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Trump caused the stock market crash — Democrats must hold his feet to the fire
We’ve never before had a president so intent on simultaneously undoing our form of government and the infrastructure of our economic life.The Hill - 1h -
They Pushed for Cuomo to Resign. Now They’re Clearing His Comeback Path.
Many political, business and union leaders who castigated former Gov. Andrew Cuomo and pressed him to resign have done an about-face and support his run for mayor.The New York Times - 1d -
Abigail Disney: ‘Every billionaire who can’t live on $999m is kind of a sociopath’
She is one of the heirs to the Walt Disney fortune – and has long argued for rich people like her to pay more tax. Now she is working out how best to meet the challenge of Trump, Musk and the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Bernie Sanders: law firms that cut deals with Trump administration ‘sell out their soul’
Firms that were targeted by president after representing his political rivals show ‘absolute cowardice’, says US senator. Law firms that cut deals with Donald Trump ’s administration after the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Keir and Rachel stay upbeat amid chaos caused by He Who Cannot Be Named | John Crace
Right now, Starmer and the rest of the world are being played by The Donald. UK politics live – latest updates Global headwinds. If only. More like a quarter-witted, human tsunami. Keir ...The Guardian - 20h -
Trump threatens additional 50% tariffs on China over retaliatory levies
President poised to further impose taxes after Beijing announced a 34% tariff on US imports as global markets fall. US politics live – latest updates Donald Trump has threatened to impose an ...The Guardian - 14h -
South Korea sets snap election date after President Yoon’s removal from office
Elections set for 3 June after months of political turmoil triggered by Yoon Suk Yeol’s shock declaration of martial law and subsequent impeachment. South Korea will hold a presidential election on ...The Guardian - 9h -
EU foreign policy chief warns Albania of difficult reforms in the bloc's membership path
The European Union’s foreign policy chief has hailed Albania’s “ambitious” agenda to close full membership negotiations in two years and also urged the country’s political parties to support ...ABC News - 1h -
Vietnam Urges United States to Delay Imposing Tariffs On It
In recent years Vietnam has forged strategic and economic links with the United States, its former foe, making the steep tariff rate all the more of a shock.The New York Times - 1d -
China Downplays the Trade War’s Effects on Its Economy
Faced with economic disruption, Beijing is presenting itself as too powerful to succumb to U.S. pressure and casting itself as a responsible champion of fair trade.The New York Times - 1d -
Trump is losing the confidence of business leaders, billionaire investor Bill Ackman says
Bill Ackman said that America is heading toward a self-inflicted "economic nuclear winter" as a result of President Donald Trump's tariff policy rollout.CNBC - 1d -
Trump says he is 'not looking' to pause tariffs before this week's rollout, despite market uncertainty
President Donald Trump said he is not looking to pause his tariffs before they go into effect Wednesday, despite turmoil in the stock market and global economic fears.NBC News - 16h -
Jim Cramer says a recession is likely but investors shouldn't panic sell
CNBC's Jim Cramer said on Monday that although he believes an economic recession is likely, investors should stay the course rather than panic and sell.CNBC - 14h -
Art Sales Fell by 12% Last Year, Art Basel and UBS Report Says
“Geopolitical tensions, economic volatility and trade fragmentation” drove the market down, according to the Art Basel and UBS Global Art Market Report.The New York Times - 5h -
As a young man, I fell in love with the US. The country’s soul is still there, despite Trump’s best efforts to destroy it | John Harris
For many of us, the United States means music, progress, hope. Whatever their president does, plenty of Americans continue to believe in those too. It seems as inevitable as the economic chaos let ...The Guardian - 2d -
Retaliation or restraint: how should Keir Starmer react to US tariffs?
Tit-for-tat levies on American goods may appeal to voters but would risk adding to UK’s economic headwinds. Keir Starmer has said he wants to shelter Britain from the storm of Donald Trump’s ...The Guardian - 1d -
Stocks fall in Asia ahead of US openings
Stocks have fallen in Asia and Australia amid economic turmoil stemming from President Trump’s sweeping tariffs. At 9:26 p.m. Eastern time Sunday, Japan’s Nikkei 225 was down close to 1,990 points, ...The Hill - 1d -
Why some business leaders are ‘afraid’ to speak out against tariffs
CNBC’s Andrew Ross Sorkin joins TODAY to discuss the economic uncertainty around President Donald Trump’s global tariffs and why some business leaders are “afraid” to speak out right now over fears ...NBC News - 1d -
Trump adviser fires back at Bill Ackman: 'Nuclear winter' talk 'completely irresponsible'
White House National Economic Council (NEC) Director Kevin Hassett said in a Monday interview that billionaire hedge fund investor Bill Ackman “should ease off the rhetoric” after he warned that ...The Hill - 21h -
Business leaders speak out against Trump's trade war with the world
Major figures in the business world have spent the last 48 hours sounding alarms about the economic consequences of President Donald Trump’s trade war — some even reversing their previous ...NBC News - 20h -
CNBC says it aired 'unconfirmed' report on Trump tariff plans amid market turmoil
CNBC on Monday acknowledged that it aired a banner containing unconfirmed information about President Trump's economic plans amid widespread market uncertainty stemming from the tariffs he ...The Hill - 18h -
Live updates: US to have direct talks with Iran; markets slide eases amid tariff moves
President Trump is holding firm in his economic plans, even as stocks opened Monday morning at a loss and discontent grew over the weekend with his tariff agenda. He pushed back on criticism ...The Hill - 17h