Economy
- by: Shane Croucher
- Source:
News Week
- 04/17/2025
China Faces 245% Trump Tariff
The White House said China is facing up to a 245 percent tariff on imports to the U.S. "as a result of its retaliatory actions," as the trade war between the world's two largest economies continues to heat up.
- by: Jeff John Roberts
- Source:
Fortune
- 04/11/2025
Gold prices are on fire. Here’s why it’s a favorite investment during market volatility
In times of economic collapse, you can count on gold to keep its value. That’s the view of investors known as goldbugs, and during a week when stocks have collapsed and global markets are losing faith in U.S. Treasury bills, their ranks are likely to grow.
- by: Leslie Josephs
- Source:
CNBC
- 04/09/2025
Delta CEO says Trump tariffs are hurting bookings as airline pulls 2025 forecast
Delta Air Lines CEO Ed Bastian called President Donald Trump’s tariffs “the wrong approach.”
- by: Zach Jewell
- Source:
Daily Wire
- 04/08/2025
‘New Golden Age Of Global Trade’: Bessent Opens Negotiations With Japan Following Trump’s Tariffs
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent was tapped by President Donald Trump on Monday to begin negotiations with Japan after Trump imposed a 24% tariff on the United States trading partner.
- by: Alexandra Koch
- Source:
Fox News
- 04/03/2025
FAA increasing air traffic control staff, supervisors at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport
FAA to also review 'disproportionately concentrated' arrival rates at DCA
- by: PAUL WISEMAN and CHRISTOPHER RUGABER
- Source:
AP News
- 04/01/2025
Trump’s reciprocal tariffs will overturn decades of trade policy
President Donald Trump is taking a blowtorch to the rules that have governed world trade for decades. The “reciprocal’’ tariffs that he is expected to announce Wednesday are likely to create chaos for global businesses and conflict with America’s allies and adversaries alike.
- by: Matthew Lee
- Source:
NBC Universal Media, LLC
- 03/18/2025
US Institute of Peace says DOGE has broken into its building
President Trump targeted the organization and a few others in a Feb. 19 executive order aiming to shrink the federal government
- by: CNN Newsource
- Source:
News Channel 3-12
- 03/12/2025
US inflation cooled in February, but Trump’s tariff plans and trade war loom
Inflation slowed more than expected in February and cooled for the first time in four months, but that progress may be short lived as President Donald Trump ramps up his trade war, which threatens to increase prices for Americans.
- by: Breanne Deppisch , Jake Gibson
- Source:
Fox News
- 03/11/2025
Federal judge orders Trump administration to pay 'unlawfully' restricted USAID funds
US District Court Judge Amir Ali, a Biden appointee, said the Trump administration likely exceeded its Constitutional authorities in attempting to block the payments owed to foreign contractors.
- by: Hafiz Rashid
- Source:
New Republic
- 02/25/2025
Elon Musk Faces Massive Lawsuit After Menacing Email Ultimatum
Elon Musk sent an email to every federal worker asking them to explain their accomplishments. He got sued instead.
- by: Diana Stancy
- Source:
Fox News
- 02/20/2025
Senate confirms Kelly Loeffler to lead Small Business Administration
Loeffler said Trump's policies would usher in a 'golden era of prosperity and growth'
- by: MATTHEW DALY
- Source:
AP News
- 02/14/2025
Biden’s EPA issued $20 billion in green grants. Now Trump’s administration wants that money back
In a major reversal, the new head of the Environmental Protection Agency said he will try to rescind $20 billion in grants awarded by the Biden administration for climate and clean-energy projects.
- by: Sophie Clark
- Source:
News Week
- 02/03/2025
United Airlines Flight Evacuated Over Engine Issue: 'It's on Fire'
A United Airlines flight was evacuated after an aborted takeoff when passengers noticed a wing was on fire.
- by: Antonio Pequeño IV
- Source:
NBC News
- 01/31/2025
FDA approves new type of nonopioid painkiller for acute pain
The drug, Journavx, from Vertex Pharmaceuticals, reduced pain after surgery in clinical trials. Experts hope it can lead to fewer opioid prescriptions.
- by: Todd Spangler, Jennifer Maas
- Source:
Variety
- 01/23/2025
Netflix Raising Prices in U.S. Again, Including First Hike on Ad-Supported Tier
Netflix is increasing subscription prices in the U.S. and other markets — including the first hike on its ad-supported plan.
- by: Sean Moran
- Source:
Breitbart
- 01/21/2025
Donald Trump to Declare National Energy Emergency to Lower Energy Prices
President-elect Donald Trump will reportedly declare a national energy emergency to boost American energy production and lower energy prices.