Powell’s tenure as Fed chair marked by fight for independence
By CHRISTOPHER RUGABER, AP Economics Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — When Jerome Powell was sworn in as chair of…
Surging Federal Debt Hurts the Economy – Jessica Riedl
It has become commonplace to dismiss concerns about soaring government debt as much ado about nothing—a modern case…
Mark Sanford ends Republican primary bid for US House
Sanford said he now will launch a soon-to-be-named 501c3 with the goal of igniting a national grassroots movement…
Elon Musk calls for government cash to counter AI job losses
Elon Musk is calling for the government to guarantee “Universal HIGH INCOME” for Americans to offset looming job…
IMF Urges Fiscal Discipline Amid Middle East Crisis
The International Monetary Fund’s chief urged governments on Thursday to “do no harm” as they face the massive…
U.S. economy grew a sluggish 0.5% in fourth quarter, government says, downgrading previous estimate | Business
WASHINGTON – The American economy, slowed by last fall’s 43-day government shutdown, grew at a sluggish 0.5% annual…
A $400 million ballroom was just the beginning. Now, Trump plans to spend $174 million more
Last October, the scene of demolition crews using a backhoe to tear down White House’s East Wing was…
see how much California is spending to erase sites
California taxpayers are staring down a multi-million dollar bill to wipe the legacy of union leader Cesar Chavez…
U.S. economy expanded at sluggish 0.7% in fourth quarter, government says, downgrading first estimate | Business
WASHINGTON – The U.S. economy, hobbled by last fall’s 43-day government shutdown, advanced at a sluggish 0.7% annual…
Weapons buying under PM Carney an ‘eyewatering increase’ for Canada: Desjardins
From a satellite-maker to a company that helps underwater drones tell the difference between a rock and a…
Health care spending is surging just as Trump’s tax cuts crippled its funding
Federal health care spending has reached a historic turning point. It is now the single largest category of…
Budget office expects Federal Reserve to cut rates in 2026 | News
WASHINGTON – The Federal Reserve is expected to cut short-term rates in 2026, with its key interest rate…