By HANNAH FINGERHUT, Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — A 30-year-old community service program that sends young adults to work on projects across the U.S. was the latest target of the Trump administration ‘s campaign to slash government spending. … Continued
By AAMER MADHANI and JOSH BOAK, Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump slammed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Thursday, reiterating his frustration that the Fed has not aggressively cut interest rates and saying that the central bank … Continued
By MATT OTT, Associated Press Business Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. applications for jobless benefits fell again last week as the labor market continues to hold up despite fears of a tariff-induced recession. Jobless claim applications fell by 9,000 to … Continued
By JAIMIE DING, Associated Press LOS ANGELES (AP) — Erik and Lyle Menendez could learn this week whether they’ll get reduced sentences — and the chance for freedom — nearly 30 years after they were convicted of murdering their parents. … Continued
By KIMBERLEE KRUESI and KRISTIN M. HALL, Associated Press NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — Damian Felipe Jimenez has many dreams about his future — he could be a restaurant owner, a scientist or maybe something else. As he works through sixth … Continued
By YURI KAGEYAMA, Associated Press Business Writer TOKYO (AP) — European shares opened lower on Thursday after a day of gains in Asia as investors awaited the next steps in President Donald Trump’s trade war. The European Central Bank was … Continued