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Why investors who fear a recession and the end of ‘American exceptionalism’ may be overreacting

U.S. stock-market volatility has been rising amid signs of a softening economy, but that doesn’t necessarily spell recession or the end of “American exceptionalism.”

MarketWatch - 2d

Korea’s sprawling conglomerates slim down as US trade fears mount

SK Group, Posco and Lotte are merging or selling business units to streamline operations and raise cash amid tariff threats

Financial Times - 2d

Stock markets fall after US tariffs spark trade war fears

Stock markets in the US, Asia and the UK dip after Trump tariffs kicked in and spark retaliation.

BBC News - 2d

Fears Ukraine defences will last only months without US

One Ukrainian soldier said the impact of the US aid pause would be "measured in lives"

BBC News - 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

US stocks erase post-election gains on Trump tariff fears

President’s protectionist moves spark concerns about retaliation and damage from escalating trade war

Financial Times - 1d

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 - 1d

Lutnick Remarks on Removing Government Spending in GDP Data Raises Fears

Howard Lutnick, the commerce secretary, suggested government spending should be excluded from data about U.S. economic output.

The New York Times - 2d

Many feared dead in Sudan after shelling hits crowded market

Yahoo News - 1d

3 heli-skiers feared dead in large Alaska avalanche

Three heli-skiers caught in a large avalanche in the Alaska backcountry are feared dead.

NBC News - 1d

Family fears federal housing cuts could jeopardize their Missouri home

The Department of Housing and Urban Development helped Calvin and Symone Bentley and their 7-year-old son put a roof over their heads, but DOGE downsizing is making them nervous.

NBC News - 20h

Three heli-skiers feared dead in Alaska mountain avalanche

Officials say the group, which was skiing via helicopter, may be buried under 100ft (30m) of snow.

BBC News - 19h

Councils fear shake-up won't improve finances, survey says

There is low support for local government reorganisation among council leaders, a survey suggests.

BBC News - 19h

NBA contenders don't fear the Thunder -- here are 22 reasons they should

Underestimate Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and West-leading OKC at your own peril.

ESPN - 10h

US grain prices fall as trade war sparks fears of glut

Wheat and soyabean futures hit as China and Canada impose retaliatory tariffs on foodstuffs

Financial Times - 8h

Stock market slides on mounting fears over U.S. economic growth

Leading U.S. stock indexes are falling in early trading amid concerns the economy is losing momentum and the impact of tariffs.

CBS News - 5h

Jobless Claims Dip Despite Rising Fears of an Economic Slowdown

Data shows that new unemployment filings are dropping despite worries that Trump policies may be endangering GDP growth prospects.

Inc. - 3h

American severance may be averted, but Europe’s leaders must fear the worst

Head-spinning speed of events leaves EU adapting at pace while trying to infer Trump’s possible geo-strategic aims. Europe live – latest updates With a mixture of regret, laced with ...

The Guardian - 2h

Not Even DOGE Employees Know Who's Legally Running DOGE

Despite all appearances, the White House insists that Elon Musk is not in charge of DOGE. US DOGE Service employees can’t get a straight answer about who is.

Wired - Feb. 18

Watchdog group sues for DOGE records

"The public must have insight into the operations of the Department of Government Efficiency," the watchdog group's executive director said.

CBS News - Feb. 21

DOGE's Misplaced War on Software Licenses

DOGE claims that a government agency has nearly three times as many software licenses as employees. Experts say there are plenty of good reasons for that.

Wired - 5d

Doge snaps at the ankles of government consultants

After wielding a chainsaw to the federal budget, managing consulting contracts may be next on the chopping block

Financial Times - 2d

DOGE is operating within a bubble of lawlessness

Compounding the problem is the government’s inconsistent positions on what DOGE is and who is in charge of it.

The Hill - 1d

A Trump DOGE Dividend Could Raise Inflation

President Trump floated giving taxpayers a piece of any savings that Elon Musk’s cost-cutting generates, which could reignite inflation.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

The Watergate-Inspired Law That’s Being Used to Fight DOGE

Here's how the 1974 Privacy Act is being used in legal battles against DOGE—and how you can protect yourself from government surveillance.

Wired - Feb. 20

Elon Musk Is Focused on DOGE. What About Tesla?

Mr. Musk, one of President Trump’s main advisers, has not outlined a plan to reverse falling sales at the electric car company of which he is chief executive.

The New York Times - Feb. 20

Georgia Republican faces crowd angered by DOGE layoffs

Rep. Rich McCormick faced a crowd at a town hall in Roswell, Georgia, that expressed anger about the layoffs and cuts implemented by Elon Musk's DOGE team.

NBC News - Feb. 21

Musk wields his Doge chainsaw - but is a backlash brewing?

Facing constituents angry about the impact of sweeping government job cuts, some Republicans are expressing concern.

BBC News - Feb. 21

DOGE’s Only Public Ledger Is Riddled With Mistakes

The figures from Elon Musk’s team of outsiders represent billions in government cuts. They are also full of accounting errors, outdated data and other miscalculations.

The New York Times - Feb. 22

DOGE Email Throws Federal Agencies Into Chaos and Confusion

Across the US government, workers failed to get clear guidance on whether or how to respond to an email asking what they did this week, despite Elon Musk’s claim that their jobs are at risk.

Wired - Feb. 23

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

House Democrat planning 'Bad DOGE Act'

Rep. Dave Min (D-Calif.) is planning to introduce a bill titled "Bad DOGE Act” in the House against the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), arguing that it is engaged in an "abuse of ...

The Hill - Feb. 24

DOGE Is Inside the National Institutes of Health’s Finance System

At least three people linked to Elon Musk’s DOGE task force have access to NIH systems that control budgets, procurement, and more, according to records and internal documents viewed by WIRED.

Wired - Feb. 24

Judge Questions Constitutionality of Musk’s DOGE Operation

The judge expressed concern over the unresolved issues about who is in charge of Elon Musk’s so-called Department of Government Efficiency, if it is not Mr. Musk, as the White House has claimed.

The New York Times - Feb. 24

Late Night Laughs at DOGE’s Work Force Demand

“It’s like the government is being run by BuzzFeed,” Jimmy Kimmel said on Monday about Elon Musk’s work-tracking request to federal employees.

The New York Times - Feb. 25

A Showdown on Ukraine, and a Judge Says DOGE Might Be Unconstitutional

Plus, Roberta Flack remembered.

The New York Times - Feb. 25

Yes please, bring down the DOGE hammer on the Pentagon

The civilian and military leadership within Department of Defense have a rare opportunity to partner with the political leadership to drive real change.

The Hill - Feb. 25

DOGE Is Working on Software That Automates the Firing of Government Workers

Operatives working for Elon Musk’s DOGE appear to be editing the code of AutoRIF—software designed by the Defense Department that could assist in mass firings of federal workers, sources tell WIRED.

Wired - Feb. 25

21 staffers in office overtaken by DOGE resign

More than 20 staffers who worked in the federal department overtaken by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) resigned Tuesday, saying they won’t use their technical skills to “jeopardize” ...

The Hill - Feb. 25

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