SAN FRANCISCO — A federal judge in San Francisco on Thursday found that the mass firings of probationary employees were likely unlawful, granting temporary relief […]
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S.E.C. Declares Memecoins Are Not Subject to Oversight
The Securities and Exchange Commission said on Thursday that so-called memecoins — novelty digital assets — are not subject to regulatory oversight because they are […]
‘Epstein Files’ Release, Hyped by Pam Bondi, Falls Short
For days, Attorney General Pam Bondi had talked about releasing the “Epstein files,” supposedly secret documents the federal government has on some of the powerful […]
U.S. Terminates Funding for Polio, H.I.V., Malaria and Nutrition Programs Around the World
“People will die,” said Dr. Catherine Kyobutungi, executive director of the African Population and Health Research Center, “but we will never know, because even the […]
Congress votes to kill Biden-era methane fee on oil and gas producers
WASHINGTON — The Republican-controlled Congress has voted to repeal a federal fee on oil and gas producers who release high levels of methane, undoing a […]
Economic Blackout: Will a 24-hour boycott make a difference?
NEW YORK — A grassroots organization is encouraging U.S. residents not to spend any money Friday as an act of “economic resistance” to protest what […]
Canada Urges Its Travelers to Stay Home as Trade War With U.S. Continues
In a speech this month, Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of Canada, clearly annoyed by import tariffs levied by President Trump and his threats of making […]
Senate Labor Committee Backs Lori Chavez-DeRemer, a Trump Cabinet Pick
A Senate committee voted on Thursday to advance President Trump’s nominee as labor secretary to a full Senate vote, with some crossing of party lines […]
CFPB Drops Lawsuit Against Capital One Bank That Accused It of Tricking Customers
Days before President Trump was inaugurated, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau sued Capital One, accusing it of using deceptive tactics that the bureau said cheated […]
Average US rate on a 30-year mortgage falls for sixth-straight week
The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. eased for the sixth week in a row, a welcome boost in purchasing power for […]