Benzinga | Detroit Free Press Trump slams Fed chair as interest rates hold steady amid tariff fears President Donald Trump criticized Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell after the Fed held rates steady, citing risks from Trump’s expanding tariffs. The president labeled Fed chair Jerome Powell ‘too late’ and ‘an American disgrace,’ arguing that the Fed’s
House Speaker Shekarchi describes priorities in new $14.3B RI budget House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi describes the priorities in new $14.3B state budget The Rhode Island General Assembly wrapped up its 2025 session on Friday, June 20. An assault weapons ban, payday lending restrictions, and the state’s $14.3 billion budget all were approved. Rhode Island
House Speaker Shekarchi describes priorities in new $14.3B RI budget House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi describes the priorities in new $14.3B state budget The Rhode Island General Assembly wrapped up its 2025 session in the early morning hours of Saturday, June 21. An assault weapons ban, payday lending restrictions, and the state’s $14.3 billion budget
House Speaker Shekarchi describes priorities in new $14.3B RI budget House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi describes the priorities in new $14.3B state budget Rhode Island House Democrats proposed a $14.3 billion budget that increases health care funding without raising income taxes on the wealthy. The budget includes a tax on second homes valued over $1
Bram Berkowitz | The Motley Fool White House claims ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ won’t raise deficit White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt said the ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ won’t raise the deficit, but nonpartisan analysts say otherwise. The U.S. House of Representatives has unveiled a legislative package dubbed “One Big, Beautiful bill,” a phrase President Donald Trump
The impact and history of autos in Detroit, The Motor City Here are some facts about Detroit’s auto industry. Rep. Bill Huizenga introduced the Made in America Motors Act, proposing a tax deduction on interest paid on U.S.-assembled vehicle loans. The proposed deduction allows up to $2,500 per year for vehicles under 14,000 pounds purchased
How would a Dept. of Education closure affect Americans? U.S. President Donald Trump moved to eliminate the Department of Education. But he can’t shutter the agency without congressional legislation. The Trump administration’s proposed 2026 budget could eliminate Head Start funding, impacting 800,000 children nationwide. In Mississippi, Head Start serves 25,000 children and 238 pregnant mothers.
Victims of domestic abuse often “aren’t sure how to leave, are scared to leave,” according to Krystal Watson, president and chief executive officer of Project R.E.S.T. “That’s why we exist.” Project R.E.S.T. – which stands for Restore, Empower, Support and Transform – is a shelter and a network of support for victims of sexual violence.
Andrew Ackerman | Washington Post Lawmakers are taking their first step toward putting up guardrails for cryptocurrencies. But as legislation goes, it’s a relatively modest step – and some former regulators warn that the guardrails have big gaps. The framework, which a House committee will take up on Wednesday, would only apply to stablecoins, a
Here’s how to ensure your crypto stays safe and secure From NFT rug pulls to terrorist financing, here’s the scams you should watch out for — and what to do if you’re a victim of a crypto crime. Andrea Kramar and Hye-Su Jun, USA TODAY Rhode Island lawmakers are considering legislation to regulate cryptocurrency kiosks