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Trump’s tariff policy is ‘all chaos and corruption’: Sen. Elizabeth Warren
Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Mass., said Sunday that Trump has no tariff policy or plan to implement it -- "It's just all chaos and corruption."ABC News - 2d -
FCA probes banks on bereavement and power of attorney policies
Watchdog review highlights inability to access funds to pay essential billsFinancial Times - 3d -
‘The whole thing feels predatory’: My grandma, 97, pays $170 a month for a $10,000 life-insurance policy. Should we stop payments?
“After what quickly became a heated discussion, the agent advised me that canceling the policy would end any chance of a payout.”MarketWatch - 1d -
Bernie Sanders Attacks Trump’s Policies During Surprise Coachella Appearance
The senator appeared onstage at the music festival on Saturday night, appealing to young people to oppose President Trump.The New York Times - 2d -
How policies in Ireland and Chile hit disabled people’s job prospects
The European nation has one of the largest employment gaps among OECD members and compares poorly against the South American countryFinancial Times - 1d -
Hispanic consumers cut back spending over US deportation fears
Trump’s immigration policies have contributed to a sales slowdown triggered by his tariffsFinancial Times - 2d -
'Keep it simple': Democrats unite around Trump's tariff misfire
The party has disagreed over tariff policy in the past, but has found common ground latelyPolitico - 6d -
A song critical of Nigeria's president is barred from airwaves
Authorities in Nigeria have barred radio stations from playing a song critical of President Bola Tinubu and his administration’s policiesABC News - 4d -
What to Know About Who Pays the Higher Costs of Trump’s Tariffs
President Trump’s trade policies will make imports more expensive and calculating and paying the tariffs more complicated.The New York Times - 3d -
Investors Seeking Safety Look to German Government Bonds
The country’s debt is in demand amid the chaos in financial markets spurred by whipsawing U.S. tariff policies.The New York Times - 3d -
Bessent Takes Tricky Center Stage as Trade Wars Roil U.S. Economy
The Treasury secretary received counsel and criticism from some of his predecessors over President Trump’s policies.The New York Times - 3d -
'I can't keep up': Trump's changing tariffs leave shoppers feeling paralysed
The rapid change of Trump's tariff policy has shoppers wondering if they should stock up or just wait this out.BBC News - 2d -
Khanna on Trump White House: ‘They need to have a 21st century understanding of the economy’
The Silicon Valley Democrat said the president’s tariff policies are “chaotic” and will hike prices without reestablishing manufacturing jobs.Politico - 2d -
Japanese companies struggle to meet quotas for disabled workers
Employment records are broken every year but the country has a shrinking workforce, putting pressure on staffing policiesFinancial Times - 1d -
Singapore sees zero growth as a possibility this year as it cuts GDP outlook on tariff worries
This comes as the MAS had previously eased its policy stance back in its January meeting, the first time since 2020.CNBC - 1d -
WorldPride organizers issue travel warning to transgender community
Organizers of the upcoming WorldPride events in Washington, D.C., are warning the transgender community about concerns they could be targeted by Trump administration policies. WRC's Aimee Cho reports.NBC News - 3d -
10-year Treasury yield tops 4.5% after surge this week that's worrying Wall Street and the White House
The 10-year Treasury yield was higher on Friday as the bond market sell-off resumed, influenced by U.S. President Donald Trump's fast-changing tariff policies.CNBC - 3d -
How This Trade War Is Different From All Other Trade Wars
By acting on his own, President Trump has broken with more than 200 years of U.S. history in which Congress set the direction of trade policy.The New York Times - 3d -
How This Trade War Is Different From All Other Trade Wars
By acting on his own, President Trump has broken with more than 200 years of U.S. history in which Congress set the direction of trade policy.The New York Times - 3d -
Apple, Google, Cash App alums ditch Big Tech to build on bitcoin, fueled by VC money and friendly White House
In Austin, Apple, Google, and Cash App alums ditch big paychecks for bitcoin, backed by VCs, crypto friendly policy and belief that this time, it is different.CNBC - 3d -
Democrats rail against Apple after Trump unveils electronic tariff exemption
Democrats slammed the Trump administration for allegedly favoring sector-specific companies by giving them the ability to bypass the fallout from new trade policy with a Saturday exemption of ...The Hill - 2d -
Trump tariffs on China will soon bring 'irreversible' damage to many American businesses
Apple's iPhone and other tech got a reprieve from Trump's China tariffs policy, but most businesses will soon face 'irreversible' damage from the trade war.CNBC - 2d -
Trump officials renew opposition to ruling on Maryland man wrongly deported to El Salvador
The Justice Department’s latest legal filing asserted that courts cannot direct President Trump’s foreign policy by forcing the return of a man unlawfully sent to a Salvadoran prison.The New York Times - 1d -
Modern Workplace: Disability
Progress on disability employment is at risk under Trump policies; accessible transport is a route to more pay and out of worklessness; Rosie Jones on the curse of ableism and discrimination; how ...Financial Times - 1d -
Ecuador to deliver verdict on ‘war on drugs’ in knife-edge presidential runoff
Leftwing challenger Luisa González in statistical tie with President Daniel Noboa who champions ‘iron fist’ policy. Ecuadorians go to the polls on Sunday in a vote seen as a referendum on a “war ...The Guardian - 2d -
Australian political leaders launch election campaigns focused on first-time homeowners
Australia’s rival political leaders offered competing policies to help Australians buy a home ahead of the nation’s first federal election in which younger voters will outnumber the long-dominant ...ABC News - 2d -
Terrible timing and huge uncertainty: how ports and shipping are handling tariff turmoil
As they reel from Trump’s policies, companies say volatile freight costs and congestion are now the norm . The container ship was halfway across the Atlantic when Donald Trump, during his first ...The Guardian - 2d -
Peter Navarro says ‘Elon and I are great’ after Musk calls him ‘dumber than a sack of bricks’
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro tells Meet the Press that “everything’s fine” between he and Elon Musk amid clashes between the two on X over President Trump’s tariff policies.NBC News - 2d -
Peter Navarro says ‘Elon and I are great’ after Musk calls him ‘dumber than a sack of bricks’
White House trade adviser Peter Navarro tells Meet the Press that “everything’s fine” between he and Elon Musk amid clashes between the two on X over President Trump’s tariff policies.NBC News - 2d -
Trump tariffs bring Democrat disagreements to surface
President Trump’s tariffs are putting Democrats in a challenging political position as they decide how strongly to denounce his trade policy. Democrats have pounced on Trump’s tariffs in recent ...The Hill - 2d -
More tariff confusion after Trump officials say exemptions may be temporary
New comments from President Trump and his top officials are leading to more confusion over his tariff policy, after the commerce secretary said some exemptions may not be permanent. NBC News’ ...NBC News - 1d -
EU foreign ministers meet in wake of deadly Russian attack on Sumy as Zelenskyy issues plea for Trump to visit Ukraine – Europe live
EU foreign ministers meet in Luxembourg after Russian attack kills at least 34 in Sumy. Elsewhere, if you want to follow the stock markets and see what are their reactions to the latest policy ...The Guardian - 1d -
Hedge fund billionaire says US may face ‘worse than a recession’ from Trump tariffs
Ray Dalio’s comments come after rocky week across stock markets after policies including 145% tariff raise on China. People in the US: tell us how you think Trump’s first 100 days have gone so ...The Guardian - 1d