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Washington Post Business
Jul 12, 2025

Why Wall Street is brushing off Trump's escalating tariff threats
President Donald Trump's escalating tariff threats have not deterred Wall Street, with the stock market continuing to rise despite trade policy uncertainty.

Washington Post Business
Jul 12, 2025

Japan, after 101 tough days, learns a hard lesson about U.S. alliance
Japan though it had a special relationship with the U.S. Now, Tokyo is finding that its security alliance counts for little as it struggles to cut a trade deal.

Washington Post Business
Jul 11, 2025

Fed building renovation gives Trump new opening to attack Powell
The Trump administration is escalating its campaign against Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell, with a new set of arguments aimed at ousting the central bank leader.

Washington Post Business
Jul 11, 2025

Walmart recalls 850,000 water bottles after users get hit in the face
Two people suffered permanent vision loss after trying to open Ozark Trail stainless steel water bottles, according to a report Thursday from the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

Washington Post Business
Jul 11, 2025

Unexpected fuel cutoff preceded Air India plane crash, preliminary report says
The investigators' initial findings note that fuel was briefly cut, but a final determination on the cause of the crash is likely more than a year away.

Washington Post Business
Jul 11, 2025

Ford recalls 850,000 vehicles over fuel-pump concerns
Affected vehicles include the 2021-2023 Bronco, Explorer and some F-series pickup trucks, according to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.

Washington Post Business
Jul 11, 2025

What airport is truly America's busiest? It's more complicated than you think.
If you guessed Atlanta, you're in good company, but you're also only half right.

Washington Post Business
Jul 11, 2025

Texas flood victims need help. Don't let relief scams steal your funds.
More than $10 million has been raised on GoFundMe to help the families and communities affected by the flooding in Central Texas.

Washington Post Business
Jul 10, 2025

Pentagon takes $400 million stake in rare-earth miner
The Defense Department is buying $400 million of stock in rare-earth mining company MP Materials as it seeks to boost domestic sources of the critical minerals.

Washington Post Business
Jul 10, 2025

Nvidia becomes first $4 trillion company at market close
Nvidia becomes first $4 trillion company at market close. Its stock has increased more than 870 percent since ChatGPT was released in late 2022.

Washington Post Business
Jul 10, 2025

How AI is changing dating
Artificial intelligence is spurring a revolution in online dating. But how will this change the way we view connection?

Washington Post Business
Jul 10, 2025

Why Powell is ignoring Trump's push to quickly slash interest rates
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell is resisting President Donald Trump's calls for lower interest rates, saying the Fed should not take debt and deficits into account.

Washington Post Business
Jul 10, 2025

Pentagon takes stake in rare-earth firm as U.S. seeks non-Chinese sources
The Defense Department is buying $400 million of stock in rare-earth mining company MP Materials as it seeks to boost domestic sources of the critical minerals.

Washington Post Business
Jul 10, 2025

EEOC to consider some transgender discrimination cases after months-long pause
In a change from its previous stance, the agency will process complaints filed by transgender workers, although they will be subject to a heightened review.

Washington Post Business
Jul 10, 2025

EEOC to consider transgender discrimination cases after months-long pause
In a change from its previous stance, the agency will process complaints filed by transgender workers, although they will be subject to a heightened review.

Washington Post Business
Jul 10, 2025

Conservatives are asking Trump for another big tax cut
Fresh off passage of the "One Big Beautiful Bill," some anti-tax advocates hope to push the administration to change how taxable capital gains are calculated.

Washington Post Business
Jul 10, 2025

Trump affirms 50% tariff on copper imports will start Aug. 1
The president was following through on an earlier statement that he would target a key metal used for semiconductors, lithium-ion batteries and more.

Washington Post Business
Jul 09, 2025

Trump targets big and small nations in drive to raise tariffs
Trump announced the United States would impose new tariffs on imports from several additional countries as part of his drive to reduce the trade deficit and promote fair trade.

Washington Post Business
Jul 09, 2025

Federal workers fear Trump will fire them after court ruling: ‘We are toast'
The ruling could usher in a more professionalized round of layoffs, compared to the erratic rush of firings carried out by Elon Musk's U.S. DOGE Service.

Washington Post Business
Jul 09, 2025

Court blocks FTC ‘click to cancel' rule designed to ease unsubscribing
The rule, unveiled by the Federal Trade Commission in the Biden era, would have made it easier to cancel subscriptions and was due to be enforced from July 14.

