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U.S. Fiscal Policy Turns Mildly Restrictive in Q2
The fiscal impact measure showed tax and spending policy subtracting 0.2 percentage points from real GDP growth in the second quarter of 2026.
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Michigan primary widens Democrats' progressive lane ahead of US midterms
Abdul El-Sayed's Senate nomination in a pivotal Midwestern state has intensified the Democratic debate over economic populism, Gaza, campaign money and the leadership the party will carry into 2026 and 2028.
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US economic records coexist with slower hiring and uneven industrial gains
Payrolls, stocks and goods exports have reached notable highs, but weaker job creation, limited factory hiring and disputed investment totals complicate the administration's account of a broad economic boom.
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US senators strike early funding deal to keep government open through December
The stopgap bill would maintain most federal spending through December 11, shield Border Patrol funds from transfers and pause a contested White House grant-review rule while Congress negotiates full-year appropriations.
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Two-thirds of Americans say Iran war has not been worth fighting
A national poll put Donald Trump's approval on Iran at 28 percent and found stronger public demand for lower fuel prices and a permanent ceasefire than for continued military action.
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Trump hosts Netanyahu and Zelenskiy as two wars enter critical phases
The White House meetings bring together competing demands over Iran diplomacy, Israeli politics, Ukrainian air defenses and delayed U.S. military assistance.
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Tech Giants Urge US to Back Open-Weight AI Models
A coalition of 32 tech companies and organizations has called on U.S. policymakers to support open-weight AI models, arguing that American leadership in artificial intelligence depends on fostering an open ecosystem rather than restricting access to frontier models. The signatories include Nvidia, Microsoft, Meta, OpenAI and IBM.
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Trump Moves to Replace Temporary Tariffs With New Duties on 60 Trading Partners
The United States plans to impose new 10% to 12.5% tariffs on imports from 60 countries, shifting from temporary worldwide levies to a trade-law framework tied to enforcement of forced-labor restrictions.
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Washington Signals Interim USMCA Deals as Full Renewal Slips Into 2027
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said Washington hopes to reach separate interim trade arrangements with Mexico and Canada by the end of 2026, while more difficult changes to the North American trade pact are expected to require further work next year.
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Musk Calls for Immediate Exile of Those He Describes as Disloyal to the United States
Elon Musk escalated a debate over patriotism in the United States after writing on X that people who do not love the country and are disloyal should be exiled immediately.