Ohio Trucker Touts Trump’s Handling of Lordstown in RNC Video
CLEVELAND — Youngstown, Ohio, trucker Geno DiFabio received prime time billing at this week’s Republican National Convention, appearing in a video Aug. 25 with Vice President Mike Pence praising President Donald Trump’s handling of the Lordstown General Motors assembly plant closure.
August 26, 2020USPS Fights State Demands for Evidence on Mailboxes, Machines
The Trump administration is pushing back on demands for evidence sought by 14 states that sued over operational changes at the U.S. Postal Service they say could hobble mail-in balloting ahead of November’s election.
August 26, 2020Fed Seen Holding Rates at Zero for Five Years in New Policy
The Federal Reserve looks likely to keep short-term interest rates near zero for five years or possibly more after it adopts a new strategy for carrying out monetary policy.
August 26, 2020Now a Category 4 Hurricane, Laura Could Bring ‘Unsurvivable’ Storm Surge
DELCAMBRE, La. — Laura strengthened Aug. 26 into a menacing Category 4 hurricane, raising fears of a 20-foot storm surge that forecasters said would be “unsurvivable” and capable of sinking entire communities. Authorities implored coastal residents of Texas and Louisiana to evacuate and worried that not enough had fled.
August 26, 2020Durable Goods Orders Unexpectedly Accelerate in July
U.S. orders for durable goods rose in July by more than double estimates amid a continued surge in automobile demand, indicating factories will help support the economic rebound in coming months.
August 26, 2020American Airlines Expects 19,000 Job Cuts Once Payroll Aid Ends
American Airlines Group will cut 19,000 workers once federal payroll aid expires Oct. 1, capping a 30% workforce reduction since the coronavirus pandemic began to torpedo travel demand.
August 25, 2020New York, New Jersey Sue Trump, DeJoy Over USPS Service Changes
New York and New Jersey sued President Donald Trump and Postmaster General Louis DeJoy over major changes to postal service operations that the states fear will hinder mail-in voting during the November election.
August 25, 2020Trump Touts Infrastructure Permitting Reforms
The administration’s recent aim at advancing infrastructure projects through environmental permitting changes was touted by President Donald Trump.
August 25, 2020DOT Announces Funding Availability for Rail Crossing Projects
The U.S. Department of Transportation has made available $50 million in grant funding to commuter rail agencies that are conducting projects to improve safety at railway-highway crossings.
August 25, 2020Gasoline Rises to Five-Month High on US Gulf Hurricane Threat
Crude and gasoline futures both climbed to levels not seen since before the pandemic as Hurricane Laura rattled toward a key stretch of the U.S. Gulf Coast that is home to the nation’s greatest concentration of refining capacity.
August 25, 2020