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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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In wartime Russia, some men may be worth more dead than alive, economist says
FinanceIn wartime Russia, some men may be worth more dead than alive, economist says
By Jason MaNovember 16, 2024
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PoliticsElon Musk is hiring for his DOGE taskforce—but you’ll need to work 80+ hours per week on unglamorous cost-cutting 
By Christiaan HetznerNovember 15, 2024
Chair of Labour Friends of India: The U.K. and India are close to a free trade agreement. It’s time to get it done
CommentaryChair of Labour Friends of India: The U.K. and India are close to a free trade agreement. It’s time to get it done
By Rajesh AgrawalNovember 15, 2024
Jamie Dimon, chief executive officer of JPMorgan Chase & Co., speaks during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) CEO Summit in Lima, Peru, on Thursday.
FinanceJamie Dimon has no interest in joining the Trump administration: ‘I haven’t had a boss in 25 years and I’m not about ready to start’
By Eleanor PringleNovember 15, 2024
Federal Reserve Board Chairman Jerome Powell speaks during a news conference at the Federal Reserve in Washington, Thursday, Nov. 7, 2024.
FinanceFed Chair Jerome Powell — no need to hurry on another interest rate cut
By Christopher Rugaber and The Associated PressNovember 14, 2024
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ConferencesDEI efforts are critical to the U.S. economy because ‘there’s not enough white men,’ John Hope Bryant says
By Paolo ConfinoNovember 12, 2024
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LeadershipBillionaire investor John Paulson shies away from Trump’s Treasury due to ‘complex financial obligations’
By Sydney LakeNovember 12, 2024
Honeywell’s CEO predicts ‘doomsday’ for companies that don’t embrace AI. Here’s his secret to using the technology effectively  
ConferencesHoneywell’s CEO predicts ‘doomsday’ for companies that don’t embrace AI. Here’s his secret to using the technology effectively  
By Alexa MikhailNovember 11, 2024
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ConferencesMastercard chair: ‘tremendous volatility’ in U.S. relations with China has some considering ‘purposeful decoupling’
By Emma BurleighNovember 11, 2024
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FinanceJerome Powell was prepared to fight for his job in court when Trump mulled firing the Fed chief in 2018, report says
By Jason MaNovember 11, 2024
Democrats should have celebrated America’s stunning economic success–but they were intimidated by progressives
CommentaryDemocrats should have celebrated America’s stunning economic success–but they were intimidated by progressives
By Jeffrey SonnenfeldNovember 11, 2024
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PoliticsThe great Russian butter robbery—and what it reveals about Putin’s wartime economy
By Prarthana PrakashNovember 11, 2024
Young Black and Latino men say they chose Trump because of the economy and jobs
PoliticsYoung Black and Latino men say they chose Trump because of the economy and jobs
By Matt Brown, Fernanda Figueroa, Hannah Fingerhut, Linley Sanders and The Associated PressNovember 11, 2024
Foreign firms pull more money from China’s slowing economy
FinanceForeign firms pull more money from China’s slowing economy
By BloombergNovember 10, 2024
Fed’s Kashkari says stronger economy could mean fewer rate cuts
FinanceFed’s Kashkari says stronger economy could mean fewer rate cuts
By Catarina Saraiva and BloombergNovember 9, 2024
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FinanceExpect a ‘huge sucking sound’ of foreign capital flooding in as U.S. dominance of global finance increases, top economist says
By Jason MaNovember 9, 2024
‘Roaring 20s’ on Wall Street could extend into the 2030s after likely Republican sweep, market veteran says
Finance‘Roaring 20s’ on Wall Street could extend into the 2030s after likely Republican sweep, market veteran says
By Jason MaNovember 9, 2024
Voters line up
PoliticsThis voting bloc that transcends race, class, and gender handed Trump his victory, top pollster says
By Jason MaNovember 9, 2024
Fed Chairman Jerome Powell at podium
FinanceTrump’s first big fight is shaping up: Powell’s refusal to resign from the Fed
By Jason MaNovember 8, 2024
Germany’s chancellor under pressure to call early no-confidence vote as coalition government collapses
FinanceGermany’s chancellor under pressure to call early no-confidence vote as coalition government collapses
By Femke Colborne and AFPNovember 7, 2024
China’s exports surged 12.7% in October, the fastest growth in more than 2 years
FinanceChina’s exports surged 12.7% in October, the fastest growth in more than 2 years
By Zen Soo and The Associated PressNovember 7, 2024
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PoliticsExit polls about the economy give clues why Trump won over Harris
By Paolo ConfinoNovember 6, 2024
Everything we know about Trump’s policies on tariffs, trade, and taxes 
PoliticsEverything we know about Trump’s policies on tariffs, trade, and taxes 
By Alena BotrosNovember 6, 2024
President Elect Donald Trump speaks during his final campaign rally at Van Andel Arena in Grand Rapids, Michigan in the early hours of November 5, 2024
PoliticsMarkets are banking on Trump’s pledges not graduating into policy
By Eleanor PringleNovember 6, 2024
Former President Donald Trump will be returning to the White House.
PoliticsWho will be in Trump’s new cabinet? And who will he kick out? Eyes are on Elon Musk, Jerome Powell and RFK Jr.
By Eleanor PringleNovember 6, 2024
Biden failed to inspire confidence because his team was too busy doing the actual work, his press secretary Jen Psaki says
SuccessBiden failed to inspire confidence because his team was too busy doing the actual work, his press secretary Jen Psaki says
By Jane ThierNovember 5, 2024
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PoliticsWall Street invokes risk controls it ‘normally might not do’ to face trading uncertainty during tightest election in memory
By Eleanor PringleNovember 5, 2024
China premier says he’s ‘fully confident’ country’s sluggish economy will hit 5% growth target as stimulus grows
FinanceChina premier says he’s ‘fully confident’ country’s sluggish economy will hit 5% growth target as stimulus grows
By Jing Xuan Teng and AFPNovember 5, 2024
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PoliticsTrump vs. Harris election vote leaves corporate America facing $250 billion tax swing
By Christiaan HetznerNovember 4, 2024
Hurricanes and strikes limit US payroll gains to just 12,000, but jobless rate steady at 4.1%
FinanceHurricanes and strikes limit US payroll gains to just 12,000, but jobless rate steady at 4.1%
By Paul Wiseman and The Associated PressNovember 1, 2024
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