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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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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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CommentaryApollo and FC Barcelona just proved legacy markets are losing their grip on business
By Mike SimasApril 2, 2026
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CybersecurityMercor, a $10 billion AI startup that works with companies including OpenAI and Anthropic, confirms major data breach
By Beatrice NolanApril 2, 2026
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CommentaryWhy American billionaires are abandoning Wall Street for English soccer clubs
By Andrés MartinezApril 2, 2026
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PoliticsTrump ousts Pam Bondi as attorney general
By The Associated Press, Alanna Durkin Richer, Eric Tucker, Michael Balsamo and Michelle L. PriceApril 2, 2026
What to know about Gwynne Shotwell, the woman behind SpaceX’s monster IPO
NewslettersWhat to know about Gwynne Shotwell, the woman behind SpaceX’s monster IPO
By Emma HinchliffeApril 2, 2026
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Politics‘There are no words’: Zohran Mamdani grapples with fatal shooting of 7-month-old in a stroller
By The Associated PressApril 2, 2026
Jack Dorsey and Roelof Botha think AI can make middle management obsolete 
AIJack Dorsey and Roelof Botha think AI can make middle management obsolete 
By Jacqueline MunisApril 2, 2026
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EconomyThe 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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EconomyTop analyst sees ‘genuine cracks for mid- to lower-end consumers’ as the K-shaped economy continues to bite
By Nick LichtenbergNovember 17, 2025
Rural America’s farm economy is struggling with its own K shape, as government payouts rocket to crisis levels
EconomyRural America’s farm economy is struggling with its own K shape, as government payouts rocket to crisis levels
By Jason MaNovember 17, 2025
How Malaysia shrugged off Trump’s tariffs, according to its finance minister: ‘We didn’t panic’
AsiaHow Malaysia shrugged off Trump’s tariffs, according to its finance minister: ‘We didn’t panic’
By David AustinNovember 17, 2025
People hold up signs during the Harvard Students for Freedom rally in support of international students at the Harvard University campus in Boston, Massachusetts, on May 27, 2025.
North AmericaDespite everything Trump has done on immigration, U.S. colleges see just a 1% decrease in foreign students this fall
By Collin Binkley, Makiya Seminera and The Associated PressNovember 17, 2025
President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before boarding Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach Fla., on his way back to the White House, Sunday, Nov. 16, 2025.
PoliticsThe rural and urban halves of America don’t agree on much, with a big exception: ‘One thing that truly unites the country is economic angst’
By Thomas Beaumont, Amelia Thomson-Deveaux and The Associated PressNovember 17, 2025
Companies and countries can stay nimble even as they navigate the ‘unexploded ordinance’ of U.S.-China competition, experts say
AsiaCompanies and countries can stay nimble even as they navigate the ‘unexploded ordinance’ of U.S.-China competition, experts say
By David AustinNovember 17, 2025
Jerome Powell (R) speaks after being nominated for Chairman of the Federal Reserve by US President Donald Trump (L) in the Rose Garden of the White House in Washington, DC, November 2, 2017.
