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Trump administration considering ‘back-to-work’ cash bonus — but will it work?
While Congress debates if, how, or how much to further support workers and the pandemic-devastated Main Street economy, economists warn that time is running out. […]
Trump wants negative rates — but what would that mean for your wallet?
Imagine a backward world of “negative interest rates” where banks charge you to save your money and pay you to take loans. Now forget it, […]
Trump just rolled back emissions standards — but critics say pandemic shows bigger risks
Critics of President Donald Trump’s plan to roll back emissions standards for cars say Tuesday’s decision to reverse the tighter, Obama-era regulations, is all the […]
Soybean farmers face ‘stress, chaos,’ as Trump continues to attack China trade deal
While Republican lawmakers are demanding retribution on China, economists warn that the U.S. economy can’t afford to boycott Beijing. American farmers are hoping that the […]
New Postal Service head is a top Trump donor. What does that mean for its future?
The new head of the U.S. Postal Service took office Monday, but his close ties to President Donald Trump, who has long pushed for changes […]
Trump administration weighs suspending program for foreign students, prompting backlash from business, tech
WASHINGTON — At the direction of the White House, the Department of Homeland Security has sent recommendations for further restricting legal immigration during the COVID-19 […]
Trump orders meat processing plants to stay open amid coronavirus pandemic
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Tuesday to use the Defense Production Act to compel meat processing plants to stay open […]
Firms with Trump links or worth $100 million got small business loans
The government’s $349 billion small business lending program was designed to keep merchants afloat during the COVID-19 crisis. But critics say the structure of the […]
‘This is a great time to buy oil,’ Trump says as prices plunge into negative territory
After a tumultuous day that saw oil futures falling into negative territory, President Donald Trump suggested the U.S. could either purchase roughly 75 million barrels […]
Trump unveils three-phase plan for states to reopen amid coronavirus pandemic
President Donald Trump announced federal guidelines to reopen the U.S. on Thursday that put the onus on governors of making decisions about their states’ economies. […]
Trump is predicting a rapid economic recovery. Experts say it’s not likely.
President Donald Trump has repeatedly predicted a quick economic recovery once restrictions put in place to stem the spread of the coronavirus start to ease […]
Trump backs down after Cuomo, other governors unite on coronavirus response
President Donald Trump said Tuesday he’s fine with governors making their own decisions about how and when to reopen their states — a quick retreat […]
Trump claims it’s his call on when to ‘reopen’ the country. He’s wrong.
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump has repeatedly said he has complete authority to reopen the country for business after the devastating effects of the coronavirus, […]
Texas governor wants to ‘slowly’ reopen business. Trump says that’s the federal government’s decision.
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott plans to sign an executive order this week to reopen parts of the state’s coronavirus-ravaged economy, but President Donald Trump says […]