At the political level, the United States seems inexorably divided. There are heated ideological divisions among red and blue states; among cities, states, and the federal government; and among ...

Last week’s piece brought a gale of reactions from alert readers which has necessitated some immediate clarifications, elaborations and amplifications on the vexed issue of federalism in ...

Bitcoin is poised for a second consecutive week of gains, supported by the recent 50-basis-point cut in interest rates by the ...

The federal budget is an itemized plan for the public expenditures of the United States. The budget establishes a framework for the appropriation bills that Congress must approve and the ...

The Federal Reserve manages the United States’ monetary policy, regulating its financial institutions, ensuring financial stability and facilitating the nation’s payment systems. Understanding ...

The National Environmental Policy Act needs reform to ensure beneficial projects aren’t delayed by its review process.

The fed funds rate (also known as the federal funds target rate) is the interest rate at which commercial banks lend to each other overnight. Below, CNBC Select explains how and why the Federal ...

WASHINGTON — At the age of 97, Judge Pauline Newman is the oldest full-time federal judge on the bench, but despite concerns about her ability to do the job, her colleagues are struggling to get ...

Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell signaled he is finally ready to start cutting interest rates, saying he believes the central bank is close to whipping inflation and that the job market is ...

The September meeting of the Federal Reserve is one of the most highly anticipated in recent memory. While expectations were high the Fed will cut rates, we didn't know by how much or at what pace ...

First, “the Boosters” swipe a load of high-demand groceries from a big box store or local pharmacy chain. Then the tags and ...