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Wall Street storms back from early losses, echoing its manic moves through a historic April
Read full article: Wall Street storms back from early losses, echoing its manic moves through a historic AprilU.S. stocks bounced back from steep early losses to end mixed, continuing their wild swings amid uncertainty about what President Donald Trump’s trade war will do to the economy.
Trump's tariffs loom over the economy as shipments from China fall
Read full article: Trump's tariffs loom over the economy as shipments from China fallAmerican businesses are cancelling orders from China, postponing expansion plans and hunkering down to see what trade policy surprises President Donald Trump plans to spring on them next.
Trump to offer automakers some relief on his 25% tariffs, after worries they could hurt US factories
Read full article: Trump to offer automakers some relief on his 25% tariffs, after worries they could hurt US factoriesThe White House says President Donald Trump will sign executive orders Tuesday to relax some of his 25% tariffs on automobiles and auto parts.
Numbers that matter from the first 100 days of Trump's second term
Read full article: Numbers that matter from the first 100 days of Trump's second termFor President Donald Trump's administration, the numbers on executive orders, deportations, reductions in the federal workforce and tariffs in his first 100 days back in the White House point toward a renewed America.
Wall Street rises as corporate profits pile higher along with uncertainty about Trump's trade war
Read full article: Wall Street rises as corporate profits pile higher along with uncertainty about Trump's trade warU.S. stocks rose again as stronger-than-expected profits keep piling higher for companies, though CEOs say they’re unsure how long that can last due to uncertainty around President Donald Trump’s trade war.
Russia declares a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine for next week to mark Victory Day in World War II
Read full article: Russia declares a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine for next week to mark Victory Day in World War IIThe Kremlin has declared a 72-hour ceasefire in Ukraine next week as Russia marks Victory Day in World War II.
China shrugs off threat of US tariffs to economy, says it has tools to protect jobs
Read full article: China shrugs off threat of US tariffs to economy, says it has tools to protect jobsChina's leaders have shrugged off the potential impact from U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war, saying they have the tools needed to protect jobs and limit damage from higher tariffs on Chinese exports.
Wall Street takes a breath ahead of another week full of potential swings
Read full article: Wall Street takes a breath ahead of another week full of potential swingsU.S. stocks drifted to a mixed, quiet finish ahead of a week with several potential flashpoints that could bring more sharp swings for financial markets.
Market turmoil has many afraid to check retirement savings
Read full article: Market turmoil has many afraid to check retirement savingsAs President Donald Trump's trade war has injected turmoil in financial markets, many retired and near-retired Americans are anxiously looking on, worried about outliving their savings or having to put off entries on their bucket lists.
3 House Republicans from Florida with Cuban roots carefully navigate Trump's immigration policies
Read full article: 3 House Republicans from Florida with Cuban roots carefully navigate Trump's immigration policiesThree House Republicans from Florida with Cuban roots are carefully navigating President Donald Trump’s immigration policies.
Swiss leader says Trump administration foresees 'privileged' talks with 15 countries on US tariffs
Read full article: Swiss leader says Trump administration foresees 'privileged' talks with 15 countries on US tariffsThe Swiss president says Switzerland is among 15 countries with which the United States plans to conduct “privileged” negotiations to help reach a deal in the wake of sweeping U.S. tariffs on dozens of countries that have shaken global markets.
IMF chief urges countries to move 'swiftly' to resolve trade tensions that threaten global growth
Read full article: IMF chief urges countries to move 'swiftly' to resolve trade tensions that threaten global growthThe head of the International Monetary Fund urged countries to move “swiftly’’ to resolve trade disputes that threaten global economic growth.
Most Americans expect higher prices as a result of Trump's tariffs, a new AP-NORC poll finds
Read full article: Most Americans expect higher prices as a result of Trump's tariffs, a new AP-NORC poll findsAn Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll suggests Americans’ trust in President Donald Trump to bolster the U.S. economy appears to be faltering.
Wall Street's rally roars into a 3rd day as companies' profits keep piling up, for now at least
Read full article: Wall Street's rally roars into a 3rd day as companies' profits keep piling up, for now at leastU.S. stocks rallied further as better-than-expected profits for U.S. companies piled up, though CEOs say they’re unsure whether it will last because of uncertainty created by President Donald Trump’s trade war.
