EST. 2026 • ALL THE NEWS THAT'S FIT TO SLANT
The Supreme Court is considering whether Donald Trump's authority over economic policy is constrained in a dispute tied to Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook. Some Republican lawmakers have publicly expressed support for the Fed chair, a stance that contrasts with Trump and underscores tensions over the central bank's independence and leadership.
Observers say the question could come down to whether former President Donald Trump exerts political pressure on banks to cap credit-card interest rates. Supporters portray such a move as consumer protection, while critics warn it could interfere with lending markets.
Former President Donald Trump said he will sue JPMorgan Chase, alleging the bank has "debanked" him.
Analysts say Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's cautious public posture may give him institutional or procedural options to slow or block proposed changes from the Trump administration, though outcomes remain uncertain.
President Trump's campaign to limit offshore wind development has encountered significant losses, representing a setback for his policy priorities on energy.
In this column, the writer examines why taking out a loan for a vehicle may leave drivers feeling like they haven't achieved full ownership. The piece outlines the trade-offs consumers face and presents different viewpoints on the costs and benefits.
Coinbase's recent actions have altered the political trajectory of the cryptocurrency sector, prompting debate among industry observers over whether they have derailed the industry's political future or prompted a strategic recalibration in how the sector engages with regulators and lawmakers.
Deutsche Bank analysts said Europe's holdings of Treasury securities could be used as leverage in the Greenland dispute, according to a note from the bank.
Portland firefighters said a warming fire started by a person experiencing homelessness ignited a blaze at a Red Robin restaurant, the department said.