Auto lobby seeks update to federal car safety standards following Tesla crashes
Biden will raise the minimum wage for federal contractors to $15, giving 390,000 workers a pay bump
Published: 04/27/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
Currently, the minimum wage for federal workers is $10.95 per hour.
What investors should expect to hear from the Federal Reserve on Wednesday
Published: 04/27/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
This week's Fed meeting could be the last before the central bank sets the stage for how it will roll back its extraordinary easing policies.
Biden raises minimum wage for federal contractors to $15 an hour
Published: 04/27/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
President Joe Biden will issue an executive order to boost pay to $15 an hour for federal contract workers, according to senior White House officials.
Argentine Federal Police arrests two in Tucumán for planning attack against Jewish community
Published: 04/23/2021 in MercoPress
Two people were arrested Friday in the Argentine province of Tucumán when they were reportedly planning to commit an undetermined attack against the local Jewish community, hours before the beginning of the Shabbat day of rest, the local La Gaceta newspaper reported.
US launches federal probe into Minneapolis police
Published: 04/21/2021 in BBC News - World
The justice department announces probe into state police practices after George Floyd murder verdict.
Congressional investigation launched into Emergent BioSolutions' federal vaccine contracts
Published: 04/20/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
Congressional investigators have requested top executives from Emergent BioSolutions to testify before the Select Subcommittee .
Off the grid: A flood of federal aid often fails to reach America’s poorest families
Published: 04/15/2021 in National
The federal government is in the midst of one of the biggest expansions of the social safety net in U.S. history, committing $5 trillion over the last year. And yet for all its successes, the trillions in aid have often failed to reach the poorest Americans in places like the south end of Peoria where hundreds lost power last fall.
Federal judge killed by hit-and-run driver found with drugs after claiming to be ‘Harry Potter,’ police said
Published: 04/12/2021 in National
Nastasia Andranie Snape, 23, drove onto the sidewalk in Boca Raton, Fla., fatally striking 75-year-old Sandra Feuerstein, a federal judge from New York, police said.
Amid federal probe, Matt Gaetz will speak to conservative women’s group at Trump golf course
Published: 04/07/2021 in National
Gaetz will headline the 'Save America Summit' run by pro-Trump group Women for America First.
Fourth stimulus checks are unlikely. Here's what federal aid could be coming next
Published: 03/31/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
As Washington lawmakers pivot to recovery planning, many Americans hope financial help will keep coming. Here's how the Covid-19 aid could continue.
Tesla whistleblower complaint about solar fires is part of evidence in federal safety investigation
Published: 03/22/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
A former Tesla employee, Steven Henkes, filed a complaint related to risks of solar fires. The CPSC is considering it as evidence.
Peloton CEO says child died in treadmill accident, federal consumer watchdog starts probe
Published: 03/19/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
The company's CEO said its fitness equipment is designed for safety, but encouraged people to keep the safety key away from children.
The bond market rebels as it adjusts to the Federal Reserve’s inflation policy
Published: 03/18/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
The Fed unwittingly launched a bond market rebellion, sending the key interest rate that influences mortgages and other loans sharply higher.
Huawei Among 5 Chinese Firms Posing "Risk To US Security": Federal Agency
Published: 03/12/2021 in NDTV News - World-news
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on Friday designated five Chinese companies as posing a threat to national security under a 2019 law aimed at protecting U.S. communications networks.
A $15 federal minimum wage is out of the latest stimulus package for now
Published: 02/05/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
Senate Democrats on Friday advanced President Biden's $1.9 trillion stimulus package, without a key part that would increase the minimum wage to $15.
Airlines, labor unions push for a third round of federal aid with travel demand still low
Published: 02/04/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
Some airlines and labor unions are seeking another $15 billion in federal payroll aid as pandemic continues to strain carriers.
American warns 13,000 employees of furloughs as airlines prepare to lose federal aid next month
Published: 02/03/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
American Airlines warned employees last week that another round of furlough notices could be coming.
These workers could see the biggest pay bump from a $15 federal minimum wage
Published: 02/03/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
The U.S. may be closer than ever to a $15 federal minimum wage. Here are the workers who would see the biggest jump in pay.
The Federal Reserve doesn't see risks to market stability, even as concern about bubbles grows
Published: 01/28/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
Some market pros see the frenzied short squeezes in Gamestop and other stocks as signs of a bubble brewing.
Federal Reserve leaves interest rates and asset purchases unchanged
Published: 01/27/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
The Federal Reserve kept its foot to the floor Wednesday in terms of the help it is providing for an economy that central bank officials say has slowed down.
