Polls: Americans Aren't Buying Key White House Arguments For Tax Overhaul
A series of new polls suggest Americans are unenthusiastic and divided over the Republican tax bill.
Economy
Trump To Announce Pick To Lead Federal Reserve
President Trump is expected to announce his pick to lead the Federal Reserve Thursday. Advisers have been hinting it will be Jerome Powell, who is currently a member of the Fed's Board of Governors.
Rep. Warren Davidson On GOP Tax Overhaul
Rachel Martin talks with Republican Rep. Warren Davidson of Ohio, who gives his pitch for the Republican tax plan that is going before Congress.
Fed Holds Key Interest Rate Steady, But Increase Expected In December
At what could be one of Janet Yellen's last meetings as Federal Reserve chair, policymakers decided to keep short-term rates unchanged. But analysts are looking for a rate increase next month.
GOP Delays Unveiling Of Tax Bill
Wednesday was supposed to be the day House Republicans planned to release their tax legislation. But now it is being delayed until Thursday, which may mean there is trouble with the bill.
News Brief: New York Terror Attack, GOP Tax Plan, NPR Executive Faces Harassment Allegations
At least eight people were killed and several people injured after a driver mowed down people on a New York City bike path. Also, we have an update on the Republican tax overhaul bill.
Tax Bill Delayed As GOP Divisions On Eliminating Tax Breaks Persist
A House GOP bill to rewrite the tax code was going to be released on Wednesday, and is now expected on Thursday. The hold up could threaten plans to get it signed into law by year's end.
If You're Shopping For Health Insurance, Make Sure You're Paid Up On Old Plan
People hoping to get federally subsidized coverage on the marketplaces should make sure their 2017 premiums are paid and that they filed the correct documents with their 2016 taxes.
Cigna Gets Green Light To Raise Obamacare Rates 25 Percent
The much-smaller competitor to Blue Cross on North Carolina's "Obamacare" health insurance marketplace is raising rates by an average of almost 25 percent.
This Halloween Is Scaring Up Record Sales of Candy, Costumes And Decor
Surging consumer confidence is spurring sales for Halloween. Retailers are forecasting an 8 percent increase in sales for costumes, candy and decorations. Those gains are strong given low inflation.