- United States Politics and Government
- Railroads
- Regulation and Deregulation of Industry
- Mergers, Acquisitions and Divestitures
- Appointments and Executive Changes
- Surface Transportation Board
- Union Pacific Corporation
- Norfolk Southern Corporation
- Primus, Robert E
- Trump, Donald J
Robert E. Primus received an email from the White House terminating his position, but he said he would continue his duties.
- Artificial Intelligence
- Television
- Movies
- Stadiums and Arenas
- Sphere (Las Vegas, Nev)
- Dolan, James L
- The Wizard of Oz (Movie)
The classic film was “enhanced” using A.I. tools so that it could be an immersive experience at the Sphere in Las Vegas.
- High Net Worth Individuals
- Income Tax
- Income
- Income Inequality
- Citizens Budget Commission
- Fiscal Policy Institute
- Adams, Eric L
- Cuomo, Andrew M
- Hochul, Kathleen C
- Mamdani, Zohran
- New York State
A report by the nonpartisan Citizens Budget Commission comes at a time when income inequality and affordability have been the most prominent themes in the race for New York City mayor.
- United States Politics and Government
- Vaccination and Immunization
- Appointments and Executive Changes
- Government Employees
- Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
- Politics and Government
- Hepatitis
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Health and Human Services Department
- Cassidy, Bill (1957- )
- Kennedy, Robert F Jr
- Monarez, Susan
- Trump, Donald J
The director, Susan Monarez, declined to fire agency leaders or to accept all recommendations from a vaccine advisory panel made over by Mr. Kennedy, according to people with knowledge of the events.
- Newspapers
- News and News Media
- Atlanta Journal-Constitution
- Cox Enterprises Inc
- Morse, Andrew (1974- )
- Atlanta (Ga)
The publication says the time is right to pour all of its resources into its online news operation and get its journalism “in front of the most people.”
- Banking and Financial Institutions
- United States Politics and Government
- Appointments and Executive Changes
- Suits and Litigation (Civil)
- Federal Reserve System
- Trump, Donald J
- Cook, Lisa D
- Pulte, William J (1988- )
- Federal Housing Finance Agency
- Interest Rates
Lisa Cook, who has not been charged with a crime, sought to retain her position, arguing her firing was “unprecedented and illegal.”
- United States Politics and Government
- Banking and Financial Institutions
- Appointments and Executive Changes
- Federal Reserve System
- Cook, Lisa D
- Trump, Donald J
- Powell, Jerome H
President Trump’s attempt to fire Lisa Cook has laid bare the erosion of the Federal Reserve’s independence, which could lead to economic consequences for Americans, The New York Times’s chief economics correspondent explains.
- Personal Finances
- Mortgages
- Cook, Lisa D
- Trump, Donald J
- Schiff, Adam B
- James, Letitia
- Federal Reserve System
- Paxton, Ken
- Pulte, William J (1988- )
After President Trump accused a Federal Reserve governor of mortgage fraud, everyday citizens are waking up to just how much information is out there.
- International Relations
- International Trade and World Market
- Customs (Tariff)
- Shoes and Boots
- Fashion and Apparel
- Small Business
- Trump, Donald J
- Brazil
The president’s steep tariffs and erratic moves have turned manufacturing abroad into a minefield, even for entrepreneurs who set up in countries viewed as safe alternatives to China.
- Health Insurance and Managed Care
- United States Politics and Government
- Medicare
- Elderly
- Medicare Advantage
- Artificial Intelligence
- Regulation and Deregulation of Industry
- Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
- CMS Innovation Center (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services)
- Trump, Donald J
- Oz, Mehmet C
A pilot program in six states will use a tactic employed by private insurers that has been heavily criticized for delaying and denying medical care.
- Automobiles
- Factories and Manufacturing
- Organized Labor
- Batteries
- Ford Motor Co
- SK Innovation Co Ltd (SK On)
- United Automobile Workers
The U.A.W. had a narrow majority in a bid to represent workers at a factory owned by Ford and SK On. But the outcome could change because of contested ballots.
