Economy & Markets — Archive
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Waltz Blames Biden for Depleted Stockpiles but Says US Military Has Everything It Needs
UN Ambassador Mike Waltz acknowledged munitions depletion while defending current military readiness in Sunday interview.
Ambassador Mike Waltz Dismisses Concerns Over Depleted U.S. Weapons Stockpile Amid War With Iran
The national security advisor pushed back against reports suggesting American military supplies have been strained by ongoing operations against Tehran.
Public Media Organizations Adapt After Federal Funding Cuts as Donor Support Surges
PBS, NPR and local stations have turned to private donations and operational restructuring after losing federal support, with 'rage-giving' emerging as a fundraising phenomenon.
U.S. Sets New Tariffs on Dozens of Countries as Temporary Duties Expire
The administration imposed levies on roughly 60 nations, citing concerns over forced labor practices in foreign supply chains.
US Hits Dozens of Trading Partners With New Wave of Tariffs
The administration announces sweeping tariff measures targeting multiple countries, marking a significant escalation in trade policy.
US Announces Fresh Raft of Tariffs on Overseas Goods
The administration targets multiple trading partners with new import levies, marking an escalation in ongoing trade policy shifts.
U.S. Filings for Unemployment Aid Fall to 187,000 Last Week, Fewest Since 1969
The historically low weekly jobless claims come as June hiring slowed to just 57,000 jobs and major companies including Microsoft announced significant workforce cuts.
Subcontractor Alleges Unpaid Bills for Obama Presidential Center Work, Filed $1.72M Mechanic's Lien
Mike Owen of Adamson Plumbing Contractors says he is owed nearly $4 million and laid off 25 workers after a missed $100,000 payment disrupted his business operations.
House Passes Pentagon Funding and Limits on Stock Trades Before Recess
The package includes roughly $895 billion in defense spending alongside a provision barring members of Congress from trading individual stocks while in office.
The Battle for Congress Gets a Wall Street-Style Scoreboard Powered by Real-Money Bets
Kalshi launches Midterms Hub as prediction markets increasingly rival traditional polling in tracking election odds