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100,000 federal workers to leave this week: what we know
Why over 100,000 public servants are walking away, and what it means for the future of the U.S. government
What is Tylenol, the drug singled out by Trump as a possible cause of autism in children born to mothers who took it during...
Understanding what Tylenol is, why it was mentioned, and what health experts are saying about its safety during pregnancy.
Trump signs executive order on TikTok ban in the US – Here’s everything you need to know and how it affects you if you’re...
Trump’s order forces TikTok’s U.S. operations away from Chinese ownership—here’s what it means for your data, your feed, and the future of the app.
Shutdown risk escalates as Trump slams Democrats
Trump sets the stage for a government showdown as Democrats dig in on healthcare demands
Powell: “It’s a challenging situation” with job market and inflation pressuring Fed
Powell warns of tough choices as Fed navigates inflation and weakening job market
Government shutdown still a real possibility as Congress fails to reach deal
With the Oct. 1 deadline looming, lawmakers are pointing fingers instead of finding common ground — leaving a shutdown squarely on the horizon.
What are the new H-1B rules that President Donald Trump has announced
President Donald Trump has now unwrapped new regulations on the H-1B program, which adds a $100,000 fee to all new applications as well as putting in a wage-based criterion for the selection of applicants requiring higher-skilled workers.
Confusion over H-1B visa: White House forced to clarify rules over new $100,000 fee
Trump’s $100,000 visa fee sparks panic among skilled workers as White House scrambles to clarify who must pay.
Is Trump allowed to push Attorney General Pam Bondi to prosecute his opponents?
Trump’s call for prosecutions of political rivals sparks backlash and raises questions about the Justice Department’s independence.
Peter Navarro slams Fed despite interest rate cut
Trump adviser says Jerome Powell’s cautious rate cut isn’t enough to fix housing or keep the American Dream alive.
Government shutdown fight goes to the Senate as Houses passes funding bill
With the Senate blocking a House-passed bill, lawmakers leave Washington without a plan to prevent a shutdown by Oct. 1.
Dems say healthcare arguments mean they would escape blame for government shutdown
Democrats see health care as the reason they’ll avoid blame for government shutdown
Why did President Trump slam Newsom’s low-income housing plan for Los Angeles?
Trump blasts Newsom’s $101M affordable housing plan in fire-hit Los Angeles, sparking fresh political tensions ahead of 2028.
What is the Fed’s “third mandate” and what could it mean for the Fed’s decisions
Trump Fed nominee Stephen Miran highlights a rarely cited third mandate, raising questions about whether the central bank will take a more direct role in shaping long-term interest rates.
Another government shutdown? Fears grow as Democrats dig in
Party leaders exchange fire over funding
Trump extends TikTok deadline as investor group led by Oracle set to take over
The Trump administration pushes the TikTok deadline to December 16 as Oracle, Silver Lake, and partners prepare to take control of the app’s U.S. business.
Forecasts see Fed finally cutting rates — for one key reason
Fed to announce rate cutHaving kept its benchmark interest rate steady for a ninth month in a row, the Federal Reserve is now virtually...
Good news for TikTok users: Trump administration says deal reached with China
Trump administration secures framework deal with China to keep the popular app running in the U.S.
Bad news for the deficit: CBO confirms the gap is widening
By the end of this fiscal year, America's deficit is likely to total $1.9 trillion, one of the biggest ever. And unless something changes, the red ink could keep flowing for years to come.
Bad news for California EV drivers: Trump administration ends 25-year-old benefit
Why electric vehicle owners are losing carpool lane access and what it means for you
Donald Trump stroke rumors: when could JD Vance take over as President?
Rumors of President Trump having a minor stroke during the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks spread across social media
Inflation up in August: what that means for interest rates
Inflation data is on the rise as the Federal Reserve is expected to cut its benchmark
Why job figures are being revised so sharply — and what could happen next
Understanding why the numbers change and what it means for the U.S. labor market
Who is Stephen Miran, Trump’s nominee for the Federal Reserve Board of Governors
Why Trump’s pick for the Fed has sparked debate over independence and politics
Nobel prize winner explains why Trump’s argument for tariffs does not stack up
Economist Paul Krugman says Trump’s tariffs were a “self-inflicted disaster” after a federal court ruled his emergency trade measures unlawful.