Venezuela has been sidestepping a US oil export embargo for years, selling crude at a discounted price mainly to China. Photo: Federico PARRA /
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump tried in a live speech Wednesday night from the White House to convince the American people that they
Federal Reserve's December rate cut to boost local holiday spending in 2025
As families budget for gifts, travel and end-of-year expenses, December’s Federal Reserve rate cut arrives at a critical time. With so many people swiping
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Trump counts on incremental pressure, for now, to make Maduro cry uncle
President Donald Trump’s blockade of oil tankers off the coast of Venezuela brings into focus his current strategy toward Nicolas Maduro: Isolate the strongman
Trump touts bringing country back from ‘brink of ruin’
President Donald Trump addressed the nation Wednesday night, touting economic improvements and announcing a $1,776 ‘Warrior Dividend’ for military service members.
Trump drops receipts on US savings since Biden’s Oval Office exit
President Donald Trump announces economic recovery progress including lower turkey and egg prices while criticizing Biden administration policies.
Trump says next Fed chair will believe in lower interest rates ‘by a lot’
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the next chairman of the U.S. Federal Reserve will be someone who believes in lower interest rates