The economic policies shaping Trump’s return to the White House
From sweeping tax legislation and aggressive trade policy to rising borrowing costs and legal challenges, Trump’s first year back in the White House has reshaped the economic landscape.
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US Slashes Proposed Tariffs on Italian Pasta From 92 Percent to Single Digits, Italy Says
A worker at the Italian pasta maker De Cecco’s factory prepares pasta in Fara San Martino, Italy, on Nov. 29, 2021. Reuters/Remo Casilli/File Photo The Trump administration has sharply rolled back proposed antidumping tariffs on Italian-made pasta, dramatically reducing duties that had threatened to hit some producers with rates exceeding 90 percent, Italy’s foreign ministry
Here are the key 2026 House and Senate races to watch that could decide control of Congress
Senate Republicans fight to keep their majority in 2026 midterm elections as key races in Georgia, North Carolina and Michigan could determine control.
Trump says US will intervene if Iran starts killing protesters: ‘Locked and loaded’
President Trump warned the US would intervene if Iran begins killing protesters, as demonstrations fueled by economic collapse spread beyond Tehran and raise fears of a violent crackdown.
SBA suspends nearly 7,000 Minnesota borrowers over suspected $400M pandemic loan fraud
SBA suspends 6,900 Minnesota borrowers over suspected $400 million fraud scheme involving PPP and disaster loans during COVID-19 pandemic response.
4 takeaways from NYC Mayor Mamdani’s inauguration speech
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani started the new year with a speech making bold promises for his administration. At his inauguration on Thursday, Mamdani promised to have the courage and conviction to follow through on his vows to change the culture of City Hall. Here are four things we learned about Mamdani’s plans for
Records reveal Minnesota’s long history with day care fraud warnings
A viral video has put a national spotlight on Minnesota’s child care network as allegations of widespread fraud swirl. Records show Minnesota has been trying to improve oversight of the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) payment system for more than a decade. The day after Christmas, YouTuber Nick Shirley released a video accusing nearly a dozen