How Republicans calling for smaller government could use the Fed’s balance sheet to wield more power
Read more at MarketWatch
Topics
-
With Trump all-in on crypto, bitcoin bulls bet the trillions in cash on America's corporate balance sheets are next
Adoption of cryptocurrency and bitcoin continues to grow, but haven't found a home on corporate balance sheets, where trillions remain in cash and bonds.CNBC - 54m -
Republican states claim zero abortions. A red state doctor calls that 'ludicrous'
State officials reported a sharp decline in the official number of abortions after the Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade in June 2022.ABC News - 1h -
Power Rankings: Could Texas take the top spot in the SEC?
After defeating South Carolina on Sunday, could Texas eventually be a No. 1 seed in the NCAA tournament?ESPN - 9h -
How Trump Could Cause a Recession
Trump’s tantrum is killing jobs, raising prices, and stifling investment. It’s not a good environment for innovation.Inc. - 1d -
Republican Budget Vets Say DOGE Cuts Based More on Ideology Than Actual Savings
Two former GOP budget directors for Congress and the Senate say Elon Musk’s highly publicized spending cuts are playing to Trump’s base, and call them “low hanging fruit.”Inc. - 1d -
How Elon Musk's crusade against government could benefit Tesla
Elon Musk has long railed against the U.S. government, saying numerous investigations and safety programs have stymied Tesla, his electric car company, and its efforts to create fleets of robotaxis ...ABC News - 2d -
Avowed: How To Get More Adra
There's one resource that plays a major role in every facet of Avowed : Adra. This glowing, green rock is at the center of most issues in the Living Lands, but it's also incredibly valuable to ...GameSpot - 4h -
With Trump all-in on crypto, bitcoin bulls bet America's corporate balance sheets are next
Last week, White House crypto czar David Sacks held his first press conference to discuss the future of crypto policy coming out of the Trump administration.NBC News - 5h -
Musk calls for government to "delete entire agencies"
Elon Musk called for the government to "delete entire agencies" at home and "mind its own business" abroad in a speech via video link to the World Governments Summit in Dubai.CBS News - 8h -
The Fringe Cause That Could Derail the Republican Agenda
Will these strategies do to Trump’s presidency what they did to Biden’s?The New York Times - 9h -
Elon Musk calls for US government to 'delete entire agencies'
Elon Musk has called for the United States to “delete entire agencies” from the federal governmentABC News - 9h -
Thyssenkrupp warns US tariffs could prompt more cheap Chinese steel exports to Europe
Finance chief’s caution comes as company revises cash flow guidance upwardsFinancial Times - 12h -
A golden opportunity to reduce US government debt?
Not so fastFinancial Times - 14h -
How Tulsi Gabbard won over Republicans to get confirmed
Tulsi Gabbard was sworn in Wednesday as the next director of national intelligence. During the confirmation process, she faced scrutiny from Democrats and some Republicans on the Senate ...CBS News - 21h -
Senate Democrats could be locked out of power for a very long time
Senate Democrats face significant challenges in regaining control of the chamber, as Republican gains in the 2024 elections have given the party a 53-47 majority, making it difficult for Democrats ...The Hill - 1d -
Hopes for more Fed rate cuts dim as Powell notes hot CPI means 'we're not quite there yet'
A Fed interest rate cut won't be coming until at least September, if at all this year, following a troubling inflation report Wednesday.CNBC - 1d -
Fed is going to be even more cautious about inflation after CPI report
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell said Wednesday that the Fed is “holding” while awaiting more data.MarketWatch - 1d -
Elon Musk’s Growing Power, Russia Releases Marc Fogel, and More
Plus, who isn’t in the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame.The New York Times - 1d -
How AI could be incorporated into nuclear weapons
During this week's artificial intelligence summit in Paris, arguments were made that advanced AI is critical in the world's current threat landscape. Many militaries are exploring how advanced AI ...CBS News - 1d -
Powell defends Fed’s authority over US monetary policy
Central bank chief vows to ‘focus on the data’ rather than get dragged into political debatesFinancial Times - 2d -
DOGE can cut spending, but can it make government more accountable?
Donald Trump could deliver lasting change, by returning power back to the people where it belongs.The Hill - 2d -
EU plans radical budget overhaul handing more power to capitals
Bloc’s 50 spending programmes to be lumped into 3 funds, according to paperFinancial Times - 2d -
How useful is the penny?
