Bessent Treasury Turnover: WSJ Report Details Temper and Exits
A WSJ investigation says Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's temper has driven senior departures. Bessent pushes back, and the vacancies are real.
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Trump’s Overtime Tax Deduction Plan: What It Means for Workers and the Economy
In a renewed push to reshape tax policy around working Americans, Donald Trump has proposed a plan that would eliminate federal taxes on overtime pay. The idea is simple on the surface…
Kevin Warsh Meets Senators as Bid for Federal Reserve Chair Gains Momentum
The spotlight in Washington turns to Kevin Warsh this week. He is meeting with U.S. senators as he seeks approval to become the next chairman of the Federal Reserve. These meetings are an…
State of the Union 2026: Breaking Down the Biggest Claims
On February 24, 2026, Donald Trump delivered his State of the Union address before Congress. The speech was confident, energetic, and unmistakably political. Throughout the evening, the president framed America as entering…
Trump Accounts Explained: Big Promises, Bigger Numbers — and What Parents Should Actually Know
A viral graphic has been making the rounds claiming that a so-called “Trump Account” could turn a modest investment at birth into hundreds of thousands—or even over a million dollars—by adulthood for children born…
Silver Tumbles After Trump Holds Off on Critical Mineral Tariffs
Silver prices moved lower this week after Donald Trump signaled that his administration would pause plans to impose tariffs tied to critical minerals, removing a policy-driven tailwind that markets had already priced in.…
Markets Rally as the Federal Reserve Delivers Third Straight Rate Cut — What It Means and Why It Happened
Stocks climbed today after the Federal Reserve cut interest rates for the third consecutive month, a move aimed at stabilizing a cooling labor market and supporting economic activity heading into 2026.…
Michael and Susan Dell Donate $6.25 Billion to Help Families Claim New “Trump Accounts” — Here’s Exactly How to Do It
In one of the most unexpected philanthropic power moves of the decade, Michael and Susan Dell donate $6.25 billionto help American families open and claim new financial tools commonly referred to…
Farewell to the Penny: America’s One-Cent Coin Enters the History Books
A Historic Moment After more than two centuries of continuous circulation, the humble U.S. penny — the one-cent coin — is effectively being retired from active production. The United States…
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