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The Federal Reserve held its benchmark interest rate steady Wednesday. The central bank has signaled it will be cautious about cutting rates so long as inflation remains elevated.

The Federal Reserve holds interest rates steady as inflation remains stubborn

The Fed held interest rates steady as it continues to combat inflation. President Trump wants to see lower rates, but some of his policies could fuel more price hikes.

A sign for the Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons is displayed in the Brooklyn borough of New York, July 6, 2020.

'Everything is changing every minute': New prison rules for trans women on hold

As federal lawsuits challenge President Trump's executive order impacting trans inmates, the Bureau of Prisons is putting a stop to new policies demanding trans women hand over female-identifying clothing and other items.

People demonstrate during a protest against federal employee layoffs at Yosemite National Park, California on March 1, 2025. Many workers at the U.S. Department of Interior and other agencies are being reinstated following court orders.

Firing federal employees was swift. Unwinding the terminations is proving complicated

Two federal judges have ordered the Trump administration to reinstate thousands of probationary employees it illegally fired. Agencies report they are doing so but placing most of them on paid leave.

DOGE assigns staffers to work at agency where it allegedly removed sensitive data

The National Labor Relations Board told employees Wednesday that DOGE staffers would be assigned to the agency, one day after a whistleblower alleged DOGE may have removed sensitive NLRB data.

Elon Musk speaks as President Trump looks on in the Oval Office of the White House on Feb. 11.

DOGE released data about federal contract savings. It doesn't add up

A new government tracker claims DOGE has saved billions from ending federal contracts. But an NPR analysis of the data finds the claimed savings don't add up.

As light pollution increases, West Texas works to protect the world's largest 'dark sky reserve'

While recent research shows the night sky is getting brighter every year across North America, the Big Bend area in Texas has fended off the light glow that washes out starry nights.

MIT is among the handful of higher education institutions that announced free tuition initiatives.

University of Texas, MIT and others announce free tuition for some undergraduates

Nearly half a dozen institutions of higher education announced plans this week to make tuition free for undergraduates whose families make below a certain income threshold, starting in fall 2025.

Southwest 737 and small business jet have 'near collision' at Chicago Midway Airport

Federal authorities are investigating a near-collision at Chicago's Midway airport between a Southwest 737 and a small business jet. The 737 was landing when the business jet entered the runway.

An undated graphic shows a woman looking at her computer with data floating in the background.

This is how you stop data trackers from sucking up your health data

The Markup and CalMatters found multiple ways consumers can block the trackers quietly sending your data to tech companies, including those used on state-run health exchange websites.

Schools, colleges have 2 weeks to ban DEI. An education expert warns it won't be easy

The Department of Education told schools to stop DEI efforts or risk losing federal dollars. The president of the Council for Higher Education Accreditation warns it won't be quick and easy.

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