President Trump announced Sunday that he ordered the U.S. Mint to stop printing the U.S. penny, saying it "literally cost us more than two cents." Trump's action is the latest move in a ...CBS News - 2d -
Republicans ‘don’t have the competence’ to avoid a government shutdown, says House Dem
Rep. Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) joins Meet the Press Now to discuss President Trump’s efforts to overhaul the federal government as Democrats weigh their options to push back against his agenda in ...NBC News - 3d -
House Republicans could raise student loan bills to pay for Trump's tax cuts
As House Republicans look for ways to slash spending to fund President Donald Trump’s tax cuts, they’ve floated proposals that could raise federal student loan bills for millions of borrowers.NBC News - 3d -
To pay for Trump's tax cuts, House Republicans could raise student loan bills for millions of borrowers
As House Republicans look for ways to cut spending to fund President Trump's tax cuts, they've floated plans that may raise student loan bills for millions.CNBC - 3d -
Did you know you could make your fantasy baseball league more like football? Here's how to do it
The NFL season is now officially in the books. If you're already wondering how to fill the void until football is back, a fantasy baseball league could be for you.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
How Trump’s tariffs could impact the price of gold
Tariffs aren’t necessarily bullish for the yellow metal.MarketWatch - 3d -
How Hizbollah is using cash and WhatsApp groups to shore up power
Weakened by war with Israel, the group is deploying a vast patronage network to strengthen its baseFinancial Times - 3d -
How Elon Musk is using tech to DOGE the government
Elon Musk is using his tech and leadership playbook in a crusade against the federal bureaucracy as he and his allies attempt to gain access to sensitive information and use emerging tech to speed ...The Hill - 4d -
Republican senator, Brennan tangle over US foreign funding
Sen. Bill Hagerty (R-Tenn.) and CBS “Face the Nation” host Margaret Brennan tangled over the United States’s foreign funding on Sunday, as the Trump administration slashes the country’s spending on ...The Hill - 4d -
Who is helping Elon Musk gut the US government?
The billionaire’s cost-cutting ‘Doge’ staff includes wealthy executives, far-right ideologues and young engineers. Elon Musk’s rapid attempt to defund and depopulate the federal government has ...The Guardian - 5d -
Now more than ever, AI needs a governance framework
It is possible to develop a model with the best intentions, and for that model to be misused later onFinancial Times - 5d -
How Trump is testing checks and balances through Elon Musk's DOGE
NBC News' Laura Jarrett looks at whether there are legal paths to block recent moves by President Trump and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.NBC News - 5d -
Can anyone stop Elon Musk’s hostile takeover of the US government?
The billionaire’s aggressive efficiency drive has critics warning of a constitutional crisis. Allies say he’s just getting startedFinancial Times - 6d -
The US draws a 'red line' over including Hezbollah in Lebanon's government
A newly appointed U.S. envoy says she hopes Lebanese authorities are committed to making sure that the Hezbollah militant group is not a part of the new government in any formABC News - 6d -
The US Government Is Not a Startup
Elon Musk and DOGE are moving fast and breaking things that can’t afford to be broken.Wired - 6d -
Elon Musk vs The US Government
Musk says "it's now or never" for his revolutionBBC News - 6d
More from MarketWatch
-
The stock market is ignoring what could be its No. 1 threat
“Tail risk” — uncertainty over inflation, tariffs, political chaos and other unknowns — could trigger a chaotic market downturn.MarketWatch - 21m -
These 18 states could spend $23 billion on bitcoin if they pass bills to establish crypto reserves
If all 20 bills introduced in 18 states to establish state-level bitcoin reserves are enacted, it could potentially lead to the buying of more than $23 billion worth of bitcoin — or some 247,000 ...MarketWatch - 21m -
DraftKings rallies on upbeat full-year sales outlook, which doesn’t include this big event
Shares of DraftKings Inc. rose after hours Thursday after the sports-betting platform offered a more optimistic sales outlook for this year, as it moves ahead with things like live betting and ...MarketWatch - 23m -
Coinbase says crypto is seeing ‘dawn of a new era,’ and Wall Street shares its optimism
“Crypto’s voice was heard loud and clear in the U.S. elections,” company says.MarketWatch - 27m -
Why the bull market in stocks can live with higher inflation
Here’s why the U.S. stock market might not mind higher for longer interest rates.MarketWatch - 37m
More in Business
-
Coinbase revenue surges more than 130%, driven by postelection crypto rally
Coinbase reported better-than-expected fourth-quarter earnings, strengthened by a raging postelection crypto rally at the end of 2024.CNBC - 13m -
Inside the Murdochs’ Succession Drama
More than 3,000 pages of documents reveal how years of betrayals led to a messy court battle that threatens the future of Rupert’s empire.The New York Times - 16m -
The stock market is ignoring what could be its No. 1 threat
“Tail risk” — uncertainty over inflation, tariffs, political chaos and other unknowns — could trigger a chaotic market downturn.MarketWatch - 21m -
These 18 states could spend $23 billion on bitcoin if they pass bills to establish crypto reserves
If all 20 bills introduced in 18 states to establish state-level bitcoin reserves are enacted, it could potentially lead to the buying of more than $23 billion worth of bitcoin — or some 247,000 ...MarketWatch - 21m -
DraftKings rallies on upbeat full-year sales outlook, which doesn’t include this big event
Shares of DraftKings Inc. rose after hours Thursday after the sports-betting platform offered a more optimistic sales outlook for this year, as it moves ahead with things like live betting and ...MarketWatch - 23m