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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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SuccessThe world’s wealthiest families adopt these 7 key habits for success, according to JPMorgan
By Preston ForeApril 3, 2026
What it takes to retire comfortably in America: Nearly $1.5 million, Northwestern Mutual says
Personal FinanceWhat it takes to retire comfortably in America: Nearly $1.5 million, Northwestern Mutual says
By Sydney LakeApril 3, 2026
Cyprus and Ireland top list of best places to retire—as boomers are forced to ‘unretire’, the only real solution is to move abroad
SuccessCyprus and Ireland top list of best places to retire—as boomers are forced to ‘unretire’, the only real solution is to move abroad
By Orianna Rosa RoyleApril 3, 2026
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Ed Bastion, wearing a suit and glasses, speak and points with one finger to his left.
C-SuiteHow Delta CEO Ed Bastian built a massive partnership with American Express that now generates over 10% of the airline’s revenue
By Sasha RogelbergApril 3, 2026
The Walmart billionaires next door: Quiet backlash is brewing against the heirs who remade the retailer’s hometown
MagazineThe Walmart billionaires next door: Quiet backlash is brewing against the heirs who remade the retailer’s hometown
By Jessica MathewsApril 3, 2026
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US President Donald Trump
Politics‘Smell of stagflation’ is mounting as Trump’s Liberation Day arrives
By Eleanor PringleApril 2, 2025
  • Mike Wilson, chief US equity strategist and chief investment officer of Morgan Stanley
    FinanceMorgan Stanley’s Mike Wilson says it’s become clear to Wall Street that President Trump ‘doesn’t care’ about the stock market
    By Eleanor PringleMarch 25, 2025
Kyla Scanlon, the Gen Z economic commentator who coined the word ‘vibecession,’ says we’re not in one
FinanceKyla Scanlon, the Gen Z economic commentator who coined the word ‘vibecession,’ says we’re not in one
By Alena BotrosApril 2, 2025
Cory Booker stands on the Senate floor
PoliticsCory Booker just pulled an all-nighter on the Senate floor, protesting Trump’s agenda for more than 14 hours straight: ‘These are not normal times’
By Mike Catalini, Stephen Groves and The Associated PressApril 1, 2025
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FinanceLarry Fink says Bitcoin could replace the dollar as the world’s reserve currency because of national debt
By Eleanor PringleApril 1, 2025
Elon Musk (L) holds a chainsaw alongside Argentine President Javier Milei during the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) on February 20, 2025.
PoliticsTrump suggests Elon Musk’s DOGE could be shut down long before its expected closing date
By Christiaan HetznerApril 1, 2025
Trump’s tariffs are flawed and contradictory—and the ‘Mar-a-Lago accord’ is suited for the trash bin
CommentaryTrump’s tariffs are flawed and contradictory—and the ‘Mar-a-Lago accord’ is suited for the trash bin
By Steve H. Hanke and John A. TatomApril 1, 2025
  • DOGE’s staffing cuts to the IRS could mean a heyday for scammers this tax season. How to protect yourself and your money
    FinanceDOGE’s staffing cuts to the IRS could mean a heyday for scammers this tax season. How to protect yourself and your money
    By The Associated Press and Wyatte Grantham-PhilipsMarch 25, 2025
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PoliticsPresident Trump wants action from the Fed, but one bank president says April 2 has only delayed their cuts
By Eleanor PringleApril 1, 2025
Trump is knowingly steering the economy off the cliff with tariffs
CommentaryTrump is knowingly steering the economy off the cliff with tariffs
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Steven Tian and Stephen HenriquesMarch 31, 2025
A top forecaster sees the market bottoming as Wall Street raises recession forecasts over Trump tariffs
FinanceA top forecaster sees the market bottoming as Wall Street raises recession forecasts over Trump tariffs
By Alena BotrosMarch 31, 2025
BlackRock CEO Larry Fink
FinanceBlackRock CEO Larry Fink says almost everyone he talks to is ‘more anxious about the economy than any time in recent memory’
By Paolo ConfinoMarch 31, 2025
US President Donald Trump during a swearing-in ceremony for Alina Habba, interim US attorney for New Jersey, not pictured, in the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, US, on Friday, March 28.
