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US threatens to withhold Chicago transit funding after attack on passenger

US threatens to withhold Chicago transit funding after attack on passenger

By David Shepardson WASHINGTON, Dec 9 (Reuters) - The U.S. Transportation Department on Tuesday threatened to withhold transit funding for Chicago trains and buses, and demanded more police protection, citing an incident in which a 26-year-old woman passenger was attacked and set on fire last month.

Trump's crackdown on immigration is taking a toll on child care workers

Trump's crackdown on immigration is taking a toll on child care workers

President Donald Trump’s push for the largest mass deportation in history has had an outsized impact on the child care field, which is heavily reliant on immigrants and already strained by a worker shortage

Federal Judge Overturns President Trump's Executive Order Blocking Wind Energy Projects

Federal Judge Overturns President Trump's Executive Order Blocking Wind Energy Projects

A federal judge has invalidated President Donald Trump's executive order that aimed to block wind energy projects on federal lands and waters. The order, issued on January 20, was deemed 'arbitrary and capricious' by Judge Patti Saris of the U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts. The ruling came after a coalition of 17 state attorneys general, led by New York Attorney General Letitia James, challenged the order. The coalition argued that the order unlawfully halted leasing and permitting for wind energy projects, jeopardizing investments and state economies. Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell praised the decision as a victory for renewable energy and green jobs.

Mature markets push global debt to record near $346 trillion, says IIF

Mature markets push global debt to record near $346 trillion, says IIF

By Rodrigo Campos NEW YORK, Dec 9 (Reuters) - Developed markets led a borrowing push that lifted global debt to near $346 trillion at the end of the third quarter, while a pending ruling on the legality of U.S. tariffs could force even more U.S. issuance, a banking trade group said.

Senate heads toward dueling partisan votes on health care, with each likely to fail

Senate heads toward dueling partisan votes on health care, with each likely to fail

The Senate is heading toward dueling partisan votes on health care this week

Long Island's Bruce Blakeman is running for governor, will challenge Stefanik in Republican primary

Long Island's Bruce Blakeman is running for governor, will challenge Stefanik in Republican primary

Republican Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is running for governor of New York

Bruce Blakeman to Announce New York Gubernatorial Bid, Challenging Elise Stefanik

Bruce Blakeman to Announce New York Gubernatorial Bid, Challenging Elise Stefanik

Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman is set to announce his candidacy for New York governor, challenging Rep. Elise Stefanik for the Republican nomination. Blakeman, a longtime friend of President Trump, aims to focus on making New York more affordable and safer. Stefanik, who announced her gubernatorial run last month, has already secured endorsements from 58 of the 62 local county GOP committee chairs. The race is expected to be competitive, with early polling showing Stefanik as the frontrunner.

Tracking the retirement announcements of members of Congress

Tracking the retirement announcements of members of Congress

Midterm elections are historically tough on the party of the sitting president

Private Equity's Role in U.S. Housing Crisis Intensifies Racial Wealth Gaps

Private Equity's Role in U.S. Housing Crisis Intensifies Racial Wealth Gaps

Private Equity's Role in U.S. Housing Crisis Intensifies Racial Wealth Gaps

Judges deal setback to Justice Department effort to seek new indictment against Comey

Judges deal setback to Justice Department effort to seek new indictment against Comey

A federal judge has dealt a setback to Justice Department efforts to seek a new indictment against former FBI Director James Comey

Analysis-Kennedy vaccine advisers 'turned back the clock' on disease prevention, experts say

Analysis-Kennedy vaccine advisers 'turned back the clock' on disease prevention, experts say

LOS ANGELES, Dec 7 (Reuters) - U.S. vaccine advisers' decision to scrap longstanding guidance on hepatitis B shots will expose more children to the harmful virus and may signal how other evidence-based vaccine policies can be undermined, doctors and disease experts said.

President Trump Faces Record High Public Concern Over Financial Future

President Trump Faces Record High Public Concern Over Financial Future

A recent report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York indicates that 38.97% of Americans believe they will be worse off financially next year, marking the highest percentage during President Trump's terms. This sentiment reflects an economy that, while technically growing, does not seem to be improving quickly enough for many households. Factors contributing to this outlook include ongoing inflation, new tariffs, and economic turbulence, which have led to increased costs for necessities and concerns over job security. The report also notes a slight improvement in unemployment expectations but highlights worsening perceptions of credit access.