Tag: general news
Secrecy preceded the shutdown of the consumer protection agency's Washington headquarters
WASHINGTON -- Over the weekend, some staff members at the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau saw a sign of trouble to come. Windows in...
A timeline of US-China tit-for-tat tariffs since Trump's first term
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- China’s tit-for-tat duties on U.S. imports took effect Monday, just hours after U.S. President Donald Trump announced that he wants...
Can Trump bring unions into the GOP fold? His labor nominee presents a major test
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump has repeatedly challenged Senate Republicans with his Cabinet picks. But his nomination of Lori Chavez-DeRemer for labor secretary...
McDonald's improving global sales help to offset US weakness in fourth quarter
Improving international sales helped McDonald’s overcome some weakness at home in the fourth quarter.McDonald’s same-store sales in the U.S., or sales at locations...
Trump has directed US Treasury to stop minting new pennies, citing rising cost
WASHINGTON -- President Donald Trump says he has directed the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies, citing the rising cost of producing...
Asian shares trade mixed after Wall Street slumps on Trump tariff worries
TOKYO -- Asian shares were trading mixed Monday, as investors found bargains despite worries about U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.Japan's benchmark Nikkei 225...