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Is Trump driving the US into a recession? – in charts
Warning lights are flashing on a dashboard of economic indicators as analysts grow alarmed about a ‘Trumpcession’. Prospects for the US economy have cooled significantly in a matter of months. ...The Guardian - Mar. 18 -
Big Company CEOs Join Small Businesses, as Economic Confidence Wanes Amid Tariffs
A new survey of Business Roundtable CEOs mirrors earlier drops in small-business confidence.Inc. - Mar. 13 -
What's next for federal education funding after Trump cuts
President Trump is starting to enact his pledge to close the Department of Education. Liam Knox, a reporter for Insider Higher Ed, joins to discuss.CBS News - Mar. 12 -
Trump defends tariffs in speech to business leaders amid market turmoil
Trump to speak with corporate leaders after stocks plummetNBC News - Mar. 11 -
Mexico hopes to stave off Trump tariffs
Economic and political consequences of the end of free trade could be devastatingFinancial Times - Mar. 20 -
Musk’s cuts fail to stop US federal spending hitting new record
Government spending rose to $603bn in February despite hyperactive efficiency drive, data showsFinancial Times - Mar. 12 -
Trump defends Elon Musk, DOGE cuts to federal workforce
President Trump defended Elon Musk and DOGE over the weekend after reported rifts between Musk and Cabinet members. CBS News White House reporter Olivia Rinaldi has more.CBS News - Mar. 10 -
US stocks slide in 1st trading since Trump's auto tariffs announced
The tariffs escalate a global trade war, prompting forecasts of higher car prices.ABC News - 22h -
Trump tracker: the latest data on US tariffs, trade and economy
As the president threatens a trade war, follow the latest on tariffs and executive ordersFinancial Times - 19h -
Treasury Department to cut IRS taxpayer advocate staff
The Trump administration is intending to make cuts to the office of the National Taxpayer Advocate (NTA) — its third announced staffing reduction at the Internal Revenue Service that comes amid a ...The Hill - Mar. 18 -
Starmer is warned against ‘appeasing’ Trump with tax cut for US tech firms
Labour MP and Lib Dem leader express concern social media companies could be let off hook just as benefits are cut. Keir Starmer has been warned against “appeasing” Donald Trump as he considers ...The Guardian - 4d -
Utah’s Republican voters fume over Doge cuts
Representatives in Trump-voting districts try to reassure constituents over Elon Musk’s unpopular federal job cutsFinancial Times - 5d -
Stephen Moore: Tariffs 'are not a pick-me-up' for economy
President Trump’s former economic adviser, Stephen Moore, criticized the president’s approach to tariffs, saying the strategy does not provide the boost the already “wobbly” U.S. economy needs. “I ...The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Auto suppliers face more dire circumstances than automakers amid Trump tariffs
Auto suppliers face more dire circumstances than automakers over President Donald Trump's tariffs, but their problems could quickly impact the broader industry.CNBC - Mar. 19 -
Americans confront GOP lawmakers over federal job cuts and economy at town halls
Republicans in Congress are facing backlash at town hall events as voters voice concerns over deep federal job cuts and the state of the economy under President Trump and Elon Musk's policies. Some ...CBS News - Mar. 14 -
Trump administration cuts export office staff amid escalating trade war
The Trump administration has fired numerous employees at the International Trade Administration (ITA), a Commerce Department branch that is set to play a key role in enacting President Trump’s ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Trump threatens 200% tariff on EU liquor; US stocks continue to fall
Recession fears are growing as President Donald Trump is threatening to impose 200 percent tariffs on alcohol from the European Union, sending stocks plunging yet again. "I'm not going to bend at ...NBC News - Mar. 14 -
Kugler says Fed should hold interest rates amid inflation risks
Inflation could continue to be 'persistent' and prices could potentially increase again, Federal Reserve Governor Adriana Kugler told CNBC's Silvia Amaro.CNBC - Mar. 10 -
Ireland urged to ‘wake up’ as Trump exposes economic reliance on the US
Economy faces ‘frog in a pot’ problem unless infrastructure and innovation improve urgentlyFinancial Times - Mar. 10 -
Trump admin. to cut billions in COVID funding from local health agencies
Federal health officials said they are cutting $11.4 billion in COVID-19-related funds for state and local public health departments.CBS News - 1d -
Trump admin. to cut billions in COVID funding from local health agencies
Federal health officials said they are cutting $11.4 billion in COVID-19-related funds for state and local public health departments.CBS News - 1d -
Trump admin. to cut billions in COVID funding from local health agencies