Bessent says IMF and World Bank need reform and there's an 'opportunity for a big deal' with China
Read full article: Bessent says IMF and World Bank need reform and there's an 'opportunity for a big deal' with ChinaTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent has played a balancing act trying to reassure nervous investors that the U.S. would maintain its global leadership role while staying true to the Trump administration’s skepticism of multilateral banking organizations.
Boeing doesn't expect the US trade war with China to slow its recovery
Read full article: Boeing doesn't expect the US trade war with China to slow its recoveryBoeing CEO Kelly Ortberg says he doesn’t expect the U.S. trade war with China to get in the way of its its financial recovery and aircraft delivery targets even though Chinese airlines are refusing to accept the company’s planes.
Tariff turmoil: How Tesla and other companies are dealing with the trade war's uncertainty
Read full article: Tariff turmoil: How Tesla and other companies are dealing with the trade war's uncertaintyUncertainty over tariffs and an unpredictable trade war is weighing heavily on companies as they report their latest results and try to give investors financial forecasts.
The Latest: US stocks are leaping amid a worldwide rally
Read full article: The Latest: US stocks are leaping amid a worldwide rallyUS stocks are leaping amid a worldwide rally after President Donald Trump said he would not attempt to fire the head of the Federal Reserve and his Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he expects a “de-escalation” in what he called an unsustainable tariffs showdown against China.
US Treasury secretary says trade war with China is not 'sustainable'
Read full article: US Treasury secretary says trade war with China is not 'sustainable'U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a Tuesday speech that the ongoing tariffs showdown with China is unsustainable and expects a “de-escalation” in the trade war between the world’s two largest economies.
IRS whistleblower on Hunter Biden is out as acting commissioner just days after getting the job
Read full article: IRS whistleblower on Hunter Biden is out as acting commissioner just days after getting the jobAn IRS agent who testified publicly about investigations into Hunter Biden's taxes and was promoted to be acting IRS commissioner is out of the job just days after he got it.
New US ambassador to Japan says he's optimistic a tariffs deal can be reached
Read full article: New US ambassador to Japan says he's optimistic a tariffs deal can be reachedThe new U.S. ambassador to Japan says he is optimistic that his country and its key Asian ally will reach a deal in their ongoing tariff negotiations.
The Latest: Trump says trade deals could be done within a month
Read full article: The Latest: Trump says trade deals could be done within a monthAfter saying earlier in the day that he was “in no rush” to finish trade deals, President Donald Trump said he thought he could wrap up tariff talks “over the next three or four weeks.”.
Russia strikes Ukrainian city of Dnipro as Kyiv seeks security pledges in Paris
Read full article: Russia strikes Ukrainian city of Dnipro as Kyiv seeks security pledges in ParisUkrainian officials say Russian forces launched a massive drone attack on the southeastern Ukrainian city of Dnipro, killing three people, including a child.
Most US stocks rise, but UnitedHealth's worst day in decades keeps Wall Street in check
Read full article: Most US stocks rise, but UnitedHealth's worst day in decades keeps Wall Street in checkMost U.S. stocks rose, but the worst drop for UnitedHealth Group in a quarter century kept Wall Street in check.
US imposes sanctions on a Chinese refinery accused of buying Iranian oil
Read full article: US imposes sanctions on a Chinese refinery accused of buying Iranian oilThe Treasury Department has imposed sanctions on a Chinese oil refinery that's accused of purchasing more than $1 billion worth of Iranian oil.
The Latest: Judge finds probable cause to hold administration in contempt over deportation order
Read full article: The Latest: Judge finds probable cause to hold administration in contempt over deportation orderA federal judge on Wednesday said he has found probable cause to hold President Donald Trump’s administration in criminal contempt of court for violating his orders to turn around planes carrying deportees to El Salvador.
Spain’s prime minister visits China to strengthen ties with Trump's top tariff target
Read full article: Spain’s prime minister visits China to strengthen ties with Trump's top tariff targetSpain’s Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez is visiting China, the top target of U.S. President Donald Trump's tariffs.
Trump's tariffs threaten to end quarter-century era of cheap goods for U.S. consumers
Read full article: Trump's tariffs threaten to end quarter-century era of cheap goods for U.S. consumersPresident Donald Trump’s new tariffs threaten to push up prices on clothes, mobile phones, furniture and many other products in the coming months.
