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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

Newsletters Dell’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

Newsletters The 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

Newsletters With 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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Newsletters Leaders 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 Finance Today’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 Finance Top CD rates today, April 3, 2026: Lock in up to up to 4.20%

By Glen Luke FlanaganApril 3, 2026

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Innovation Google 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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Success The world’s wealthiest families adopt these 7 key habits for success, according to JPMorgan

By Preston ForeApril 3, 2026

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Future of Work The job market is so bad, people in their 40s are resorting to going back to school instead of looking for work

By Sydney LakeDecember 16, 2025

Economy Trump slams Fed’s third-straight rate cut as ‘too small,’ saying he wishes it was twice as large
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressDecember 11, 2025

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Politics Gavin Newsom hires former CDC officials to work as public health consultants for state of California

By Sophie Austin and The Associated PressDecember 15, 2025

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Law Netflix CEOs seek to reassure staff about Warner Bros. deal

By Rose Henderson and BloombergDecember 15, 2025

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Retail Small businesses say Trump tariffs are hurting this group of consumers this holiday season—here’s what is getting more expensive

By Mae Anderson and The Associated PressDecember 15, 2025

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Politics Trump vows to fight ‘fraud’ in SNAP benefits for 42 million Americans

By Geoff Mulvihill and The Associated PressDecember 15, 2025

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Economy ‘We are now firmly back in a good is bad/bad is good regime’: Weak job data may lead to more rate cuts and boost stocks, Morgan Stanley economist says

By Sasha RogelbergDecember 15, 2025

Economy Senate fails to save millions from skyrocketing ACA premiums in new year, with Republicans never meaningfully engaging
By Mary Clare Jalonick and The Associated PressDecember 11, 2025

Kevin vs. Kevin: Warsh overtakes Hassett as favorite to be Fed chair nominee on prediction market

Banking Kevin vs. Kevin: Warsh overtakes Hassett as favorite to be Fed chair nominee on prediction market

By Jason MaDecember 15, 2025

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Economy Trump could announce a new Fed chair before Christmas: Here’s what you need to know about the leading candidates

By Eleanor PringleDecember 15, 2025

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Success Bad luck, six-figure earners: Elon Musk warns that money will ‘disappear’ in the future as AI makes work (and salaries) irrelevant

By Orianna Rosa RoyleDecember 15, 2025

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Banking Fed chair favorite Kevin Hassett on potential independence from Trump: ‘His opinion matters if it’s good, if it’s based on data’

By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressDecember 15, 2025

Attacker who killed US troops in Syria was a recent recruit to security forces and was suspected of Islamic State ties prior to shooting

Politics Attacker who killed US troops in Syria was a recent recruit to security forces and was suspected of Islamic State ties prior to shooting

By Abby Sewell and The Associated PressDecember 14, 2025

Economy Less than a third of Americans approve of Trump’s handling of the economy, lowest in either term
By Linley Sanders, Will Weissert and The Associated PressDecember 11, 2025

Trump admits he can’t tell if the GOP will control the House after next year’s elections. ‘I don’t know when all of this money is going to kick in’

Politics Trump admits he can’t tell if the GOP will control the House after next year’s elections. ‘I don’t know when all of this money is going to kick in’

By Jason MaDecember 14, 2025

Kevin Hassett says he’d be happy to talk to Trump every day as Fed chair, but the president’s opinion would have ‘no weight’ on the FOMC

Economy Kevin Hassett says he’d be happy to talk to Trump every day as Fed chair, but the president’s opinion would have ‘no weight’ on the FOMC

By Jason MaDecember 14, 2025

Spanish Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez often praises the financial and social benefits that immigrants bring to the country.

Europe In a continent cracking down on immigration and berated by Trump’s warnings of ‘civilizational erasure,’ Spain embraces migrants

By Suman Naishadham and The Associated PressDecember 13, 2025

More financially distressed farmers are expected to lose their property soon as loan repayments and incomes continue to falter

Economy More financially distressed farmers are expected to lose their property soon as loan repayments and incomes continue to falter

By Jason MaDecember 13, 2025

With just days to go before ACA subsidies expire, Congress is about to wrap up its work with no consensus solution in sight

Politics With just days to go before ACA subsidies expire, Congress is about to wrap up its work with no consensus solution in sight

By Kevin Freking, Lisa Mascaro and The Associated PressDecember 13, 2025

A Wisconsin couple was paying $2 a month for an ACA health plan. But as subsidies expire, it’s soaring to $1,600, forcing them to downgrade

Health A Wisconsin couple was paying $2 a month for an ACA health plan. But as subsidies expire, it’s soaring to $1,600, forcing them to downgrade

By Ali Swenson and The Associated PressDecember 13, 2025

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Commentary Gen Z is drinking 20% less than Millennials. Productivity is rising. Coincidence? Not quite

By Julian BraithwaiteDecember 13, 2025

Trump names Warsh, Hassett as top Fed contenders, WSJ says

Economy Trump names Warsh, Hassett as top Fed contenders, WSJ says

By Jennifer A. Dlouhy and BloombergDecember 12, 2025

The Fed just ‘Trump-proofed’ itself with a unanimous move to preempt a potential leadership shake-up

Economy The Fed just ‘Trump-proofed’ itself with a unanimous move to preempt a potential leadership shake-up

By Jason MaDecember 12, 2025

Donald Trump, sitting in the Roosevelt Room, looks forward and frowns.

Economy For the first time since Trump’s tariff rollout, import tax revenue has fallen, threatening his lofty plans to slash the $38 trillion national debt

By Sasha RogelbergDecember 12, 2025

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AI AI is powering Trump’s economy, but American voters are getting worried

By Mark Niquette, Nancy Cook and BloombergDecember 12, 2025

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Politics Amtrak is slashing executive bonuses to give out $900 apiece to over 18,000 rank-and-file workers

By Safiyah Riddle and The Associated PressDecember 12, 2025

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Economy Bailed-out farmers don’t want to live on Trump welfare: ‘they don’t want to go to the mailbox and get a check from the government’

By Josh Funk, Mark Vancleave and The Associated PressDecember 12, 2025

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Economy Tariffs are taxes and they were used to finance the federal government until the 1913 income tax. A top economist breaks it down

By Kent JonesDecember 12, 2025

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Success Sheryl Sandberg breaks down why it’s a troubling time for women in the workplace right now

By Emma BurleighDecember 12, 2025

Asia will get steady growth next year, defying global headwinds, says Mastercard’s chief APAC economist

Economy Asia will get steady growth next year, defying global headwinds, says Mastercard’s chief APAC economist

By Angelica AngDecember 12, 2025

Why Jerome Powell’s latest rate cut still won’t help you get a lower mortgage rate

Banking Why Jerome Powell’s latest rate cut still won’t help you get a lower mortgage rate

By Sydney LakeDecember 11, 2025

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Success What it takes to be wealthy in America: $2.3 million, Charles Schwab says

By Sydney LakeDecember 11, 2025

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Commentary Netflix’s takeover of Warner Brothers is a nightmare for consumers

By Ike BrannonDecember 11, 2025

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