The Trump administration has given federal employees the go-ahead to discuss and promote their religious beliefs at work. This move is part of a broader effort to increase the role of religion in government jobs. A recent memo from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) says workers can talk about
A recent decision by a federal judge in Boston has made waves in the healthcare world. The judge has expanded a block on a part of a law that aimed to cut off federal funding for Planned Parenthood. This law was part of a larger domestic policy bill signed by former President Donald Trump. The judg
The Federal Reserve, a key player in the U. S. economy, is under the spotlight as President Donald Trump plans to visit its headquarters. This visit comes as Trump and his allies question the Fed's recent building renovations, which have seen costs rise significantly. The president has been vocal ab
In a landmark ruling, two men were found guilty of grave crimes in the Central African Republic (CAR). Patrice-Edouard Ngaïssona, once a prominent figure in African football, and Alfred Yekatom, a former rebel leader, were sentenced for their roles in violent attacks targeting Muslims between 2013 a
The Federal Reserve's headquarters is getting a major upgrade, but the project is way over budget. This has caught the attention of former President Donald Trump, who has been critical of Fed Chair Jerome Powell. The renovation of the Fed's main building and other structures in Washington, DC, has s
In a surprising turn of events, a former high-ranking official in the New York Police Department has taken legal action against Mayor Eric Adams and other top NYPD officials. The lawsuit, filed by Thomas Donlon, who briefly served as the interim police commissioner, accuses Adams and his team of run
July 16, 2025, saw some ups and downs in the stock market. The S&P 500 went up by 0. 32%, ending at 6, 263. 70. The Nasdaq Composite also had a good day, gaining 0. 26% and hitting a new high for the year at 20, 730. 49. The Dow Jones Industrial Average added 231. 49 points, or 0. 53%, closing at 44
President Donald Trump has been sending mixed signals about Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's job security. After hinting at firing Powell during a meeting with Republican lawmakers, Trump later downplayed the possibility, calling it "highly unlikely. " This back-and-forth has left many wonderin
Susan Collins, who leads the Federal Reserve Bank of Boston, thinks the economy is strong enough to handle tariffs without needing quick action from the Fed. She believes businesses and households are in good shape, which might help soften the blow of higher tariffs. This gives the Fed time to caref
The government has decided to block immigrants without legal status from joining Head Start, a free preschool program. This change is part of a bigger plan to limit access to federal benefits for those who are not citizens. For many years, immigrants without legal status could still join some commu
