The Federal Reserve lowers interest rates by 0.25 percentage points

The Federal Reserve on Thursday announced its second interest rate cut of 2024, trimming its benchmark rate by 0.25 percentage points amid cooling inflation. The expected move by the U.S. central bank provides additional relief to millions of Americans grappling with high borrowing costs.  The Fed cut, half the size of its September reduction, lowers

Bernie Sanders Calls for Major Changes in Democratic Party

‘Those of us concerned about grassroots democracy and economic justice need to have some very serious discussions,’ Sanders said. After the Democratic Party posted losses during the 2024 election, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) called for a realignment of sorts within the Democratic coalition to focus on “working class people.” On Nov. 6, the longtime senator