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President Donald Trump pictured in front of an American flag.
National debt fears are where Democrats and Republicans are most aligned—more so than on inflation, healthcare, or even the jobs market

Rising debt’s wide-reaching consequences are a rare point of shared concern for voters.

By Tristan BoveMay 13, 2026
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Lloyd Blankfein just put his finger on why even Goldman Sachs is wary of AI agents
By Nick LichtenbergMay 13, 2026
White House names former prison executive to become ICE acting leader
White House names former prison executive to become ICE acting leader
By The Associated PressMay 13, 2026
Sam Altman walks inside a courthouse
Sam Altman defends himself as a ‘honest and trustworthy businessperson’ in trial testimony detailing his past dealings with Elon Musk
By The Associated Press, Barbara Ortutay and Matt O'BrienMay 12, 2026
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Florida cops sue Affleck and Damon for a movie too much like their real life
By David Fischer and The Associated PressMay 12, 2026
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Mayor of a city about 13 miles from Los Angeles pleads guilty to spying for China
By Jaimie Ding and The Associated PressMay 12, 2026
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Male CEO looking out a window in a large office.
C-SuiteJob-hopping is now the fastest path to becoming a CEO—and company loyalty may actually hold you back
By Tristan BoveMay 14, 2026
Photo: Elevate Jet CEO Greg Raiff
EnergyThe airplane fuel shortage is a myth propagated by airlines who want to cancel unprofitable flights, says private jet CEO
By Jim EdwardsMay 14, 2026
Steve Jobs had a ‘beer test’ he used for interviews at Apple—if he didn’t want to drink with you, you didn’t get the job
SuccessSteve Jobs had a ‘beer test’ he used for interviews at Apple—if he didn’t want to drink with you, you didn’t get the job
By Orianna Rosa RoyleMay 14, 2026
Fervo becomes clean energy’s biggest-ever IPO with $10B valuation—powered by the earth’s heat and AI’s hunger
EnergyFervo becomes clean energy’s biggest-ever IPO with $10B valuation—powered by the earth’s heat and AI’s hunger
By Jordan BlumMay 14, 2026
Current refi mortgage rates report for May 14, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent refi mortgage rates report for May 14, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganMay 14, 2026
Current ARM mortgage rates report for May 14, 2026
Personal FinanceCurrent ARM mortgage rates report for May 14, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganMay 14, 2026
Mortgage rates today, May 14, 2026
Personal FinanceMortgage rates today, May 14, 2026
By Glen Luke FlanaganMay 14, 2026
US President Donald Trump speaks to journalists as he makes his way to board Marine One before departing from the South Lawn of the White House in Washington, DC on May 8, 2026.
EconomyTop economist says $39 trillion national debt leaves government worse prepared for recession than ever
By Eva RoytburgMay 14, 2026
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A soybean farmer inspects his crops in Maryland
EnvironmentTariffs, war, and now a historic drought have converged into a ‘perfect storm’ for U.S. farmers and food prices
By Tristan BoveApril 21, 2026
The inside of a data center in Ashburn, VA.
EnvironmentData centers are dealing hidden damage to environmental and public health—costing the economy $25 billion every year
By Tristan BoveApril 21, 2026
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LawUber hit with $5,000 jury verdict for driver’s creepy behavior; company vows to appeal
By Audrey McAvoy and The Associated PressApril 21, 2026
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LawThis is not an Onion headline: The Onion wants to acquire Infowars from Alex Jones’ bankruptcy proceedings
By Dave Collins and The Associated PressApril 21, 2026
Donald Trump sits at his desk in the Oval Office with his hands folded, smiling.
LawThe Trump administration has yet to deploy a key legal move that would render tariff refund applications a ‘waste of time,’ federal litigator warns
By Sasha RogelbergApril 21, 2026
JetBlue told a grieving customer to clear his cookies after a $230 price hike—then deleted the evidence
LawJetBlue told a grieving customer to clear his cookies after a $230 price hike—then deleted the evidence
By Catherina GioinoApril 21, 2026
Labor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer leaves Trump’s Cabinet after allegations of having an affair with a subordinate and drinking on the job
PoliticsLabor Secretary Lori Chavez-DeRemer leaves Trump’s Cabinet after allegations of having an affair with a subordinate and drinking on the job
By Seung Min Kim and The Associated PressApril 20, 2026
Scott Bessent, standing in front on an American flag, puts one hand up as he talks.
Law$166 billion in tariff refunds just became available, but small businesses may already be at a disadvantage
By Sasha RogelbergApril 20, 2026
Two Southwest Airline planes narrowly avoided a collision in Nashville on Saturday
North AmericaTwo Southwest Airline planes narrowly avoided a collision in Nashville on Saturday
By The Associated Press and Josh FunkApril 20, 2026
Signs opposing a proposed data center in Monterey Park, CA.
