Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent heads to Capitol Hill this week for testimony, with lawmakers poised to question him for the first time since the Justice Department launched an investigation into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell. The hearings are expected to focus on economic performance and regulatory policy, even as the shadow of the probe hangs over proceedings.
Starbucks posted better-than-expected Q4 sales, driven by a U.S. customer traffic rebound, but earnings per share fell short of consensus. The mixed results and management's turnaround plan faced intense scrutiny during the analyst Q&A session.
A suspected clandestine biolaboratory discovered in a Las Vegas home has triggered a multi-agency federal investigation, with authorities linking the site to a previously arrested California biolab operator.
Animal health leader Zoetis has revised down its 2026 financial forecast, attributing the move to a persistent slowdown in veterinary clinic traffic. While major investors acknowledge the near-term headwind, they emphasize confidence in the company's diversified portfolio and development pipeline to navigate the softer demand environment.
A shareholder rights law firm has launched an investigation into potential fiduciary breaches by Cummins Inc.'s leadership. The probe emerges as the industrial giant's stock rallies, placing its governance framework under the microscope just as the company navigates a pivotal transition toward clean energy technologies.
Following a destructive break-in at Holy Innocents Catholic School in Long Beach that saw religious statues smashed and a tabernacle desecrated, school leadership is urging prayers for the perpetrators. The Justice Department has opened a civil rights investigation into the incident.
Minnesota's top corrections official voices frustration over vague federal plans to scale back a controversial immigration operation, citing eroded trust and demanding transparency in the investigation of two agent-involved shootings.
The U.S. Coast Guard has ended its search and identified the seven crew members presumed dead after the commercial fishing vessel 'Lily Jean' sank off Cape Ann, Massachusetts. A formal investigation into the cause of the disaster is now underway.
A federal investigation is underway following the discovery of a suspected biological laboratory in a Las Vegas home, with authorities linking the property to a Chinese national already facing federal charges in a separate California biolab case. The property manager has been arrested on hazardous waste charges.
UBS executives were questioned by a Senate panel over the bank's refusal to hand over key documents related to a long-running investigation into Holocaust-era assets held by Credit Suisse, which UBS acquired last year.
A woman has told The New York Times that Tal Alexander sexually assaulted her when she was 13, an allegation his attorney denies as 'categorically false.' The claim surfaces as Alexander and his brothers stand trial on federal sex trafficking charges.
As the investigation into the disappearance of Nancy Guthrie enters a critical phase, Arizona authorities confirm they are treating the case as a kidnapping but have no leads on her location or the number of perpetrators involved.
Chipotle Mexican Grill (NYSE: CMG) reported fourth-quarter revenue of $2.98 billion, surpassing Wall Street estimates, though a decline in customer traffic at established locations tempered investor enthusiasm.
William Stevenson, 77, the ex-husband of First Lady Jill Biden, has been indicted on a first-degree murder charge following the death of his wife Linda. The arrest concludes a weeks-long investigation by Delaware police into a late December domestic incident.
Colombian naval forces recovered 115 kilograms of cocaine dumped by a fleeing speedboat crew in the Pacific, a seizure announced as President Petro met with Trump in Washington amid ongoing tensions over drug trafficking.
A wave of resignations at the U.S. Attorney's Office in Minnesota, now totaling 14 veteran prosecutors since January, has critically depleted staff and sparked concerns over the office's ability to handle complex cases. The departures are linked to internal dissent over immigration enforcement tactics and the handling of investigations into fatal ICE encounters.
French cybercrime prosecutors searched X's Paris headquarters, expanding an investigation into Grok AI over alleged deepfake pornography, Holocaust denial, and data violations. The probe coincides with regulatory actions in Britain and the EU.
Britain's Information Commissioner's Office has opened a formal investigation into X and its AI chatbot Grok, focusing on the alleged use of personal data to create non-consensual sexualized imagery, including of minors.
Dutch authorities have initiated a formal investigation into Roblox (NYSE:RBLX), examining potential risks to underage users and the platform's compliance with the EU's Digital Services Act. The probe, focusing on exposure to violent and sexual content, amplifies existing legal pressures from recent U.S. lawsuits and places the company's core safety and moderation systems under unprecedented regulatory glare.
A Senate investigation has revealed that Credit Suisse held hundreds of accounts linked to the Nazi regime, a finding brought to light following its acquisition by UBS. The discovery prompts a deeper congressional examination of Swiss banks' historical ties.
