Trump wants the feds to lower prices for Americans. Can he deliver?

President Trump campaigned on the promise to bring down the U.S. cost of living. That could be easier said than done.

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Oil at 2-week low as Trump’s efforts to lower crude prices imply a boost in output

Oil futures finished Thursday at their lowest in two weeks after President Donald Trump said he would ask Saudi Arabia and OPEC to lower oil prices, implying that he would pressure major oil ...
MarketWatch - 9m
Trump says he will 'demand' lower interest rates

Trump made a virtual address to the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland.
ABC News - 2h
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 - 7h
Trump tells Russia to end Ukraine war or pay a bigger price. What can he do?

President Trump has demanded Russia stop its “ridiculous war” with Ukraine or face stiffer penalties — but the U.S. doesn’t appear to have much financial leverage left after a raft of prior sanctions.
MarketWatch - 1d
Trump’s immigration orders designed to sow chaos – ‘he wants you to feel afraid’

Expert Austin Kocher explains why the ‘clown show’ of Trump orders will nonetheless fuel confusion and anxiety. Donald Trump began to enact his promised immigration crackdown just hours after ...
The Guardian - 1d
Trump promised to lower gas prices — but his tariffs could help raise them instead

President Donald Trump’s “drill, baby, drill” pledge is well known, but drivers may end up paying more at the pump in the coming months despite his plans to lift U.S. oil production.
MarketWatch - 1d
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 - 2d
Trump Has Everyone Just Where He Wants Them

A boast and a warning as the 45th president becomes the 47th.
The New York Times - 2d
Trump plans to rename Gulf of Mexico, Mount Denali — but can he?

Trump reportedly has plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico and Mount Denali in his first day in office — but can he?
The Hill - 3d
Israeli American hostage father says he has ‘immense gratitude’ for Trump team after ceasefire deal

An Israeli American hostage’s father said Sunday that he has “immense gratitude” for President-elect Trump’s team in the wake of a ceasefire deal in the Israel-Hamas war going into effect. “You're ...
The Hill - 3d
Medicare to Negotiate Lower Prices for Weight-Loss Drugs

The government is expected to pay lower prices for Ozempic and Wegovy starting in 2027. The Trump administration will decide whether to expand coverage for millions of Americans.
The New York Times - 6d
Greenland prime minister: 'We don't want to be Americans'

Greenland’s prime minister weighed in on President-elect Trump's proposal to acquire the island territory, arguing that the nation intends to keep working toward independence from Denmark. “We ...
The Hill - 6d
The swing voters who helped Trump win crave change — even if lowering prices proves challenging

The swing voters who helped President-elect Donald Trump return to the White House are feeling optimistic about the next four years, but they’ll be watching to see whether their desire for change ...
NBC News - 6d
Why Trump Wanted a Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Before He Took Office

The agreement removed one of the most vexing international conflicts that hovered over the start of his second term.
The New York Times - 6d
Oil ends lower, with U.S. prices failing to hold above $80 a barrel

Oil futures settled lower on Thursday, pulling back as news of an Israel-Hamas cease-fire deal helped to ease some worries about risks to global supplies — though the agreement has reportedly hit a ...
MarketWatch - 6d
Many Americans Doubt Trump’s Ability to Lower Prices in His First Year

A new poll shows only 20 percent of respondents have high confidence in the president-elect’s prospects for reducing the costs of groceries, housing, or health care in 2025.
Inc. - Jan. 16
Just 2 in 10 confident Trump can lower costs in first year: Survey

Only approximately 2 in 10 Americans say they are confident that President-elect Trump can lower costs in his first year in office, according to a new survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center ...
The Hill - Jan. 16
The Fed Could Give the Stock Market Exactly What It Wants

A key inflation metric cooled for the first time in six months.
Inc. - Jan. 16
Pro poker player Dan Bilzerian lowers the price of lavish $20 million Las Vegas mansion where he flaunts his carefree lifestyle

Bilzerian’s home offers anything and everything one might need to host a truly unforgettable gathering.
MarketWatch - Jan. 16
The Browns Gave Deshaun Watson What He Wanted. Now They’re Paying the Price.

