Economy - Page 4

March 14

Obama Presidential Center wants 100 unpaid volunteers while Valerie Jarrett makes $740K

The Obama Presidential Center seeks 100 unpaid volunteers as the $850 million Chicago facility prepares to open in June, promising $3.1 billion economic impact for South Side.

March 14

Newly launched coalition with ‘affordability agenda’ vows to attack guaranteed income programs

A new conservative organization argued guaranteed income programs will create fiscal problems and drive inflation as cash assistance programs gain momentum across 15 states.

March 13

Vance touts Trump economy gains during North Carolina tour, cites rising home purchases

VP JD Vance claims economy improving in North Carolina campaign visit, touts rising home purchases and falling rents while campaigning for GOP candidates.

March 13

Give the government an inch and they'll seize your $200k home for a $2k debt

Supreme Court hears Pung family case after Isabella County, Mich., foreclosed on $200,000 home over disputed $2,000 tax debt, keeping $118,000 in equity.

March 13

LABOR SEC CHAVEZ-DEREMER: Our plan to rescind the Biden independent contractor rule

Department of Labor releases proposed rule using economic reality test to help employers determine worker classification under Fair Labor Standards Act.

March 12

Powell's behind-the-scenes move after Trump's DOJ opened its criminal probe

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell made 13 calls to lawmakers after the Justice Department opened a criminal probe into his congressional testimony about the Fed's renovations.

March 12

Iran war jeopardizes Trump economic boom before key midterm elections

Deutsche Bank analysis shows Iran conflict could spark recession if oil price spikes for an extended period, but strong GDP growth provides economic cushion.

March 12

Tax scams through the years and what to know this year

The IRS outlines evolving tax scams, from unemployment fraud to social media tax “hacks," and warns taxpayers what to watch for in 2026.

March 12

STEVE MOORE: Five energy truths the media ignore as America’s oil boom blunts the Iran war’s impact

United States achieves energy independence with highest oil production ever recorded, reducing Middle East reliance as conflicts disrupt global supply chains.

March 11

'Unprecedented' agreement releases emergency oil reserves as gas prices spark concerns

A group developed nations agreed to release a record amount of emergency oil reserves Wednesday in response to the effect the U.S. attacks against Iran have had on the oil market.