Economy

Trump says Boeing will build the new generation of fighter jets, the F-47

6:19pm March 22, 2025

Trump said Boeing had won the contract to build the U.S. Air Force's next generation of fighter jets. Little is known about the jet's specifications, appearance or capabilities.

Court hearing centers on Newsmax CEO's role in spreading election-fraud claims

6:00am March 22, 2025

Newsmax is being sued for defamation by Dominion Voting Systems — the same company that sued Fox News over false 2020 election-fraud claims and walked away with a nearly $800 million settlement.

Voice of America staff sue Trump administration for shutting down network

8:30pm March 21, 2025

Six Voice of America journalists and a director at its parent agency have sued the Trump administration, alleging its moves to shut down the U.S.-funded network are unconstitutional.

What's the ideal age to reach a life milestone? Many Americans say it depends

5:50pm March 21, 2025

Owning a home, starting a family or retiring: If these are things you want, what's the best age to do them? The Pew Research Center surveyed 3,600 U.S. adults to find out.

Whistleblower John Barnett's family files wrongful death suit against Boeing

5:03pm March 21, 2025

The lawsuit includes a photo of a notebook found in John Barnett's truck when he died by suicide, bearing the message, "I pray Boeing Pays!!!" In response to the new lawsuit, Boeing said in a statement, "We are saddened by John Barnett's death and extend our condolences to his family."

Economy

What's next for Amtrak following CEO's sudden departure

4:56pm March 21, 2025

by John Ketchum

In a sudden move, the CEO of Amtrak stepped down. NPR's Mary Louise Kelly speaks with the Rail Passengers Association's Jim Matthews about the future of the U.S. Passenger Rail Service.

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How Trump's firings could upend a 90-year-old Supreme Court ruling limiting his power

5:00am March 21, 2025

Already, lower courts have found President Trump's removal of Democratic members of independent agencies to be unlawful. The Trump administration has appealed.

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Ben & Jerry's Accuses Parent Company Unilever Of Dismissing CEO Over Political Speech Policies

Ben & Jerry's alleges its CEO was fired over its political activism. Here's the scoop

2:32pm March 20, 2025

Ben & Jerry's alleges its parent company, Unilever, ousted its CEO in retaliation for social media posts supporting progressive causes. The last few years have been a rocky road for the companies.

Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell.

The Fed holds interest rates. And, judge denies request to block DOGE's USIP takeover

6:52am March 20, 2025

The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady yesterday as concerns loom over President Trump's new tariffs. And, a judge denied a request to block DOGE's takeover of the U.S. Institute of Peace.

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With Trump's crackdown on DEI, some women fear a path to good-paying jobs will close

5:00am March 20, 2025

Some fear a setback for women and people of color after President Trump revoked a 1965 executive order that required federal contractors to identify and address barriers to employment.

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