Trump Announces Health Care Records System for Consumers
The administration is working with tech companies to make sharing information with various providers easier. Experts raised concerns about privacy...
Month: July 2025
South Korea Reaches Trade Deal With Trump
The agreement comes after other American allies, like Japan, clinched their own deals to partly moderate President Trump’s tariff threats.
Treasury Secretary Says Trump Accounts Could Pave Way to Privatizing Social Security
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s comments about the safety net program ventured into the so-called third rail of American politics.
Fed Keeps Rates Steady Despite Internal Divisions and Political Pressure
The central bank kept interest rates steady for a fifth straight meeting, despite badgering from President Trump. It has “made...
Ford Is Latest Carmaker to Blame Tariffs for Profit Slump
The company estimated that duties on imported cars and car parts would cost it $2 billion this year.
Kim Kardashian’s Skims Releases New Shapewear. For Your Face.
The latest product from Kim Kardashian’s company promises to sculpt the cheeks, neck and chin.
White House Urges ‘Pro-Innovation Mindset’ to Crypto In New Report
In a 168-page report, the White House called on banking regulators, tax officials and U.S. lawmakers to implement policies that...
Cuts to Data Collection May Erode Reliability of Economic Statistics
The Bureau of Labor Statistics is reducing or ending the collection of data that is used to calculate the Consumer...
See How Often Two Fed Governors Have Dissented on a Rate Change Vote
Two top Fed officials voted against the central bank’s decision to leave rates unchanged, the first dual dissent in more...