National Debt Tracker: American taxpayers (you) are now on the hook for $37,070,422,809,316.32 as of 8/13/25
The U.S. national debt is climbing at a rapid pace, on track to double over the next three decades amid a rush of spending by the White House and Congress.
Trump says Fed chair search down to ‘three or four’ candidates, with announcement coming ‘a little bit early'
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that he has narrowed down the list of candidates to replace Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell to "three or four" names.
Trump administration official says Wall Street tariff inflation fears like 'waiting for Godot'
A key official in the Trump administration's economic team touted the July CPI inflation report as evidence that tariff-induced inflation isn't going to materialize as economists fear.
GE Appliances invests $3B in US manufacturing operations
GE Appliances plans to create 1,000 new jobs across Kentucky, Alabama, Georgia, Tennessee and South Carolina facilities as part of major expansion initiative
AriZona iced tea’s 99-cent price may finally end after 30 years — tariffs could be to blame
AriZona founder Don Vultaggio warns the company may raise prices for the first time in decades if Trump's 50% aluminum tariffs take effect.
Trump’s pick to lead labor stats agency could pause monthly jobs report over accuracy concerns
Heritage Foundation economist E.J. Antoni, tapped to lead Bureau of Labor Statistics, calls monthly jobs data unreliable after recent job downward revision.
Trump slams Goldman Sachs CEO over tariff predictions: 'Focus on being a DJ'
President Donald Trump criticized Goldman Sachs CEO David Solomon over a tariff report showing U.S. consumers ultimately bear the costs, telling him to focus on being a DJ instead.
Trump's 401(k) expansion order: What new investment options will be available?
President Donald Trump signed an order enabling Americans to include private market investments, commodities and infrastructure projects in their 401(k) account portfolios.
Trump postpones China tariff deadline 90 days after touting ‘very good’ relationship with Xi
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent participated in trade negotiations with China in May that resulted in a deal to temporarily ease up on strict tariffs imposed in April for 90 days.
Trump says gold will not be tariffed amid rumors it might be following US Customs and Border Patrol ruling
President Donald Trump clarifies that gold imports will not be tariffed in new Truth Social announcement, following uncertainty over the matter stemming from U.S. Customs ruling.
Trump calls tariff windfall 'so beautiful to see' as cash sails in
President Trump praised tariff revenues during a White House briefing, calling the $25 billion surge in excess cash flow "beautiful" and crediting his trade policies.
Nvidia and AMD strike major revenue-sharing deal with US government over China chip sales
Revenue-sharing deal between Nvidia, AMD and U.S. government covers AI chip sales to China, a key market worth billions for both companies.
Intel CEO to visit White House after Trump called for his ouster over alleged China ties: report
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan is scheduled to visit the White House on Monday following President Donald Trump’s call last week for his ouster over ties to China, according to a new report.
Trump criticizes Federal Reserve's $3.1B renovation spending as completely wasteful government expenditure
Trump announced a press conference on Washington D.C. crime and beautification while criticizing Federal Reserve's $3.1 billion building renovation as wasteful spending.
Trump considers reclassifying marijuana as less dangerous drug: report
President Donald Trump is weighing whether to reclassify marijuana a less dangerous drug, which would make it easier to buy and sell cannabis.
Duffy to replace 'outdated' equipment at Minnesota air traffic control tower: 'America deserves the best'
Sean Duffy toured Duluth International Airport's 1950s-era air traffic control tower, pledging modern technology upgrades funded by the "One Big Beautiful Bill Act."
Trump admin revs up energy production with 'aggressive agenda' in key sector reversing Biden 'war on energy'
The Trump administration has revved up its permitting process for coal plants in the United States as it continues to push policies in stark contrast to the Biden years.
Education Department demands proof schools are not conducting race-based admissions
The Department of Education released a memo detailing a new college admissions auditing process to find civil rights violations following the Supreme Court's Harvard ruling.
Trump removing IRS commissioner Billy Long after serving just two months in role
President Trump is removing Billy Long as IRS Commissioner after just two months in the role, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent serving as acting replacement.
Trump lawyer Alan Dershowitz confronts pierogi stand again; accused of 'misgendering' chef
Lawyer Alan Dershowitz plans lawsuit against West Tisbury Farmers Market after Good Pierogi stand refused to serve him over his political views and clients.