Live updates: Senate confirms Kennedy to lead HHS, moves Patel's FBI nomination forward
Candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. on Thursday, with Senate support, leading the Department of Health and Human Services, making a twisted journey to become the country's next secretary. Kennedy's controversial stance on vaccines and public health policies has steadily attracted criticism from Democrats and some Republicans. In the end, only Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY.), a […]
Stocks rise as investors try to shake off inflation and tariff concerns: Live updates – CNBC
The trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on February 4, 2025. NYSE The stocks were framed higher as traders weighed slightly higher than expected, leaving behind tensions in global trade. Dow Jones Industrial Average He scored 63 points, or 0.1%. S&P 500 Climb 0.3%, Nasdaq Composite Altitude of 0.6%. The […]
Live updates: Senate poised to vote on Gabbard, RJK Jr.; House convenes first DOGE hearing
Two of President Trump's most controversial cabinet candidates face floor votes in the Senate on Wednesday. Despite serious Republican skepticism, Tarshi Gabbard, who passed through the upper chamber, was able to be confirmed as director of national intelligence. The appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services will […]
Stock futures are little changed as traders brace for January consumer inflation report: Live updates – CNBC
Orange juice futures expand defeat The future of orange juice (Mar) was low again on Tuesday, marking eight consecutive negative sessions. The OJ reached its lowest level since May 9, 2024, reaching a low of 385.50 cents per pound. Given the continued supply constraints in Florida and Brazil, market observers are surprised by the recent […]
S&P 500 falls as Powell urges caution on rate cuts, trade tensions escalate: Live updates – CNBC
The trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on February 4, 2025. NYSE Stocks were largely unchanged on Tuesday as investors diluted a careful commentary from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on interest rates. With the potential escalation of the US tariffs and the world trade war, concerns remain in the […]
Google officially updates name of 'Gulf of America'
Google Maps users will see the “American Gulf” in waters that were once labeled “Gulf of Mexico.” Mexican users can still see the name “Gulf of Mexico” and other users around the world will see both names that read “Gulf of Mexico (Gulf of America).” The change follows President Trump's first day of office on […]
Live updates: Courts slow White House moves; Trump tees up steel, aluminum tariffs
President Trump said he announced 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum on Monday, adding that he would kick off mutual tariffs in a few days as well. When asked which countries will be affected by which countries, Trump said steel and aluminum tariffs will affect “everyone.” The move holds back the day it saw the […]
Trump updates tariff situation, doubles down on DEI policy
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Live updates: Trump tees up tariffs; Gabbard faces Senate vote
President Trump said he announced 25% tariffs on steel and aluminum on Monday, adding that he would kick off mutual tariffs in a few days as well. When asked which countries will be affected, Trump said steel and aluminum tariffs will affect “everyone.” The Senate will return late this afternoon when Tarshi Gabbard's appointment to […]
Stock futures edge up ahead of key economic data, threat of fresh tariffs: Live updates – CNBC
The trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on December 31, 2024 in New York City on the last day of trading this year. Spencer Platt | Getty Images Stock futures rose early Monday as investors endure a week filled with data first and reported that President Donald Trump might announce […]