New rule strengthening federal job protections could counter Trump promises to remake the government

[ad_1] WASHINGTON — The government’s chief human resources agency issued a new rule on Thursday making…

Stock market today: Asian shares mostly rise cheered by Wall Street finish

[ad_1] TOKYO — Asian shares mostly rose Thursday after a firm finish on Wall Street, as…

AP Exclusive: EPA didn’t declare a public health emergency after fiery Ohio derailment

[ad_1] The aftermath of last year’s fiery train derailment in eastern Ohio doesn’t qualify as a…

Lawsuit seeks to force ban on menthol cigarettes after months of delays by Biden administration

[ad_1] WASHINGTON — Anti-smoking groups sued the U.S. government Tuesday over a long-awaited ban on menthol…

Powell says Fed wants to see ‘more good inflation readings’ before it can cut rates

[ad_1] WASHINGTON — Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Friday reiterated a message he has sounded…

TikTok is under investigation by the FTC over data practices and could face a lawsuit

[ad_1] NEW YORK — The Federal Trade Commission is investigating TikTok over its data and security…

Bird flu, weather and inflation conspire to keep egg prices near historic highs for Easter

[ad_1] Egg prices are at near-historic highs in many parts of the world as the spring…

Wyoming governor vetoes bill to allow concealed carry in public schools and meetings

[ad_1] CHEYENNE, Wyo. — Wyoming Republican Gov. Mark Gordon has vetoed a bill that would have…

Text of the policy statement the Federal Reserve released Wednesday

[ad_1] WASHINGTON — Below is the statement the Federal Reserve released Wednesday after its latest policy…

EPA bans asbestos, a deadly carcinogen still in use decades after a partial ban was enacted

[ad_1] WASHINGTON — The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday announced a comprehensive ban on asbestos, a…