Government And Institutions

The Labor Department released its jobs report for July which showed the U.S. economy added 73,000 jobs last month, amid uncertainty around trade and monetary policy.

Union Pacific and Norfolk Southern announce a landmark $85 billion merger to create America's first transcontinental railroad, connecting over 50,000 route miles from coast to coast.

The Trump administration's DOGE developed an AI tool to review 200,000 federal regulations, aiming to cut about half of regulations and save trillions in compliance costs.

Newark airport faces delays amid staffing shortages, adding to challenges from equipment outages and runway construction that prompted FAA flight caps.

The Treasury Department will implement President Donald Trump's tax reform law, which provides deductions for workers' tipped income and overtime pay in the One Big Beautiful Bill Act.

The Social Security Administration announced 24/7 access to the My Social Security online portal starting in mid-July as part of a broader customer service overhaul.

Family-owned Central Drug Store in San Francisco closes its doors after serving the community since the early 1900s, with owner Jerry Tonelli retiring after 50 years.

Trump administration official Bill Pulte released a statement suggesting that Fed Chair Jerome Powell is considering resigning amid mounting pressure on his leadership.

Trump's One Big Beautiful Bill Act created federal work requirements for Medicaid recipients, which amount to 80 hours a month in community engagement activities to maintain eligibility.

Telecommunications giant T-Mobile joins Walmart and Target in dismantling DEI initiatives amid pressure from the Trump administration and pending FCC approvals.

Former Federal Reserve Governor Kevin Warsh said the U.S. economy could grow tremendously, but "bad" policies from the Federal Reserve are keeping it from doing so.

Republicans' One Big Beautiful Bill Act reforms SNAP by requiring states with error rates above 6% to share costs starting in 2028, with 43 states currently exceeding this threshold.

Analysis shows Trump's tax bill would reduce federal tax burdens for all income levels, making TCJA's lower rates permanent while adding temporary deductions for tips and overtime.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) is making the month of July "Made in USA" month, with Chairman Andrew Ferguson announcing the agency's move on Tuesday.

Smucker's commits to remove artificial dyes from sugar-free fruit spreads, ice cream toppings and other products by 2027, supporting the FDA's initiative to phase out synthetic dyes.

Grocery industry opposes Mamdani's city-owned supermarket plan, as Gristedes CEO threatens closures while critics question NYC's ability to manage such ventures.

Food giants are pledging to remove artificial dyes from products by 2027 as the Trump administration works to eliminate petroleum-based colors from the U.S. food supply.

U.S. Army recruitment is experiencing a turnaround, with fiscal year 2025 recruiting goals being reached four months ahead of schedule, the military branch said.

Vice President JD Vance echoed President Donald Trump's calls for the U.S. central bank to lower interest rates, saying its refusal to do so is "monetary malpractice."

Amid violent anti-ICE riots in Los Angeles, Waymo is pulling its self-driving cars from the downtown area after vehicles were vandalized and set ablaze.