Fed Signals End of Interest Rate Increases
The Federal Reserve said it expected continued growth but, in a sharp reversal, indicated it stood ready either to increase or to reduce rates, depending on economic conditions.
Is There Room in 2020 for a Centrist Democrat? Maybe One or Two.
A group of moderate Democrats, led by Joseph R. Biden and Michael Bloomberg, are thinking of challenging Trump. If too many centrists run, they could box each other out.
Freezing Cold Settles In Over the Midwest, Bringing Life to a Standstill
The cold upended routines and put officials on high alert in a region where many usually shrug off winter’s worst.
There’s No Federal Ban on Animal Cruelty. Lawmakers Want to Change That.
A bipartisan pair of legislators is trying to close a loophole: Federal charges can be brought for documenting animal abuse, but not for the act of cruelty itself.
You Know the Lorena Bobbitt Story. But Not All of It.
In the 1990s, she was the topic of tabloid headlines and comedy skits. Now, as a documentary series takes on the story, she opens up about how that one night changed her life.
On Politics: Intelligence Chiefs Rebut Trump on Iran and North Korea
A new assessment concluded that North Korea was unlikely to give up its nuclear stockpiles and that Iran was not undertaking the activities needed to make a nuclear bomb.
Cold Weather Tips from Chicagoans Who Really Know What They’re Talking About
Ditch the denim. Wear rubber gloves. Never stop moving.
Chris Christie Says Jared Kushner’s Father Committed a ‘Loathsome’ Crime
The former New Jersey governor, who prosecuted Charles Kushner more than a decade ago, issued his sharply personal attack during a TV interview on Tuesday.
Trump Organization to Use E-Verify to Prevent Hiring Undocumented Immigrants
The decision comes after The New York Times reported that the president’s company was employing people who were in the country illegally at its flagship golf club in New Jersey.
Texas Official’s Claim About Citizenship of 95,000 Is Called Into Doubt
Local elections officials find that many people whose citizenship had been questioned are, in fact, United States citizens.
L.A. Mayor Eric Garcetti Decides Against Presidential Bid
Mr. Garcetti would have faced a crowded field of Democratic presidential candidates, including Senator Kamala Harris of California, and long odds. No sitting mayor has ever been elected president.
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