Court backs EPA giving Oklahoma authority over environmental rules on tribal landsA divided federal appeals court on Friday upheld a Trump administration decision to unconditionally grant Oklahoma authority over environmental programs on tribal lands within the state.Reuters2d agoWhole story →PlanetJusticeHR 2167epa tribal lands ruling
FAA bars unauthorized drones along US-Mexico border, citing security concernsThe Federal Aviation Administration said on Friday it is barring unauthorized drones along the US border with Mexico as the government steps up efforts to address concerns about illegal cross-border drug shipments.Reuters2d agoWhole story →SecurityJusticeus mexico border drone restrictions
Gold set for a weekly drop as traders assess Fed signalsGold prices were largely steady on Friday and were on track for a weekly loss as traders weighed the prospect of further Federal Reserve rate hikes this year following a run of hotter-than-expected US inflation data.Reuters2d agoWhole story →Economyfed rate hike decision
NY Fed service sector survey finds notable price pressuresService sector business leaders reported widespread pricing woes in October and a downbeat outlook for activity, according to a report released Friday by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.Reuters2d agoWhole story →Economyinflation report
Democrats press Kirkland again on law firm's deal with TrumpA trio of Democratic US lawmakers lodged a new request for Kirkland & Ellis to turn over records related to a deal the law firm made with Republican President Donald Trump last year, vowing to press their demands into the next congressional term.Reuters2d agoWhole story →Governmenttrump law firm deal investigation
Ethiopia's Abiy names new Tigray government, wants polls in six monthsEthiopia's Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed has named a caretaker government to stabilise the northern Tigray region and prepare for an election within six months, after fighting erupted between a rebel alliance and federal troops.Reuters2d agoWhole story →SecurityGovernmentethiopia tigray conflict
On the campaign trail, JB Pritzker courts farmers like he's running for presidentThe town of Shirley, Illinois, population 135, is an unlikely place for a campaign stop. Yet billionaire Democrat JB Pritzker traveled there to spar with his opponent in his bid for a third term as governor of the state.Reuters2d agoWhole story →FoodGovernmentJB Pritzkerillinois gubernatorial campaign
Fed's Warsh sees US resilience, mum on rate-path viewFederal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh voiced optimism on Friday about US economic strength and surprise about how well global economies have been "hanging in there" amid continued energy shocks and tighter monetary policy to fight inflation.Reuters2d agoWhole story →PlanetEconomyfed rate policy update
US probes Omar's decades-old immigration paperwork with eye toward deportation, sources sayA predawn raid on Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar’s home by federal agents stemmed from an expanding investigation into her US immigration paperwork, three sources said.Reuters2d agoWhole story →JusticeGovernmentIlhan Omarilhan omar immigration probe
