Tag: Washington news
Federal Reserve is set to cut key rate but consumers might not feel much benefit anytime soon
WASHINGTON -- Federal Reserve officials on Wednesday will likely signal a slower pace of interest rate cuts next year compared with the past...
Musk and Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans, an AP-NORC poll finds
WASHINGTON -- WASHINGTON (AP) — Elon Musk, clad in tuxedo and black tie, took the stage at President-elect Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort shortly...
Energy chief Granholm warns against 'unfettered exports' of liquefied natural gas
WASHINGTON -- The United States should proceed cautiously as officials consider new natural gas export terminals, Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm said Tuesday, warning...
Concert promoters, hotels and lodging sites soon will have to disclose extra fees up front
The Federal Trade Commission on Tuesday said it will soon require hotels, vacation rental platforms and live event promoters to disclose any fees...
Nuclear bunker sales increase, despite expert warnings they aren’t going to provide protection
When Bernard Jones Jr. and his wife, Doris, built their dream home, they didn’t hold back. A grotto swimming pool with a waterfall...
Why is tech giant SoftBank investing over $100 billion in the US?
BANGKOK -- Japanese tycoon Masayoshi Son and President-elect Donald Trump have announced plans for technology and telecoms giant SoftBank Group to invest $100...