FBI Director Kash Patel will face a congressional hearing likely about the investigation into Charlie Kirk’s killing and the recent firings of senior officials.
Shoppers increased their spending at a better-than-expected pace in August from July, helped by back-to-school purchases, even as Trump’s tariffs are starting to hurt the job market and lead to price hikes.
Retail sales rose 0.6% last month from July... [1058 chars]