AIHalf of all new electricity demand in the U.S. last year came from data centers—just as public opinion of them plummets
By Tristan BoveApril 20, 2026
FBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic over ‘malicious hit piece’ alleging excessive drinking
LawFBI Director Kash Patel sues The Atlantic over ‘malicious hit piece’ alleging excessive drinking
By The Associated Press and David BauderApril 20, 2026
UAE officials reportedly warned they may be forced to use yuan or other currencies if they run low on dollars amid the Iran war
EconomyUAE officials reportedly warned they may be forced to use yuan or other currencies if they run low on dollars amid the Iran war
By Jason MaApril 20, 2026
Netflix on Euros
LawItalian court rules every Netflix price hike from 2017 to 2024 unlawful and orders the company to refund subscribers up to 500 euros
By Catherina GioinoApril 20, 2026
French prosecutors summon Elon Musk over X’s alleged “complicity” in spreading child abuse materials
LawFrench prosecutors summon Elon Musk over X’s alleged “complicity” in spreading child abuse materials
By The Associated Press and Samuel PetrequinApril 20, 2026
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LawRubber bullet carnage as 1,000 animal welfare activists storm beagle breeding lab in Wisconsin
By The Associated PressApril 20, 2026
U.S. stock futures tumble as Iran refuses Trump’s ‘deal’ and Strait stays shut
Big TechU.S. stock futures tumble as Iran refuses Trump’s ‘deal’ and Strait stays shut
By Jim EdwardsApril 20, 2026
Kalshi’s fight over sports betting is hurtling toward the Supreme Court—and the future of gambling is at stake
LawKalshi’s fight over sports betting is hurtling toward the Supreme Court—and the future of gambling is at stake
By Jeff John RobertsApril 20, 2026
Starting Monday, businesses can claim refunds for Trump’s unconstitutional tariffs. But it will take 60-90 days to get paid
LawStarting Monday, businesses can claim refunds for Trump’s unconstitutional tariffs. But it will take 60-90 days to get paid
By Mae Anderson and The Associated PressApril 19, 2026
Feds arrest a Los Angeles woman at LAX on suspicion of helping Iran traffic weapons to Sudan
LawFeds arrest a Los Angeles woman at LAX on suspicion of helping Iran traffic weapons to Sudan
By The Associated PressApril 19, 2026
The FBI is easing hiring requirements and turning to social media to attract applicants to rebuild workforce depleted by firings and resignations
LawThe FBI is easing hiring requirements and turning to social media to attract applicants to rebuild workforce depleted by firings and resignations
By Eric Tucker, Alanna Durkin Richer and The Associated PressApril 19, 2026
About 1,000 animal welfare activists tried to storm a beagle research facility protected by a manure-filled trench, hay bales and a barbed-wire fence
LawAbout 1,000 animal welfare activists tried to storm a beagle research facility protected by a manure-filled trench, hay bales and a barbed-wire fence
By The Associated PressApril 19, 2026
Trump can continue building his $400 million White House ballroom, appeals court says after judge tried to block above-ground construction
LawTrump can continue building his $400 million White House ballroom, appeals court says after judge tried to block above-ground construction
By Darlene Superville and The Associated PressApril 19, 2026
A bizarre insurance scam was exposed as ‘clearly a human in a bear suit’ damaging luxury cars
LawA bizarre insurance scam was exposed as ‘clearly a human in a bear suit’ damaging luxury cars
By The Associated PressApril 18, 2026
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LawTrump lawyers confirm talks with Scott Bessent’s IRS to resolve $10 billion lawsuit over leaked tax returns
By Fatima Hussein and The Associated PressApril 18, 2026
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LawFormer Alabama football player wore wigs and makeup to impersonate NFL players in $20 million fraud, prosecutors say
By Sudhin Thanawala and The Associated PressApril 18, 2026
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PoliticsTrump backs down after New York sues him over Second Avenue Subway funding freeze
By Philip Marcelo and The Associated PressApril 18, 2026
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LawAmerica’s busiest airport told to cut 300 flights per day from summer schedule
By Jessica Hill and The Associated PressApril 18, 2026
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PoliticsTrump on idea of Iran tolling the Strait of Hormuz: ‘Nope. No way. No. Nope.’
By The Associated PressApril 18, 2026
The $39 trillion national debt could break the all-important U.S. bond market, sparking a ‘vicious’ emergency, former Treasury secretary warns 
EconomyThe $39 trillion national debt could break the all-important U.S. bond market, sparking a ‘vicious’ emergency, former Treasury secretary warns 
By Tristan BoveApril 17, 2026
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino
CryptoTether extends $127.5 million in funding to crypto platform Drift as critics blast rival Circle for failing to freeze hacked funds
By Jack KubinecApril 17, 2026
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