Stock market today: Live updates
Traders work on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on March 6, 2025. NYSE S&P 500…
US economic worries mount as Trump implements tariffs, cuts workforce and freezes spending
WASHINGTON (AP) — With his flurry of tariffs, government layoffs and spending freezes, there are growing worries President…
Trump’s Crypto Summit Heavy on Victory Laps, Light on Regulation
On Friday (March 7), the crypto industry came to Washington D.C. Specifically, they came to the White House’s…
US Should Take ‘Worldwide Lead in Crypto’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday (March 7) that he is a “big proponent of the U.S. taking…
U.S. will collapse Iran’s economy by shutting down its oil industry, Treasury Secretary says
US Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent addresses the Economic Club of New York on March 6, 2025. Charly…
Middle East latest: The US is holding direct talks with Hamas
U.S. officials have had “ongoing talks and discussions” with Hamas officials, White House press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed…
Trump says 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports will start Tuesday
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump said Monday that 25% taxes on imports from Mexico and Canada would…
Why Haven’t House Democrats Moved to Impeach Scott Bessent?
The Revolving Door Project, a Prospect partner, scrutinizes the executive branch and presidential power. Follow them at therevolvingdoorproject.org.…
Treasury Secretary Touts Economic Guarantees for Ukraine in Trump’s Deal
Amid the ongoing Russia-Ukraine war, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he believes that President Donald Trump‘s Ukraine…
US expects mineral deal with Ukraine to be signed this week: special envoy Steve Witkoff
US President Donald Trump’s special envoy Steve Witkoff and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Sunday they expected…
Trump wants to know if there’s gold in Fort Knox. (There is)
WASHINGTON (AP) — While flying back to Washington aboard Air Force One on Wednesday night, a reporter asked…
Russia releases imprisoned American teacher Marc Fogel
WASHINGTON (AP) — Marc Fogel, an American history teacher who was deemed wrongfully detained by Russia, has been…