Trump has two strong options to defuse the U.S. debt time bomb. He should use them.

Trump has two strong options to defuse the U.S. debt time-bomb. He should use them.

AI-fueled productivity growth, combined with realistic and constructive immigration reform, would put the U.S. economy on more solid footing.

MarketWatch - 16m

Tariffs and why Trump is threatening to use them

The cost of cars, fruit and pharmaceuticals could increase because of Trump's tariff announcement.

BBC News - 4h

Keir Starmer says he does not accept UK has to choose between US and EU – UK politics live

Prime minister says both US and Europe are important to UK as he holds press conference with Nato secretary general Mark Rutte. Keir Starmer’s dinner with EU leaders tonight will take place at the ...

The Guardian - 23h

Trump’s former trade chief on how tariffs affect the economy, why he says the U.S. needs them

Economists say tariffs can increase prices for consumers, but Robert Lighthizer, President Trump’s former trade chief, argues they’re necessary.

CBS News - 1d

Trump’s First Two Weeks Have Thrown U.S. Climate Spending Into Chaos

Executive orders and announcements by President Trump have put billions of dollars in U.S. climate commitments into question.

The New York Times - 4d

Should I file for bankruptcy or debt relief?

Filing for bankruptcy could be a smart move in certain cases, but in others, debt relief could make more sense.

CBS News - 4d

Mark Zuckerberg Just Got Political Again. This Time He Has a Point

On the company’s earnings call, Meta’s CEO shared his thoughts on the company’s relationship with governments.

Inc. - 5d

U.S. trade deficit in goods hits record high just before Trump took office. It won’t be easy to reduce them.

The U.S. posted a record trade deficit in good in 2024, spotlighting what is likely to be running sore spot under the second administration of President Trump.

MarketWatch - 6d

With Panama Canal-U.S. tensions rising, 'all options on the table,' warns Trump's top maritime official

Trump's new top maritime official Louis Sola tells CNBC 'all options on the table' to punish Panama and defend U.S. business, trade and national security.

CNBC - 6d

Amid the Chaos, Trump Has a Simple Message: He’s in Charge

The new president has moved with lightning speed to purge officials he deems disloyal and rid agencies of policies he considers liberal.

The New York Times - 6d

Google to change map names for Gulf of Mexico and Denali when US updates them based on Trump order

Google says it will take its cue from the U.S. government if it has to change the names of the Gulf of Mexico and Denali on its Maps service

ABC News - Jan. 28

JD Vance defends Trump on birthright citizenship, says the U.S. should "look out for the interests of our citizens first"

Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. doesn't have to have "the dumbest immigration policy in the world" simply because the nation was founded by immigrants.

CBS News - Jan. 26

Trump says he believes US will 'get Greenland'

The president told reporters the island's 57,000 residents "want to be with us".

BBC News - Jan. 26

Trump says FEMA has 'really let us down' in North Carolina

President Trump said Friday the disaster relief led by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) in the aftermath of Hurricane Helene in North Carolina has been disappointing, emphasizing that ...

The Hill - Jan. 24

You be the judge: my flatmate works from home full-time – should he pay more of the bills?

Maeve thinks Richard should chip in more as he’s home all day while she’s in the office. Richard says a 50/50 split is fairest. You decide which of them is on a power trip Find out how to get a ...

The Guardian - Jan. 24

Heartland voters delivered for Trump — here are 10 ways he can deliver for them

Here are 10 recommendations for President Trump to help him meaningfully improve the economic prospects and daily lives of the heartland working-class families that put him in office.

The Hill - Jan. 23

Fanone says he feels like he has target on his back from Trump government

Michael Fanone, a former Washington police officer who was attacked during the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the Capitol, said he feels like he has a target on his back under President Trump, after Trump ...

The Hill - Jan. 22

Why you should use home equity to pay credit card debt in 2025

A home equity loan could be a smart and effective way to pay down your credit card debt this year. Here's why.

CBS News - Jan. 21

Trump has vowed to end birthright citizenship. Can he do it?

Eighteen states have sued the federal government over the executive order, showing the legal challenges the president will face.

BBC News - Jan. 21

Federal debt as far as the eye can see — and them some

The Congressional Budget Office projects the federal deficit will continue to rise, reaching $2.7 trillion by 2035, due to legislation passed by Joe Biden and Democrats. The new para-government ...

The Hill - Jan. 21

Trump Has Everyone Just Where He Wants Them

A boast and a warning as the 45th president becomes the 47th.

The New York Times - Jan. 21

Trump says he will withdraw US from Paris climate accord

Decision deals blow to worldwide efforts to slow global warming after hottest year on record

Financial Times - Jan. 20

Trump says U.S. government will only recognize two genders, male and female

During his inaugural address, Donald Trump said the United States would adopt an official policy of recognizing only two genders, male and female. Trump accused the government of "trying to ...

NBC News - Jan. 20

TikTok Restoring Service for U.S. Users, After Trump Signals He Will Save It

The president-elect said he will issue an executive order, and the app said it will work on a long-term solution with the incoming administration.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 20

Sean Spicer Has Regrets. But He Still Believes in Trump.

A former White House press secretary shares his predictions for Trump’s second term.

The New York Times - Jan. 19

Trump set to break the all-time federal debt record amid inflation battle

“Don’t hold your breath,” for deficit reduction, says a Bank of America economist.

MarketWatch - Jan. 18

Has Trump promised too much on US economy?

He won the election partly to fix inflation but Trump may find his pledges on prices and tariffs conflict, say experts.

BBC News - Jan. 18

US Debt Faces Record as Trump and GOP Plan Tax Cuts

The Congressional Budget Office forecasts that annual deficits will top $21 trillion over the next decade.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

‘It should be up to us’: Greenlanders on Trump, Denmark – and their land

A visit by Donald Trump Jr amid comments by his US president-elect father have put their country and its future firmly in the spotlight. In one corner, friends discuss the aftermath of last week’s ...

The Guardian - Jan. 17

You’re really spoiling us: Trump miscasts Gibson, Stallone and Voight by making them mere ambassadors

The president-elect’s latest trio of mischievous appointments show his genius for trolling the celebrity-woke community. Donald Trump has permitted himself the delicious pleasure of trolling ...

The Guardian - Jan. 17

Starmer touts relationship with Trump as he seeks US-UK trade deal

Interview: PM says tariffs ‘aren’t in anybody’s interests’ ahead of president-elect’s inauguration on Monday

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Bowen: Israel has changed since Donald Trump's last term – has he?

In this time of hard choices for the Middle East, the president elect will have much to think about when he re-enters the White House

BBC News - Jan. 17

Sudan’s Military Has Used Chemical Weapons Twice, U.S. Officials Say

The determination came as the United States announced sanctions against the Sudanese military chief, saying there was strong evidence of atrocities in the country.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

They followed the rules to enter the US. Now Trump wants to deport them

Fleeing the regime in Venezuela, a couple scored one of the few appointments to apply for asylum via the CBP One app but the president-elect has warned: ‘Get ready to leave’. Jorge Luis Jiménez and ...

The Guardian - Jan. 16

Biden says he helped get student debt forgiven for 5 million borrowers. Now it’s Trump’s turn to deal with the crisis.

The Biden White House took big swings at student-loan relief, but its efforts were complicated by opposition.

MarketWatch - Jan. 13

Warren Buffett Has Already Announced the Beneficiaries of His Fortune After He Dies—and His Pal Bill Gates Isn’t One of Them

The vast majority of Buffett’s wealth will go to the same place.

Inc. - Jan. 8

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