Economy & Markets — Archive
Fed policy, inflation, jobs, market trends, and fiscal analysis
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.
Marco Rubio Receives 68-Job Meme Collage as White House Birthday Gift
The collage, presented for Rubio's 55th birthday, features the viral 'Rubio realizing' meme in dozens of fictional roles from astronaut to ayatollah.
Grassley, Whitehouse Jointly Blast Treasury Rule Exempting Most Entities From FinCEN Reporting
The bipartisan pair of senators warned the decision undermines transparency requirements for identifying shell company owners.
Luigi Mangione Expected to Plead Guilty in Federal Stalking Case Over CEO Killing
Federal plea could trigger double jeopardy arguments that derail the state murder case set for trial Sept. 8.