Economy & Markets

Week in Politics: Canada Trade Talks Collapse, U.S. Faces Economic Reckoning as National Debt Hits Record

Trade negotiations between the United States and Canada broke down this week while economic warnings intensified over federal spending and debt levels.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, August 22, 2026 · 4 min read
Economy & Markets

Former Acting US Attorney Andrew Haden Found Dead in San Diego Federal Building at 48

Police say no foul play is suspected following the discovery of the longtime federal prosecutor who served twice as acting head of the Southern District of California.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, August 22, 2026 · 3 min read
Economy & Markets

U.S. Imposes 50% Tariffs on $20 Billion Worth of Canadian Products

The sweeping trade measures target a wide range of Canadian exports, marking a significant escalation in U.S.-Canada trade tensions.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, August 22, 2026 · 3 min read
Economy & Markets

Fauci's Lawyers Launch Legal Defense Fund as Federal, State Investigations Mount Against Him

The defense fund comes as the Senate Homeland Security Committee held Fauci in contempt of Congress and multiple state attorneys general have opened inquiries.

By Marcus Webb · Saturday, August 22, 2026 · 4 min read
Economy & Markets

Midwestern Voters Express Frustration Over Foreign Conflicts as Election Season Intensifies

Economic concerns tied to military commitments are shaping voter sentiment across key battleground states, polls show.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, August 21, 2026 · 4 min read
Economy & Markets

Polymarket Flags Dozens of Military Insider Trading Cases to DOJ: Report

The prediction market referred accounts showing suspicious trading patterns tied to classified or tightly held U.S. military operations for investigation.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, August 21, 2026 · 3 min read
Economy & Markets

Appeals Court Affirms Top Federal Prosecutor in Albany 'Not Lawfully Serving'

The 2nd Circuit upheld a lower court's disqualification of John Sarcone as acting U.S. attorney for the Northern District of New York, finding his appointment improper when he subpoenaed Attorney General Letitia James's office.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, August 21, 2026 · 4 min read
Economy & Markets

Canada 'Should Fight' as US Trade Deadline Looms, Manitoba Premier Says

Premier Kinew joins other Canadian officials calling for a coordinated response to potential American tariffs ahead of an approaching deadline.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, August 21, 2026 · 4 min read
Economy & Markets

Top Iran Official Says US Focus on Economic Warfare Shows Military Failure

Comment comes as tensions between Washington and Tehran remain elevated over nuclear program, regional influence.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, August 21, 2026 · 4 min read
Economy & Markets

Vance Says Bessent Has 'Very Discreet Plan' to Shrink $40 Trillion National Debt

Treasury secretary's strategy remains largely undisclosed as administration weighs economic growth approaches over traditional deficit reduction methods.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, August 21, 2026 · 3 min read