- Swift, Taylor
- Kelce, Travis
- Pop and Rock Music
- Kansas City Chiefs
- Kansas City (Mo)
- Fans (Persons)
- T-Shirts (Apparel)
- Weddings and Engagements
- Bakeries and Baked Products
- Gifts
- Football
Chiefs fans have been cheering on their star football player’s romance with the pop star for two years. They have the T-shirts, earrings and baked goods to prove it.
- Federal Reserve System
- Cook, Lisa D
- Powell, Jerome H
- Supreme Court (US)
- United States Economy
- United States Politics and Government
- Presidential Power (US)
- Trump, Donald J
The Supreme Court has said the Federal Reserve Board’s independence warrants protection. President Trump’s effort to fire a member will test that commitment.
- Drugs (Pharmaceuticals)
- Vaccination and Immunization
- Coronavirus (2019-nCoV)
- Regulation and Deregulation of Industry
- Health Insurance and Managed Care
- Disease Rates
- United States Politics and Government
- Children and Childhood
- Medicine and Health
- Drugstores
- Pregnancy and Childbirth
- American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
- Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Food and Drug Administration
- Health and Human Services Department
- Moderna Inc
- Pfizer Inc
- Kennedy, Robert F Jr
- Trump, Donald J
- Makary, Marty
- Prasad, Vinayak K
The agency’s fall recommendations underscore the goals of Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to limit access to the vaccines, which he has long opposed.
- India
- Customs (Tariff)
- Trump, Donald J
- Modi, Narendra
- United States
- International Trade and World Market
- Economic Conditions and Trends
Businesses and policymakers are casting around for help from unlikely places, as the country’s exports to the United States are crushed by 50 percent tariffs.
- California
- Tax Credits, Deductions and Exemptions
- Television
- Movies
- Law and Legislation
- Netflix Inc
- Apple TV
The state announced the first 22 projects to take advantage of its hefty new incentives to attract production.
- Crime and Criminals
- California
- Home Depot Inc
- Shoplifting and Employee Theft (Retail)
- Shopping and Retail
- Hochman, Nathan (1963- )
The group in Southern California stole goods worth millions of dollars since January, officials said. Nine people were charged this week over the thefts.
- Gebbia, Joe
- Design
- United States Politics and Government
- Executive Orders and Memorandums
- Appointments and Executive Changes
- Airbnb
- Trump, Donald J
- Content Type: Personal Profile
Joe Gebbia wants to make government services more “satisfying.” Some peers in the design industry are skeptical.
- Artificial Intelligence
- Data Centers
- Computers and the Internet
- Banking and Financial Institutions
- Real Estate (Commercial)
- United States Economy
- Factories and Manufacturing
- Meta Platforms Inc
The trillions of dollars that tech companies are pouring into new data centers are starting to show up in economic growth. For now, at least.
- Europe
- European Union
- Defense and Military Forces
- Arms Trade
- Factories and Manufacturing
- Rheinmetall AG
- Great Britain
- Germany
- Economic Conditions and Trends
- International Relations
- Russian Invasion of Ukraine (2022)
Leaders in Britain and the European Union are promoting the promise of economic benefits from increased military spending, but there is a trade-off.
- India
- Modi, Narendra
- Politics and Government
- Economic Conditions and Trends
- United States International Relations
- Trump, Donald J
- Customs (Tariff)
- International Trade and World Market
- Oil (Petroleum) and Gasoline
- Russia
As punishment for buying Russian oil, President Trump is doubling the tax on goods imported from India, jeopardizing a relationship decades in the making.
- Logos
- Conservatism (US Politics)
- Restaurants
- Social Media
- Cracker Barrel Old Country Store Inc
The chain, known for its farmhouse aesthetic, ignited a social media firestorm when it announced its “fresh” rebrand last week.
