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A Federal Shutdown May Be Imminent. How Would It Affect the Economy?

Congress and the White House have days to fund the government and avert a disruptive and potentially costly lapse in funding.

Fired by Trump, a Former Labor Official Warns Against Politicizing Economic Data

Erika McEntarfer, in her first appearance since she was ousted from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, cautioned that “economic data must be free from partisan…

Fired by Trump, a Former Labor Official Warns Against Politicizing Economic Data

Erika McEntarfer, in her first appearance since she was ousted from the Bureau of Labor Statistics, cautioned that “economic data must be free from partisan…

Appeals Court Rules Against Many Trump Tariffs

The decision is a big blow to President Trump’s trade policies, but the judges left the duties in place for now to allow time for…

Fed Governor Lisa Cook to Sue Over Firing, Asserting Trump Abused Power

Lawyers for Ms. Cook promised to take legal action one day after the president moved to fire her over allegations of mortgage fraud.

Trump Warns of Economic Disaster if Court Strikes Down Tariffs

The president has crowed about the billions of dollars collected so far from tariffs. That money could be at risk if the White House loses…

Staggering U.S. Tariffs Begin as Trump Widens Trade War

The duties, which the president announced last week, took effect for about 90 countries just after midnight.

Trump to Double India’s Tariff to 50% Over Russian Oil Purchases

Tariffs on Indian exports to the United States will surge to 50 percent by late August, as part of an effort by President Trump to…