Federal health officials said they are cutting $11.4 billion in COVID-19-related funds for state and local public health departments.CBS News - 1d -
The seen and unseen harms of tariffs will upend US manufacturing
The Trump administration’s tariffs, it would appear, are predicated on a great folly: the notion that you can increase the price of just one thing at a time.The Hill - 1d -
Judge orders 6 federal agencies to offer to reinstate fired probationary employees
A federal judge has ordered six federal agencies to offer to reinstate probationary employees who were fired as part of the Trump administration's cuts through the Office of Personnel Management. ...CBS News - Mar. 13 -
Most say Trump too erratic in economic moves: Survey
Most Americans think President Trump is too “erratic” in implementing his trade agenda as he slaps tariffs onto the country's top trading partners and they want him to combat high prices, according ...The Hill - Mar. 13 -
Trump prepares his biggest bet on tariffs amid voter skepticism
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump's immigration policies were deeply unpopular in his first term.NBC News - 1d -
Trump administration sends a clear message to the oil and gas industry: 'You're the customer'
The officials leading Trump's energy agenda downplayed climate change and called for more energy production to support economic growth and national security.CNBC - Mar. 15 -
Trump’s Big Bet: Americans Will Tolerate Economic Downturn to Restore Manufacturing
The president offers many reasons for imposing tariffs, including revenue, leverage over competitors and job creation. But history suggests a more complex history.The New York Times - Mar. 13 -
Auto suppliers face more dire circumstances than automakers amid Trump tariffs
DETROIT — President Donald Trump’s proposed tariffs on goods from Mexico and Canada would hit automotive suppliers harder than automakers, but their problems could quickly have ripple effects on ...NBC News - Mar. 19 -
Trump’s Tariff Policies Jolt Auto Industry Executives
President Trump’s approach to tariffs has unsettled many corporate leaders who believed he would use the levies as a negotiating tool. As it turns out, he sees them as an end in themselves.The New York Times - Mar. 19 -
Lummis introduces bill to create bitcoin strategic reserve
Sen. Cynthia Lummis (R-Wyo.) reintroduced legislation Tuesday to create a bitcoin strategic reserve, seeking to codify President Trump’s executive order last week establishing a reserve. The bill, ...The Hill - Mar. 11 -
US Exporters Vie to Shape Trump’s Reciprocal Tariffs Ahead of April 2
Makers of a vast array of American products are weighing the risks, and potential payoffs, of the sweeping tariffs the president has promised on April 2.The New York Times - 3d -
How federal lands can be used to ease the housing crisis
President Trump's pledge to open up federal land for housing construction could alleviate the housing market's top financial worry, which is inflation, by making homeownership more affordable.The Hill - Mar. 10 -
Why the Arabic ‘Sesame Street’ and Other Cuts Are Not Really About Fraud
As President Trump and Elon Musk cut federal programs, they often equate political and policy differences with corruption.The New York Times - Mar. 16 -
Judge blocks Trump administration plan to cut millions for teacher training
Eight states had requested a temporary restraining order, which judge granted saying ‘programs ... will be gutted’ . A federal judge in Boston on Tuesday blocked the Trump administration’s plan to ...The Guardian - Mar. 12 -
Columbia agrees to Trump administration's demands after funding cut
Columbia University said Friday it has agreed to a list of demands from the Trump administration as it seeks to begin talks to restore $400 million in federal funding. After the administration cut ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump administration overlooks online fraud amid tariff focus
The Trump administration has been focused on trade and military alliances, but has neglected a more 21st century form of theft, such as international online fraud, which has resulted in over $12.5 ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump holds Cabinet meeting with Elon Musk to talk DOGE and tariffs
NBC News' Vaughn Hillyard reports on President Trump's Cabinet meeting with his administration and Elon Musk, where the secretaries and president talked cuts from DOGE and tariffs ahead of their ...NBC News - 3d -
Small Business Administration cutting staff by 43%
The Small Business Administration on Friday said it is cutting more than 40% of its staff as part of the Trump administration's wider effort to shrink the federal bureaucracy.CBS News - 6d -
HHS plans to cut 10,000 employees across the department
The Department of Health and Human Services plans to cut 10,000 jobs across several agencies as part of the Trump administration's efforts to restructure the federal government.NBC News - 19h