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If ray Dalio warns the U.S. is in a stagflationary period, the public stakes turn on who bears the downstream security, budget, service, or accountability costs.
Why it matters: If ray Dalio warns the U.S. is in a stagflationary period, the public stakes turn on who bears the downstream security, budget, service, or accountability costs.
A Senate hearing put Kevin Warsh on the spot over whether he would follow President Trump's push for lower interest rates. That matters because the Federal Reserve is supposed t...
Why it matters: A Senate hearing put Kevin Warsh on the spot over whether he would follow President Trump's push for lower interest rates. That matters because the Federal Reserve is supposed t...
Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve is set to tell senators he will keep interest rates independent. That promise matters because the Fed’s decisions shape borrowing costs,...
Why it matters: Trump’s pick to lead the Federal Reserve is set to tell senators he will keep interest rates independent. That promise matters because the Fed’s decisions shape borrowing costs,...
President Donald Trump has warned that he will dismiss Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if Powell does not step down at the end of his term next month. The threat matters bec...
Why it matters: President Donald Trump has warned that he will dismiss Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if Powell does not step down at the end of his term next month. The threat matters bec...
A New York congressional candidate is stirring controversy after criticizing Israel during an appearance on Hasan Piker’s show. This debate matters now as it highlights the shif...
Why it matters: A New York congressional candidate is stirring controversy after criticizing Israel during an appearance on Hasan Piker’s show. This debate matters now as it highlights the shif...
Senator Ed Markey's investigation into autonomous vehicles reveals troubling safety and transparency issues. This matters now as the reliance on remote assistance in self-drivin...
Why it matters: Senator Ed Markey's investigation into autonomous vehicles reveals troubling safety and transparency issues. This matters now as the reliance on remote assistance in self-drivin...
Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill to rename Palm Beach airport after Donald Trump. This decision highlights the growing influence of Trump on local institutions an...
Why it matters: Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has signed a bill to rename Palm Beach airport after Donald Trump. This decision highlights the growing influence of Trump on local institutions an...
A 20-year-old man has been arrested for scamming an elderly woman out of $120,000 in Florida. This case highlights serious concerns about public safety and the vulnerability of...
Why it matters: A 20-year-old man has been arrested for scamming an elderly woman out of $120,000 in Florida. This case highlights serious concerns about public safety and the vulnerability of...
Democrats’ hopes of reclaiming the U.S. Senate are colliding with a fight within their own party. In Maine, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has thrown his weight behind Gov...
Why it matters: Democrats’ hopes of reclaiming the U.S. Senate are colliding with a fight within their own party. In Maine, Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer has thrown his weight behind Gov...
Wall Street bonuses hit a record $49.2 billion in 2025. That is a big number on its own, but it also shows how much financial power still concentrates at the top of the economy....
Why it matters: Wall Street bonuses hit a record $49.2 billion in 2025. That is a big number on its own, but it also shows how much financial power still concentrates at the top of the economy....
The Natomas school board is weighing pay increases for teachers, staff, and its own members. The debate matters because public boards are supposed to put students and taxpayers...
Why it matters: The Natomas school board is weighing pay increases for teachers, staff, and its own members. The debate matters because public boards are supposed to put students and taxpayers...
Kansas lawmakers passed a sweeping bill to rein in pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, and send the measure to the governor. The new rules would ban spread pricing and point-of-...
Why it matters: Kansas lawmakers passed a sweeping bill to rein in pharmacy benefit managers, or PBMs, and send the measure to the governor. The new rules would ban spread pricing and point-of-...
Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook says the Iran war has made inflation a bigger risk for the U.S. economy. That matters because the Fed may now stay tougher on interest rates,...
Why it matters: Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook says the Iran war has made inflation a bigger risk for the U.S. economy. That matters because the Fed may now stay tougher on interest rates,...
Eversource has sold Aquarion for $2.4 billion, and Connecticut officials are warning the deal could drive up water bills. That matters because utility ownership changes can shif...
Why it matters: Eversource has sold Aquarion for $2.4 billion, and Connecticut officials are warning the deal could drive up water bills. That matters because utility ownership changes can shif...
The Bank of England says it should stay patient as the Middle East war begins to ripple through the economy. That matters because a rushed response could make inflation or growt...
Why it matters: The Bank of England says it should stay patient as the Middle East war begins to ripple through the economy. That matters because a rushed response could make inflation or growt...
Sen. Elizabeth Warren is demanding answers from Federal Reserve nominee Kevin Warsh about possible ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The clash matters because the Fed is supposed to be r...
Why it matters: Sen. Elizabeth Warren is demanding answers from Federal Reserve nominee Kevin Warsh about possible ties to Jeffrey Epstein. The clash matters because the Fed is supposed to be r...