Category: Trump, Donald J

High Prices Haunt Trump and the GOP on Eve of the Midterms

The New York Times – Business:
A backlash over high prices helped Republicans capture a majority in 2024. Now, it may be the source of the party’s own undoing.
U.S. GDP Increased 3.4% in Third Quarter

The New York Times – Business:
Spending by A.I. companies and consumers powered gross domestic product growth in the third quarter. The economy grew 3.4 percent, the fastest pace in a year.
In Moving Gradually, Fed Risks Having to Play Catch-Up to Quell Inflation

The New York Times – Business:
Federal Reserve officials are expected to restart rate increases in December, but the cadence of additional moves will depend on the data.
CNN, MS Now and Politico Update Lawsuit Against Trump Over White House Access

The New York Times – Business:
The news outlets argued in an updated lawsuit that they should be granted access to the White House reporting pools.
What Does the Cheesecake Factory’s Designer Think of Obama and Trump’s Jabs at His Décor?

The New York Times – Business:
Long before its baroque décor and class identity became midterm talking points, this durable restaurant chain survived some withering critiques.
Trump’s Push to Fire Fed Governor Lisa Cook Looms Over Warsh

The New York Times – Business:
Lisa D. Cook, a Fed governor, is set to face an unorthodox, private hearing over allegations of mortgage fraud she has consistently denied.
The Federal Reserve Will Release Its Interest Rate Decision Today. Here’s What to Watch.

The New York Times – Business:
The central bank is widely expected to hold interest rates steady on Wednesday, just days before the midterm elections.
Audi to Build Factory in Georgia, Trump Says

The New York Times – Business:
The Volkswagen division, which imports all its cars from Europe or Mexico, has been hit hard by U.S. tariffs.
5 Takeaways From Our Investigation of Trump’s Waivers for Polluters

The New York Times – Business:
Chemical plants and other industrial facilities had been required to curb their toxic emissions. A New York Times investigation shows how they got out of it.
How Trump Gave the Worst Polluters a Free Pass

The New York Times – Business:
The president temporarily waived clean-air rules for industrial facilities that spew cancer-causing gases. Then his appointees worked to gut the regulations altogether.
Ahead of Tight Race, Trump Exempts Some Canadian Goods From Tariffs

The New York Times – Business:
The move was announced by Senator Susan Collins, a Maine Republican who faces a tough re-election fight amid rising prices.
Why Anger About Data Centers and Energy Prices May Not Swing Votes

The New York Times – Business:
In Ohio, many voters say their frustration about the increase in electricity and fuel prices and the growth of data centers won’t influence whom they vote for.