Economy & Markets — Archive
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DOJ Expands Federal Execution Methods to Include Firing Squad, Gas and Electrocution
The 48-page memo reverses the previous administration's moratorium on federal executions and adds alternative methods amid ongoing drug sourcing challenges.
Treasury Department Announces IRS Overhaul to Target Shadow Nonprofit Networks
New Form 990 requirements would increase disclosure for fiscal sponsorship arrangements, grants and contracts amid ongoing investigations into progressive donor networks.
Importers Begin Using New CBP System to Claim $166 Billion in Tariff Refunds
More than 56,000 importers have signed up for electronic refunds following the Supreme Court's February ruling that struck down emergency tariffs.
Federal Judge Dismisses Laura Loomer's Defamation Suit Against Bill Maher
U.S. District Judge James Moody ruled Maher was clearly joking when he suggested Loomer had an affair with Donald Trump, saying a reasonable viewer would understand it was humor rather than a factual claim.
Senate Republicans Launch Budget Reconciliation to Fund ICE, DHS Agencies
The $70 billion reconciliation package aims to fund immigration enforcement for 3.5 years as part of effort to end partial DHS shutdown.
U.S. Drains Critical Missile Stockpiles in Iran War as Yearslong Rebuild Looms
CSIS analysis estimates U.S. used over 850 Tomahawk missiles and more than half of Patriot interceptors during 39-day campaign, prompting $70B FY27 munitions request.
500 Blank Ballots Found Near Renton Dumpster Spark Federal Investigation, Fraud Denial
Federal authorities have taken custody of election mail discovered by Washington State Republican Party chairman near a strip mall dumpster, though the origin and timing of the ballots remain under investigation.
Lutnick Testifies Before Senate Panel on Commerce Department Budget Request
The White House is requesting $9.2 billion in discretionary funding, a $1.3 billion decrease from 2026 levels, amid fallout from the Supreme Court's tariff ruling.
Taiwan Business Group Urges Beijing, Taipei to Keep Politics Out of Trade
The Taiwan Electrical and Electronic Manufacturers' Association called for both sides to separate economic activity from political tensions amid ongoing cross-strait disputes.
U.S. Customs Launches Tariff Refund Portal as Businesses Await $166 Billion in Payouts
The first phase of refunds begins Monday, with approved claims taking 60 to 90 days to process.