Politics
All the latest news stories about politics, from elections and law-making to the subtle shifts that change our lives—and our finances
Trump’s $5,000 “Dividend” Plan Hits Bi-Partisan Wall
President Trump is proposing a $5,000 payment to every adult U.S. citizen if Republicans retain control of Congress.
25 Years Later, America Remembers 9/11
Across the country, Americans are marking 25 years since the September 11th terrorist attacks.
Trump Promising $5,000 Payments if GOP Win Midterms
President Donald Trump is promising a $5,000 payment to American adults if Republicans keep control of both the House and Senate in November.
Trump Warns High Oil Prices Could Last Through Midterms
President Donald Trump says Americans may continue feeling the effects of elevated oil and gasoline prices until after November’s midterm elections.
U.S.-Canada Trade War Escalates With New Import Bans
The trade fight between the U.S. and Canada is intensifying, with Washington banning imports of certain Canadian dairy products.
Iran Targets Canada as Hormuz Conflict Spreads Diplomatically
Iran is turning its attention toward Canada over Ottawa’s support for U.S. actions surrounding the Strait of Hormuz.
Oil Prices Surge Toward $100 as Middle East Supply Fears Return
Brent crude is closing in on $100 a barrel as renewed U.S.-Iran fighting raises fresh fears about global oil supplies.
Canada Fires Back as U.S. Trade War Escalates
Canada is retaliating against the latest U.S. tariffs with new levies covering about $20 billion worth of American goods.
Trump's Freedom Fuel Lands in Detroit as Lawsuit Raises Questions
A Trump-promoted gas station chain is expanding into Detroit with cheap prices, but a federal lawsuit is casting new scrutiny.
Vance Escalates Pressure on the Fed as Bond Yields Rise
Vice President JD Vance is turning up the pressure on the Federal Reserve.
MapQuest Makes a Shocking Comeback, Thanks to Lake Ontario
NYC is putting a one-year pause on generative AI for students through the eighth grade, in what officials describe as one of the broadest school AI ban.
China Stands Alone as G20 Takes Aim at Cheap Exports
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says 19 of the 20 G20 members agreed that a flood of artificially cheap exports from non-market economies is unsustainable.
Meta Is Paying Billions: What Exactly Is The Company Agreeing To?
Tyler Katzenberger, Technology Reporter at POLITICO, breaks down what Meta is agreeing to in its multibillion-dollar settlements and why they matter.
Trump's Gas Price Promise Faces a Legal Roadblock
President Donald Trump’s heavily promoted Freedom Fuel stations are facing new scrutiny after a fuel supplier sued a New Jersey distributor over nearly $4M.
Trump Administration Eyes New Path to Lower Health Costs
The Labor Department is preparing a proposal that could make it easier for some employers to offer association health plans.
Inflation Warning Clouds the Fed’s Rate-Cut Debate
Fed Chair Kevin Warsh is sounding a cautious note on inflation, saying the recent trend in price pressures is concerning and deserves close attention.
U.S.-Canada Trade War Takes Another Turn
Trade tensions between the U.S. and Canada are escalating after negotiations collapsed, with Washington imposing new 50% tariffs.
