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Trump wants to add nearly $7 trillion to the $39 trillion national debt with his new military budget, watchdog warns

Trump’s proposal would be “by far the largest year-over-year increase in defense spending in the post-WWII era,” the CRFB said.

By Nick LichtenbergApril 2, 2026
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Paul Krugman smacks down Trump speech with argument that $4 gas is ‘less than half’ of the Hormuz hit. Here’s what he’s talking about
By Jake AngeloApril 2, 2026
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Latest crypto hack sees thieves make off with $280 million from Solana DeFi platform Drift
By Carlos GarciaApril 2, 2026
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The Iran war is effectively ‘a tax’ on U.S. households that could accelerate the economy’s widening K shape, Moody’s says
By Tristan BoveApril 2, 2026
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After renewable power’s record-smashing 2025, the Iran war could accelerate the shift as countries seek ‘structurally more resilient’ energy, UN says
By Tristan BoveApril 2, 2026
Traders signal offers in the S&P options trading pit at the Cboe Global Markets exchange on March 31, 2026 in Chicago, Illinois.
Markets rally hard on Iran’s promise to play nice in Hormuz as its leaders pocket billions from the disruption
By Eva RoytburgApril 2, 2026
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Dell’s CFO built a 27-year career without leaving the company. Here’s how he kept moving up
NewslettersDell’s CFO built a 27-year career without leaving the company. Here’s how he kept moving up
By Sheryl EstradaApril 3, 2026
The startup looking to solve health care’s fax machine problem
NewslettersThe startup looking to solve health care’s fax machine problem
By Allie GarfinkleApril 3, 2026
With an IPO on the horizon, OpenAI needs to own the narrative. Solution? Buy a tech talk show
NewslettersWith an IPO on the horizon, OpenAI needs to own the narrative. Solution? Buy a tech talk show
By Alexei OreskovicApril 3, 2026
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NewslettersLeaders push for a ‘Manhattan Project’ and public-private solutions around AI and labor
By Diane BradyApril 3, 2026
Today’s top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on April 3, 2026
Personal FinanceToday’s top high-yield savings rates: Up to 5.00% on April 3, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 3, 2026
Top CD rates today, April 3, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%
Personal FinanceTop CD rates today, April 3, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%
By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 3, 2026
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InnovationGoogle CEO Sundar Pichai says we’re just a decade away from a new normal of extraterrestrial data centers
By Sasha RogelbergApril 3, 2026
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SuccessThe world’s wealthiest families adopt these 7 key habits for success, according to JPMorgan
By Preston ForeApril 3, 2026
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SuccessEven most six-figure earners say buying a house is unattainable—half of Americans can’t afford to dine out or vacation in a cost of living crisis
By Emma BurleighMarch 5, 2026
  • Why the stock market thinks the Iran war will last 4 weeks, according to Goldman’s head of oil research
    EnergyWhy the stock market thinks the Iran war will last 4 weeks, according to Goldman’s head of oil research
    By Nick LichtenbergMarch 3, 2026
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EconomyTrump’s loss of $1.7 trillion in tariff revenue will send the national debt to $58 trillion by 2036, think tank projects
By Nick LichtenbergMarch 5, 2026
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By Joseph HostetlerMarch 5, 2026
Asia faces an energy shock from the Iran war and a closed Strait of Hormuz, as governments halt exports and draw down stockpiles
EnergyAsia faces an energy shock from the Iran war and a closed Strait of Hormuz, as governments halt exports and draw down stockpiles
By Angelica AngMarch 5, 2026
Gen Z women are the new face of unemployment—and it’s not because they’re too choosy: Low grades and bad health are to blame for these NEETs, new research warns
SuccessGen Z women are the new face of unemployment—and it’s not because they’re too choosy: Low grades and bad health are to blame for these NEETs, new research warns
By Orianna Rosa RoyleMarch 5, 2026
Photo: Volunteers stand amid the debris of destroyed buildings at the site of an Israeli airstrike in the southern Lebanese city of Nabatieh on March 5, 2026. Israel launched on March 5 a fresh wave of strikes on Iran, which stepped up its attacks on Gulf nations Qatar and Bahrain, as the Middle East war spread throughout the region and beyond. (Photo by Mouhammad al-ZANATY / AFP)
PoliticsIn the Iran war, it’s not the oil that’s important—it’s the water
By Jim EdwardsMarch 5, 2026
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    RetailTarget sales, profits decline for another quarter, but shares rise on solid outlook
    By Anne D'Innocenzio and The Associated PressMarch 3, 2026
U.S. President Donald J. Trump sits at a table monitoring military operations during Operation Epic Fury against Iran, with U.S. flags visible behind him, in Washington, United States, on March 02, 2026.
EconomyA shiny new Fed chair will be keen to start with an interest rate cut—but the bank is growing more hawkish due to Iran
By Eleanor PringleMarch 5, 2026
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Future of Work‘The ideal number of human employees inside of any company is zero’: Why AI gives company owners what they think they want
By Nick LichtenbergMarch 5, 2026
Fortune Editor-in-Chief Alyson Shontell and Khosla Ventures Founder Vinod Khosla: Graphic for Fortune 500 Titans and Disruptors of Industry podcast. Episode title: "AI and the end of work?"
