Recent Articles from Associated Press
Wall Street dips as GOP spending bill shakes markets
Bond yields rise and markets slip after Republicans pass a multitrillion-dollar spending bill, rattling Wall Street and solar energy stocks.
Defense Department accepts Boeing 747 from Qatar for Trump’s use
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has accepted a gifted Boeing 747 from Qatar for President Donald Trump to use as Air Force One, the Pentagon said Wednesday.
Target sales drop in 1st quarter and retailer warns they will slip for all of 2025
Target projects lower 2025 sales as tariffs, consumer cutbacks, and backlash over its DEI and Pride merchandise changes weigh on performance.
Trump lifts Empire Wind pause, offshore project resumes
Empire Wind project off Long Island resumes after Trump lifts pause, saving 1,500 jobs and advancing New York’s clean energy and offshore wind goals.
Home Depot says it doesn’t expect to boost prices because of tariffs
Home Depot doesn’t expect to raise prices because of tariffs, saying it has spent years diversifying the sources for the goods on its shelves. Billy Bastek, executive vice president of merchandising, said during a conference call on Tuesday that Home Depot’s suppliers have shifted sourcing across several countries and that the company doesn’t expect any […]
Justice Department says it may drop criminal prosecution of Boeing over Max crashes
The Justice Department may drop its criminal prosecution of Boeing for allegedly misleading U.S. regulators about the 737 Max jetliner before two of the planes crashed and killed 346 people in 2018 and 2019, according to a weekend court filing.
Strike averted as submarine designers in Connecticut agree to contract with Electric Boat
The union for about 2,500 submarine designers at Electric Boat in Connecticut, a subsidiary of Reston-based General Dynamics, has tentatively agreed to a new contract with the company, averting a strike that would have begun Monday.
Conservatives block Trump’s big tax breaks bill in a stunning setback
Trump’s tax and spending bill stalls in House as conservatives demand deeper Medicaid and green energy cuts. GOP infighting halts key legislation.
Wall Street drifts lower as S&P 500 flirts with its first loss of the week
U.S. stocks fall as trade war uncertainty persists. Oil prices drop amid possible Iran deal. Market reacts to mixed economic and corporate signals.
Newark airport delays highlight air traffic controller crisis
Newark airport faces major delays amid controller shortages and failing radar systems. FAA plans tech upgrades and flight cuts to improve safety.