Washington Post Business
Jul 09, 2025

A solid game plan will help you avoid overspending on Prime Day
Sales are like a sugar addiction for consumers. Instead of chasing promotions, look for strategies to reduce your spending.

Washington Post Business
Jul 09, 2025

Trump's tax law includes a $40,000 SALT cap. Here's who qualifies.
The changes were secured by congressional Republicans who represent high-tax states.

Washington Post Business
Jul 07, 2025

Musk's fiery reentry into politics ignites a new Tesla backlash
Longtime supporters of Tesla and Elon Musk called on its board to pull the CEO back to the troubled EV maker after he said he is starting a new America Party.

Washington Post Business
Jul 07, 2025

Trump announces tariffs of at least 25 percent on 14 countries
Financial markets are on edge about higher import taxes, but White House officials say they anticipate "a lot of deals very quickly."

Washington Post Business
Jul 07, 2025

Trump announces tariffs of at least 25 percent on seven countries
Financial markets are on edge about higher import taxes, but White House officials say they anticipate "a lot of deals very quickly."

Washington Post Business
Jul 07, 2025

Trump announces tariffs of at least 25 percent on Japan, South Korea
Financial markets are on edge about higher import taxes, but White House officials say they anticipate "a lot of deals very quickly."

Washington Post Business
Jul 07, 2025

Tesla stock price drops as Musk leaps back into politics
Elon Musk said over the weekend he was starting a new "America Party." That's "exactly the opposite direction" that Tesla shareholders want, an analyst says.

Washington Post Business
Jul 07, 2025

Credit scores will get a buy-now-pay-later update. Here's what that means.
With BNPL loans exploding in popularity, a change is coming to credit scoring that shows just how mainstream they have become in consumer finance.

Washington Post Business
Jul 07, 2025

Work Advice: His bosses loved his work — until they didn't
After giving him kudos for managing a major project, this worker's supervisors now say he's not meeting expectations

Washington Post Business
Jul 06, 2025

U.S. seeks limited trade deal with E.U. as Trump's deadline approaches
The potential accord with the European Union, which would spare European goods the 50 percent tariffs Trump has threatened, is one of a few deals the White House could finalize this week.

Washington Post Business
Jul 05, 2025

Your kid is getting a ‘Trump account.' Should you put your money in it?
The Republican tax bill gives $1,000 to each new baby born for four years.

Washington Post Business
Jul 05, 2025

Trump's economy remains pretty strong, but some warning signs are flashing
Stock markets are up and tax cuts are coming for some, but consumer spending is slowing and the full effects of tariffs have not yet hit.

Washington Post Business
Jul 04, 2025

Social Security letter on taxes sends confusing message, some experts say
The Social Security Administration says most won't pay federal income taxes on their benefits. But Congress didn't directly exempt those payments from taxes.

Washington Post Business
Jul 04, 2025

What if Trump's gains with minorities weren't about Trump at all?
We're all racing to explain Trump's growing appeal with minority voters. But what if it was never really about Trump at all?

Washington Post Business
Jul 04, 2025

Five financial lies people should stop telling themselves
It takes courage and a cool head to look at your numbers and figure out what you can afford.

Washington Post Business
Jul 04, 2025

ICE prepares detention blitz with historic $45 billion in funding
Much of the new allocation from Congress will go to private prison contractors tasked with doubling the nation's capacity to lock up migrants.

Washington Post Business
Jul 03, 2025

Trump is set to cement a budget-busting legacy, adding to the national debt
President Trump's second tax bill is set to cement his budget-busting legacy, adding trillions to the national debt and deepening fiscal imbalances.

Washington Post Business
Jul 03, 2025

How Trump's big bill will affect you, from Medicaid cuts to tax credits
The legislation has big implications for seniors, families, Medicaid recipients, immigrants and others.

Washington Post Business
Jul 03, 2025

House passes tax and immigration bill, sending it to Trump's desk
Republicans passed a mammoth tax and immigration agenda they hope will reshape the U.S. economy and unwind many of the Biden administration's accomplishments.

Washington Post Business
Jul 03, 2025

How the Trump tax bill could help China win at A.I.
Republicans are gutting subsidies for the fastest growing sources of U.S. electricity, solar and wind. Among the biggest winners will be China.

Washington Post Business
Jul 03, 2025

Employers added 147,000 jobs in June as labor market remains resilient
The labor market is showing signs of resilience, although slower job growth and higher unemployment rates are expected in the coming months.

