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VA plans to cut thousands more jobs as part of Trump's cost-cutting efforts
A memo from the Department of Veterans Affairs' chief of staff said the agency aims to return its workforce to just under 400,000 employees.CBS News - 1d -
What economists get wrong about tariff wars
The history of global trade challenges Ricardo’s enduring economic theoryFinancial Times - 1d -
January inflation eases in Fed’s preferred measure
Inflation in the Federal Reserve’s preferred price gauge eased in January after making steady increases throughout the fall. The personal consumption expenditures (PCE) price index increased by 0.3 ...The Hill - 6d -
PCE Report Showed Inflation Eased Slightly in January
But consumer spending unexpectedly slowed, complicating the central bank’s plans for interest rates.The New York Times - 6d -
Trump eases rules on military raids and airstrikes
President Trump is giving U.S. commanders more leeway to authorize military airstrikes and special operational raids. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth implemented the changes earlier this month while ...CBS News - 6d -
Ohtani eases shoulder concerns, homers in 1st AB
Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's surgically repaired shoulder withstood its biggest test yet, as he crushed a fastball over the left-field fence in his first spring at-bat against the Angels.ESPN - 5d -
BoE plans to ease leverage rules on UK lenders
Proposal is latest sign of regulators responding to government pressure to cut business red tapeFinancial Times - 1d -
Deutsche Bank clashed with ECB over bad loan losses
Top regulator was concerned about German lender’s credit risk managementFinancial Times - 3d -
Will Trump’s tariffs push the U.S. economy into recession? Many economists think so.
Tariffs will affect corporate hiring and put U.S. manufacturers operating globally in a difficult situation, economists say.MarketWatch - 2d -
Canada, Mexico tariffs create 'ripple effects' on consumer prices, economist says
Tariffs on the two largest trading partners of the United States are expected to have far-reaching impacts that may be hard to predict.CNBC - 2d -
Trump touts DOGE cuts at CPAC as he tells Elon Musk to 'get more aggressive'
Trump is scheduled to deliver remarks today at the Conservative Political Action Conference. He's spoken at the conference every year since 2016.NBC News - Feb. 22 -
Evening Report —Trump, Musk defend DOGE as federal workforce braces for more cuts
{beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © Andrew Harnik, Getty Images Trump, Musk defend DOGE as federal workforce braces for more cuts PRESIDENT TRUMP AND ELON MUSK united to defend the work ...The Hill - Feb. 26 -
Jobless claims match 3-month high as Trump White House readies more federal job cuts
The number of people who applied for unemployment benefits last week matched a three-month high, possibly reflecting the first wave of what’s likely to be a flood of laid-off federal employees and ...MarketWatch - Feb. 27 -
U.S. Consumers Cut Spending More Drastically in January Than Any Other Time in the Past Four Years
The threat of tariffs has led shoppers to tighten their purse strings.Inc. - 6d -
Less is more: How ‘chain of draft’ could cut AI costs by 90% while improving performance
Zoom researchers unveil "chain of draft," which cuts AI token usage by 92%, transforming the economics of language model deployment.VentureBeat - 3d -
House Speaker Johnson just said more than most realize about Medicare and Social Security cuts
Johnson says the “party of fiscal discipline” can slash $400 billion in taxes while simultaneously cutting the deficit.MarketWatch - 2d -
Sen. Adam Schiff on looming government shutdown, DOGE cuts, Ukraine, Trump and more
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-California) spoke with CBS News congressional correspondent Nikole Killion about efforts to fund the government, President Trump's actions in the first weeks of his second term ...CBS News - 9h -
Ancelotti: No room for error in three-way title race
Carlo Ancelotti said the LaLiga title race has "reached a point where you can't slip up" as Real Madrid, Barcelona and Atlético Madrid go into this weekend's games with just a point between them at ...ESPN - Feb. 22 -
Ukraine Marks Third Anniversary of War With Little Fanfare
