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Bondi names DEA head as DC’s ’emergency police commissioner,’ but capital leaders push back

Bondi names DEA head as DC’s ’emergency police commissioner,’ but capital leaders push back

By ASHRAF KHALIL and ALANNA DURKIN RICHER Associated Press WASHINGTON (AP) — The Trump administration, stepping up its crackdown on policing in the nation’s capital, on Thursday named the head of the Drug Enforcement Administration to be…

Most US stocks fall after a disappointing inflation update, but Big Tech keeps Wall Street steady

Most US stocks fall after a disappointing inflation update, but Big Tech keeps Wall Street steady

By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Most stocks fell on Wall Street Thursday after a disappointing report said inflation was worse last month at the U.S. wholesale level than economists expected. But gains…

DeSantis announces plans for second immigration detention facility dubbed ‘Deportation Depot’

DeSantis announces plans for second immigration detention facility dubbed ‘Deportation Depot’

By KATE PAYNE Associated Press/Report for America TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) — Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is preparing to open a second immigration detention facility dubbed “Deportation Depot” at a state prison in north…

Wall Street ticks higher after a rally wrapped around the world

Wall Street ticks higher after a rally wrapped around the world

By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. stocks ticked higher on Wednesday after a rally spurred by hopes for lower U.S. interest rates wrapped around the world. The S&P 500 rose 0.3%, coming…

Amazon expands its perishable delivery service, putting pressure on traditional grocers

Amazon expands its perishable delivery service, putting pressure on traditional grocers

By ANNE D’INNOCENZIO AP Retail Writer NEW YORK (AP) — Amazon is now rolling out a service where its Prime members can order their blueberries and milk at the same time as their batteries, T-shirts…

US stocks rally to records on hopes for cuts to interest rates

US stocks rally to records on hopes for cuts to interest rates

By STAN CHOE AP Business Writer NEW YORK (AP) — The U.S. stock market rallied to records on Tuesday after data suggested inflation across the country was a touch better last month than economists expected. The S&P…