Economy & Markets

Virginia Democrats Embed Provision in State Budget to Remove Final Confederate Statues From Capitol Grounds

The three statues depicting Stonewall Jackson, William Smith, and Dr. Hunter Holmes McGuire had stood on Capitol grounds for over a century before removal began Friday.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, August 29, 2026 · 4 min read
Economy & Markets

U.S. Targets Egyptian Bank's UAE Branches Under New Push for Iran's Economic Isolation

Treasury proposes rule cutting Banque Misr's Emirati operations from dollar system, marking first concrete action under Operation Economic Outcast.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, August 29, 2026 · 3 min read
Economy & Markets

Melissa Farris Indicted by Federal Grand Jury for Alleged WWII Memorial Vandalism in Washington, D.C.

The Kentucky woman faces up to 10 years in prison on charges of destroying a veterans' memorial and government property after allegedly spray-painting the monument with pink paint.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, August 28, 2026 · 4 min read
Economy & Markets

Fed Has 'Work to Do' if Price Rises Don't Ease for Americans, Warsh Says

Former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh warns that the central bank may need additional tools or strategies if inflation remains elevated.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, August 28, 2026 · 4 min read
Economy & Markets

Fed Chair Warsh Faces Pressure for Clearer Policy Signals at Jackson Hole Symposium

Economists and Wall Street investors have criticized the new chair's minimal forward guidance as inflation remains above the Fed's 2% target.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, August 28, 2026 · 3 min read
Economy & Markets

One of the World's Hottest Industries Is Sparking a Blue-Collar Jobs Boom

U.S. construction spending on industrial projects including data centers is projected to reach $684 billion by 2031, driving demand for electricians, concrete workers and heavy-equipment operators.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, August 28, 2026 · 4 min read
Economy & Markets

Treasury Designates Palestine Action as Terrorist Front Under Executive Order 13224

The designation targets a transatlantic network the administration says has funneled millions to Hamas and conducted violent attacks on U.S. defense infrastructure.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, August 27, 2026 · 4 min read
Economy & Markets

The White House's Preferred Economic Tools Are Hitting Snags

Tariff policies and trade measures championed by the administration face implementation challenges as economic indicators show mixed results.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, August 27, 2026 · 4 min read
Economy & Markets

Immigrant Business Owners Report Sanitation Fines After Criticizing Mamdani Supermarket Plan

Some business owners say the timing of NYC sanitation inspections suggests retaliation for their public opposition to the mayor's government-owned grocery initiative.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, August 27, 2026 · 3 min read
Economy & Markets

DOJ Seizes Domains Used by Chinese Hackers Who Breached Federal Agencies Including NASA, Federal Reserve

The operation targeted Justice Department, Senate and other sensitive agencies in what authorities describe as a state-sponsored campaign by China-based actors.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, August 26, 2026 · 4 min read