Federal Reserve officials remain cautious on future rate cuts

Federal Reserve officials remain cautious about future interest rate cuts, with an account from the central bank’s meeting in September underscoring the division among central bank officials over the best path for monetary policy.  While some officials think the Fed’s benchmark rate is too high and weighing on the economy, others point to persistent inflation

Senate Democrats to force vote on blocking Trump strikes on alleged drug boats

Washington — Senate Democrats plan to force a vote under the War Powers Act on Wednesday aimed at blocking continued U.S. strikes on alleged drug-carrying boats off the coast of Venezuela.  The resolution, led by Sens. Adam Schiff of California and Tim Kaine of Virginia, would block the U.S. military from engaging in hostilities with

Latino voters who backed Trump could be a key factor in NJ governor’s race

With just weeks to go, the New Jersey governor’s race is tightening and garnering national attention as an early test of voter sentiment about President Trump’s second term and the ability of Democrats to counter Republicans ahead of next year’s midterm elections.  New Jersey’s Latino electorate is emerging as a potentially decisive voting bloc in