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Bessent says government shutdown 'starting to cut into muscle' and economy may be losing billions per day
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned the ongoing government shutdown could cost the U.S. economy up to $15 billion weekly as it enters its third week.
Trader Joe's accused of copying Smucker's Uncrustables sandwiches
The J.M. Smucker Co. filed a federal lawsuit in Ohio accusing Trader Joe's of copying its Uncrustables frozen sandwiches and violating trademarks.
National Debt Tracker: American taxpayers (you) are now on the hook for $37,918,956,045,703.85 as of 10/15/25
The United States' national debt is on track to double over the next three decades amid a rush of spending by the White House and Congress.
Trump admin slams China’s 'global power grab' on rare earths, threatens triple-digit tariffs
Trump administration officials work to stabilize U.S.-China relations after trade war threats, with President Donald Trump prepared to meet Xi Jinping.
New Social Security COLA release date confirmed amid government shutdown
Social Security's 2026 COLA announcement was delayed by the government shutdown but will be released Oct. 24, with experts projecting a 2.7% to 2.8% increase.
American Airlines jet returns to LAX after passengers report sickening fumes
An American Airlines flight from Los Angeles to New York City turned back after passengers became sick from unknown fumes in the cabin on Tuesday evening.
China trade freeze squeezes US soybean farmers as costs climb, profits vanish
American soybean growers across the Midwest are warning of another tough year as China’s trade freeze cuts off their largest export market and production costs soar.
Fed's Powell points to persistent labor market weakness as government shutdown delays official reports
Fed Chair Jerome Powell told economists that the sluggish labor market and tariff-induced inflation are persisting as government shutdown delays official employment reports.
Some airports refuse to display Kristi Noem TSA government shutdown video
Major U.S. airports refuse to play Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem's video blaming Democrats for the government shutdown causing flight delays.
Bloom Energy CEO unveils vision for America’s AI power future: ‘Manufacturing intelligence’
Bloom Energy founder and CEO KR Sridhar and Brookfield Global Head of AI Infrastructure Sikander Rashid join 'Mornings with Maria' to discuss their $5 billion partnership powering America’s A.I. future.