- Toys
- Dolls
- Counterfeit Merchandise
- Consumer Protection
- Recalls and Bans of Products
- Hazardous and Toxic Substances
- Intellectual Property
- Suits and Litigation (Civil)
- Pop Mart Hong Kong Ltd
- Better Business Bureaus
- Consumer Product Safety Commission
- China
- Great Britain
- Singapore
- Kasing Lung
The dupes of the cute-ugly toys have left consumer complaints and warnings about safety risks and potentially hazardous chemicals in their wake.
- Space Exploration Technologies Corp
- Rocket Science and Propulsion
- Private Spaceflight
- Space and Astronomy
- National Aeronautics and Space Administration
- Musk, Elon
After setbacks during the last three launches of Starship, Elon Musk’s rocket splashed down in the Indian Ocean on Tuesday night.
- Banking and Financial Institutions
- United States Economy
- Stocks and Bonds
- Federal Reserve System
- Cook, Lisa D
- Trump, Donald J
The market reaction was muted after President Trump moved to fire the Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook. One economist likened the response to a frog in “gently heating” water.
- Pulte, William J (1988- )
- Federal Housing Finance Agency
- Mortgages
- Regulation and Deregulation of Industry
- Interest Rates
- Federal Reserve System
- Cook, Lisa D
- Powell, Jerome H
- Trump, Donald J
- United States Politics and Government
The director of Federal Housing Finance Agency could win the president an opening on the Federal Reserve board.
- United States Politics and Government
- Banking and Financial Institutions
- Suits and Litigation (Civil)
- Appointments and Executive Changes
- Interest Rates
- Federal Reserve System
- Cook, Lisa D
- Trump, Donald J
- Pulte, William J (1988- )
- Powell, Jerome H
Lawyers for Ms. Cook promised to take legal action one day after the president moved to fire her over allegations of mortgage fraud.
- Federal Reserve System
- United States Economy
- Banking and Financial Institutions
- United States Politics and Government
- Regulation and Deregulation of Industry
- Inflation (Economics)
- Interest Rates
- International Trade and World Market
- Powell, Jerome H
- Cook, Lisa D
- Trump, Donald J
President Trump’s attempt to fire Lisa Cook, a Fed governor, will set off a long legal battle. Economists warn it could lead to higher inflation and government borrowing costs.
- Economic Conditions and Trends
- Gross Domestic Product
- Axa SA
- BNP Paribas
- Societe Generale
- Bayrou, Francois
- Macron, Emmanuel (1977- )
- France
France, a cornerstone economy in Europe, is rapidly becoming one of its weakest links as a political and debt crisis loom.
- Trump, Donald J
- Europe
- European Union
- International Trade and World Market
- Customs (Tariff)
- Freedom of Speech and Expression
- United States Politics and Government
- Regulation and Deregulation of Industry
- Computers and the Internet
- United States International Relations
The White House suggested that countries with digital regulations restricting U.S. tech companies could face penalties. The question is whether Europe can stand firm.
- Social Security Administration
- Social Security (US)
- Whistle-Blowers
- Privacy
- Identity Theft
- Surveillance of Citizens by Government
- Ethics and Official Misconduct
- Government Efficiency Department (US)
- United States Politics and Government
- Musk, Elon
- Trump, Donald J
DOGE team members uploaded a database with the personal information of hundreds of millions of Americans to a vulnerable cloud server, according to the agency’s chief data officer.
- Japan
- Trump, Donald J
- Customs (Tariff)
- Boeing Company
- Lutnick, Howard W
- United States
- International Trade and World Market
Claims that President Trump will direct Japanese investment highlight how trade frictions are mounting even with countries that have reached trade deals with the United States.
- Travel and Vacations
- Reservations (Airlines, Hotels, Etc.)
- Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
- Holidays and Special Occasions
Yes, it’s still summer, but it’s time to start strategizing. What to know about when and how to book your airline tickets, and avoid flight disruptions.
- Federal Reserve System
- Cook, Lisa D
- Trump, Donald J
- United States Politics and Government
Ms. Cook said that she would not resign from the Board of Governors, hours after President Trump announced he was firing her.