The Latest: Supreme Court tells Trump administration to facilitate return of mistakenly deported man
Read full article: The Latest: Supreme Court tells Trump administration to facilitate return of mistakenly deported manThe Supreme Court on Thursday said President Donald Trump’s administration must facilitate the return of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, a Maryland man who was mistakenly deported to El Salvador, rejecting the administration’s emergency appeal.
The week that Trump pushed the global economy to the brink with tariffs — and then pulled back
Read full article: The week that Trump pushed the global economy to the brink with tariffs — and then pulled backIt was one week after President Donald Trump’s big tariff announcement when he pulled back from the import taxes he'd imposed on many U.S. trading partners.
Trump limits tariffs on most nations for 90 days, raises taxes on Chinese imports
Read full article: Trump limits tariffs on most nations for 90 days, raises taxes on Chinese importsFacing a global market meltdown, President Donald Trump on Wednesday abruptly backed off his tariffs on most nations for 90 days, but raised his tax rate on Chinese imports to 125%.
The Latest: Treasury secretary says Trump will keep 10% import tariff, raise import tax on China
Read full article: The Latest: Treasury secretary says Trump will keep 10% import tariff, raise import tax on ChinaPresident Donald Trump has shared on Truth Social that he has “authorized a 90 day PAUSE, and a substantially lowered Reciprocal Tariff during this period, of 10%, also effective immediately.”.
IRS acting commissioner is resigning after deal to share immigrants' tax information with ICE
Read full article: IRS acting commissioner is resigning after deal to share immigrants' tax information with ICEThe Internal Revenue Service’s acting commissioner is resigning over a deal to share immigrants’ tax data with Immigration and Customs Enforcement for the purpose of identifying and deporting people illegally in the U.S. Two people familiar with Melanie Krause’s decision confirmed the intended resignation to The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to speak publicly about it.
White House keeps world guessing as clock ticks down to Trump's new tariffs
Read full article: White House keeps world guessing as clock ticks down to Trump's new tariffsThe White House is sending mixed messages on tariffs as it pursues conflicting goals, frustrating foreign leaders and business executives who are desperate for clarity on a generational overhaul of international trade.
Will the tariffs lead to a recession? Here's how to know if we're in one
Read full article: Will the tariffs lead to a recession? Here's how to know if we're in onePresident Donald Trump’s sharp tariff hikes last week have sent the stock market into a tailspin, raised alarm bells among Wall Street executives, and heightened many economists’ worries that the U.S. could tip into recession.
Trump says he's not backing down on tariffs, calls them 'medicine' as markets reel
Read full article: Trump says he's not backing down on tariffs, calls them 'medicine' as markets reelPresident Donald Trump said Sunday that he won’t back down on his sweeping tariffs on imports from most of the world unless countries even out their trade with the U.S., digging in on his plans to implement the taxes that have sent financial markets reeling, raised fears of a recession and upended the global trading system.
Congress has the power to halt Trump's tariffs. But Republicans aren't ready to use it
Read full article: Congress has the power to halt Trump's tariffs. But Republicans aren't ready to use itRepublicans in Congress are watching with unease as stock markets tumble in the aftermath of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs.
Trump hits the golf course as the stock market plummets for a second straight day over tariffs
Read full article: Trump hits the golf course as the stock market plummets for a second straight day over tariffsPresident Donald Trump says his trade policies will never change despite sending the global economy into a tailspin by announcing tariffs on foreign imports.
Trump gives GOP senators his support as they charge ahead on tax package and spending cuts
Read full article: Trump gives GOP senators his support as they charge ahead on tax package and spending cutsRepublican senators unveiled a budget proposal that’s central to President Donald Trump’s agenda of tax breaks, spending cuts and border security.
Trump announces new tariffs as he takes a political and financial gamble
Read full article: Trump announces new tariffs as he takes a political and financial gamblePresident Donald Trump has announced far-reaching new tariffs on nearly all U.S. trading partners — including a 34% tax on imports from China and 20% on the European Union, among others.
Trump welcomes Kid Rock to White House for order targeting ticket scalpers
Read full article: Trump welcomes Kid Rock to White House for order targeting ticket scalpersPresident Donald Trump invited Kid Rock into the Oval Office and signed an executive order that he says will help curb ticket scalping and bring “commonsense” changes to the way live entertainment events are priced.
