reasury Secretary Scott Bessent delivered a forceful defense of the White House’s tariff policy on Thursday, arguing that trade policy must prioritize more than just access to cheap imports. "Access to cheap goods is not the essence of the American Dream," Bessent said during a speech to

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent delivered a forceful defense of the White House’s tariff policy on Thursday, arguing that trade policy must prioritize more than just access to cheap imports. "Access to cheap goods is not the essence of the American Dream," Bessent said during a speech to

Thousands of fired Department of Agriculture employees must be reinstated for at least the next 45 days, following a ruling Wednesday from the chair of a federal civil service board. The decision, issued by Cathy Harris, chair of the Merit Systems Protection Board (MSPB), found that the recent dismissals of

Trump’s Tariffs Reshape U.S. Trade Policy, Prompt Retaliation from Key Partners President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs are reshaping decades of U.S. trade policy, affecting both allies and adversaries alike. The aggressive moves are sparking global retaliation and could have significant economic consequences in the months ahead.

The Trump administration appears to have partially halted the flow of crucial intelligence that the United States shares with Ukraine, potentially affecting Kyiv’s ability to defend against Russia’s ongoing invasion, according to a U.S. military official and public statements from top Trump administration officials. National Security Adviser

The U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) is responsible for managing assets seized by law enforcement during criminal investigations, including real estate, cash, jewelry, antiques, and vehicles. It is also tasked with handling cryptocurrencies, such as the billions of dollars’ worth of Bitcoin (BTC) seized from the Silk Road marketplace by

A framework for the U.S. crypto reserve is set to be unveiled at the White House's first-ever Crypto Summit on Friday, according to The Pavlovic Today. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick confirmed that President Trump is particularly focused on a Bitcoin strategic reserve, while other cryptocurrencies will be

Trump’s Tariffs Reshape U.S. Trade Policy, Prompt Retaliation from Key Partners President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs are reshaping decades of U.S. trade policy, affecting both allies and adversaries alike. The aggressive moves are sparking global retaliation and could have significant economic consequences in the months ahead.

Average U.S. Tax Refunds Drop by Nearly $1,000 Compared to Last Year Tax refunds for the most recent filing season are coming in significantly lower, with the average refund down by nearly $1,000 compared to the previous year, according to new data from the Internal Revenue Service

China Declares It’s ‘Ready for War’ as Tensions With U.S. Escalate China has issued a direct warning to the United States, declaring it is “ready for war” in response to escalating trade and military tensions. The statement follows new U.S. tariffs and Beijing’s decision to increase

IRS and Veterans Affairs Targeted for Mass Layoffs Under Trump Administration Two of the largest federal agencies, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), are now in the crosshairs of the Trump administration’s sweeping workforce reductions, according to new reports. The layoffs are being pushed

Trudeau, Trump Discuss Trade and Tariffs Amid Escalating Trade War Prime Minister Justin Trudeau wrapped up a midday phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday, marking their first direct conversation since Trump triggered a trade war with Canada by imposing sweeping tariffs on all Canadian goods. While

IRS Plans Massive Workforce Cuts Amid Trump Administration’s Federal Overhaul The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is preparing for sweeping workforce reductions, with plans to cut up to half of its employees through layoffs, attrition, and incentivized buyouts, according to two sources familiar with the matter. The individuals, who spoke

Business Leaders Paying Millions for Exclusive Access to Trump at Mar-a-Lago Wealthy donors are shelling out millions to wine and dine with President Donald Trump at his Mar-a-Lago estate in Palm Beach, Florida, Wired reported Tuesday. Trump’s team has seized on the demand from business moguls eager to court

Trump Administration Nears Tariff Compromise with Canada and Mexico, Commerce Secretary Says President Donald Trump will “probably” announce new tariff compromise deals with Canada and Mexico soon, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick said on Tuesday. The agreements would likely involve scaling back at least some of Trump’s newly reinstated 25%

Trump Administration Puts 443 Federal Properties Up for Sale Amid Return-to-Office Mandate The Trump administration has announced the sale of 443 federal properties, including the headquarters of several major federal agencies such as the FBI, even as it requires federal employees to return to full-time office work. The General Services

China Hits Back at New Trump Tariffs with Retaliatory Levies on U.S. Goods China has retaliated swiftly against the latest U.S. tariffs announced by President Donald Trump, imposing 10% to 15% increases on import duties covering a range of American agricultural and food products. Additionally, 25 U.S.

Trump Loosens Restrictions on Military Raids and Airstrikes, Expands Targeting Scope President Donald Trump has rolled back restrictions on U.S. commanders authorizing airstrikes and special operations raids outside conventional war zones, expanding the range of individuals who can be targeted, according to U.S. officials familiar with the policy

Elon Musk Announces Live Talk with JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon Elon Musk revealed that he will be holding a live discussion with JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon later this week. During a Spaces event livestreamed on X, Musk stated that the conversation would focus on convincing bond markets that

U.S. Threatens 52% Tariffs on Canadian Lumber, Raising Industry Fears The United States is escalating tariffs on Canadian lumber, with total import taxes reaching 52%, sparking concerns about the future of Canada’s forestry sector and higher costs for U.S. homebuilding. On Monday, the U.S. Department of

anada has imposed 25% tariffs on C$30 billion in goods imported from the U.S. The C$30 billion is a part of an overall retaliatory measure targeting C$155 billion worth of goods imports from the U.S., with the remaining C$125 billion coming into force after

Trump Threatens to Cut Federal Funding Over 'Illegal Protests,' Vows to Expel or Imprison Agitators WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that his administration will halt all federal funding for colleges and schools that permit "illegal protests", while also pledging to imprison agitators and deport foreign

If these tariffs continue—if the Trump administration imposes any further duties—we will immediately apply a 25% surcharge on the electricity we export," Ontario Premier Doug Ford told reporters at the provincial legislature. "And we won’t hesitate to cut off their power entirely if necessary."

Mexico to Hit Back at U.S. Tariffs with Retaliatory Measures, Sheinbaum Says MEXICO CITY — Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum announced Tuesday that Mexico will respond to U.S. tariffs with its own countermeasures, following President Donald Trump’s decision to impose 25% duties on Mexican and Canadian imports. Speaking at

Trump Slams Canadian Banking, Tariffs Mexico and China Over Fentanyl WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump voiced frustration over Canadian banking policies and commented on Mexican cartel activity Tuesday morning—just hours after slapping 25% tariffs on America’s northern and southern neighbors. The sweeping trade action, imposed in response to fentanyl