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Plowshares into swords: Trump’s $1.5 trillion defense surge is the largest since World War II — and no one can explain how to pay for it

“MAGA was told an untruth by Trump — no foreign wars, no adventurism,” Steve Hanke told Fortune. “This is a massive militarization.”

By Nick LichtenbergApril 3, 2026
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MIT created duplicate AI workers to tackle thousands of different tasks. The verdict? Most of the time AI is still just ‘minimally sufficient’
By Tristan BoveApril 3, 2026
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Jamie Dimon says the U.S. was right to go to war with Iran: ‘Why the western world put up with all these proxy wars for 45 years is kind of beyond me’
By Tristan BoveApril 3, 2026
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Only one U.S. university ranks in the world’s top 10 in STEM. Pfizer’s CEO is calling for change
By Preston ForeApril 3, 2026
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Bernie Sanders calls out Bezos, Musk, Bloomberg, and Buffett in billionaire tax push: ‘The richest people in America have never ever had it so good’
By Catherina GioinoApril 3, 2026
Depressed worker feel tried after overwork and disappointed for his job or being fired.
The jobs report looks good ‘for the wrong reasons,’ top economist warns: It’s hiding how many Americans are giving up
By Eva RoytburgApril 3, 2026
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HealthHers Hair Growth Review 2026: Pros, Cons, and More From Hands-On Testing
By Emily PharesApril 3, 2026
The Benefits of Red Light Therapy: Expert-Approved Advice
HealthThe Benefits of Red Light Therapy: Expert-Approved Advice
By Katherine Van DisApril 3, 2026
Fortune 500 Power Moves: Which executives are gaining and losing power
C-SuiteFortune 500 Power Moves: Which executives are gaining and losing power
By Fortune EditorsApril 3, 2026
Dario Amodei sits in a white chair with his hands pressed together in front of a pink and orange background.
AIThe AI kill switch just got harder to find: LLM-powered chatbots will defy orders and deceive users if asked to delete another model, study finds
By Sasha RogelbergApril 3, 2026
Energy markets are having a Wile E. Coyote moment as oil supplies go off a cliff, expert says
EnergyEnergy markets are having a Wile E. Coyote moment as oil supplies go off a cliff, expert says
By Jason MaApril 3, 2026
Microsoft is spending billions on AI—but even NASA astronauts can’t escape Outlook headaches
LawMicrosoft is spending billions on AI—but even NASA astronauts can’t escape Outlook headaches
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezApril 3, 2026
Starbucks baristas working in store
SuccessStarbucks is offering $1,200 bonuses, expanded tipping, and weekly payouts to boost the pay of its U.S. baristas
By Emma BurleighApril 3, 2026
Red Lobster is reportedly bringing back Endless Shrimp 2 years after the CEO vowed it would never return
RetailRed Lobster is reportedly bringing back Endless Shrimp 2 years after the CEO vowed it would never return
By Sydney LakeApril 3, 2026
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Politics‘You are really playing with fire with this one’: California billionaires tax ignites, pitting labor unions and voters against tech execs
By MIchael R. Blood, Michael Liedtke and The Associated PressJanuary 14, 2026
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    EconomyTreasury spent $276 billion in interest on the national debt in the final three months of 2025, says the CBO—up $30 billion from a year prior
    By Eleanor PringleJanuary 12, 2026
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Politics‘Jamie Dimon probably wants higher rates. Maybe he makes more money that way’: Trump continues Fed attacks in Detroit visit
By The Associated PressJanuary 14, 2026
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EconomyTrump insists ‘the Trump economic boom has officially begun’ because of ‘historic use of tariffs’
By Will Weissert, Corey Williams, Nick Lichtenberg and The Associated PressJanuary 14, 2026
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CommentaryChina graduates 1.3 million engineers per year, versus just 130,000 in the U.S. We need AI to bridge the gap
By Paul Eremenko and Ashish SrivastavaJanuary 14, 2026
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EconomyChina invites Canada to closer relationship as PM Carney arrives for state visit
By Ken Moritsugu and The Associated PressJanuary 14, 2026
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EconomyThe longer the Supreme Court delays its tariff decision, the better it is for President Trump
By Jim EdwardsJanuary 14, 2026
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    Economy‘Sell America’: Investors dump U.S. assets in fear of the end of Fed independence
    By Jim EdwardsJanuary 12, 2026
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EconomyJamie Dimon warns $38 trillion national debt is going to ‘bite’: ‘You can’t just keep borrowing money endlessly’
By Eleanor PringleJanuary 14, 2026
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InvestingThe ‘Magnificent 7’ stocks are dying, and Wall Street is pretty happy about it
By Jim EdwardsJanuary 14, 2026
The Philippines, ASEAN’s new chair, starts 2026 on a ‘weaker footing’ after trade tensions and a $2 billion corruption scandal
AsiaThe Philippines, ASEAN’s new chair, starts 2026 on a ‘weaker footing’ after trade tensions and a $2 billion corruption scandal
By Angelica AngJanuary 14, 2026
A worker in a green jacket operates a welding tool.
