Trump heads to Pennsylvania rally on the affordability crisis. Here’s what to know

President Donald Trump will road-test his claims that he’s tackling Americans’ affordability woes at a Tuesday rally in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania—shifting an argument made in Oval Office appearances and social media posts to a campaign-style event. The trip comes as polling consistently shows that public trust in Trump’s economic leadership has faltered. Following dismal results for Republicans in last month’s off-cycleContinueContinue reading “Trump heads to Pennsylvania rally on the affordability crisis. Here’s what to know”

DOT offers $1B for airports to add nursing suites, family lanes, and even treadmills

The Department of Transportation (DOT) has created a new $1 billion grant program to make U.S. airports more family- and health-friendly. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy launched the “Make Travel Family Friendly Again” campaign alongside Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Monday, December 8, at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. “I am talking about usheringContinueContinue reading “DOT offers $1B for airports to add nursing suites, family lanes, and even treadmills”

Fed likely to lower rate but may pause follow-up cuts

The Federal Reserve faces an unusually contentious meeting this week that will test Chair Jerome Powell‘s ability to corral the necessary support from fellow policymakers for a third straight interest rate cut. The Fed’s 19-member rate-setting committee is sharply divided over whether to lower borrowing costs again. The divisions have been exacerbated by the convoluted nature of the economy: Inflation remains elevated,ContinueContinue reading “Fed likely to lower rate but may pause follow-up cuts”

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