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  • Trump speaks into a microphone and points into the crowd in front of an American flagPolitics

    Trump plans to start notifying countries of U.S. tariffs up to 70%

    By Akayla Gardner, Stephanie Lai, and others
  • US President Donald Trump, left, and Marco Rubio, US secretary of state, during an address to the nation in the East Room of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Saturday, June 21, 2025. Trump said the US military struck three sites in Iran on Saturday, marking the first American involvement in direct attacks against Iranian nuclear assets in its conflict with Israel. Photographer: Carlos Barria/Reuters/Bloomberg via Getty ImagesPolitics

    US attacks three nuclear sites in Iran, widening conflict

    By Jennifer A. Dlouhy, Akayla Gardner, and others
  • BROWNSVILLE, TEXAS – NOVEMBER 19: U.S. President-elect Donald Trump greets Elon Musk as he arrives to attend a viewing of the launch of the sixth test flight of the SpaceX Starship rocket on November 19, 2024 in Brownsville, Texas. SpaceX’s billionaire owner, Elon Musk, a Trump confidante, has been tapped to lead the new Department of Government Efficiency alongside former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy. (Photo by Brandon Bell/Getty Images)Politics

    Trump aides signal he’s moving on from Musk feud, but may get rid of his Tesla

    By Josh Wingrove, Akayla Gardner, and others
  • Trump and Xi greet a crowd of cheering peoplePolitics

    Trump says he may speak to Xi this week after tariffs truce

    By Akayla Gardner and Bloomberg
  • NEW DELHI, INDIA – APRIL 21: U.S. Vice President JD Vance reviews troops on April 21, 2025 in New Delhi, India. Vance will hold talks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi as India attempts to boosts ties with the Trump administration and avoid steep U.S. tariffs. (Photo by Kenny Holston-Pool/Getty Images)Politics

    Vance arrives in India as Trump’s trade war hangs over visit

    By Dan Strumpf, Akayla Gardner, and others
  • US President Donald Trump during a joint session of Congress in the House Chamber of the US Capitol in Washington, DC, US, on Tuesday, March 4, 2025. Donald Trump's primetime address Tuesday night from Capitol Hill, billed as a chronicle of his "Renewal of the American Dream," comes at a critical juncture early in his second term, as voters who elected him to tackle inflation and improve the economy are beginning to weigh the impact of his agenda.Politics

    Trump warns of tariff ‘disturbance’ as he touts trade plans

    By Josh Wingrove, Akayla Gardner, and others
  • RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL – NOVEMBER 18: Xi Jinping president of China arrives to take part in a photo of the Global Alliance Against Hunger and Poverty as part of the G20 Summit 2024 at Museu de Arte Moderna on November 18, 2024 in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. The 2024 G20 Summit takes place in Brazil for the first time. The event gathers leaders of the most important economies. Starvation, sustainable development and social inclusion are some of the issues to be during the summit. (Photo by Wagner Meier/Getty Images)Politics

    Trump invites China’s Xi Jinping to inauguration, CBS says

    By Jenny Leonard, Akayla Gardner, and others
  • oe Rogan looks on during the UFC 306, he is wearing black and a black headset with microphone.Politics

    Joe Rogan says Kamala Harris is ‘nailing it’ against Trump

    By Akayla Gardner and Bloomberg
  • U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris, dressed in a light blue blazer, smiles and points enthusiastically while speaking at a podium with two microphones. The background features a blurred crowd, emphasizing the focus on Harris as she interacts with those in attendance.Politics

    Harris proposes 10x increase in small business startup deduction to $50,000

    By Akayla Gardner and Bloomberg
  • Kamala Harris smilingFinance

    Kamala Harris vows not to interfere with the Fed—unlike Trump

    By Akayla Gardner and Bloomberg
  • BeyoncéPolitics

    Beyoncé song nabs key role in Kamala Harris’ first official campaign video

    By Akayla Gardner and Bloomberg
  • Labor dayPolitics

    Can Bidenomics beat inflation? One skeptical Pennsylvania factory town highlights another election challenge

    By Akayla Gardner and Bloomberg
  • Joe BidenPolitics

    Biden’s attempt to defend his memory backfires as he confuses the leaders of Mexico and Egypt

    By Akayla Gardner and Bloomberg
  • WASHINGTON, DC – DECEMBER 06: U.S. President Joe Biden delivers a statement urging Congress to pass his national security supplemental from the Roosevelt Room at the White House on December 06, 2023 in Washington, DC. Following a virtual meeting with G7 leaders and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, Biden called on Congress to take action on the security budget supplemental request which includes funding to support Israel, Ukraine and added security along the U.S.-Mexico border. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)Politics

    Joe Biden gives a rare take on interest rates by saying the latest jobs numbers show the economy is in a ‘sweet spot’ and that rate hikes aren’t needed

    By Michelle Jamrisko, Akayla Gardner, and others
  • Joe BidenSuccess

    Biden forgives another $9 billion of student debt: ‘It’s good for our economy as a whole’

    By Akayla Gardner, Jennifer Jacobs, and others