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Everyday Economics: The economy was already soft; here’s what to look for next

This week’s economic reports will tell us whether the U.S. economy was already losing momentum before war in the Middle East pushed oil prices...

U.S. Supreme Court to examine birthright citizenship Wednesday

The U.S. Supreme Court will hear arguments Wednesday in a case to determine to whom the United States can extend birthright citizenship. ...

Trump turns up the heat on DEI in federal contracting

President Donald Trump took aim at diversity, equity and inclusion policies in federal contractors, issuing an executive order focused specifically on the group. ...

Defying Senate, House GOP passes DHS funding stopgap

The Department of Homeland Security shutdown will continue into the weekend after House Republicans snubbed the Senate’s funding deal and passed their own funding...

Congressional Perks: Senate spending skyrockets by more than 40% in last few years

Spending in U.S. senators' office accounts spiked by 43% since 2020, with big jumps in 2022 and the last fiscal year for senators to...

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