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Trump voters say president needs more time to turn economy around
The economy helped put President Trump back in the White House, and it will be a pillar of his speech to Congress. He is expected to talk about lowering prices for Americans, even as his tariffs ...CBS News - 2d -
Trump administration briefing: hundreds fired from US climate agency as Americans feel economy getting worse
Democrats warn that cutting jobs at Noaa ‘will cost American lives’ – key US politics stories from Wednesday at a glance. The Trump administration has fired hundreds of workers at the National ...The Guardian - Feb. 28 -
Why is Trump's tariff pause for automakers important for consumers, economy?
The White House announced that President Trump would delay tariffs on cars from Mexico and Canada for 30 days. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi and Caitlin Huey-Burns have the latest on Trump's tariffs.CBS News - 1d -
Why President Trump is pursuing a 'sledgehammer' approach with tariffs and global trade deals
President Donald Trump's aggressive tariff plans covering many key economic allies and trading partners of the U.S. has support by the numbers.CNBC - Feb. 20 -
Why is America still building houses in climate danger zones?
Developers are constructing more in high-risk areas — illustrating the twin challenges of adapting to severe weather while addressing a housing shortageFinancial Times - Feb. 27 -
One Month into the Trump Presidency
The president has moved swiftly to remake Washington. But for business leaders, that volatility has often been hard to navigate.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
Why high medical bills are bringing pain to China’s economy
The cost of paying for ‘catastrophic’ health conditions discourages consumption despite improvements in treatmentFinancial Times - Feb. 26 -
Why a Senior LinkedIn Exec Believes AI Will Spark a Shift to an ‘Innovation Economy’
Aneesh Raman, the career site’s chief economic opportunity officer, predicts the powers of generative AI will democratize innovation, and transform the activities and priorities of businesses ...Inc. - Feb. 27 -
Outcry as Trump withdraws support for research that mentions ‘climate’
US government stripping funds from domestic and overseas research amid warnings for health and public safety. The Trump administration is stripping away support for scientific research in the US ...The Guardian - Feb. 21 -
How Trump Has Undermined U.S. Climate Policy
President Trump has quickly transformed America’s approach to the environment, withholding funds and stretching the limits of presidential power.The New York Times - 4d -
Trump to focus on tariffs and economy in address to Congress
President Trump will speak to both chambers of Congress on Tuesday night and describe his vision for the future hours after sweeping tariffs went into effect against the U.S.' three largest trading ...CBS News - 2d -
Trump pledges to address 'inflation nightmare' impacting the economy
During his address to Congress, President Trump said addressing economic issues and an "inflation nightmare" were a top priority of his administration, including the rising price of eggs.NBC News - 2d -
This Refinery Wants to Make Sustainable Aviation Fuel Mainstream. Trump’s Cuts Could Kill It
A sprawling Minnesota refinery wants to make low-carbon aviation fuel mainstream—but without government support experts believe the project could be “dead in the water.”Wired - Feb. 25 -
Early Humans Thrived in Rainforests
The discovery clashes with the traditional image of humans evolving on the savannas of East Africa.The New York Times - Feb. 27 -
President Trump’s Cuts to Medical Research
How government cuts are slowing research.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
President Trump, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy meeting on Russian war, rare minerals
President Trump will meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Friday at the White House amid the ongoing war with Russia. Trump wants a deal for Ukraine's rare earth minerals while ...CBS News - 6d -
Developing world urges rich nations to defy Trump’s ‘climate nihilism’
Poorer countries want rapid emission cuts and more financial help in face of US leader’s stance on global heating. Developing countries are calling on the rich world to defy the US president, ...The Guardian - Feb. 19 -
Bank accounts for $20B climate program frozen amid Trump administration scrutiny
The bank accounts of nonprofits administering a $20 billion climate program have been frozen as the program faces significant scrutiny from the Trump administration. One grant recipient has ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Trump’s Plan to Repeal Climate Policy Could Upend Shift to Electric Cars
The administration is setting the stage for Congress to repeal a longstanding waiver that allows California to set its own pollution standards. State officials say the effort is illegal.The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