Washington Post Business
Jul 03, 2025

Resilient labor market could begin to show cracks, economists say
Economists warn that the labor market may be showing signs of weakness, with slower job growth and higher unemployment rates expected in the coming months.

Washington Post Business
Jul 03, 2025

Why some fear government data on the U.S. economy is losing integrity
U.S. policymakers are increasingly anxious about the integrity of certain government benchmarks, crucial data points that help the Fed assess the economy's health and guide interest rate decisions.

Washington Post Business
Jul 03, 2025

Del Monte Foods, maker of popular canned goods, files for bankruptcy
The company, founded in 1886, said it was voluntarily initiating Chapter 11 proceedings, citing mounting debt, economic headwinds and consumer spending shifts.

Washington Post Business
Jul 02, 2025

S. Daniel Abraham, Slim-Fast founder and political donor, dies at 100
Slim-Fast roared into the weight-loss market in the 1970s, and Mr. Abraham used his fortune to back Democratic candidates and push for Mideast peace.

Washington Post Business
Jul 02, 2025

Tesla's slump in sales accelerates as EV tax credit's future looks shaky
Tesla, the electric-vehicle maker led by Elon Musk, saw global sales drop 13.5%, marking the second consecutive quarter with double-digit declines.

Washington Post Business
Jul 02, 2025

Trump announces trade deal with Vietnam as global talks continue
The announcement marked the first such agreement with a country that the United States has a trade deficit with. And it comes before the July 9 deadline, when a reciprocal tariff rate of 46 percent was slated to kick in.

Washington Post Business
Jul 02, 2025

Tesla's slump in sales accelerates in second quarter
Tesla, the electric-vehicle maker led by Elon Musk, saw global sales drop 13.5%, marking the second consecutive quarter with double-digit declines.

Washington Post Business
Jul 02, 2025

Trump to cut protections for home health aides, migrant farmworkers
The Labor Department unveiled an "aggressive deregulatory" effort this week.

Washington Post Business
Jul 02, 2025

GOP tax bill includes a $6,000 ‘senior deduction.' Here's who qualifies.
The provision emerged from President Donald Trump's campaign pledge to end taxes on Social Security. But experts say many are excluded.

Washington Post Business
Jul 01, 2025

Senate passes Trump's tax bill, sending it to House for final vote
The measure would extend trillions of dollars in tax cuts from Trump's first term and implement new campaign promises while spending billions on immigration enforcement.

Washington Post Business
Jul 01, 2025

Here's what's in the big Trump tax and immigration bill that the Senate passed
The Senate advanced Trump's priorities, which Republicans have been calling the One Big Beautiful Bill. Here's how it could change the federal government and the U.S. economy.

Washington Post Business
Jul 01, 2025

What the GOP's tax bill means for your health care
Legislation passed by the Senate on Tuesday could affect how people sign up for Medicaid and the insurance marketplaces, and where they can get care.

Washington Post Business
Jul 01, 2025

Lululemon sues Costco over alleged ‘dupes' of its popular designs
The Canadian athleisure brand has accused the warehouse club operator of copying at least six of its products, including its Scuba hoodie and men's pants.

Washington Post Business
Jul 01, 2025

AI is now screening job candidates before humans ever see them
Virtual recruiters, or conversational AI agents, are making screening calls for some jobs, speeding up the hiring process and confusing some job candidates.

Washington Post Business
Jul 01, 2025

Senate passes Trump's tax bill, sending it to House for final passage
The legislation extends trillions of dollars in tax cuts from Trump's first term and implements new campaign promises, while spending billions on immigration.

Washington Post Business
Jul 01, 2025

JD Vance's prior vision for populism is largely absent from GOP tax bill
The GOP tax bill advancing through Congress does not include key proposals championed by JD Vance, including a $5,000 child tax credit and a tax on executives of large banks that fail.

Washington Post Business
Jun 30, 2025

Stocks set new record to wrap up first half; here's what drove markets
Midway through 2025, the S&P 500 has rebounded from months of trade tensions and economic uncertainty that had sent it deep into negative terrain.

Washington Post Business
Jun 30, 2025

Trump intensifies attacks on Fed's Powell
Trump has made attacks on the Fed chairman a routine part of his presidency.

Washington Post Business
Jun 30, 2025

Trump intensifies attacks on Fed's Powell on Monday
Trump has made attacks on the Fed chairman a routine part of his presidency.

