Politics Jan 28 WATCH: Trump, Bessent, Nicki Minaj and others speak at 'Trump accounts' launch event By Makiya Seminera, Moriah Balingit, Associated Press
Politics Oct 30 Last-minute scramble over pay takes a toll on military families during the shutdown The government shutdown is exacting a heavy mental toll on the nation's military families, leaving them not knowing from week to week whether their paychecks will arrive. By Ben Finley, Associated Press
Politics Oct 23 U.S. hits $38 trillion in debt, after the fastest accumulation of $1 trillion outside of the pandemic This rapid debt accumulation is the fastest outside of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the debt having reached $37 trillion in August. By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press
Politics Oct 15 WATCH: Bessent says Trump still expects to meet Chinese leader as trade tensions increase Resurgent trade tensions have threatened ongoing negotiations over tariffs between the U.S. and China. By Associated Press
Economy Oct 14 Powell: Slowdown in U.S. hiring suggests economy still needs rate cuts Economists said Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's remarks solidified expectations for further rate cuts, starting at its next meeting. By Christopher Rugaber, Associated Press
Aug 05 What we know about Trump's Fed chair candidates so far By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press President Donald Trump said Tuesday that he's whittled down his list of potential Federal Reserve chair candidates to four as he considers a successor to Jerome Powell — a choice that could reset the path of the U.S. economy. Continue reading
Jun 12 WATCH: Bessent appears before House committee as Congress considers Trump's tax bill By Fatima Hussein, Associated Press Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and other Republicans say that the U.S. could head toward economic catastrophe if the measure is not passed. Continue reading
Jun 11 WATCH: Bessent testifies on Treasury Department priorities after U.S.-China trade talks By Associated Press Testifying in front of the House Ways and Means committee Wednesday, Bessent was also asked about Trump’s stated desire to punish Harvard University and other nonprofit organizations by directing the IRS to revoke their tax-exempt status. Continue reading
May 21 Trump's tariffs will test U.S. allies at G7 finance ministers' summit By Christopher S. Rugaber, Associated Press The annual meetings of the Group of 7 finance ministers, known as the G7, are typically congenial and in previous years have produced joint commitments to combat inflation and counter the COVID pandemic. There may be less agreement this year. Continue reading
May 18 Bessent acknowledges Trump's tariffs may mean shoppers will pay more at Walmart By Josh Boak, Associated Press Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent acknowledged Sunday that Walmart, the largest U.S. retailer, may pass along some of the costs from President Donald Trump’s tariffs to its shoppers through higher prices. Continue reading