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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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The anticipation of a Trump win is sending mortgage rates soaring. Top economists say scorching inflation is very likely to go with it
FinanceThe anticipation of a Trump win is sending mortgage rates soaring. Top economists say scorching inflation is very likely to go with it
By Alena BotrosNovember 1, 2024
Anthony Scaramucci’s case against Trump
CommentaryAnthony Scaramucci’s case against Trump
By Anthony ScaramucciOctober 31, 2024
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PoliticsU.K. joins Europe in targeting the super-rich with fresh crackdown on foreign wealth, capital gains, and private jets
By Prarthana PrakashOctober 30, 2024
The U.K.’s fertility rate is at its lowest level in 90 years, far below the ‘replacement rate.’ Yet another snag in the nation’s productivity battle
LifestyleThe U.K.’s fertility rate is at its lowest level in 90 years, far below the ‘replacement rate.’ Yet another snag in the nation’s productivity battle
By Prarthana PrakashOctober 30, 2024
We led some of America’s largest companies. Here’s why we are voting for Harris, not Trump
CommentaryWe led some of America’s largest companies. Here’s why we are voting for Harris, not Trump
By Doug Parker, Reid Hoffman, Ken Frazier, Anne Mulcahy, Ursula Burns, Jeff Bewkes, Bob Diamond, Matt Levatich, Tom Glocer, Kay Koplovitz, Robert Wolf, Blake Irving, Michael Lynton, Ken Chenault, Tony Coles, Roger Altman, Ellen Kullman, Bill George, Douglas Conant, John Pepper, Jeffrey Sonnenfeld and Steven TianOctober 29, 2024
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SuccessEven households earning over $150,000 a year are living paycheck to paycheck, Bank of America says
By Jane ThierOctober 28, 2024
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FinanceHeroes of the high-rate economy? Bank of America praises consumers for propping up 2024
By Eleanor PringleOctober 27, 2024
AUSTIN, TEXAS - MARCH 10: Jen Psaki speaks onstage during the 2023 SXSW Conference and Festivals at Austin Convention Center on March 10, 2023 in Austin, Texas. (Photo by Amy E. Price/Getty Images for SXSW)
SuccessWhat Kamala Harris is doing right—and wrong—in the lead-up to Election Day, according to former press sec. Jen Psaki
By Jane ThierOctober 25, 2024
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PoliticsWall Street has already priced in a Trump victory—just look at European stocks and the inflation market
By Paolo ConfinoOctober 24, 2024
23 Nobel Prize winners push for Kamala Harris, calling her a ‘better steward of our economy’ than Trump
Politics23 Nobel Prize winners push for Kamala Harris, calling her a ‘better steward of our economy’ than Trump
By Chloe BergerOctober 24, 2024
Two men talk and hold picket signs at a table and tent set outside Boeing's manufacturing facility.
FinanceBoeing workers reject new deal, continue strike after company posts $6 billion loss
By Greg McKennaOctober 24, 2024
Left: Vice President Kamala Harris. Right: Former president Donald Trump.
Politics2 major polls show Donald Trump gaining slight edge over Kamala Harris in election race
By Eleanor PringleOctober 24, 2024
More billionaires are publicly backing Kamala Harris than Donald Trump
PoliticsMore billionaires are publicly backing Kamala Harris than Donald Trump
By Chloe BergerOctober 23, 2024
Despite inflation, U.S. consumers are 5% better off than in 2019—here’s why they don’t feel that way
CommentaryDespite inflation, U.S. consumers are 5% better off than in 2019—here’s why they don’t feel that way
By Philipp Carlsson-Szlezak and Paul SwartzOctober 23, 2024
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PoliticsHedge fund icon who predicted Black Monday crash warns inflation is coming no matter who wins U.S election: ‘We are going to be broke’
By Christiaan HetznerOctober 23, 2024
It’s not Gen Z this time. Gen Xers are working the most gigs to stave off financial insecurity
SuccessIt’s not Gen Z this time. Gen Xers are working the most gigs to stave off financial insecurity
By Chloe BergerOctober 23, 2024
Workers assemble the new Volkswagen ID.4 electric sport utility vehicle (SUV) at the VW factory on September 18, 2020 in Zwickau, Germany. Volkswagen will officially present the ID.4 towards the end of September. In addition, Volkswagen also produces the smaller ID.3 at the Zwickau plant. Both cars are meant to lead the company towards mass sales in the electric car market and provide it with strong competition against rival Tesla.
FinanceGermany’s lost decade: How the Fortune 500 Europe giant is flirting with long-term irrelevance
By Ryan HoggOctober 22, 2024
The city of Shanghai is seen in the background as construction workers refurbish an overhead pedestrian bridge.
FinanceThe IMF forecasts a sharp drop in inflation—but China’s growth is set to slow
By Paul Wiseman and The Associated PressOctober 22, 2024
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen speaks during a news conference.
FinanceYellen says world was ‘worse off’ under Trump-era isolationism
By Fatima Hussein and The Associated PressOctober 22, 2024
Here’s what it would take for Europe to successfully compete with the U.S. and China, according to EY
CommentaryHere’s what it would take for Europe to successfully compete with the U.S. and China, according to EY
By Julie Linn TeiglandOctober 22, 2024
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FinanceRecent hurricanes are distorting the U.S. economy’s underlying trend
By Jason MaOctober 21, 2024
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PoliticsDonald Trump’s policies would drain Social Security’s finances faster, report finds
By Paolo ConfinoOctober 21, 2024
Biden-Harris have a track record of real success in bringing manufacturing back to America. Trump’s all-sticks-no-carrots approach already failed
CommentaryBiden-Harris have a track record of real success in bringing manufacturing back to America. Trump’s all-sticks-no-carrots approach already failed
By Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Laura Tyson and Steven TianOctober 21, 2024
Most Americans think the economy is bad but they’re split on whether Trump or Harris can fix it
PoliticsMost Americans think the economy is bad but they’re split on whether Trump or Harris can fix it
By Steve Peoples, Linley Sanders and The Associated PressOctober 21, 2024
Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong Un toast
FinancePutin turns to North Korean troops as Russia’s economy heads for a ‘meltdown’
By Jason MaOctober 20, 2024
The relentless stock market rally could pull off another shocker
FinanceThe relentless stock market rally could pull off another shocker
By Jason MaOctober 19, 2024
Jerome Powell, chairman of the US Federal Reserve
FinanceJerome Powell has accidentally jammed the property market—especially for the ultrarich 
By Eleanor PringleOctober 18, 2024
Stanley Druckenmiller
FinanceBillionaire investor Stanley Druckenmiller says market appears ‘very convinced Trump is going to win’
By Amanda GerutOctober 17, 2024
Brian Moynihan, chief executive officer of Bank of America
FinanceBank of America CEO Brian Moynihan says U.S. economy is the envy of the world—but could lose its power due to national debt
By Eleanor PringleOctober 16, 2024
Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell
FinanceWall Street wants a strong economy. It also wants Fed rate cuts. The two aren’t necessarily compatible
By Eleanor PringleOctober 15, 2024
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