Washington Post Business
Jun 30, 2025

On Trump's tax bill, GOP tries new accounting trick as national debt mounts
Senate Republicans employ an unusual accounting tactic to push Trump's tax bill forward, sparking concerns over national debt and the integrity of the Senate filibuster.

Washington Post Business
Jun 30, 2025

Trump intensifies attacks on Fed's Powell over the weekend
Trump has made attacks on the Fed chairman a routine part of his presidency.

Washington Post Business
Jun 30, 2025

Inside Operation Gold Rush, largest health care fraud bust in U.S. history
The U.S. government said it has busted the largest health care fraud scheme in history, dubbed Operation Gold Rush, which targeted Medicare and involved over $10 billion in fraudulent claims.

Washington Post Business
Jun 30, 2025

To get your next job, you may need to face an AI recruiter first
Virtual recruiters, or conversational AI agents, are making screening calls for some jobs, speeding up the hiring process and confusing some job candidates.

Washington Post Business
Jun 30, 2025

Work Advice: My boss wants me to install a work app on my personal phone
For privacy-minded people, are there boundaries that employers should respect when it comes to personal devices?

Washington Post Business
Jun 29, 2025

Senate Republicans seek to vote on Trump's massive tax bill Monday
The legislation would cause the national debt to soar even more than previous estimates, according to projections released Sunday.

Washington Post Business
Jun 29, 2025

Senate rushes to pass Trump's tax bill, as cost tops $3 trillion
The legislation would cause the national debt to soar even more than previous estimates, according to new projections released Sunday.

Washington Post Business
Jun 29, 2025

Senate GOP tax bill includes largest cut to U.S. safety net in decades
The Senate Republican tax bill speeding to passage includes the biggest reduction of funding for the federal safety net since at least the 1990s.

Washington Post Business
Jun 29, 2025

Senate Republicans slog through Trump's tax bill after overcoming resistance
Lawmakers pushed through for debate the president's massive tax and immigration bill, but hurdles are ahead before GOP leaders can get the Senate passed and sent to House.

Washington Post Business
Jun 29, 2025

Trump's tax bill conflicts with Trump's trade goals
The White House wants more exports and fewer imports. But bigger budget deficits typically mean the opposite.

Washington Post Business
Jun 29, 2025

The Chan-Zuckerbergs stopped funding social causes. 400 kids lost their school.
Priscilla Chan and Mark Zuckerberg's retreat from funding social issues forced the closure of a school Chan opened for disadvantaged families in Silicon Valley.

Washington Post Business
Jun 29, 2025

Senate Republicans vote to take up Trump's tax bill, overcoming resistance in their ranks
Lawmakers pushed through the president's massive tax and immigration bill in a crucial procedural vote Saturday night.

Washington Post Business
Jun 28, 2025

Senate Republicans try to take up Trump's tax bill amid resistance in their ranks
Lawmakers are hoping to push the president's massive tax and immigration bill through a crucial procedural vote Saturday night.

Washington Post Business
Jun 28, 2025

Senate Republicans try to take up Trump's tax bill
Lawmakers are hoping to push the president's massive tax and immigration bill through a crucial procedural vote Saturday night.

Washington Post Business
Jun 28, 2025

Senate Republicans prepare to take up Trump's tax bill this afternoon
Lawmakers are hoping to push the president's massive tax and immigration agenda through a high-wire procedural vote.

Washington Post Business
Jun 28, 2025

What's in Trump and Senate Republicans' tax and immigration bill?
The Senate is on the verge of advancing Trump's priorities, dubbed the One Big Beautiful Bill. Here's how it could change the federal government and the U.S. economy.

Washington Post Business
Jun 28, 2025

Senate Republicans prepare to take up Trump's tax bill
Lawmakers are hoping to push the president's massive tax and immigration agenda through a high-wire procedural vote.

Washington Post Business
Jun 28, 2025

After Lahaina burned, an experiment in housing the most vulnerable
An experiment in Lahaina, Maui, is providing prefabricated homes to those affected by the wildfires almost two years ago.

Washington Post Business
Jun 28, 2025

Senate excludes trillions in debt to make Trump's tax bill seem cheaper
Traditional estimates say that Trump's tax package will add about $4 trillion to the national debt. Senate Republicans have slashed that number by changing the way Congress does its accounting.

Washington Post Business
Jun 28, 2025

Nancy Mace privately asks Trump aides to unfreeze Mercedes EV funds
The program, set up through President Joe Biden's climate law, would benefit the Mercedes plant in South Carolina.

