PITTSBURGH — The Pittsburgh Steelers announced that coach Mike Tomlin stepped down Tuesday after 19 seasons leading the franchise. Tomlin won one Super Bowl, reached another early in his tenure, and never posted a losing season across his long career. The team finished 10-8 this regular season, won the AFC...
Detroit — President Trump visited the Ford River Rouge assembly plant Tuesday, toured F-150 production lines, and addressed the Detroit Economic Club to defend tariffs and promote domestic manufacturing. He cited recent monthly CPI moderation while annual inflation remained elevated, met Ford leadership and assembly workers, and teased an affordability...
WASHINGTON — Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton refused to comply with subpoenas from the Republican-led House Oversight Committee investigating Jeffrey Epstein, their attorneys said in an eight-page letter. Chairman Rep. James Comer said the panel will move next week to begin contempt of Congress...
Washington The World Bank released its Global Economic Prospects report on January 13 stating global GDP growth will slow to 2.6% in 2026 from 2.7% in 2025 before rising to 2.7% in 2027. The bank said about two thirds of the upward revision reflects stronger US growth and noted an...
United States — The Trump administration announced that it will end Temporary Protected Status for Somali nationals, requiring TPS holders to depart by March 17, 2026. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said country conditions have improved; the department posted the decision on X on Jan. 13. President Trump reiterated criticism...
ALBANY, N.Y. Governor Kathy Hochul delivered her State of the State address Tuesday, proposing legislation requiring judicial warrants for federal immigration enforcement at schools, hospitals and houses of worship, and allowing residents to sue federal agents in state court. She unveiled plans for universal prekindergarten by 2028, community childcare pilots,...
United States — Multiple companies issued recent updates this week. Mercury General scheduled fourth-quarter results and a Form 10-K filing for February 17, 2026. Sight Sciences reported preliminary Q4 revenue of $20.3–20.4 million and FY2025 revenue near $77.3–77.4 million with about $92 million cash. Pasithea provided clinical timelines and reported...
United States: Major corporations reported quarterly earnings this week, showing mixed results that generally beat Wall Street forecasts. Delta Air Lines posted $1.22 billion in fourth-quarter net income on Tuesday, with revenue of $16 billion and updated guidance for the next quarter. Bank of America reported $7.65 billion in fourth-quarter...
MADISON — Gov. Tony Evers outlined his legislative priorities, proposing a $1.3 billion property tax relief package and urging the Republican-controlled Legislature to enact measures on school funding, SNAP protections, PFAS water cleanup and housing reform. Evers defended his 2023 partial budget veto that adjusted school district levy limits and...
Washington — The Justice Department opened a criminal probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell over testimony and cost overruns in the Fed's headquarters renovation, revelations that surfaced late Sunday and prompted political and market concerns. Republican senators including Thom Tillis signaled they would block Trump nominees until the investigation...
