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All the latest news stories about politics, from elections and law-making to the subtle shifts that change our lives—and our finances


White House Says it Can Punish AP Reporters Over Gulf Naming Dispute
The White House says news organizations that refuse to use President Donald Trump’s new name for the Gulf of Mexico are telling “lies."

CPI Report Shows a Rise in Inflation
Stocks falling sharply after some disappointing news on inflation on the heels of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell saying the Fed is in no hurry.

Elon Musk Joins Trump in Oval Office
President Trump and Elon Musk held a joint appearance in the Oval Office, with Trump signing an executive order aimed at downsizing the federal workforce.

EU Vows Countermeasures to US tariffs: Bourbon, Jeans, Peanut Butter
U.S. tariffs on steel and aluminum “will not go unanswered,” European Union chief Ursula von der Leyen vowed on Tuesday, adding that they will trigger toug

Trump Once Again Slaps Taxes on Foreign Steel, Aluminum
President Donald Trump is hitting foreign steel and aluminum with a 25% tax. If that sounds familiar, it’s because he did pretty much the same thing during

News influencers favored Trump over Harris during campaign, study finds
A study of news influencers reveals how Donald Trump had an edge over Kamala Harris in the presidential campaign.

Elon Musk-Led Group Proposes Buying OpenAI for $97.4 Billion
A group of investors led by Elon Musk says it is offering $97.4 billion to buy the nonprofit behind OpenAI.

So Long, Penny! Trump Orders US to Ditch 1-cent Coin
President Donald Trump has ordered the U.S. to stop minting pennies. His surprise announcement comes after decades of unsuccessful efforts to phase out the 1-cent coin. Advocates for ditching the penny cite its high production cost and limited utility. Fans of the penny cite its usefulness in charity drives and relative bargain in production costs compared with the nickel. Here's a look at some question surrounding Trump's order.

Trump Administration Shutters Consumer Protection Agency
The Trump administration has ordered the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to stop nearly all its work, effectively shutting down the agency that was created to protect consumers after the 2008 financial crisis and subprime mortgage-lending scandal. Russell Vought is the newly installed director of the Office of Management and Budget. Vought directed the CFPB in a Saturday night email to stop work on proposed rules, to suspend the effective dates on any rules that were finalized but not yet effective, and to stop investigative work and not begin any new investigations. The agency has been a target of conservatives since President Barack Obama created it following the 2007-2008 financial crisis.

TIME Writer Discusses Controversial Elon Musk Resolute Desk Cover, Is Trump Mad?
Brian Bennett, Senior White House correspondent at TIME, discusses Musk's relationship to Donald Trump and how he has such access in the federal government.

Trump Puts Tariffs on Steel, Aluminum Imports
Speaking to reporters on Air Force One en-route to the Super Bowl Sunday, President Trump announced a 25% tariff on all steel and aluminum imports.

US Importers Stockpile Italian Prosecco as a Hedge Against Tariffs
U.S. businesses are stockpiling Prosecco as a hedge against possible tariffs.

Government Workers Sue Trump Over USAID
About 10,000 USAID employees were told this week that they'll be placed on administrative leave effective Friday.

Buyout Deadline for Federal Workers Extended
A Federal Judge hitting the brakes on the Trump Administrations offer to buyout all federal employees.

Trump Admin. to Restrict Musk’s Treasury Dept. Access
Attorneys for the Justice Department have agreed to temporarily block staffers linked to Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.

USPS to Resume Accepting China Shipments
Chaos and confusion over the United States Postal Service in response to a developing trade war with China.

Thousands Protest Musk in Washington D.C.
An enraged democratic senator Chris Murphy made that emphatic statement at what's been referred to as a "nobody elected Elon" rally in the nation's capital.