‘Cruel and thoughtless’: Trump fires hundreds at US climate agency Noaa
Employees informed by email that their jobs would be cut off at end of day in move a worker called ‘wrong all around’. Don’t let a billionaire’s algorithm control what you read. Download our free ...The Guardian - Feb. 27 -
Trump pick says US needs to 'adapt' to climate change
Click for more from The Hill. {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Trump pick says US needs to 'adapt' to climate change President Trump’s pick to lead the ...The Hill - 1d -
Why the Apollo economist who coined ‘no landing’ now sees intensifying risks to the U.S. economy
Policy uncertainty is no friend to animal spirits, says a leading economist.MarketWatch - Feb. 24 -
It’s Trump’s economy now — and businesses are anxious about tariffs and Washington upheaval
A burst of optimism among companies after Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election has faded as business leaders grapple with potentially negative policies of the new White House.MarketWatch - Feb. 21 -
Here are all the Trump tariffs hitting the economy in the coming weeks
The president’s announcement led to fears that he won’t just be using the threat of new tariffs as a negotiating tool, but as lasting policy.MarketWatch - Feb. 25 -
U.S. Economy Shows Signs of Strain From Trump’s Tariffs and Spending Cuts
Consumer and business sentiment is wobbling as fiscal support fades and fears rise that tariffs will lead to higher prices.The New York Times - Feb. 27 -
Economists say Trump tariff threats, DOGE job cuts are 'chilling' the economy
Economists say uncertainty from Trump’s tariff threats and mass layoffs of government workers are starting to have a “chilling” effect on the U.S. economy.ABC News - Feb. 27 -
46 percent say Trump changing economy for the worse: Survey
More Americans think that President Trump is changing the U.S. economy for the worse than for the better, according to a survey released Monday. The NPR/PBS News/Marist poll found that 46 percent ...The Hill - 2d -
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 -
Stagflation fears rise as Trump tariffs take effect, economy slows
Among consumers, long-run inflation expectations are at their highest level in almost 30 years while general sentiment is seeing multi-year lows.NBC News - 2d -
Stagflation fears bubble up as Trump tariffs take effect and the economy slows
A growth scare in the economy has accompanied worries over a resurgence in inflation, threatening to potentially rekindle stagflation.CNBC - 2d -
Trump's cuts to foreign food aid are affecting U.S. farmers, rural economies
President Trump's policies in the early days of his second term are creating uncertainty across the country. Cuts he's making in foreign food aid could have a major impact in America's heartland, ...CBS News - 2d -
Thomas Friedman on Trump’s Desire to Be President for Life
The president wants to create a revolution abroad. This Opinion columnist would love to see a plan.The New York Times - Feb. 21 -
The impact of President Trump, DOGE's work to shutter the CFPB
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, a watchdog agency created to protect consumers, is under fire by President Trump and DOGE. Its new head ordered work to stop and funding to end.CBS News - Feb. 23 -
Trump holds press conference with French President Macron
Watch live coverage as President Trump and President Macron of France hold a joint press conference at the White House.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Writing the History of the Biden Presidency, in the Trump Era
A group of academics met to hash out a first scholarly history of the Biden administration. But in today’s scrambled politics, has the yardstick for success and failure changed?The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
What to expect from President Trump's address to Congress
CBS News chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett joins "CBS Mornings" to break down what to expect from President Trump's address to Congress Tuesday night.CBS News - 2d -
Here are the Democrats skipping President Trump's address to Congress
Several Democrats in both chambers of Congress are planning to skip President Trump’s first address to lawmakers of his second White House term Tuesday night, expected to be a wide-ranging speech ...The Hill - 2d -
Ros Atkins on... President Trump's history with Ukraine
The BBC's analysis editor takes a look at President Trump's history with Ukraine - and how it set the stage for this week's events.BBC News - 2d -
President Trump’s tariff timeline: What to know
President Trump’s first few months in office have been filled with sweeping economic policies that overturned the United States’s norms for international trade agreements with countries including ...The Hill - 2d -
President Trump enters House chamber for address to Congress
President Trump arrived in the House chamber for his address to a joint session of Congress. He spent a few minutes shaking hands with lawmakers and administration officials.NBC News - 2d