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House votes to nullify Trump order and restore bargaining rights for federal workers

Thursday, December 11 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - Nearly two dozen House Republicans joined Democrats Thursday to pass a bill that would restore collective bargaining rights for hundreds of thousands of federal employees, an attempt to overturn an executive order that President Donald Trump issued earlier this year. The measure... Read More.

Man accused of killing Ukrainian refugee on train appears in federal court

Thursday, December 11 by SRN News

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) - The man accused of killing a Ukrainian refugee on a commuter train in North Carolina's largest city appeared in federal court on Thursday, as his attorneys seek a hearing to determine whether he is mentally incompetent to face the charge... Read More.

Federal Reserve cuts key rate but signals higher bar for future reductions

Wednesday, December 10 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Federal Reserve reduced its key interest rate for the third time in a row Wednesday but signaled that it may leave rates unchanged in the coming months, a move that could attract ire from President Donald Trump, who has demanded... Read More.

What the Federal Reserve rate cut means for you

Wednesday, December 10 by SRN News

NEW YORK (AP) - The Federal Reserve cut its benchmark interest rate by a quarter point Wednesday for the third time since September, bringing its key rate to about 3.6%, the lowest in nearly three years. Before September, it had gone nine months without... Read More.

Federal Reserve likely to cut rates, may signal just one more reduction next year

Wednesday, December 10 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Federal Reserve will almost certainly reduce its key interest rate Wednesday, but the bigger question for financial markets and the economy is what signals Chair Jerome Powell may send regarding the central bank's next steps. It would be the third... Read More.

Federal agents use pepper spray on crowd in Somali neighborhood of Minneapolis amid Trump crackdown

Tuesday, December 9 by SRN News

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Federal agents used pepper spray to push through an angry crowd that blocked their vehicles as they checked identifications in a heavily Somali neighborhood of Minneapolis on Tuesday, amid the Trump administration's ongoing crackdown targeting the community. City Council Member Jamal Osman,... Read More.

Lumbee Tribe poised to gain federal recognition through Defense bill

Tuesday, December 9 by SRN News

After decades of political maneuvering through Congress and government agencies, the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina may finally achieve federal recognition through the National Defense Authorization Act the House plans to vote on this week. If the legislation passes, the Senate could vote on final... Read More.

Federal Reserve set to cut rate but may signal a pause to come

Tuesday, December 9 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - 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... Read More.

Supreme Court weighs Republican appeal to end limits on party spending in federal elections

Monday, December 8 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - The Supreme Court is considering a Republican-led drive, backed by President Donald Trump's administration, to overturn a quarter-century-old decision and erase limits on how much political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for Congress and president. A day after the justices... Read More.

Federal judge throws out Trump order blocking development of wind energy

Monday, December 8 by SRN News

WASHINGTON (AP) - A federal judge on Monday struck down President Donald Trump's executive order blocking wind energy projects, saying the effort to halt virtually all leasing of wind farms on federal lands and waters was "arbitrary and capricious" and violates U.S. law. Judge... Read More.

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House votes to nullify Trump order and restore bargaining rights for federal workers

Man accused of killing Ukrainian refugee on train appears in federal court

Federal Reserve cuts key rate but signals higher bar for future reductions

What the Federal Reserve rate cut means for you

Federal Reserve likely to cut rates, may signal just one more reduction next year

Federal agents use pepper spray on crowd in Somali neighborhood of Minneapolis amid Trump crackdown

Lumbee Tribe poised to gain federal recognition through Defense bill

Federal Reserve set to cut rate but may signal a pause to come

Supreme Court weighs Republican appeal to end limits on party spending in federal elections

Federal judge throws out Trump order blocking development of wind energy

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