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National Debt Tracker: American taxpayers (you) are now on the hook for $36,214,426,211,363.76 as of 4/3/25
The U.S. national debt is climbing at a rapid pace, on track to double over the next three decades amid a rush of spending by President Biden and Congress.
GM to increase truck production in US after Trump tariff announcement
General Motors is adding several hundred temporary workers to its Fort Wayne, Indiana, plant as it seeks to boost production of its light-duty trucks in the U.S.
Trump's tariffs: Who's paying and charging what
President Trump rolled out reciprocal tariffs on Wednesday, exposing some of the high tariffs other countries are charging the U.S. without a level paying field.
Vice President JD Vance says Trump is 'taking this economy in a different direction'
Vice President JD Vance on Thursday gave a wide-ranging interview on "FOX & Friends," including touching on the economy and the Department of Government Efficiency's efforts.
Mortgage rates tick lower for second week in a row
Mortgage rates ticked slightly lower this week to 6.64%, according to the latest Freddie Mac data released on Thursday. That's down from last week's reading of 6.65%.
DOGE cuts drive layoffs in March to highest level since pandemic
U.S. employers announced the third-most monthly layoffs on record in March, as Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) continued its efforts to cut the federal workforce.
What is the time frame for Trump's tariffs leading to price increases?
President Trump's tariffs are going to affect products imported by U.S. companies, with importing companies likely to pass on those costs to consumers through higher prices.
Private sector added 155K jobs in March, above expectations, ADP says
The figure reported on Wednesday is above economists’ estimates of 115,000 jobs and also more than the prior month’s upwardly revised reading of 84,000.
Elon Musk says Fort Knox gold reserves should be livestreamed
Tesla CEO and Department of Government Efficiency head Elon Musk on Sunday voiced his support for setting up a livestream of Fort Knox and its gold reserves.
Israel canceling all tariffs on US products
Israel is lifting all tariffs being imposed on U.S. products, a move that Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says will have economic and strategic benefits.