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56 million Americans don’t have a 401(k) at work — Trump just signed an executive order creating TrumpIRA.gov to fix that
About one in three private-sector workers in the United States has no access to a 401(k), a pension, or any employer-sponsored retirement plan. For a...
15% of tariff refund claims have already been rejected — and small businesses say the CAPE portal requires a customs broker or lawyer just to file
A small-business owner who imports kitchen supplies spent two days trying to file a tariff refund claim through the federal government’s new online portal. She...
Trump told Congress the Iran war is “terminated” — the Navy is still blockading Iran’s ports and gas just hit $4.43
The same week U.S. Marines boarded a foreign cargo ship in the Persian Gulf to check whether it was heading to an Iranian port, President...
Schumer called Trump’s “war is terminated” letter “bulls—” — the Navy is still blockading Iran and 20% of the world’s oil is trapped behind the Strait
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer stood at the Capitol podium on the morning the War Powers Resolution deadline expired, held up a single sheet of...
15% of tariff refund claims have already been rejected — and small businesses say the CAPE portal requires a customs broker or lawyer just to file
After the U.S. Supreme Court, in its May 2026 decision in National Foreign Trade Council v. United States, struck down a series of executive-branch tariffs...
Trump told Congress the Iran war is “terminated” — the Navy is still blockading Iran’s ports and gas just hit $4.39
Trump told Congress the Iran war is “terminated” — the Navy is still blockading Iran’s ports and gas just hit $4.39 President Trump sent Congress...
Trump signs executive order creating TrumpIRA.gov — 56 million workers without employer plans could get up to $1,000/year in federal matching funds
A freelance graphic designer in Austin. A DoorDash driver in Detroit. A house cleaner in Phoenix who invoices her own clients. None of them has...
Trump signs executive order creating TrumpIRA.gov — workers without 401(k)s could get up to $1,000 a year in federal matching funds
If you drive for a rideshare company, freelance as a web designer, or work at a small restaurant that offers no retirement benefits, the federal...
U.S. expects first Trump-tariff refunds around May 11, filing says
Thousands of American companies that paid disputed tariffs on Chinese imports during the Trump-era trade war are a step closer to getting their money back....
Ford expects $1.3B refund tied to Trump-era IEEPA tariffs
Ford Motor Co. stands to collect roughly $1.3 billion from the U.S. government after the Supreme Court struck down tariffs imposed under the International Emergency...
AARP says tariff refunds may hinge on class-action lawsuits for shoppers
AARP says tariff refunds may hinge on class-action lawsuits for shoppers Federal courts have struck down the tariffs. Refunds are being processed. But if you...
GOP backs high-deductible plans as medical debt burdens millions
When her 8-year-old son broke his arm on a school playground in rural Georgia last fall, Sarah Mitchell drove straight to the nearest emergency room....
Trump’s $1M “gold card” visa plan sells 1 as debt pitch fizzles
Seven months, one approved applicant, and a $1.3 billion claim that no one outside the Commerce Department can verify. That is the full scorecard for...
Mayor Mamdani targets NY hedge fund and private equity tax break
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani and City Council Speaker Julie Menin stood together in late April 2026 and asked Albany to do something no...
Tariff refunds may not lower prices much for shoppers
Billions of dollars in tariff refunds are heading back to U.S. importers after the Supreme Court struck down sweeping trade duties earlier this year. But...
China plans tighter rules on U.S. investment in AI and tech firms
In early 2025, Chinese regulators killed Meta’s attempt to acquire Manus, the AI startup behind an autonomous agent that had captivated the tech world. The...
Trump health plan shifts aid from insurance subsidies to direct pay
Right now, roughly 21 million Americans have signed up for health coverage through the Affordable Care Act marketplace, though the number with active, effectuated coverage...
Companies jockey for a share of the $50B federal rural health fund
Somewhere in rural Mississippi, a county with one clinic and no broadband is now sitting on a share of the largest federal investment in rural...
Apple CEO John Ternus faces China rebound—and rising political risks
John Ternus has spent most of his Apple career making hardware work. He oversaw the shift from Intel chips to Apple’s own silicon. He stood...
Critics slam Trump-era 401(k) rule shift as a win for Wall Street firms
The retirement savings of roughly 70 million American workers could soon look very different. A proposed federal rule would clear the way for private equity,...