Trump, Carney discuss future of U.S.-Canada trade deal
Trump signals openness to extending USMCA or pursuing new trade deals as Canadian PM Carney visits White House to ease tensions.
Gold futures rise above $4,000 per ounce for the first time
Gold futures surged past $4,000 per ounce as investors sought safe havens amid the U.S. government shutdown and global economic worries.
Trump administration threatens no back pay for federal workers in shutdown
The Trump administration says furloughed workers aren’t guaranteed back pay during the shutdown, reversing long-standing policy.
Navajo firm wins $186K bid for Montana coal lease
Navajo Transitional Energy Co. bid $186,000 to lease 167M tons of coal in Montana, the largest U.S. coal sale in over a decade.
Fired Surface Transportation Board member sues Trump over his dismissal ahead of rail merger review
Robert Primus sues Trump, claiming his firing from the Surface Transportation Board threatens the board’s independence.
Supreme court lets Lisa Cook stay on Fed board for now
The Supreme Court allows Lisa Cook to remain on the Fed board while Trump’s effort to fire her heads to arguments in January.
Senate deadlock extends Trump-era government shutdown
U.S. shutdown begins after Senate gridlock on health care, furloughing 750,000 workers and raising fears of nationwide economic fallout.
Trump slaps tariffs on drugs, furniture, trucks
Starting Oct. 1, Trump will impose tariffs of up to 100% on drugs, cabinets, furniture and heavy trucks, citing national security.
Hegseth calls sudden meeting of U.S. generals, admirals
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth summoned hundreds of top U.S. generals and admirals for an unusual meeting at Quantico next week.
Tylenol maker rebounds a day after Trump’s unfounded claims about its safety
Kenvue shares rebounded after Trump linked Tylenol to autism, claims disputed by the company and lacking new scientific evidence.
Trump asks Supreme Court to remove fed governor Lisa Cook
The Trump administration asked the Supreme Court to oust Fed Governor Lisa Cook, an unprecedented move to reshape the central bank’s independent board.
Retail sales up 0.6% in August from July even as tariffs hurt jobs and lead to price hikes
Retail sales rose 0.6% in August, boosted by back-to-school shopping, despite tariffs beginning to raise prices and pressure the job market.