Extending subsidies for the Affordable Care Act has emerged as a major sticking point in Washington, and could carry the biggest economic consequences.
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China’s Economy Held Steady in the Third Quarter, but Consumers Were More Cautious
A further increase in China’s trade surplus failed to fully offset the effects of a worsening housing market, which has left consumers wary.
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The Tech Right Gets Its Own Phyllis Schlafly
Katherine Boyle, an influential venture capitalist who is a friend of the vice president, thinks the country’s path forward involves cultural conservatism and more weapons production.
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Education Dept. Agrees to Resume More Student Loan Cancellations
Hailed as a win for borrowers, the agreement will enable more enrollees in income-driven repayment plans to have their remaining debt canceled.
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Trump Sets Tariffs on Trucks and Buses
Imported light and heavy trucks will be charged 25 percent and buses 10 percent as of Nov. 1, but President Trump also extended tariff exemptions for auto parts.
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Bessent Stakes Credibility and Taxpayer Money on Argentina Bet
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s multibillion-dollar bailout of a serial defaulter raises the specter of losses for the United States.
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Unions Return to Court as Trump Eyes Additional Cuts During Shutdown
Unions representing federal workers told a judge they believed the administration might violate a temporary ban on layoffs during the shutdown.
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The Growing Blowback Against Marc Benioff
New revelations about efforts by his company, Salesforce, to work with the Trump administration is getting heat from San Francisco officials and now allies.
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Trump Refiles $15 Billion Lawsuit Against The New York Times
A federal judge had previously dismissed the complaint as unnecessarily lengthy and digressive. The president claims that The Times sought to defame him during the 2024 election.
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Trump Moves to Pay ICE Agents During Shutdown
The move, funded by the recently enacted tax package, is Mr. Trump’s latest effort to pay some federal workers even though Congress has not approved a spending deal.
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Trump’s New Tariff on Trucks Could Burden an Already Struggling Industry
A 25 percent levy on heavy-duty trucks and parts is set to take effect next month. Companies have few details on the policy.
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Who Will Blink First on Trade: President Trump or Xi Jinping?
Washington and Beijing both need a trade win as steep new tariffs and tough import limits on critical minerals loom.