EconomyU.S workers just took home their smallest share of capital since 1947, at least
By Sasha RogelbergJanuary 13, 2026
Why the $38 trillion national debt doomed Fed independence regardless of the Trump/Powell drama, top economist says
BankingWhy the $38 trillion national debt doomed Fed independence regardless of the Trump/Powell drama, top economist says
By Eva RoytburgJanuary 13, 2026
  • Malaysia and Indonesia move to ban Musk’s Grok AI over sexually explicit deepfakes
    AIMalaysia and Indonesia move to ban Musk’s Grok AI over sexually explicit deepfakes
    By Angelica AngJanuary 12, 2026
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EconomyDelta sees wealthy high fliers leading to another record year—but its CEO sees the main cabin ‘struggling greatly’
By Nick LichtenbergJanuary 13, 2026
‘Humans could go the way of horses’: Goldman calculated how bad the AI ‘job apocalypse’ will be—and its analysts were pleasantly surprised
AI‘Humans could go the way of horses’: Goldman calculated how bad the AI ‘job apocalypse’ will be—and its analysts were pleasantly surprised
By Jim EdwardsJanuary 13, 2026
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BankingWhy the DOJ’s subpoena of Jerome Powell backfired so quickly, emboldening Republicans to stand up to Trump
By Christopher Rugaber, Josh Boak and The Associated PressJanuary 13, 2026
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CommentaryIs Powell’s Fed head independence dead? Trump outfoxes himself this time
By Jeffrey SonnenfeldJanuary 13, 2026
As billionaires debate California’s wealth tax, a tech investor suggests other ways to raise revenue that target a huge loophole the rich exploit
Startups & VentureAs billionaires debate California’s wealth tax, a tech investor suggests other ways to raise revenue that target a huge loophole the rich exploit
By Jason MaJanuary 13, 2026
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EconomyWall Street expects Trump’s Fed plot to ‘backfire’ spectacularly—perhaps even shutting the door more firmly on rate cuts
By Eleanor PringleJanuary 13, 2026
Two Southeast Asia 500 companies may merge—forming Malaysia’s largest construction conglomerate
AsiaTwo Southeast Asia 500 companies may merge—forming Malaysia’s largest construction conglomerate
By Angelica AngJanuary 13, 2026
A person in a hoodie holding a credit card.
CybersecurityConsumers lost $12.5 billion to fraud last year, and AI-powered scams are set to explode in 2026, Experian warns
By Amanda GerutJanuary 13, 2026
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Real EstateBuying a home is 150% more expensive than in 2019. But here’s why Trump’s plan to shut out institutional investors could raise costs even more
By Shawn TullyJanuary 13, 2026
Ascend Money wants to finance the 10 million-plus Thais currently being ignored by traditional banks stuck in the past
AsiaAscend Money wants to finance the 10 million-plus Thais currently being ignored by traditional banks stuck in the past
By Nicholas GordonJanuary 13, 2026
Forget the K-shaped economy, market veteran Ed Yardeni says—instead, it’s boomers hoarding wealth while Gen Z struggles to build it
EconomyForget the K-shaped economy, market veteran Ed Yardeni says—instead, it’s boomers hoarding wealth while Gen Z struggles to build it
By Tristan BoveJanuary 12, 2026
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PoliticsBillionaire philanthropist MacKenzie Scott donates $45 million to LGBTQ+ youth hotline organization, The Trevor Project
By Thalia Beaty and The Associated PressJanuary 12, 2026
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EconomyThe 4.9% mystery: U.S. economy sees productivity surge, but drivers remain an ‘open question,’ top economist says
By Nick LichtenbergJanuary 12, 2026
‘Godfather of AI’ says the technology will create massive unemployment and send profits soaring — ‘that is the capitalist system’
AI‘Godfather of AI’ says the technology will create massive unemployment and send profits soaring — ‘that is the capitalist system’
By Jason MaJanuary 12, 2026
Americans making more than $100,000 are quickly losing faith in the economy—and it’s a red flag for the white-collar job market
EconomyAmericans making more than $100,000 are quickly losing faith in the economy—and it’s a red flag for the white-collar job market
By Tristan BoveJanuary 12, 2026
Young teacher in classroom
SuccessJust like during Great Recession-era job struggle, Gen Z graduates are pouring into education as Teach For America reports a 43% surge in new teachers
By Emma BurleighJanuary 12, 2026
Acquisition.com CEO says leaders ‘have it backwards’ when it comes to hiring: She says she hires for emotional intelligence over technical skills
Future of WorkAcquisition.com CEO says leaders ‘have it backwards’ when it comes to hiring: She says she hires for emotional intelligence over technical skills
By Jacqueline MunisJanuary 12, 2026
The FOMC has the power to pick its own chair and could keep Powell—unless the DOJ probe and Supreme Court let Trump oust him from the Fed
EconomyThe FOMC has the power to pick its own chair and could keep Powell—unless the DOJ probe and Supreme Court let Trump oust him from the Fed
By Jason MaJanuary 12, 2026
Jerome Powell adjusts his glasses, looking to his left.
EconomyGoldman Sachs top economist says Powell probe won’t change the Fed: ‘Decisions are going to be made based on employment and inflation’
By Sasha RogelbergJanuary 12, 2026
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Gen Z fled San Francisco for Texas and Florida. Now they’re turning ‘welcomer cities’ into the next big tech townsplaceholder alt text
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