For Ukrainians, Feb. 24 was a day to remember, without major ceremony, what has been lost in the three years since Russia’s full-scale invasion.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Musk’s Cabinet Cameo: The Elephant in the Room Wore Black
At the first cabinet meeting of his second term, President Trump asked Elon Musk to speak first. The man tasked with slashing the federal government spoke far more than anyone else, other than Mr. ...The New York Times - Feb. 27 -
Trump Is an Angry Little Boy on a Great White Horse
Trump lives for perpetual conflict and endless domination games — not a great fit for democracy.The New York Times - 2h -
Willingness to ease off ‘debt brake’ may decide the German election
Rule dating from 2009 that limits borrowing looks vulnerable as main political parties promise to revive stalled economy. Germany is used to running its economy with the brake on. Ever since the ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
Hegseth confirms report on Trump easing rules on military raids, airstrikes
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth confirmed Friday that he received President Trump’s approval to repeal restrictions on military raids and airstrikes, signaling a stark shift away from regulations ...The Hill - 6d -
Eurozone inflation falls to 2.4% as underlying price pressures ease
Drop will bolster ECB rate-setters’ confidence in cutting interest rates this weekFinancial Times - 3d -
South Africa’s Play to Ease Tensions With Trump: A New Trade Deal
Lawmakers were warned that the United States is planning more punitive actions against the country. Officials hope a new trade deal will help repair the icy relations.The New York Times - 1d -
Some Insurers Pledge to Ease Burden on L.A. Fire Victims, but Others Say No
Most insurance companies will not require policyholders to itemize lost belongings, though some major companies, including State Farm, have refused.The New York Times - 3h -
McDavid delivers Canada 4 Nations title in OT
Connor McDavid scored at 8:18 of overtime in the 4 Nations Face-Off championship game to give Canada a 3-2 victory over the U.S. on Thursday night.ESPN - Feb. 21 -
As Connor McDavid Delivered for Canada, the Symbolism was Unmistakable
The Canadian player’s winner on Thursday night appropriately evoked memories of Sidney Crosby’s Golden Goal, a columnist for The Athletic writes.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Live updates: Trump delivers remarks at CPAC
President Trump on Saturday is about to deliver the closing speech of the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Md., an appearance that comes just over a month into ...The Hill - Feb. 22 -
Crockett delivers blunt message to Musk: 'F--- off'
Rep. Jasmine Crockett (D-Texas) delivered a short and blunt message to tech billionaire Elon Musk on Tuesday when approached by a reporter outside the Capitol. “If you could speak directly to Elon ...The Hill - Feb. 26 -
Slotkin to deliver Democratic response to Trump's joint address
Sen. Elissa Slotkin will deliver the Democrats' response to President Trump's joint address to Congress next week, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer announced Thursday.CBS News - Feb. 27 -
Slotkin to deliver Democratic response to Trump address
Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) is going to deliver the Democratic response to President Trump’s upcoming congressional address, according to a Thursday press release. Slotkin’s role was revealed by ...The Hill - Feb. 27 -
Trump to deliver address to Congress: What to expect
President Donald Trump is set to deliver a joint address to Congress for the first time of his second term as his sweeping tariffs on import as from Canada, Mexico and China take effect and he ...NBC News - 2d -
WATCH: Toddler calls 911 for 'emergency donuts' and they deliver
According to the police department, Bennett used an old cell phone that could still be used to call 911 in emergencies.ABC News - 1d -
Denmark postal service to stop delivering letters
The decision will end 400 years of the company's letter service, and postboxes will disappear from June.BBC News - 12h -
VA axes another 1,400 employees
The Department of Veterans Affairs on Monday fired another 1,400 employees amid outcry over a lack of transparency from the agency after 1,000 workers were axed earlier this month. The VA said the ...The Hill - Feb. 25 -
Feds plan another 'accomplishment' email
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Feds plan another 'accomplishment' email Some agencies are planning to send a ...The Hill - 6d