Trump-Putin call under way, White House says, as US president hopes to reach Ukraine ceasefire – US politics live – The Guardian

Trump-Putin call under way, White House says, as US president hopes to reach Ukraine ceasefire – US politics live  The Guardian The latest on Trump’s presidency as he speaks to Putin about war in Ukraine  CNN After call with Trump, Putin still refuses full ceasefire, again cites Russia’s ‘root causes’ of war in Ukraine  The Kyiv Independent Trump…

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Scott Bessent calls Moody’s a ‘lagging indicator’ after U.S. credit downgrade

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in an interview on NBC News’ “Meet the Press” that Moody’s Ratings were a “lagging indicator” after the group downgraded the U.S.’ credit rating by a notch from the highest level. “I think that Moody’s is a lagging indicator,” Bessent said Sunday. “I think that’s what everyone thinks of credit agencies.” Moody’s said…

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Powell may have a hard time avoiding Trump’s ‘Too Late’ label even as Fed chief does the right thing

Powell may have a hard time avoiding Trump’s ‘Too Late’ label even as Fed chief does the right thing

U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell speaks during a press conference following a two-day meeting of the Federal Open Market Committee on interest rate policy in Washington, D.C., U.S., May 7, 2025. Kevin Lamarque | Reuters History suggests that President Donald Trump’s new “Too Late” nickname for Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has a strong…

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Why U.S. air traffic control is under strain

Why U.S. air traffic control is under strain

An airport control tower is seen at Newark Liberty International Airport, on May 6, 2025 in Newark, New Jersey. Andres Kudacki | Getty Images Air traffic controllers have been under strain for years, but a 90-second equipment failure last month exposed how decades of staffing shortages, underinvestment and patchwork solutions for those who guide planes…

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