Finance and Economy
CBO says ‘big, beautiful bill’ will add $3.4 trillion to deficits
The Congressional Budget Office said that the final version of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act …
Third round of Social Security payments issues in two days
The final round of July Social Security payments, worth up to $5,108 for the highest-income…
August Social Security direct payment worth $967 goes out in 11 days
August Supplemental Security Income payments, worth up to $967, will go out to recipients in 11…
Trump denies report that Bessent advised him against firing Powell
President Donald Trump pushed back on a report from over the weekend that revealed Treasury…
Bessent advised Trump against firing Powell: Report
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent privately urged President Donald Trump over the last week not…
Chances of a recession shrink significantly, per Polymarket
U.S. recession odds in 2025 are at an all-time low, according to betting odds at a popular…
An attempt by Trump to fire Powell would face major legal challenge
If President Donald Trump takes the unprecedented step of trying to fire Fed Chairman Jerome…
Campaign cash buys Big Crypto allies on Capitol Hill
The key lawmakers pushing a trio of cryptocurrency bills that passed during so-called “Crypto…
Rumored candidate to replace Powell calls for ‘regime change’ at Fed
Former Federal Reserve governor Kevin Warsh, who is considered to be on the short list of…
Republicans advance crypto legislation after lengthy House rebellion
The House has advanced three crypto bills after an hours-long impasse over language barring the…