Cleveland can begin the painful process of officially moving on from the biggest mistake in franchise history, a columnist for The Athletic writes.
The New York Times - Jan. 15
Consumer price growth rose in December, a sign Trump will inherit stubborn inflation as he takes office

Consumer price growth ticked up in December, a sign President-elect Donald Trump will inherit the inflation issues that dogged the Biden administration as he re-takes the White House next week.
NBC News - Jan. 15
Treasury yields finish lower after mild producer-price reading for December

Two- and 10-year Treasury yields declined by the most of any 2025 trading session on Tuesday, after a tamer-than-expected reading from the December producer-price index.
MarketWatch - Jan. 14
Barça's Supercopa win delivers the drama the Saudis wanted

Sunday's final was exactly what the hosts had hoped for: a Clasico full of thrills and superstars on show.
ESPN - Jan. 13
Fed-Up Voters in Louisiana Wanted a Change. They Drafted an ‘Old Ball Coach.’

Sid Edwards was a high school football coach who had never run for office. Now, he’s the mayor of Baton Rouge, Louisiana’s second-largest city.
The New York Times - Jan. 12
Biden announces he will deliver farewell address from Oval Office

President Biden will deliver a farewell address to the nation from the Oval Office on Wednesday. The news comes after he recently highlighted his administration’s economic performance following a ...
NBC News - Jan. 11
Greenland head says his people don't want to be Americans amid Trump interest

Greenland's prime minister said he hasn't spoken to President-elect Donald Trump, but that he's open to discussions about what "unites us."
CBS News - Jan. 10
Greenland wants to be independent, not American or Danish, says premier

Múte Egede open to continuing co-operation with US, but rejects Donald Trump’s attempt to buy Arctic island
Financial Times - Jan. 10
Trump tells GOP he wants to write 100 executive orders

President-elect Trump during a meeting with GOP senators on Wednesday said he wants to enact 100 executive orders, with many of the orders focused on his plans for immigration. “He threw that out — ...
The Hill - Jan. 9
Fed braces for Trump inflation bump

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Fed frets about impact of Trump policies on inflation Central bank officials ...
The Hill - Jan. 8
Fed’s Waller backs more rate cuts, says he doesn’t think proposed Trump tariffs will spark inflation

Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller said Wednesday that he doesn’t think that proposed import tariffs from the incoming Trump administration will lead to upward pressure on inflation.
MarketWatch - Jan. 8
Trump threatens land grabs of Panama Canal, Greenland, by force. Can he?: ANALYSIS

The president-elect claims it’s vital for national and economic security.
ABC News - Jan. 8
Kinzinger says he doesn't want pardon to shield against possible Trump retaliation

Former Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-Ill.) says he does not want a preemptive pardon from President Biden to shield him from possible retaliation by President-elect Trump for his participation on the ...
The Hill - Jan. 7
Arteta insists Arsenal can deliver Carabao Cup triumph despite injuries

Ethan Nwaneri joins Bukayo Saka and others on sidelines Arsenal host Newcastle in Tuesday’s semi-final first leg Mikel Arteta has insisted mounting injury problems will not distract Arsenal from ...
The Guardian - Jan. 6
Fed official delivers a blunt message to the stock market — which ignores it

Federal Reserve Gov. Lisa Cook gave one of the bluntest warnings an official at the central bank has ever delivered about the stock market.
MarketWatch - Jan. 6
Price transparency could be the healthcare win Trump wants (and America needs)

Americans nationwide have every reason to be optimistic that positive change is on the horizon for the nation’s healthcare system.
The Hill - Jan. 5
Matt Gaetz can run, but can he hide?

The Ethics Committee’s well-documented conclusions should command the wide attention.
The Hill - Jan. 5
‘He always managed to play golf’: My husband of 14 years never worked and now we’re divorcing. He wants half of my $1 million home. What can I do?

“I made all the mortgage payments, in addition to paying for health coverage for both of us.”
MarketWatch - Jan. 4