EconomyAmerica’s path out of $38 trillion national debt crisis likely involves pushing up inflation and ‘eroding Fed independence,’ says JPMorgan Private Bank
By Eleanor PringleNovember 17, 2025
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EconomyNearly 6 million households have utility debt ‘so severe’ they’ll soon be reported to collection agencies, analysis finds
By Josh Boak and The Associated PressNovember 17, 2025
Bessent says Trump’s $2,000 checks would need congressional vote
EconomyBessent says Trump’s $2,000 checks would need congressional vote
By Catherine Lucey and BloombergNovember 16, 2025
More groceries may benefit from tariff exemptions as the 2026 midterm elections get closer, analyst says
EconomyMore groceries may benefit from tariff exemptions as the 2026 midterm elections get closer, analyst says
By Jason MaNovember 16, 2025
As voters demand affordability, Stanford economist argues for ‘temporary, targeted price controls’ with supply-side reforms
EconomyAs voters demand affordability, Stanford economist argues for ‘temporary, targeted price controls’ with supply-side reforms
By Jason MaNovember 16, 2025
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EconomyTrump says cost of living is too high when he says so but ‘affordability is a lie when used by the Dems’
By Steve Peoples and The Associated PressNovember 16, 2025
China has only bought 332,000 tons of U.S. soybeans since Trump made a deal with Xi Jinping that promised 12 million by year’s end
EconomyChina has only bought 332,000 tons of U.S. soybeans since Trump made a deal with Xi Jinping that promised 12 million by year’s end
By Josh Funk and The Associated PressNovember 16, 2025
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Economy‘If voters feel like things aren’t working, they fire their politicians’: K-shaped economy math shows why Trump’s base feels betrayed
By Sasha RogelbergNovember 16, 2025
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BankingThe yellow brick road from ‘The Wizard of Oz’ is a gold allegory with a deeper message that’s been overlooked for years
By David McWilliamsNovember 16, 2025
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EconomyWhy ‘affordability’ is every politicians’ nightmare: The anger that gets you elected and refuses to go away
By Nick LichtenbergNovember 16, 2025
If you think beef is expensive now, just wait until next year when prices could soar nearly 60%
EconomyIf you think beef is expensive now, just wait until next year when prices could soar nearly 60%
By Jason MaNovember 15, 2025
Fed researchers say tariffs actually lower inflation — because they’re demand shocks that slam employment and economic activity
EconomyFed researchers say tariffs actually lower inflation — because they’re demand shocks that slam employment and economic activity
By Jason MaNovember 15, 2025
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EconomyTrump’s postal chief says cuts have gone too far: ‘we cannot cost-cut our way to prosperity’
By Susan Haigh and The Associated PressNovember 15, 2025
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EconomyJobs disaster—or mediocrity—to be revealed with September jobs report finally set to drop Thursday
By Paul Wiseman, Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressNovember 15, 2025
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EconomyTrump scraps grocery tariffs in affordability scramble as beef, coffee and tropical fruits are suddenly off the list
By Will Weissert and The Associated PressNovember 15, 2025
‘You go into the grocery store, you see what things cost, and it’s just not working’: How Democrats figured out affordability politics
Economy‘You go into the grocery store, you see what things cost, and it’s just not working’: How Democrats figured out affordability politics
By Olivia Diaz, Mike Catalini, Maya Sweedler and The Associated PressNovember 15, 2025
‘Take it from me’: Former Biden economics official sees Trump’s message on inflation failing to stick: ‘That argument does not resonate’
Economy‘Take it from me’: Former Biden economics official sees Trump’s message on inflation failing to stick: ‘That argument does not resonate’
By Josh Boak and The Associated PressNovember 15, 2025
As 107% Italian pasta tariff looms, U.S. retailer says ‘It’s basic food. Something’s got to be sacred’
EconomyAs 107% Italian pasta tariff looms, U.S. retailer says ‘It’s basic food. Something’s got to be sacred’
By Mike Catalini, Giada Zampano, Paul Wiseman and The Associated PressNovember 15, 2025
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CommentaryFour guiding principles to navigate a new uncertain environment
By Jenny JohnsonNovember 15, 2025
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EconomyTrump blames ‘Too Late Powell’ for the housing crisis—but top analysts say low rates ‘snapped the trap shut’ on Millennial and Gen Z homeowners in the first place
By Eleanor PringleNovember 15, 2025
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Real Estate‘We’ve probably made housing unaffordable for a whole generation of Americans’: top real-estate CEO on the real cost of Covid economic firefighting
By Nick LichtenbergNovember 15, 2025
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EconomyTrump’s tariffs are a $29 billion tax on Americans’ holiday shopping bills, Lending Tree says
By Nick LichtenbergNovember 14, 2025
There’s still ‘no evidence’ China is buying all the U.S. soybeans it promised under Trump’s trade deal amid oversupply from South America
EconomyThere’s still ‘no evidence’ China is buying all the U.S. soybeans it promised under Trump’s trade deal amid oversupply from South America
By Jason MaNovember 14, 2025
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CommentarySolving hunger is America’s lowest-hanging fruit 
By Dilip RaoNovember 14, 2025
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