Trump signs Laken Riley Act, first bill of his new term
The Laken Riley Act aims to expand the federal government’s mandate to detain immigrants who are in the country illegally.
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Here’s what changed in the new Fed statement
This is a comparison of Wednesday’s Federal Open Market Committee statement with the one issued after the Fed’s previous policymaking meeting in December.
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The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady: Here’s what that means for your money
The Fed paused rate cuts after its first meeting of the year — here’s what that means for your credit card, mortgage rate, auto loan and savings account.
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Fed holds rates steady, takes less confident view on inflation
The Federal Reserve held its key interest rate in check Wednesday, reversing a recent trend of easing policy.
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Amid Chinese AI storm, government ups its game with $4billion plan
India will invest Rs 34,300 crore ($4 billion) over the next six years under the national critical mineral mission to ensure a sustainable supply chain of essential minerals for cleaner energy and high-tech advancements. The plan includes increasing domestic production, acquiring stakes in overseas mines, and developing processing facilities. Public and private sectors, including Kabil,…
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Classroom ‘wedding’ puts Bengal professor in a spot
An assistant professor at Maulana Abul Kalam Azad University of Technology is under investigation after videos of a mock wedding with a first-year student went viral. Payal Banerjee, who participated unknowingly in the staged event, claims betrayal by a colleague. The inquiry committee comprises five senior faculty members.
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Govt likely to table 62 bills: Include amendments on immigration & money laundering
The government is set to introduce and pass 62 bills in the upcoming budget session of Parliament. Key proposed legislations include the Immigration and Foreigners Bill, Official Secrets Bill, and Banking and Insurance Amendment Bills. The parliamentary affairs ministry has communicated these proposals to all concerned ministries for cabinet approval.
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Why does RFK Jr.’s voice sound raspy? Here’s what to know
As Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. appeared on Capitol Hill Wednesday for the confirmation hearing for Health and Human Services Secretary, some may have noticed that his voice has a raspy, strained sound. The prospective HHS head has spoken about his voice over the years, sharing that he was diagnosed long ago with a disorder called…
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DEA arrests 4 in Colorado with suspected ties to Sinaloa Cartel, Tren de Aragua
The Drug Enforcement Administration has arrested four individuals in Colorado with suspected ties to Mexico’s Sinaloa Cartel and the Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua. Three male individuals allegedly involved in the trafficking of fentanyl – who have potential ties to the Sinaloa Cartel – were taken into custody Wednesday at a home across the street…
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Democrats coordinate multi-state response to Trump’s funding freeze
Morally indignant Senate Democrats piled on President Donald Trump’s federal funding freeze Wednesday, with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., announcing a coordinated response with Democratic governors to come. The Office of Management and Budget issued a memo on Monday issuing a pause on all federal grants and loans aiming to eradicate “wokeness” and the…