US sanctions Sinaloa Cartel associates for alleged money laundering
Read full article: US sanctions Sinaloa Cartel associates for alleged money launderingThe U.S. Treasury Department has sanctioned six people and seven companies it said were involved in money laundering for factions of the Sinaloa Cartel.
IRS crime fighting arm announces modernization program as financial crimes use more tech
Read full article: IRS crime fighting arm announces modernization program as financial crimes use more techWith technology and AI increasingly used to perpetrate illegal acts, the IRS’ crime fighting arm is announcing a new program intended to improve how it interacts with financial institutions.
US economic growth to slow in the next 30 years, fueled by debt and declining birth rates, CBO says
Read full article: US economic growth to slow in the next 30 years, fueled by debt and declining birth rates, CBO saysWeak population gains and increased government spending will result in slower overall economic growth over the next 30 years, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office said Thursday.
US could run short of money to pay its bills by August without a debt limit deal, CBO says
Read full article: US could run short of money to pay its bills by August without a debt limit deal, CBO saysThe United States is on track to hit its statutory debt ceiling — the so-called X-date when the country runs short of money to pay its bills— as early as August without a deal between lawmakers and the White House.
Schumer to advance GOP funding bill, unwilling to risk government shutdown as deadline nears
Read full article: Schumer to advance GOP funding bill, unwilling to risk government shutdown as deadline nearsSenate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer has announced he's ready to start the process of considering a Republican-led spending bill to prevent a midnight Friday government shutdown.
A government program made tax filing free and more efficient. Musk and DOGE may get rid of it anyway
Read full article: A government program made tax filing free and more efficient. Musk and DOGE may get rid of it anywayThe fate of the IRS Direct File program remains unclear as Elon Musk and the Department of Government Efficiency cleave their way through the federal bureaucracy.
Reductions in force: A look at which agencies are affected by DOGE-led job cuts
Read full article: Reductions in force: A look at which agencies are affected by DOGE-led job cutsThe deep cuts across federal agencies since Donald Trump’s return to the White House include reductions in force, which mean not only layoffs but also elimination of positions altogether.
In his own words: Trump takes credit for stock market rises but casts aside blame for sell-off
Read full article: In his own words: Trump takes credit for stock market rises but casts aside blame for sell-offPresident Donald Trump in recent days has dismissed fears of a recession and brushed aside the stock market sell-off, going so far as to say, “You can’t really watch the stock market.”.
US inflation cooled last month, though trade war threatens to lift prices
Read full article: US inflation cooled last month, though trade war threatens to lift pricesU.S. inflation slowed last month for the first time since September even as additional tariffs on steel and aluminum kicked in Wednesday that could send prices higher.
Wall Street falls in a manic day after briefly dropping more than 10% below its record
Read full article: Wall Street falls in a manic day after briefly dropping more than 10% below its recordThe U.S. stock market fell further following President Donald Trump’s latest escalation in his trade war, briefly pulling Wall Street 10% below its record set last month.
US economic worries mount as Trump implements tariffs, cuts workforce and freezes spending
Read full article: US economic worries mount as Trump implements tariffs, cuts workforce and freezes spendingPresident Donald Trump's flurry of tariffs, government layoffs and spending freezes may be doing more to harm the U.S. economy than to fix it.
Trump tells crypto leaders at White House summit he's committed to helping their industry
Read full article: Trump tells crypto leaders at White House summit he's committed to helping their industryPresident Donald Trump said Friday that he’s committed to making the U.S. a world leader in cryptocurrencies as industry leaders heaped praise on him for reversing what they said had been unfair attacks on digital assets by the previous administration.
Trump weighs new sanctions on Russia, days after pausing military aid and intel sharing with Ukraine
Read full article: Trump weighs new sanctions on Russia, days after pausing military aid and intel sharing with UkrainePresident Donald Trump says he is “strongly considering” levying new sanctions and tariffs on Russia for its war against Ukraine.
Mexico makes case to avoid US tariffs, but Trump says they will take effect on Tuesday
Read full article: Mexico makes case to avoid US tariffs, but Trump says they will take effect on TuesdayMexico President Claudia Sheinbaum said that her administration is waiting to see if U.S. President Donald Trump makes good on his threat to impose 25% tariffs on Mexican imports.