Federal Reserve leaves interest rates and asset purchases unchanged, sees growth slowing
Published: 01/27/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
The central bank kept its foot to the floor in terms of the help it is providing for an economy that central bank officials say has slowed down.
Stellantis agrees to $30 million fine to settle federal corruption probe of Fiat Chrysler
Published: 01/27/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
Stellantis, formerly Fiat Chrysler, has agreed to pay $30 million as part of a plea deal to settle a criminal probe into the company and United Auto Workers.
Over 150 Charged With Federal Crimes For January 6 Attack On US Capitol
Published: 01/26/2021 in NDTV News - World-news
More than 150 people have been charged with federal crimes so far over the January 6 rampage at the US Capitol by supporters of then president Donald Trump, the Justice Department said Tuesday.
Federal judge temporarily blocks Biden's deportation moratorium
Published: 01/26/2021 in World - CBSNews.com
The U.S. District Judge Drew Tipton agreed to pause the policy while he considered a lawsuit filed by Texas' Republican attorney general.
CDC director says federal government does not know how much Covid vaccine the U.S. has
Published: 01/24/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
The Biden administration aims for 100 million vaccinations within his first 100 days as president.
US Carries Out Last Federal Execution Of Donald Trump Era: Reports
Published: 01/16/2021 in NDTV News - World-news
US authorities carried out the 13th and final federal execution of Donald Trump's presidency Saturday, media reports said, less than a week before the White House is taken over by Democrat Joe Biden,...
Biden calls to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour
Published: 01/14/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
President-elect Joe Biden will call on Congress to raise the federal minimum wage to $15 per hour as part of a $1.9 trillion coronavirus aid package.
US Top Court Clears Way For Execution Of Only Woman On Federal Death Row
Published: 01/13/2021 in NDTV News - World-news
The U.S. Supreme Court has overturned a stay on convicted murderer Lisa Montgomery's execution by the 8th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, clearing the way for application of the death penalty for the...
US Courts Block Execution Of Only Woman On Federal Death Row
Published: 01/12/2021 in NDTV News - World-news
A federal judge in Indiana blocked Tuesday's scheduled execution of convicted murderer Lisa Montgomery, the only woman on federal death row in the United States, to allow a hearing on whether she is...
Indian-American Named To Houston Board Of Dallas Federal Reserve Bank
Published: 01/09/2021 in NDTV News - World-news
Bhavesh V Patel, an Indian-American top executive of a multinational chemical company, has been appointed by the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas to its Houston branch's board of directors.
Federal prosecutor doesn't rule out charging Trump for inciting Capitol riot
Published: 01/07/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
Trump had urged supporters at a rally to fight for him, and to march on the Capitol, where Congress was certifying the election of Joe Biden as president.
Federal Reserve releases minutes from December meeting
Published: 01/06/2021 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
Trump-appointed federal media agency CEO blasted in letter by Radio Free Europe leaders
Published: 12/30/2020 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
Leaders of Radio Free Europe/Radio Liberty blasted the Trump-appointed CEO of the U.S. federal media agency.
Trump orders new federal buildings must be 'beautiful'
Published: 12/21/2020 in BBC News - World
An executive order says new federal buildings should be in the Greco-Roman classical style.
Airlines on track to get $15 billion in federal aid, must call back more than 30,000 furloughed workers
Published: 12/20/2020 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
Airlines could get $15 billion in additional federal aid under the latest coronavirus stimulus package.
US Federal Reserve warns of 'challenging months'
Published: 12/16/2020 in BBC News - World
Despite optimism over coronavirus vaccine distribution, other economic signals have worsened.
Federal Reserve joins global group focused on fighting climate change
Published: 12/16/2020 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
The U.S. central bank said on Tuesday that it is has joined a global network focused partly on developing climate risk management for the financial sector.
Despite recent federal flurry, number of U.S. executions is lowest since 1991
Published: 12/16/2020 in National
The number of states that have outlawed capital punishment is rising, as is the number of prosecutors who say they will not seek it.
Biden's domestic Cabinet picks pledge to use federal powers to aid those struggling during Covid pandemic
Published: 12/11/2020 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
Biden introduced his nominees for secretary of Housing and Urban Development, secretary of Agriculture and secretary of Veterans' Affairs.
Here's everything the Federal Reserve could do at its policy meeting next week
Published: 12/11/2020 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
The Federal Reserve heads into its meeting next week in a familiar place, with a teetering economy that could be in further danger.
Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden under federal investigation for tax case
Published: 12/09/2020 in Top News and Analysis (pro)
The probe of Hunter Biden was disclosed five days before Joe Biden is expected to be formally selected as the next president by the Electoral College.