Philips to invest over $150M in US manufacturing, research facilities
Healthcare technology company Philips announced that it is investing more than $150 million in U.S. manufacturing and research and development facilities.
Treasury's Bessent says he doesn't support suspending monthly jobs reports
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended releasing monthly jobs reports amid accuracy concerns, emphasizing the need for improved data collection rather than pausing monthly releases.
Billionaire with ties to Jeffrey Epstein nabs $37M Martha's Vineyard home where Obama vacationed
A billionaire's trust purchased the 30-acre Martha's Vineyard property Blue Heron Farm for $37 million, where President Obama and his family spent summer vacations
Former BLS commissioner says there are better ways to collect data for jobs reports
Bureau of Labor Statistics faces scrutiny over data collection methods following disappointing July jobs report that missed economist estimates by 37,000 positions.
FTC secures $145M settlement from companies that allegedly deceived health insurance shoppers with robocalls
FTC reaches $145 million settlement with Assurance IQ and MediaAlpha over allegations of misleading consumers about healthcare services and illegal robocalls.
US job growth cooled in July amid growing economic uncertainty
The Labor Department released its jobs report for July which showed the U.S. economy added 73,000 jobs last month, amid uncertainty around trade and monetary policy.
Union Pacific, Norfolk Southern merge creating first US transcontinental railroad
Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announce a landmark $85 billion merger to create America's first transcontinental railroad, connecting over 50,000 route miles from coast to coast.
DOGE develops innovative AI tool to eliminate unnecessary federal regulations
The Trump administration's DOGE developed an AI tool to review 200,000 federal regulations, aiming to cut about half of regulations and save trillions in compliance costs.
Newark airport flights delayed as FAA grapples with critical staff shortage crisis
Newark airport faces delays amid staffing shortages, adding to challenges from equipment outages and runway construction that prompted FAA flight caps.
'Big, beautiful bill' includes tax breaks for tips and overtime: Who benefits?
The Treasury Department will implement President Donald Trump's tax reform law, which provides deductions for workers' tipped income and overtime pay in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.
Social Security's online portal going 24/7 in major customer service upgrade for Americans
The Social Security Administration announced 24/7 access to the My Social Security online portal starting in mid-July as part of a broader customer service overhaul.
Family-owned pharmacy closes its doors after more than 100 years in business
Family-owned Central Drug Store in San Francisco closes its doors after serving the community since the early 1900s, with owner Jerry Tonelli retiring after 50 years.
Director of federal agency suggests Fed Chairman Powell is considering resigning
Trump administration official Bill Pulte released a statement suggesting that Fed Chair Jerome Powell is considering resigning amid mounting pressure on his leadership.
Medicaid will undergo significant changes due to the 'big, beautiful, bill'
Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act created federal work requirements for Medicaid recipients, which amount to 80 hours a month in community engagement activities to maintain eligibility.
T-Mobile scraps DEI programs while seeking crucial FCC approval for major business deals
Telecommunications giant T-Mobile joins Walmart and Target in dismantling DEI initiatives amid pressure from the Trump administration and pending FCC approvals.
Former Fed governor says Trump is right to be frustrated with Powell's restrictive policies
Former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh said the U.S. economy could grow tremendously, but "bad" policies from the Federal Reserve are keeping it from doing so.
GOP's new landmark bill forces states to pay for costly food stamp errors
Republicans' One Big Beautiful Bill Act reforms SNAP by requiring states with error rates above 6% to share costs starting in 2028, with 43 states currently exceeding this threshold.
What's in the 'big, beautiful bill' for American workers?
Analysis shows Trump's tax bill would reduce federal tax burdens for all income levels, making TCJA's lower rates permanent while adding temporary deductions for tips and overtime.
FTC declares July as 'Made in the USA' month
The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is making the month of July "Made in USA" month, with Chairman Andrew Ferguson announcing the agency's move on Tuesday.
JM Smucker becomes latest food manufacturer to remove artificial colors from popular brands
Smucker's commits to remove artificial dyes from sugar-free fruit spreads, ice cream toppings and other products by 2027, supporting the FDA's initiative to phase out synthetic dyes.