Government And Institutions

The White House cut its forecasts for economic growth and interest rates, resulting in slight reductions in projected deficits over the coming decade.

French security officials are still assessing whether the driver of a truck that rammed into people on the Nice seafront was working alone or in a group, but the attack bears the hallmark of Islamist militants, the Paris prosecutor said on Friday.

French security officials are still assessing whether the driver of a truck that rammed into people on the Nice seafront was working alone or in a group, but the attack bears the hallmark of Islamist militants, the Paris prosecutor said on Friday.

The historic and eye popping U.S.- Iran deal is starting to crack.

The historic and eye popping U.S.- Iran deal is starting to crack.

The U.S. housing epidemic is like the elephant in the room for our nation's leaders.

The U.S. housing epidemic is like the elephant in the room for our nation's leaders.

The Bank of England is expected on Thursday to cut its benchmark interest rate to a new low, or at the least send a strong signal that a cut is imminent, in a further step aimed at cushioning the U.K. economy after voters' decision to exit the European Union.

U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders on Tuesday endorsed former presidential rival Hillary Clinton as the Democratic nominee ahead of the party's July convention.

Interior minister Theresa May is set to become Britain's prime minister on Wednesday with the task of steering its withdrawal from the European Union after her only rival abruptly pulled out.

Interior minister Theresa May is set to become Britain's prime minister on Wednesday with the task of steering its withdrawal from the European Union after her only rival abruptly pulled out.

FBI Director James Comey strongly defended his decision not to recommend charges against Hillary Clinton on Thursday but told Republican lawmakers penalties such as revoking security clearances could be considered for mishandling classified information as Clinton and her staff did.

The U.S. is trying to shut down an estimated 17,000 illegal farms in South Korea that raise dogs for their meat.

The U.S. is trying to shut down an estimated 17,000 illegal farms in South Korea that raise dogs for their meat.

The sanctions relief process of the Iran nuclear agreement began Saturday. Among the developments was the U.S. authorization for foreign units of American companies to strike business deals with Iran.

The dispute between Apple Inc. and federal investigators over access to a terror suspect's phone could turn on a centuries-old law that the Justice Department uses to conscript reluctant companies into service.

White House officials plan to enact a range of initiatives this year that they believe will strengthen computer networks against cyberattacks, but part of the proposal--a big increase in federal spending--could hit a wall because it relies on congressional approval.

Federal Reserve policymakers decided in June that interest rate hikes should stay on hold until they have a handle on the consequences of Britain's vote on EU membership.

Federal Reserve Vice Chairman Stanley Fischer said Friday the Fed will know more by its July meeting about the implications of the so-called Brexit vote for the U.S. economy, and said those effects will be weighed against positive incoming U.S. economic data.