Shutdown Politics Left Healthcare Mess Intact
The strangest thing about the recent shutdown fight in Congress is that a quarrel ostensibly about health-care subsidies…
Trump Defends 50-Year Mortgage Plan, Calling it ‘Not a Big Deal’
President Donald Trump downplayed criticism of the potential creation of a 50-year mortgage product, saying it would help…
US Shutdown Dealmaking Hits New Roadblocks as Tensions Flare
Prospects are swiftly fading on Capitol Hill for a deal this week to end the longest government shutdown…
Zohran Mamdani Wins NYC Mayor Race: Will Albany Allow Higher Taxes, Free Buses?
During his campaign, New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani promised free childcare and buses, 200,000 new units of…
Trump Demands Cattle Ranchers Lower Prices, Deepening Feud
President Donald Trump attacked US cattle ranchers over their criticism of his plan to slash record beef prices…
China’s $1 Billion Daily US Exports Shows Xi’s Bargaining Power
Six months into Donald Trump’s trade war, the resilience of Chinese exports is proving just how essential many…
US Consumer Sentiment Remains Subdued on Job, Price Concerns
US consumer sentiment was little changed in early October as Americans expect scant improvement in the job market…
Senate Passes AI Chip Export Limits on Nvidia, AMD to China
Advanced artificial intelligence chipmakers Nvidia Corp. and Advanced Micro Devices Inc. would have to ensure US companies get…
Obamacare Premiums for 2026 Left in Limbo by Government Shutdown
Millions of Americans who buy their own health insurance face higher premiums in 2026. Just how much higher…
BlackRock Warns Public Pensions Are Becoming Too Politicized
BlackRock Inc. warned that public pensions are at risk from Democrats and Republicans pressing asset managers to heed…
Senate Confirms Official to Lead $42.5 Billion Broadband Program
The US Senate confirmed Arielle Roth to lead the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, the Commerce Department branch…
Secretary of Energy Chris Wright Gave Climate Deniers a New Argument
Climate change is the acceptable price of modernity. That, in a nutshell, is the conclusion that Energy Secretary…