Economy & Markets — Archive
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Sanders to Introduce Bill to End Social Security Garnishment for Student Loan Debt
The Stop Social Security Garnishment Act of 2026 would bar the Education Department from reducing retirement or disability benefits to collect unpaid student loans.
U.S. and Canada Hold Last-Minute Negotiations to Prevent Trump's 50% Tariffs
Prime Minister Carney confirmed active negotiations Monday as both sides race against a midnight Wednesday deadline affecting $20 billion in Canadian exports.
Republican Challenger John Nagel Takes Aim at Rep. Ilhan Omar in Minnesota's Deep Blue 5th District, Citing Fraud Concerns
Nagel, a 30-year state trooper, won the GOP primary and argues voters are ready for change after fraud scandals rocked the district.
Bessent Makes the Economic Case for Deportations
Treasury Secretary argues immigration enforcement could reduce fiscal pressures, drawing support from some economists while facing skepticism from others.
Federal Judge Clears Path for Border Wall Construction in Arizona
The ruling allows construction on Tohono O'odham Nation land, citing a 1907 presidential proclamation giving the federal government authority over the first 60 feet near international boundaries.
Kalshi Accuses Nevada Gaming Regulator of Violating Federal Law in Geofencing Dispute
The prediction market operator's legal challenge comes after state prosecutors argued the firm failed to implement required geofencing measures by Aug. 12.
GSA Finds China-Made Tech Labeled 'Made in USA' in Federal Procurement Program, Orders Sweeping Review
The agency discovered multiple examples of AbilityOne-associated products listed as American-made that originated from foreign countries including China.
Federal Agents Surveilled Minnesota Unions in Hunt for Antifa Conspiracy Case
Homeland Security investigators sought evidence that labor organizations were financing domestic terrorism through an alleged Antifa connection, according to federal records.
Wall Street-Affiliated Donors Freeze Millions in Charity Funds as Oversight Questions Mount
Three nonprofit sponsors controlling $327 billion in charitable assets made opaque decisions to halt donations to the Southern Poverty Law Center after federal charges, raising questions about consistency and accountability.
Donor-Advised Fund Giants Face Scrutiny Over Opaque Decisions to Block Charity Grants
Three nonprofit sponsors controlling $327 billion in assets made unilateral decisions to cut off the Southern Poverty Law Center amid federal charges, raising questions about consistency.