- Trump, Donald J
- Customs (Tariff)
- Automobiles
- International Trade and World Market
- Prices (Fares, Fees and Rates)
- Factories and Manufacturing
- Volkswagen AG
- Toyota Motor Corp
- Japan
- Germany
- South Korea
- United States International Relations
They are threatening smaller parts companies that are key to manufacturing and employ hundreds of thousands in Japan, South Korea and Germany.
- United States Politics and Government
- Banking and Financial Institutions
- Appointments and Executive Changes
- United States Economy
- Presidential Power (US)
- Federal Reserve System
- Trump, Donald J
- Cook, Lisa D
- Powell, Jerome H
- Pulte, William J (1988- )
President Trump told Lisa Cook that he had found sufficient cause “to remove you from your position.” Ms. Cook and her lawyer said they would fight the firing.
- Space and Astronomy
- Space Exploration Technologies Corp
- Mars (Planet)
Weather interfered on Monday night with the ability of Elon Musk’s company to show it could overcome setbacks faced by its Starship prototype.
- United States Politics and Government
- Computer Chips
- Federal Aid (US)
- Computers and the Internet
- Nationalization of Industry
- Intel Corporation
- National Economic Council (US)
- Trump, Donald J
- Hassett, Kevin A
The president said he hoped to “get as much as I can,” signaling a shift in the relationship between government and private business.
- France
- Budgets and Budgeting
- Bayrou, Francois
- Politics and Government
- Legislatures and Parliaments
- Barnier, Michel
- Le Pen, Marine
- National Rally (France)
- Melenchon, Jean-Luc
- France Unbowed (Political Party)
- Macron, Emmanuel (1977- )
- Europe
Prime Minister François Bayrou called a parliamentary session to address the “gravity” of the situation. An analyst said his move was “political suicide,” as some opponents vowed to bring down the government.
- Tempelsman, Maurice
- Onassis, Jacqueline Kennedy
- Diamonds
- Mines and Mining
- Africa
- Deaths (Obituaries)
A private and politically connected gem merchant, he was thrust into the public spotlight when his personal relationship with the former first lady became known in the late 1980s.
- Value-Added Tax
- Taxation
- International Trade and World Market
- Food
- Inflation (Economics)
- Chocolate
- Books and Literature
The Scandinavian country has proposed scrapping its tax on chocolate, cake and other sweets, as well as coffee, to help consumers cope with high food prices.
- Real Estate and Housing (Residential)
- Mortgages
- Affordable Housing
- Building (Construction)
- United States
A slow start to the home building market this year has prompted some builders to increase incentives and build on smaller lots.
- Wind Power
- United States Politics and Government
- Stocks and Bonds
- Orsted AS
- Trump, Donald J
An order to stop work on the Revolution Wind project off Rhode Island further rattled the beleaguered Danish company.
- Doughnuts
- Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc
- Fast Food Industry
- Supermarkets and Grocery Stores
- Charlesworth, Josh A
- Consumer Behavior
- Stocks and Bonds
Executives are racing to boost revenues at the struggling doughnut maker as sales slump and shares tumble.
- Robots and Robotics
- Factories and Manufacturing
- Labor and Jobs
- Small Business
- Workplace Hazards and Violations
- United States
Robots-for-rent is one way some small U.S. factories gain access to automation, reducing turnover and ensuring workers aren’t injured.
- Layoffs and Job Reductions
- International Trade and World Market
- United Steelworkers of America
- World Trade Organization
- Trump, Donald J
- United States
- Law and Legislation
- Customs (Tariff)
- Factories and Manufacturing
- North American Free Trade Agreement
- Unemployment
Trade Adjustment Assistance was supposed to help people whose jobs were threatened by overseas competition, but Congress eroded its support starting in the 1980s.
- Health Insurance and Managed Care
- Layoffs and Job Reductions
- International Trade and World Market
- Factories and Manufacturing
- Vocational Training
- Sweden
- United States
- Northvolt AB
- General Motors
- Lordstown (Ohio)
Behind the pushback to global trade is a deep economic anxiety that a meager social safety net has caused in the United States.