Washington Post Business
Jun 28, 2025

The billionaire betting on crypto — and the skeptic betting against him
Michael Saylor earned billions selling company stock to buy bitcoin. Jim Chanos, who famously shorted Enron, thinks that's "ridiculous."

Washington Post Business
Jun 28, 2025

Senate Republicans are down to the wire on Trump's tax bill
Lawmakers are hoping to push the president's massive tax and immigration agenda through a high-wire procedural vote.

Washington Post Business
Jun 27, 2025

Senate Republicans near deal on Trump's ‘big' tax bill, lawmakers say
Republicans are haggling over how to cut Medicaid as Trump warns lawmakers not to be "grandstanders."

Washington Post Business
Jun 27, 2025

Senate Republicans near deal on Trump's tax bill, lawmakers say
Republicans are haggling over how to cut Medicaid as Trump warns lawmakers not to be "grandstanders."

Washington Post Business
Jun 27, 2025

S&P 500 squeaks out record high after Trump ends trade talks with Canada
The benchmark index climbed 0.5 percent, topping the previous high set in February.

Washington Post Business
Jun 27, 2025

S&P 500 squeaks out record high even as new trade tensions emerge with Canada
The tech-heavy Nasdaq also notched a record finish to help cap Wall Street's comeback from the tariff-fueled lows of April.

Washington Post Business
Jun 27, 2025

Trump says deadline for tax bill could slip as GOP dissent mounts
Republicans are haggling over how to cut Medicaid as Trump warns lawmakers not to be "grandstanders."

Washington Post Business
Jun 27, 2025

Supreme Court upholds Affordable Care Act's preventive care mandate
The challengers argued that members of the Preventive Services Task Force were improperly appointed because they were not approved by the Senate.

Washington Post Business
Jun 27, 2025

Supreme Court upholds Affordable Care Act's preventive-care mandate
The challengers argued that members of the Preventive Services Task Force were improperly appointed because they were not approved by the Senate.

Washington Post Business
Jun 27, 2025

As Trump touts tariff deal, China pitches itself as global trade leader
As the U.S. and China finalized a trade agreement, Beijing pitched itself at the "Summer Davos" summit as an antidote to global economic "confusion and anxiety."

Washington Post Business
Jun 27, 2025

Moving back home to save money doesn't mean you failed. Just read this.
Moving back home to save money doesn't mean you failed. As my kids found out, it can be help you build some financial momentum before you jump out on your own.

Washington Post Business
Jun 27, 2025

The real reason airports all feel the same
Digging into restaurant reviews, the Department of Data found that differences between chains seem to disappear within airports. Why is that?

Washington Post Business
Jun 27, 2025

GOP dissent over Trump tax bill mounts as deadline draws nearer
Republicans are haggling over how to cut Medicaid as Trump warns lawmakers not to be "grandstanders."

Washington Post Business
Jun 26, 2025

11 Eastern Europeans charged in $10.6 billion Medicare fraud scheme
The fraud scheme, one of the largest such busts in U.S. history, involved billions of dollars in false health care claims and stolen personal information.

Washington Post Business
Jun 26, 2025

The Trump administration wants crypto to help you get a mortgage
A move by Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac would open up a new, and untested, path to getting home loans in the midst of an affordability crisis.

Washington Post Business
Jun 26, 2025

Investigators begin analyzing black boxes from fatal Air India crash
Investigators have begun analyzing data from the black boxes recovered from the Air India Boeing 787 jet that crashed earlier this month, killing 270 people.

Washington Post Business
Jun 26, 2025

Rick Perry's AI plan: A colossal nuclear campus in Trump's image
Rick Perry's sprawling proposal for four nuclear reactors and 18 million square feet of datacenter buildings near Amarillo aims to "Make America Nuclear Again."

Washington Post Business
Jun 26, 2025

Supreme Court allows states to cut off Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood
Ruling says Medicaid patients cannot sue to get non-abortion health care from Planned Parenthood if states have cut off government funding for those clinics.

Washington Post Business
Jun 26, 2025

Nestlé and Conagra join companies dropping synthetic food dyes amid pressure
Nestlé and Conagra said they would stop using FD&C colors in products, as Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has urged the industry to stop using synthetic food dyes.

Washington Post Business
Jun 26, 2025

Facing entry-level job crunch, new grads question the value of a degree
A perfect storm has shrunk the early-career job market, with new grads facing a hiring pullback amid AI disruption and political and economic uncertainty.

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