FinanceGoldman Sachs now sees much higher odds of economy shrinking, hiking probability of a U.S. recession to 35%
By Christiaan HetznerMarch 31, 2025
  • Job applications from federal workers surge 50% as staff targeted by DOGE run for the exits
    SuccessJob applications from federal workers surge 50% as staff targeted by DOGE run for the exits
    By Irina IvanovaMarch 25, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump
PoliticsLiberation Day, April 2, is coming: Trump has put broad-based sanctions on ‘all countries’ on the table
By Eleanor PringleMarch 31, 2025
Dow futures drop as report says White House mulls global tariff of up to 20% on nearly all trading partners
FinanceDow futures drop as report says White House mulls global tariff of up to 20% on nearly all trading partners
By Jason MaMarch 30, 2025
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RetailCompanies are slashing their earnings forecasts as consumer confidence about the future reaches 12-year low
By Stuart DyosMarch 30, 2025
Trump’s promised ‘Liberation Day’ of tariffs is coming. Here’s what it could mean for you
PoliticsTrump’s promised ‘Liberation Day’ of tariffs is coming. Here’s what it could mean for you
By Josh Boak and The Associated PressMarch 30, 2025
Trump seeks even more aggressive tariffs to fundamentally transform the US economy and eyes a single universal duty, report says
FinanceTrump seeks even more aggressive tariffs to fundamentally transform the US economy and eyes a single universal duty, report says
By Jason MaMarch 29, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump gestures while speaking during a Women's History Month event in the East Room of the White House on March 26.
PoliticsWarned car tariffs will cost Americans $100 billion, Trump White House won’t budge: ‘We must become a manufacturing powerhouse’
By Christiaan HetznerMarch 28, 2025
Boston Fed president says tariff-induced inflation ‘looks inevitable.’ She suspects the central bank will hold rates steady for longer
FinanceBoston Fed president says tariff-induced inflation ‘looks inevitable.’ She suspects the central bank will hold rates steady for longer
By Alena BotrosMarch 28, 2025
A young business man sits on steps and holds his head in his hands.
NewslettersAmerican worker confidence just hit a record low and is even worse than it was during the darkest days of the pandemic  
By Sara BraunMarch 28, 2025
U.S. President Donald Trump enters the stadium during the Division I Men's Wrestling Championship held at the Wells Fargo Center on March 22, 2025 in Philadelphia.
PoliticsTrump warns U.S. carmakers not to take advantage of tariffs by hiking prices on consumers
By Christiaan HetznerMarch 28, 2025
The vibecession is back. But a change in mood about the economy is often ‘a harbinger of things to come’: a drop in consumer spending and business investment, economist says
FinanceThe vibecession is back. But a change in mood about the economy is often ‘a harbinger of things to come’: a drop in consumer spending and business investment, economist says
By Alena BotrosMarch 28, 2025
US President Donald Trump speaks with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen in 2020
PoliticsTrump warns EU and Canada not to team up to resist tariffs—they must take the beating or worse will follow
By Eleanor PringleMarch 27, 2025
Zonda’s chief economist never thought Trump, the only real estate mogul-turned-president, would place tariffs on building materials when housing is already so unaffordable. She was wrong
FinanceZonda’s chief economist never thought Trump, the only real estate mogul-turned-president, would place tariffs on building materials when housing is already so unaffordable. She was wrong
By Alena BotrosMarch 27, 2025
A woman rubs her eyes while sitting at a desk
FinanceSurvey says Americans haven’t felt this dejected about their income and business prospects in over a decade
By Dave SmithMarch 26, 2025
President Vladimir Putin chairs a meeting of Presidential Council for Culture and Art.
PoliticsAirbus chairman sees ‘strong indications’ an emboldened Putin is mobilizing forces to attack NATO’s eastern flank
By Christiaan HetznerMarch 26, 2025
Austan Goolsbee, president and chief executive officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago
FinanceFed president says a ‘major red flag’ will be if gloomy inflation expectations spread from consumers to Wall Street
By Eleanor PringleMarch 26, 2025
Trump tariffs are ‘a recipe for making Americans worse off,’ Cato Institute says 
FinanceTrump tariffs are ‘a recipe for making Americans worse off,’ Cato Institute says 
By Alena BotrosMarch 26, 2025
Two adults, seen from behind, sitting on a bed and leaning into each other in front of a window.
FamilyAmerican families have an increasingly bleak outlook, and 4 factors are driving their gloom
By Beth GreenfieldMarch 25, 2025
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PoliticsWalmart heiress worth $17.8 billion quietly enters political discourse with New York Times ad declaring ‘the dignity of our country is not for sale’ 
By Eleanor PringleMarch 25, 2025
American attitudes about the economy are the worst in 12 years, signaling recession could be near
FinanceAmerican attitudes about the economy are the worst in 12 years, signaling recession could be near
By The Associated Press and Matt OttMarch 25, 2025
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