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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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Tech stocks look shaky, and the market is ‘showing early signs of vulnerability,’ JPMorgan analyst says
InvestingTech stocks look shaky, and the market is ‘showing early signs of vulnerability,’ JPMorgan analyst says
By Jim EdwardsOctober 23, 2025
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EconomyBudget watchdog on $38 trillion national debt: ‘It’s tough to decide what the most appalling part is of today’s announcement’
By Eleanor Pringle and Nick LichtenbergOctober 23, 2025
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EconomyAs national debt accelerates to $38 trillion, watchdog warns it’s ‘no way for a great nation like America to run its finances’
By Nick LichtenbergOctober 22, 2025
A man wearing a "border patrol" best has his face covered with a mask and is looking forward.
PoliticsAs government shutdown persists, ICE agents are among the still-paid employees receiving ‘super checks’ including lost pay and overtime
By Sasha RogelbergOctober 22, 2025
The ‘quiet alarm bell’ on U.S. health costs: Employers are backed into a corner, and workers are paying the price
EconomyThe ‘quiet alarm bell’ on U.S. health costs: Employers are backed into a corner, and workers are paying the price
By Ashley LutzOctober 22, 2025
Walmart is determined to win the Thanksgiving meal value wars with a $40 dinner for 10 people
North AmericaWalmart is determined to win the Thanksgiving meal value wars with a $40 dinner for 10 people
By Sydney LakeOctober 22, 2025
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Economy‘Nobody’s happy about it, let’s put it that way’: America’s cattle ranchers were looking forward to a rare profitable year before the Argentina gambit
By Josh Funk, Sarah Raza and The Associated PressOctober 22, 2025
The U.S. government shutdown has investors flying blind when it comes to high-quality data—and they seem to like it that way
InvestingThe U.S. government shutdown has investors flying blind when it comes to high-quality data—and they seem to like it that way
By Jim EdwardsOctober 22, 2025
Can Europe find the political energy to become competitive again?
EuropeCan Europe find the political energy to become competitive again?
By Jessica JurkschatOctober 22, 2025
Sam Altman, chief executive officer of OpenAI Inc., during a media tour of the Stargate AI data center in Abilene, Texas, US, on Tuesday, Sept. 23, 2025.
BankingSam Altman’s OpenAI is coming for Wall Street’s grunt workers as AI continues to transform the entry level
By Nino PaoliOctober 22, 2025
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Economy‘If there’s no bottom rung on the ladder, it’s really hard to leap up’: Nonprofits focused on Gen Z employment get $25m Citi Foundation windfall
By James Pollard and The Associated PressOctober 21, 2025
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EconomyMillionaire tax that inspired Mamdani fuels $5.7 billion haul in Massachusetts
By Greg Ryan and BloombergOctober 21, 2025
A man in a blue collared shirt stands in a cattle field. He is frowning and looking down.
EconomyAmerica’s cattle chief rips into Trump’s Argentine beef bailout, saying it ‘does nothing to lower grocery store prices’
By Sasha RogelbergOctober 21, 2025
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EconomyLatest federal workers to get furloughed: The people watching the nuclear stockpile
By Matthew Daly and The Associated PressOctober 21, 2025
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EconomyTrump vows to reach ‘fantastic deal’ with China, saying the U.S. commands ‘great respect’ from Beijing
By Didi Tang and The Associated PressOctober 21, 2025
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InvestingTop analyst says China is playing a ‘key role’ in the price of gold going through the roof, and he’s got the data to prove it
By Nick LichtenbergOctober 21, 2025
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CommentaryGen Zers are turning to frozen food to stretch their budgets and they don’t feel good about it 
By Guy Yehiav and Darin DetwilerOctober 21, 2025
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EconomyEconomics anomalies are interesting to read about, but do they matter? Nobel Prize winner Richard Thaler and his colleague Alex Imas take a hard look
By Richard H. Thaler and Alex O. ImasOctober 21, 2025
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EconomyThis is the worst the jobs market has looked (outside of a recession) in 50 years, says Goldman Sachs, meaning bullish GDP estimates are too optimistic
By Eleanor PringleOctober 21, 2025
President Donald Trump listens to other speakers after delivering remarks during an event in the Oval Office of the White House on October 16, 2025 in Washington, DC.
EconomyTrump immigration policies would slash workforce estimate by 15.7 million and slow GDP growth by a third over the next decade, study says
By Nino PaoliOctober 21, 2025
Nick Daniels speaks in front of an America flag and behind a podium with the Department of Transportation logo on it.
EconomyAir traffic controllers are becoming Uber drivers and restaurant servers on top of six-day airport shifts to make ends meet during government shutdown
By Sasha RogelbergOctober 20, 2025
Young woman looking stressed while going through various expense receipts and bills after Christmas shopping. Planning budget, calculating expenses and managing financial bills at home
RetailFormer Sears boss says CEOs won’t challenge Trump’s tariffs out of ‘cowardice’—but the holidays are fast approaching, and ‘the party is over’
By Eva RoytburgOctober 20, 2025
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EconomyTop analyst still thinks we’re on the cusp of a new boom for the economy, but investors aren’t with him: ‘Markets remain choppy’
By Nick LichtenbergOctober 20, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump (L) greets President of Argentina Javier Milei as he arrives at the West Wing of the White House on October 14, 2025 in Washington, DC.
Politics‘We would buy some beef from Argentina’: Trump’s plan to counter the flesh-eating parasite keeping red meat prices skyhigh
By Chris Megerian and The Associated PressOctober 20, 2025
China's President Xi Jinping (L) and US President Donald Trump.
EconomyTrump’s hand in the tariff war he started gets weaker as China GDP comes in ahead of growth forecasts
By Eleanor PringleOctober 20, 2025
Occupational therapist Mary Tappan (L) helps a patient to a physical therapy session at the Lifelong Medical Marin Adult Day Health Care Center on February 10, 2011 in Novato, California.
EconomyAmerica’s health care system is working out how to function with fewer immigrants and an aging population—it’s not going particularly well
By Eleanor PringleOctober 20, 2025
Nearly half of U.S. adults aren’t confident they could find a good job, while electricity and grocery costs are major sources of stress, poll says
EconomyNearly half of U.S. adults aren’t confident they could find a good job, while electricity and grocery costs are major sources of stress, poll says
By Josh Boak, Linley Sanders and The Associated PressOctober 19, 2025
Here’s how Trump can hit China’s economy where it really hurts as analysts say Beijing’s rare earths gamble could backfire
EconomyHere’s how Trump can hit China’s economy where it really hurts as analysts say Beijing’s rare earths gamble could backfire
By Jason MaOctober 18, 2025
Bill Gross says gold is now a ‘momentum/meme asset’ — and if you really want to buy it, you should wait awhile
EconomyBill Gross says gold is now a ‘momentum/meme asset’ — and if you really want to buy it, you should wait awhile
By Jason MaOctober 18, 2025
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EconomyTrump’s short-term aid ‘during this little transition’ turns into an automaker rebate running through 2030
By Josh Boak and The Associated PressOctober 18, 2025
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