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US President Donald Trump blasted Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell on Thursday for not lowering interest rates, calling him "always TOO LATE AND WRONG." "Powell's termination cannot come fast enough," Trump wrote on his Truth Social platform.

Lawsuit focuses on day-one executive order claiming to ‘unleash American energy’ by boosting oil industry

California filed a lawsuit on Wednesday to block Trump's broad tariffs on foreign trade partners, after he announced a 10% tariff on goods from all countries and even higher tariffs for nations his administration claimed made it difficult for U.S. products to enter their markets.

Florida Republicans introduced new bill after Gov. Ron DeSantis used government staffers to help him directly raise campaign contributions and tensions rise.

Fourth circuit court rejects appeal saying it ‘shall not micromanage the efforts of a fine district judge’ who is interpreting supreme court decision

The bill would let families use taxpayer dollars for their children’s private schooling. Lawmakers also signed off on a sweeping $7.7 billion package to boost public school funding.

White House says it will appeal ruling that administration flouted court order on deportation flights.

A 30-year-old community service program for young adults that operates across the U.S. has become the latest target of the Trump administration’s campaign to slash government spending

Wall Street closes sharply lower as US Federal Reserve chair warns tariffs could lead to slower growth, higher inflation

Democrat Chris Van Hollen says El Salvador refused his request to visit Kilmar Ábrego García; judge finds probable cause to hold Trump officials in contempt – key US politics stories from Wednesday 16 April at a glance

Two of the cities with the highest Latino population in Florida have pledged to join a new ICE program that allows local law enforcement to perform immigration duties.