Business & Economy
Team Trump struggles to spin the worst job numbers since the Great Recession
When the nation’s labor secretary flubs arithmetic while struggling to defend poor employment data, there’s a problem.
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Photos of the year: How these moments defined 2025
From heart-wrenching to uplifting, photojournalists around the world braved extraordinary conditions to bear witness and ensure that no story went unseen.
Economic growth increases, but the good news comes with some important fine print
While Trump was quick to celebrate the latest GDP data, other indicators ought to keep the enthusiasm in check.
Holiday shoppers feel the impact of Trump’s tariffs
The White House says tariffs will restore prosperity. Right now, small-business owners and their customers are feeling something else entirely.
White House is still trying to rewrite recent history about the Biden-era economy
Instead of smearing Biden, Trump owes his Democratic predecessor a thank-you note.
The health care failure is about to put John Thune in an awkward position
The Senate will vote on competing health care bills Thursday, highlighting the jam Republicans find themselves in as Obamacare subsidies expire.
It doesn’t take a mathematician to see Trump’s $12 billion farmer bailout doesn’t add up
The $12 billion bailout package announced at the White House is far less than what farmers have had to pay in increased prices this year thanks to Trump’s tariffs.
Trump’s plan to ban state regulation of AI suffers yet another setback
The president’s effort to help his Big Tech benefactors was stripped from a major defense bill. Republicans are already looking for a new path.
Everyone is talking about affordability — and making the same mistake
Focusing on just prices misses the bigger picture.
Heidi Shierholz
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Three ships attacked near critical Strait of Hormuz, causing global economic concern
‘Let’s get moving’: Trump tariff refund update expected soon
Gas price average hits $3.54 per gallon, up 19% since war with Iran started
Uncertainty over war with Iran spurs oil price volatility
House GOP to meet today as polls show growing anger over economy
