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Tax the Rich? Slash Spending? Republicans Wrestle With Economic Priorities in the Trump Era

WASHINGTON — What, exactly, the Republican Party stands for in terms of economic policy in the second Trump administration is a question rea...

Tax the Rich? Slash Spending? Republicans Wrestle With Economic Priorities in the Trump Era

WASHINGTON — What, exactly, the Republican Party stands for in terms of economic policy in the second Trump administration is a question rea...

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Tariff Talks Begin Between US and Chinese Officials in Geneva

GENEVA — The U.S. treasury secretary and America’s top trade negotiator began talks with high-ranking Chinese officials in Switzerland...

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Other States Are Showing California How to Protect Its Budget Without Cutting Needed Services

This commentary was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. As California leaders and advocates enter prime budge...

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The Latest: Trump Floats Cutting China Tariffs to 80% Ahead of Weekend Meeting

President Donald Trump on Friday floated cutting tariffs on China to 80% ahead of a weekend meeting as he looks to de-escalate the trade war...

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Wall Street Drifts as It Waits for a Highly Anticipated US-China Meeting on Trade

NEW YORK — U.S. stocks are drifting Friday as Wall Street heads toward the end of an unusually quiet week. The S&P 500 was up 0.4% in mo...

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Average US 30-Year Mortgage Rate Steady at 6.76%, Near Highest Levels This Year

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage in the U.S. held steady this week, not far from its highest levels this year, but below where it was ...

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President Trump Announces Trade Deal With Britain

President Donald Trump hailed what he called a historic trade agreement with Britain on Thursday — even as he said its details would be fina...

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Proposed Medicaid Cuts Put Vulnerable Republicans in a Political Bind

WASHINGTON — Rep. Gabe Evans, R-Colo., secured his ticket to Washington in November when he defeated a Democratic member of Congress by less...

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Before Tariff Price Increases, Mark Cuban Suggests Stocking Up on These Items

Entrepreneur Mark Cuban is encouraging Americans to purchase household essentials now before President Trump’s tariff plans potentiall...

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A view shows the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) Wall Street entrance in New York City, U.S., April 7, 2025. REUTERS/Kylie Cooper/File Photo

Wall Street Bonuses to Drop as Uncertainty Prevails, Consultancy Says

NEW YORK (Reuters) -Wall Street bonuses are expected to slide this year as economic and geopolitical uncertainty stall deal-making, accordin...

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