Internet bills to swell for millions of Americans as federal subsidies run out NPR's Juana Summers speaks with White House senior advisor Tom Perez about the impending end of the Affordable Connectivity Program, which subsidized internet costs for millions of households. Juana Summers
Hiring slowed in April, but economists say the job market is still solid U.S. employers added 175,000 jobs in April. That's the smallest number in six months. A gradual cooling of the job market may help to ease concerns about inflation. Scott Horsley
Voters in this 'boomerang' county say they're nostalgic for the Trump economy Voters in Northampton County, Pa., say they remember having more money when Donald Trump was in office. But when it comes time to cast their ballots this year, other issues are at play too. Asma Khalid
Getting inflation below the Fed's 2% goal is taking longer than expected The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady, and investors now think borrowing costs could stay higher for months to come. Inflation remains stubbornly above the Fed's 2% target. Scott Horsley
Fed keeps interest rates at 23-year high The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday, as inflation remained stubbornly above the Fed's 2% target. Investors now think it could be September or later before rates start to fall. Scott Horsley
The Federal Reserve is weighing what to do about interest rates The U.S. economy has been sending some mixed signals lately. Consumers say they're less confident, but they keep spending more money. It's a lot for the Federal Reserve to puzzle over. horsley
With mixed economic signals, the Federal Reserve is likely to stand pat on rates The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady this week — and possibly for months to come — as policymakers try to sort through mixed signals about the U.S. economy. Scott Horsley
How do you counter misinformation? Critical thinking is step one An economic perspective on misinformation Greg Rosalsky
Striking Seattle electrical workers demand better pay, improved safety Striking electrical workers from IBEW Local 46 have shut down eight work sites after negotiations broke down with the Puget Sound Chapter of the National Electrical Contractors Association (NECA). Kamna Shastri
The U.S. economy slowed down in the first three months of 2024, report shows The U.S. economy grew more slowly than expected in the first three months of the year. But consumers are still spending money — especially on services such as travel and restaurant meals. Scott Horsley
