Wall St Ends Higher as Fed, Jobs Firm Rate-Cut Hopes
U.S. stocks inched higher Wednesday amid range-bound trading after investors parsed a steep downward revision in payrolls, and the release of the minutes from the most recent meeting of the Federal Reserve, which cemented expectations for a September rate cut.[#item_full_content]
Greek-flagged oil tanker adrift and on fire after suspected Houthi attack
A Greek-flagged oil tanker traveling through the Red Sea came under repeated attack Wednesday, leaving the vessel “not under command” and drifting ablaze after an assault suspected to have been carried out by Yemen’s Houthi rebels, the British military said. The attack, the most serious in the Red Sea in weeks, comes during a monthslong […]
Free abortions being offered outside DNC could land Planned Parenthood in trouble with IRS
CHICAGO — A pro-life group filed an IRS complaint against Planned Parenthood claiming that its deployment of a mobile abortion van offering free services near the Democratic National Convention violated its nonprofit status this week. The organization, 40 Days for Life, exclusively shared the filings with Fox News Digital on Wednesday accusing the Planned Parenthood […]
Trump stuns critics with praise for ‘nice gentleman’ Obama while predecessor slams him at DNC
Former President Trump appeared to stun many of his critics Wednesday night after he offered rare praise to former President Barack Obama, an action that was unexpected given their ideological differences. In comments to CNN, Trump said, “I like him,” referring to the Illinois Democrat: “I think he’s a nice gentleman, but he was very […]
Trump talks cocaine, Biden and health care in interview with comedian Theo Von
Former President Trump appeared on an episode of “This Past Weekend” with comedian Theo Von for an interview that at times veered far outside the normal campaign trail conversations. Trump told Von that his youngest son, Barron Trump, is a big fan of the stand-up comedian and encouraged him to accept the invitation. Ultimate Fighting […]
Detroit Judge Sued After Putting Teen in Handcuffs
Attorneys for a teenager who was ordered into jail clothes and handcuffs during a field trip to a Detroit court filed a lawsuit against a judge Wednesday, accusing him of humiliation, false arrest and unlawful detention.It is the latest fallout since Judge Kenneth King…
Trump zeroes in on national security at first outdoor rally since assassination attempt: ‘World is on fire’
Former President Trump said he “stopped wars with phone calls” while commander in chief during his first outdoor rally since surviving an assassination attempt. Trump held a campaign event in Asheboro, North Carolina, on Wednesday, where he focused his remarks on national security and how “the entire world was safer when I sat behind that […]
Brooklyn Bookstore Cancels Event Over ‘Zionist’ Moderator
A Brooklyn bookstore this week canceled a planned book launch, reportedly over the selection of a pro-Israel rabbi to moderate the event according to The New York Post.Author Joshua Leifer was set for a live interview with Rabbi Andy Bachman on Tuesday at the Powerhouse…[#item_full_content]
Biden Pushes Netanyahu to Ease on Corridor Demands
President Joe Biden was expected to press Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu during a phone call Wednesday to be more flexible so that an agreement can be struck for a cease-fire and the release of hostages in Gaza, according to a source, Axios reported.[#item_full_content]
Fed Officials Strongly Leaning Towards Sept. Rate Cut
Federal Reserve officials last month were strongly leaning toward an interest rate cut at their September policy meeting and several of them would have even been willing to reduce borrowing costs immediately, according to the minutes of the July 30-31 gathering.[#item_full_content]
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