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Hillary Clinton Says Republicans 'Secretly Cheering' For Mark Carney Amid US-Canada Trade Tensions
The former secretary of state made the remarks Monday night as trade disputes between Washington and Ottawa continue to escalate.
Lutnick's Last-Minute Demands Derailed Canada Trade Talks: Reports
Commerce secretary's interventions in weeks-long negotiations led to breakdown, thrusting U.S. and Canada into trade war.
Of Debt and Deficits and the Dollar System
Economists and policymakers debate the sustainability of U.S. fiscal policy as national debt figures spark renewed discussion about long-term dollar stability.
Billionaire Investor Stanley Druckenmiller Criticizes Treasury Buyback Plan, Warns of Credibility Risks
Druckenmiller argues the Treasury Department's expansion of bond buybacks amounts to artificial market interference that could undermine investor confidence in U.S. debt.
Canadians Call New U.S. Tariffs 'Absolutely Ridiculous' As Trade Tensions Escalate
The measures have sparked widespread backlash across Canada, with politicians and business leaders warning of damage to the bilateral relationship.
Treasury Secretary Says Iran Faces 'Greatest Financial Offensive Ever'
The characterization comes as the US intensifies sanctions pressure on Tehran amid ongoing nuclear negotiations.
Research Finds More Than 150 Polymarket Wallets May Have Traded on U.S. Military Information
The findings raise concerns that prediction markets could inadvertently broadcast signals about classified activities to foreign adversaries.
Wisconsin's Crowley Navigates 'Moderate' Label Amid Progressive Policy Record as Governor Race Looms
The Milwaukee County executive, cast as the mainstream Democratic alternative to socialist Francesca Hong, has backed racial-equity budgeting tools and carbon-neutrality goals similar to his primary opponent's climate agenda.
Wisconsin Democratic Gubernatorial Nominee David Crowley Faces Scrutiny Over Policy Positions Labeled As Moderate
Milwaukee County executive who defeated progressive Francesca Hong in primary has embraced racial equity budgeting tools and carbon-neutrality goals similar to his opponent's platform.
Workers in China Adapt to AI's Growing Impact on Jobs as Some Face Displacement
About half of Chinese industrial enterprises now use AI, up from under 10% two years ago, reshaping the labor market.