Treasury ends enforcement of business ownership database meant to stop shell company formation
Read full article: Treasury ends enforcement of business ownership database meant to stop shell company formationThe U.S. Treasury Department says it will not enforce a Biden-era small business rule intended to curb money laundering and shell company formation.
South African president slams Afrikaner lobby group's White House visit
Read full article: South African president slams Afrikaner lobby group's White House visitSouth African President Cyril Ramaphosa has slammed a visit by a lobby group for the country’s white minority Afrikaner community to the White House this week.
Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich will meet with Treasury Secretary Bessent in Washington
Read full article: Israeli Finance Minister Smotrich will meet with Treasury Secretary Bessent in WashingtonIsraeli Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich will head to Washington in the coming days to meet with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and discuss economic and political cooperation.
What's next for Trump agenda after House GOP approves tax breaks and slashed spending in budget
Read full article: What's next for Trump agenda after House GOP approves tax breaks and slashed spending in budgetNow that House Republicans have passed an ambitious budget blueprint for President Donald Trump’s agenda, it is time for hard work.
US imposes more sanctions on Iranian oil trade after Trump calls to drive exports 'to zero'
Read full article: US imposes more sanctions on Iranian oil trade after Trump calls to drive exports 'to zero'The U.S. on Monday imposed sanctions on dozens of people and oil tankers across China, the United Arab Emirates, India and other jurisdictions for allegedly helping to finance Iran and its support for militant groups that launch attacks against the U.S. and its allies.
After years of firm support, 10 days upended the US approach to Ukraine
Read full article: After years of firm support, 10 days upended the US approach to UkraineAs Ukraine approached the three-year mark of Russia’s full-scale invasion, the country’s hoped-for path to a favorable and lasting peace has been upended in a matter of days by the administration of U.S. President Donald Trump.
White House and Ukraine nearing rare earths deal that would tighten relationship, AP source says
Read full article: White House and Ukraine nearing rare earths deal that would tighten relationship, AP source saysThe White House and Ukraine have made significant progress toward reaching an agreement that would provide the U.S. with access to Ukraine’s rare earth minerals and tighten the long-term relationship between Kyiv and Washington.
IRS layoffs could hurt revenue collection and foil efforts to go after rich tax dodgers, experts say
Read full article: IRS layoffs could hurt revenue collection and foil efforts to go after rich tax dodgers, experts sayExperts say the layoffs of roughly 7,000 IRS probationary workers likely mean the end of the agency’s plans to go after high-wealth tax dodgers and could spell disaster for revenue collections.
US official says Trump's frustration with Zelenskyy is 'multifold' and blasts 'insults' from Ukraine
Read full article: US official says Trump's frustration with Zelenskyy is 'multifold' and blasts 'insults' from UkraineA top White House official says President Donald Trump's increasingly tough criticism of Volodymyr Zelenskyy reflects the administration’s growing frustration with what they see as the Ukrainian leader creating roadblocks to finding an endgame to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Treasury watchdog begins audit of Musk DOGE team's access to the US government's payment system
Read full article: Treasury watchdog begins audit of Musk DOGE team's access to the US government's payment systemThe Treasury Department’s Office of Inspector General says it's launching an audit of the security controls for the federal government’s payment system.
Republicans once railed against armed IRS agents. Now they want them for immigration enforcement
Read full article: Republicans once railed against armed IRS agents. Now they want them for immigration enforcementFor years, Republicans, including President Donald Trump, have railed against the IRS and its cadre of armed agents.
Judge leaves intact a ban on DOGE access to Treasury records pending a hearing Friday
Read full article: Judge leaves intact a ban on DOGE access to Treasury records pending a hearing FridayA federal judge has left intact a ban that prevents Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency from accessing Treasury Department records containing sensitive personal data for millions of Americans, though she made clear that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is exempt.
Trump administration orders consumer protection agency to stop work, closes building
Read full article: Trump administration orders consumer protection agency to stop work, closes buildingThe Trump administration has ordered the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to stop nearly all its work, effectively shutting down the agency that was created to protect consumers after the 2008 financial crisis and subprime mortgage-lending scandal.
