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Musk tried to act as the CEO for the federal workforce. His effort fell apart — due to some surprising resistance.

Musk tried to act as the CEO for the federal workforce. His effort fell apart — due to some surprising resistance.


The vaunted news program is under attack.


The president’s economic policy has put unions in an awkward position.


It’s time to take a hard look at your own finances — and theirs.
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A political scientist explains “oligarchy” and argues that America has earned that label.


Trade wars are easy to win — if you’re China.


From Dunkin’ deodorant to Sabrina Carpenter perfume, smelling good isn’t enough — it’s all about smelling edible.


The latest on the trade war.


Gold has become a rare safe bet in Trump’s economy.


Businesses and consumers are already appearing to panic.


The Democratic Party faces an electoral math problem post-Trump. A new project is trying to solve it.




A large share of the country still seems to view the Republican Party as the party of the people.


Say goodbye to your $30 toaster.


Consumer confidence is plunging, bond markets are panicking, and gas prices are coming down alarmingly quickly.


Some of his advisers have a theory about what they want. It isn’t working out.


Meet the lonely men who think the tariffs will get them girlfriends.


Trump’s podcasting and new media allies in the “manosphere” don’t know what to make of his tariff policy.


Wall Street may be reeling, but it’s poor and working-class people who’ll be hurt by the Trump’s trade war.


The inconvenient truth about trade.


Everyone likes cheap consumer goods that will get more expensive under Trump’s tariffs.


The tariffs are a baby tax, too.


Nobody knows what Trump will do next — and that’s a problem.


Democrats shouldn’t echo Trump’s myths about trade.


There’s a questionable assumption fueling the stock market rally.


His advisers claimed it was all part of the plan. Trump said otherwise.


It’s not just the wealthy.


Is America remaking the global economy or leaving it to its rival?


A conversation with Oren Cass, the right’s point person on tariffs.


It feels terrible to do nothing while the market tanks. It’s still the best course of action.


Plus 6 other questions about Trump’s tariffs, answered.


Don’t judge tariffs on how Trump is using them.


Stagflation, explained.


There are other ways to invest in yourself besides homeownership.


Already distrusted on the economy, Trump’s tariffs will be a liability with the voters who put him in office.

I value my independence and don’t want my partner to end up controlling me.


Trump threw a blue shell at Nintendo — and the global economy.


At least some GOP legal elites are lining up against Trump’s trade policy. That could be enough to sway the justices.


And also more questions.


The president has broad authority over trade, but SCOTUS sometimes vetoes the president when they think he went too far.


The nostalgia is the point.


Here’s what “Liberation Day” means for you.


Trump has vowed to impose “reciprocal tariffs” on all nations that he claims disadvantage American products through trade, tax, or regulatory policy.


Arizona is delaying its cage-free standards to free up the egg supply. Experts say it won’t help much.