EconomyVinod Khosla thinks future presidential candidates should run on removing income tax for those making less than $100,000
By Catherina GioinoMarch 5, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump listens to Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross speak during a luncheon with the President of Poland, Andrzej Duda at the White House on June 12, 2019 in Washington, DC.
EconomyAmerican consumers are the ultimate losers in the ‘immense mess’ that is the $175 billion tariff refund, says Trump’s former commerce secretary
By Eleanor PringleMarch 5, 2026
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CommentaryPoor brain health costs the world economy $5 trillion a year. The world is waking up to the crisis
By George VradenburgMarch 5, 2026
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    AIGoldman finds ‘no meaningful relationship between AI and productivity at the economy-wide level,’ but a 30% boost for 2 specific use cases
    By Nick LichtenbergMarch 3, 2026
World Cup safety is in jeopardy due to funding chaos and a lack of security coordination, U.S. host city officials warn
North AmericaWorld Cup safety is in jeopardy due to funding chaos and a lack of security coordination, U.S. host city officials warn
By Sam Klebanov and Morning BrewMarch 4, 2026
Target is over being ‘an everything store,’ CEO says. It’s doubling down on baby items and groceries—and investing $1 billion in its supply chain
RetailTarget is over being ‘an everything store,’ CEO says. It’s doubling down on baby items and groceries—and investing $1 billion in its supply chain
By Molly Liebergall and Morning BrewMarch 4, 2026
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Future of WorkTop AI economist who found ‘significant and disproportionate impact’ on entry-level jobs finds link between robots and minimum wage hikes
By Nick LichtenbergMarch 4, 2026
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EconomyThis ‘retirement nerd’ at the uber-liberal New School teamed with Trump’s economy guru to reinvent the 401(k)
By Jacqueline MunisMarch 4, 2026
Donald Trump sits in the Oval Office. He looks ahead and points.
EconomyTrump’s $175 billion illegal tariff revenue is now accruing interest, and refund delays could be costing American taxpayers $700 million a month
By Sasha RogelbergMarch 4, 2026
President Donald Trump gesturing during his State of the Union address
Middle EastDespite a $200 billion price tag, Trump admits the Iran war could just swap one bad leader for another
By Tristan BoveMarch 4, 2026
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SuccessThe average American teacher makes $72,000, but one in three are so broke they’re taking on side hustles like Uber driving
By Preston ForeMarch 4, 2026
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InvestingGoldman’s top strategist warns stocks are flashing the same warning signs as before the 2008 financial crisis
By Nick LichtenbergMarch 4, 2026
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EuropeTrump’s fury at Spain has him working to figure out how to wage a trade war even though it’s part of the EU
By Suman Naishadham, Joseph Wilson and The Associated PressMarch 4, 2026
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PoliticsThe hottest ticket in Dubai is a $200,000 spot on a private jet out of town
By Simina Mistreanu, Stefanie Dazio and The Associated PressMarch 4, 2026
Vinod Khosla, wearing a black suit jacket, looks forward.
AIOpenAI investor Vinod Khosla predicts today’s 5-year-olds won’t ever need to get jobs thanks to AI
By Sasha RogelbergMarch 4, 2026
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CommentaryTrump promised lower drug prices. Here’s how Congress virtually guaranteed the opposite
By Tony LoSassoMarch 4, 2026
A woman sits in front of a laptop with her hands on her face.
AIGen Zers are paying the price for lack of experience as AI takes their jobs. Older workers are safe—for now, Dallas Fed warns
By Jacqueline MunisMarch 4, 2026
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EconomyBernie Sanders’ billionaire tax would soak about 900 people to fund $3,000 checks for the middle class
By Jake AngeloMarch 4, 2026
Trump sits and gestures.
PoliticsTrump threatens Spain with trade war after it refuses to roll over and lend its army bases to the Iran effort
By Fatima Hussein, Suman Naishadham and The Associated PressMarch 3, 2026
A view of the liquefied natural gas (LNG) production facility in Qatar's Ras Laffan Industrial City. Photo: Stringer/dpa (Photo by Stringer/picture alliance via Getty Images)
EnergyU.S. oil and gas exporters can’t fill the Middle East supply gap, but Trump’s pledge to insure and protect tankers stems the tide on surging prices
By Jordan BlumMarch 3, 2026
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EconomyTop economist says companies are close to a ‘Cortés moment’ on AI, referencing the conquistador who burned his boats and then invaded Mexico
By Nick LichtenbergMarch 3, 2026
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North AmericaAI that you can get behind: Syracuse claims snow complaints have dropped 30% since it partnered with the right GPS tech firm
By Jeff McMurray and The Associated PressMarch 3, 2026
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EconomyTop economist Mohamed El-Erian warns of stagflation gripping the entire world economy the longer the Iran war goes on
By Tristan BoveMarch 3, 2026
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