Democrats ask for an investigation into DOGE's access to Treasury's payment systems
Read full article: Democrats ask for an investigation into DOGE's access to Treasury's payment systemsDemocratic lawmakers are seeking a Treasury Department investigation of the access that Elon Musk’s team was given to the government’s payment system.
Trump's Justice Department ends Biden-era task force aimed at seizing assets of Russian oligarchs
Read full article: Trump's Justice Department ends Biden-era task force aimed at seizing assets of Russian oligarchsThe Trump administration's Justice Department has disbanded a Biden-era program aimed at seizing the assets of Russian oligarchs as a means to punish Russia for its invasion of Ukraine.
US imposes sanctions on network that helps ship Iranian oil to China
Read full article: US imposes sanctions on network that helps ship Iranian oil to ChinaThe U.S. on Thursday imposed sanctions on a network of more than a dozen people and firms that are accused of facilitating the shipment of millions of barrels of Iranian oil to China.
Elon Musk creates confusion about IRS' Direct File — but the free tax program is still available
Read full article: Elon Musk creates confusion about IRS' Direct File — but the free tax program is still availableBillionaire tech mogul Elon Musk posted on his social media site that he has “deleted” 18F, a government agency that worked on technology projects such as the IRS's Direct File program.
Trump orders creation of US sovereign wealth fund, says it could own part of TikTok
Read full article: Trump orders creation of US sovereign wealth fund, says it could own part of TikTokPresident Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order directing the U.S. to take steps to start developing a government-owned investment fund that he said could be used to profit off of TikTok if he’s successful at finding the company an American buyer.
Elon Musk's DOGE commission gains access to sensitive Treasury payment systems: AP sources
Read full article: Elon Musk's DOGE commission gains access to sensitive Treasury payment systems: AP sourcesThe Department of Government Efficiency, run by President Donald Trump’s billionaire adviser and Tesla CEO Elon Musk, has gained access to sensitive Treasury data including Social Security and Medicare customer payment systems.
Woman who wanted to kill GOP leaders said she was inspired by CEO's slaying, prosecutors say
Read full article: Woman who wanted to kill GOP leaders said she was inspired by CEO's slaying, prosecutors sayProsecutors say a Massachusetts woman accused of planning to kill Republican leaders at the U.S. Capitol told police she was influenced by Luigi Mangione, the man charged with fatally shooting the CEO of UnitedHealthcare last year.
Trump's Commerce Secretary nominee, Howard Lutnick, vows to sell his business interests in 90 days
Read full article: Trump's Commerce Secretary nominee, Howard Lutnick, vows to sell his business interests in 90 daysBillionaire financier Howard Lutnick, President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Commerce Department, said Wednesday that he would sell all of his business holdings within 90 days.
Scott Bessent confirmed as treasury secretary, giving him a key role in extending Trump's tax cuts
Read full article: Scott Bessent confirmed as treasury secretary, giving him a key role in extending Trump's tax cutsThe U.S. Senate has confirmed billionaire investor Scott Bessent as President Donald Trump’s treasury secretary.
CBO projects U.S. debt to grow $23.9 trillion in 10 years, not including costs of extending tax cuts
Read full article: CBO projects U.S. debt to grow $23.9 trillion in 10 years, not including costs of extending tax cutsThe national debt is slated to rise by $23.9 trillion over the next decade, a sum that does not include trillions of dollars in additional tax cuts being championed by President-elect Donald Trump.
Progressives are frustrated by Biden's final-days warning of billionaire influence
Read full article: Progressives are frustrated by Biden's final-days warning of billionaire influenceThe Democratic Party's left wing is responding to President Joe Biden's strong words about the possibility of an American oligarchy with a combination of appreciation, bemusement and frustration.
As Biden warns of an 'oligarchy,' Trump will be flanked by tech billionaires at his inauguration
Read full article: As Biden warns of an 'oligarchy,' Trump will be flanked by tech billionaires at his inaugurationThe super-rich have long played a role in U.S. politics but have an unusually prominent spot in incoming President Donald Trump's new administration.
Treasury nominee calls for stronger Russia sanctions and Fed independence at confirmation panel
Read full article: Treasury nominee calls for stronger Russia sanctions and Fed independence at confirmation panelU.S. Treasury nominee Scott Bessent is facing sharp questions from both Democrats and Republicans on tax policy, tariffs, China, Russia sanctions and the future of an IRS tax filing system that Republicans have called to be cut.