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Trump accuses Schumer of election ‘interference’ with New York task force
President Donald Trump is ripping Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer for hiring former Obama-era Attorney General Eric Holder to help…
Trump confirms gas tax suspension push as prices hit $4.52
President Donald Trump confirmed Monday that he wants to temporarily suspend the 18.4-cent federal gas tax, with Republican lawmakers in…
Trump says Iranian ceasefire on ‘life support’
The ceasefire with Iran is on “life support” and “very weak,” according to President Donald Trump. …
Pittsburgh nurses lead charge for paid leave, for everyone
Nurses across southwestern Pennsylvania see a simple answer to record-breaking staffing shortages and worsening healthcare outcomes for mothers and babies:…
Existing-home sales edge up in April as affordability improves
Existing-home sales rose 0.2% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.02 million, rebounding after a 3.6% drop…
Accused correspondents’ dinner shooter pleads not guilty to all charges
The accused White House Correspondents' Association Dinner shooter pleaded not guilty in federal court on Monday to all charges, including…
U.S. Senate panel to examine fertilizer costs, food prices
The U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee will hold a hearing on Tuesday afternoon looking at disruptions in the fertilizer industry and…
Everyday Economics: Stable but weak under the surface
The April jobs report looked fine. Payrolls rose, unemployment held at 4.3%, hours ticked up. Nothing broke. But look one…
Nebraska voters to elect party representatives
Voters in Nebraska will head to the polls on Tuesday to nominate party representatives for U.S. Senate, U.S. House and…
U.S. farmers struggling with high price of fuel, fertilizer as bankruptcies rise
As Congress continues working on the long-overdue federal farm bill, American farmers entering planting season are facing a grim financial…
Trump, Xi meeting to be packed with slew of hot topics
After postponing a scheduled trip to China from March to May due to the U.S. strikes on Iran, President Donald…
Another U.S.-Canada border bust: Gun smuggling operation
A gun smuggling operation run by Canadian, Pakistani and Jordanian citizens has been thwarted at the U.S.-Canada border, authorities said. …