A group of the country’s top economic leaders, including every living former Federal Reserve chair, filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court on Thursday in support of Fed governor Lisa Cook, who President Donald Trump is seeking to remove
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The U.S. economy grew more than thought in the second quarter
Data released Thursday reflects the resilience of the U.S. economy, even as concerns about the job market and inflation persist.U.S.
Tips to Get Your Finances in Order Before the End of the Year
The fall is the perfect time to get your finances in order before the end of the year. NBC’s Christine Romans joins TODAY to share helpful tips for meeting fall financial goals, including anticipating money deadlines, paying down debt, clearing out unnecessary expenses and more.
Starbucks to cut 900 jobs, close some underperforming stores
Starbucks said Thursday that it will eliminate 900 nonretail jobs and “close many open positions.”The coffee retailer will also shutter some of its underperforming stores, CEO Brian Niccol told employees in a memo.
Trump Threatens Mass Firings if Government Shuts Down
With a government shutdown looming, the Trump administration is threatening to fire federal employees if a deal to fund the government isn’t reached in less than a week. Usually, if the government shuts down some workers go on unpaid leave, but the White House is now raising the stakes saying additional jobs will be lost. NBC’s Ryan Nobles reports for TODAY.
‘Anti-ICE’ message found on bullets after deadly shooting at Dallas ICE facility
Authorities said a detainee was killed in a shooting at a Dallas ICE facility that DHS said was an attack against ICE agents. The acting ICE director said the gunman was “randomly shooting” at the facility striking a van holding detainees. NBC News’ Priscilla Thompson reports.
Trump expected to sign a TikTok deal tomorrow
President Donald Trump is expected to sign a deal Thursday to facilitate the sale of TikTok from a Chinese-based company to a group of American investors, two senior White House officials told NBC News
‘This must stop’: Sen. Cruz decries violence, ICE criticism after Dallas shooting
Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, told reporters following a shooting at a Dallas ICE facility that political violence needed to stop and rebuked politicians who have been critical of the agency.
FBI investigating ICE facility shooting as act of ‘targeted violence’
Joe Rothrock, special agent in charge of the Dallas FBI, said that the bureau was investigating the shooting at a Dallas ICE facility as an act of “targeted violence.” Rothrock also said that rounds found near the deceased shooter had anti-ICE messages.FBI investigating ICE facility shooting as act of ‘targeted violence’
What’s Behind the Suddenly Soaring Sales of Hamburger Helper?
Hamburger Helper, the cost-effective comfort food, is seeing a surge in popularity highlighted by the economic pressures consumers are facing at the dinner table. NBC’s Brian Cheung reports for TODAY on what’s behind the spike in sales.