Fed’s Powell Says Political Motives Not Behind First Rate Cut Since 2020

Powell said the Fed’s policy decisions affect economic conditions with a lag, but if executed correctly, they will significantly benefit the American people. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell dismissed allegations that the central bank’s first interest rate cut since March 2020 will affect the presidential election in November. The Fed kicked off the easing cycle

Zelenskyy poised to meet with Biden, Harris and Trump next week

Washington — Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy is set to be among just a small handful of global political leaders to meet with both Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump next week as dignitaries travel to the United States for a series of global-themed events amid the ongoing American presidential election. Zelenskyy is

Harris-Walz Campaign on Track To Log Fewest Interviews in Modern Presidential History, Report Finds

The Harris-Walz campaign is on track to make history with the fewest media appearances of any modern U.S. presidential ticket, Axios reported Thursday. Vice President Kamala Harris and her running mate, Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz (D.), have participated in only seven interviews and press conferences since President Joe Biden withdrew from the race on July

Pro-Palestinian “uncommitted” movement declines to endorse Harris

The “uncommitted” movement, a group of pro-Palestinian, anti-war Democrats who led the push to cast protest votes against President Biden during the primaries, declined to endorse Vice President Kamala Harris for the White House, but also said they would not encourage supporters to stay home or vote for third-party candidates. In a statement Thursday, the