Va., says on Senate floor that federal workers should 'not be fooled' by Trump administration's buyout offers.

Robert F. Kennedy Jr. had his first senate confirmation hearing for HHS Secretary on Tuesday, Jan. 29, 2025. Posted: January 29, 2025 | Last updated: January 29, 2025

The Senate confirmed Scott Bessent as Treasury secretary on Monday, elevating the hedge fund manager to the new administration’s top financial job as President Donald Trump forges ahead on an ambitious economic agenda.

The Federal Reserve held its first meeting of 2025 and the results may be underwhelming. David Nelson, president and CEO of NelsonCorp Wealth Management, spoke with Our Quad Cities News via Zoom

Britain's Labour government will back plans for a third runway at London's Heathrow Airport, finance minister Rachel Reeves announced on Wednesday, saying the project could create over 100,000 jobs in the economy.

Economists expect the Federal Reserve to keep interest rates unchanged as its Open Market Committee is set to conclude its meeting on Wednesday afternoon.

While the Federal Reserve operates independently, it maintains a relationship with the U.S. government, with the Board of Governors being appointed by the President and confirmed by the Senate.

Arizona Senate Finance Committee approves SB1025 Bitcoin Reserve Bill, allowing up to 10% public funds invested in Bitcoin securely.

AT A GLANCE - The Federal Reserve and FDIC have withdrawn from the Network for Greening the Financial System due to concerns that its

Senator Cynthia Lummis, set to lead the Senate Banking Committee's digital assets panel, went after the sale of U.S. bitcoin holdings and FDIC debanking.

President Donald Trump filled a key role in his cabinet Monday when the Senate confirmed Scott Bessent, a Wall Street veteran, as Treasury Secretary.

Scott Bessent has been an outspoken advocate for digital assets and hopes to being more regulatory clarity and crypto-favourable policies.