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President Donald Trump speaks with reporters as he participates in a ceremonial swearing in of Paul Atkins as chairman of the Securities and Exchange Commission, in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, April 22, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Alex Brandon)
Apr 30, 2025

Trump’s tariffs echo Hoover-era economic missteps

Trump's 2025 tariffs trigger market turmoil, drawing comparisons to Hoover's Depression-era policies and warnings from economists and business leaders.

Sen. Stella Pekarsky, D-Centreville, is the chief patron of Senate Bill 738. The bill seeks to limit cell phone use in schools. Photo courtesy Capital News Service
Apr 30, 2025

Virginia junk fee ban awaits action from governor

Virginia may ban hidden junk fees under new legislation, but Gov. Youngkin must act by May 2 to sign or veto the consumer protection bill.

Apr 30, 2025

Weak GDP report tied to tariffs has Trump trying to blame Biden on the state of the economy

Trump economy, GDP decline, U.S. tariffs, Biden blame, stock market, trade war, recession warning, import taxes, economic policy, CHIPS Act

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