US Commerce Secretary Lutnick has said: Stock market outcomes not driving the Trump administration

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled that he would avoid commenting on future Federal Reserve policy, while still emphasizing that tariffs could be a temporary economic adjustment rather than a long-term inflationary force. "I’ve agreed not to talk about prospective Fed policy going forward," Bessent said during a

Google's, GOOGL, Sergey Brin recommended being in the office at least every weekday and said 60 hours is the “sweet spot” for productivity

Sergey Brin Ramps Up AI Efforts at Google, Calls for Longer Hours and Full Office Presence Google co-founder Sergey Brin is urging the company's AI engineers to commit to full-time office work and 60-hour weeks in a bid to maintain Google's lead in the race toward

US Treasury Secretary Bessent: Trump has stopped calling for Fed rate cuts

Bessent on Tariffs, Fed Policy, and Treasury Yields Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled that he would avoid commenting on future Federal Reserve policy, while still emphasizing that tariffs could be a temporary economic adjustment rather than a long-term inflationary force. "I’ve agreed not to talk about prospective Fed

Trump: No tariffs on Mexico for USMCA goods

Trump Announces Tariff Exemptions for Most Mexican Imports After Sweeping Trade Move President Donald Trump announced in a social media post that he will grant an exemption on tariffs for most goods imported from Mexico, following the implementation of broad 25% tariffs on Tuesday. The exemption will apply to goods

We are open to negotiating on tariffs, but not if you want to be a numbskull like Justin Trudeau

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

US Treasury Secretary Bessent: Access to cheap goods is not the essence of the American dream

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

Trump administration ordered to reinstate thousands of fired USDA workers

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

David Kelly of JPMorgan, $JPM: "The trouble with tariffs, to be succinct, is that they raise prices, slow economic growth, cut profits, increase unemployment, worsen inequality, diminish productivity and increase global tensions"

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.

Trump halts sharing U.S. intelligence with Ukraine

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

US Marshals Service cannot account for billions of dollars’ worth of crypto

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

Bitcoin to be treated differently from altcoins in US crypto reserve

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

President Donald Trump is set to announce changes to the tariffs on Canada and Mexico this afternoon as he considers rolling back the rate on sectors like autos

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.

IRS refunds are 32% lower on average so far this tax season

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 says it is ready for 'any type of war' with US

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

The Veterans Affairs department is planning lay off as many as 83,000 workers by the end of 2025

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

TRUMP: "Justin Trudeau called me to ask what could be done about Tariffs"

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

The IRS is drafting plans to cut as much as half of its 90,000-person workforce

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 are paying as much as $5,000,000 to meet one-on-one with the President Trump at his Florida compound

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

US Commerce Secretary Lutnick has said: Trump may roll back Canada and Mexico tariffs tomorrow

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%

The Trump administration has proposed selling 443 federal properties

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 has retaliated against the US tariffs, announcing 10%-15% hikes to import levies covering a range of American agricultural and food products

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 has eased restrictions on US airstrikes and special operations raids in areas outside of countries officially considered combat zones by the US

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 has said: The bond markets do not currently reflect the savings that I'm confident we can achieve

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

The US has threatened import taxes on Canadian lumber products totaling 52%

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

Canada has imposed 25% tariffs on C$30 billion in goods imported from the U.S

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