Justice Department drops criminal probe of Fed chair Powell, likely clearing way for Warsh

WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department has ended its probe into Federal Reserve chair Jerome Powell, clearing a major roadblock to the confirmation of his successor, Kevin Warsh. Related Articles Congress keeps holding all-nighters, creating dysfunction after dark Reclassifying marijuana as a less …

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Norfolk Southern’s profit fell 27% as it didn’t collect big insurance payments for Ohio derailment

By JOSH FUNK, AP Transportation Writer Norfolk Southern railroad’s first-quarter profit fell 27% because it didn’t collect big insurance payments related to the East Palestine, Ohio, derailment and its planned merger with Union Pacific added to its costs. The Atlanta-based …

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A bill meant to protect the privacy of immigration service providers is raising free speech questions

A California bill intended to protect the privacy of people providing services to immigrants has generated national buzz, with critics arguing the proposed legislation would infringe on free speech rights. Supporters say Assembly Bill 2624, introduced by Assemblymember Mia Bonta, …

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