The Economy Archives - Page 34 of 37

Change He Can’t Believe In

The Economy whatsthatsound - June 5, 2010 81

Well, Joe Biden was certainly right when he said that President Obama would be "tested" soon after taking office. The question is not so...

Capitalism: A Good Kid Gone Bad

Corporations AdLib - May 11, 2010 93

1. Under the sea, an enormous, so-far-unstoppable eruption of oil endangers a huge swath of ocean, as well as the lives and livelihoods of...

The Birthplace of Democracy in Ruins

The Economy AdLib - May 5, 2010 23

There is something sadly symbolic in the birthplace of democracy being destroyed by banks. The domination of corporatism over democracy across the world, using...

Evolve or Perish

Animal Rights whatsthatsound - May 4, 2010 52

Just an Email from Move To Amend

Activism dgraz - April 30, 2010 3

? This spring, the Move to Amend is on the move. Read on for the latest resources, actions, and upcoming events . . . New...

Bad Company

Activism AdLib - April 26, 2010 51

Pres. Obama and Congress have now turned to focus on passing financial reforms that are long overdue. Fox News and the Republicans tried trotting...

Moyers Going Out With a Bank

Corporations AdLib - April 20, 2010 22

Every Friday night, my Tivo fires up to save what is one of the best arguments for the existence of television, Bill Moyers Journal....

Bill Against SCOTUS Decision – One To GROW On

Congress AdLib - April 13, 2010 8

First, props to SueInCa for her brilliant article, The Next Credit Bust – 2012? which inspired me to post this as a...

The Next Credit Bust – 2012?

The Economy SueInCa - April 12, 2010 30

During and right after the mortgage crisis some were talking about the commercial crash and how that would soon hit. At the time I thought,...

Will Google have to Leave the US Internet Now?

Corporations KQµårk 死神 - April 6, 2010 11

Probably not but in another amazingly corporate friendly decision a Federal appeals court struck down the FCC ability to prevent Comcast from punishing it's...

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Trump Is Defiant as Tariff Moves Roil Markets a Second Day

After China announced new retaliatory measures against the United States, President Trump responded that Beijing “PLAYED IT WRONG.” [...]

Powell Warns Trump’s Tariffs Risk Stoking Even Higher Inflation and Slower Growth

Jerome H. Powell, chair of the Federal Reserve, says the central bank’s “obligation” is to ensure that a “one-time increase in the price level does not become an ongoing inflation problem.” [...]

‘Wait, Baby, Wait’: Slumping Oil Prices Reflect Economic Worries

Fears that President Trump’s tariffs could slash global economic growth — and demand for oil — are weighing on the market. [...]

Trump Extends TikTok Deal Deadline, Delaying a Potential Ban

The app was facing a Saturday deadline to change its ownership or face a ban in the United States. [...]

Trump Sidelines Justice Dept. Legal Office, Eroding Another Check on His Power

As President Trump claims expansive and disputed powers, his administration has curbed the influential Office of Legal Counsel. [...]

Felon Freed by Trump Is Sent Back to Prison After Child Assault Charge

Jonathan Braun, a drug smuggler, on Friday made an obscene gesture toward people in the courtroom and complained about his legal representation. [...]

Protesters in Gaza Call on Hamas to Step Aside

Demanding an end to the war, hundreds pressed the militants to relinquish control of the enclave, a rare demonstration against a group that has suppressed dissent with violence. [...]

What One Image Shows About a Strike in Gaza

What one image shows about the aftermath of a strike on a shelter in Gaza. [...]

Israeli Military Expands Ground Operations in Gaza City

Israel said the operation had killed a militant who was “likely personally involved in the abduction” of the Bibas family on Oct. 7. [...]

The Strange Allure of Watching Other People Tear Up Their Homes

D.I.Y. influencers indulge our most ambitious housing fantasies — and cash in on them. [...]

How Kyrsten Sinema's decision makes Democrats' 2024 Senate map tighter

Arizona Sen. Kyrsten Sinema decided to shake up the political world on Friday by becoming an independent. The former Democrat is still caucusing with the party in the Senate, so the Democratic caucus still has 51 members. Now, instead of 49 Democrats and two independents within their ranks, the caucus has 48 Democrats and three independents. [...]

Meet the woman steering Biden's bipartisan winning streak on Capitol Hill

The Biden administration managed to rack up a long list of major legislative wins in its first two years despite facing one of the most closely-divided Congresses in history. From bipartisan action on infrastructure, gun safety and same-sex marriage to party-line bills tackling climate change and expanding health care coverage, it's a record President Joe Biden and Democrats on the ballot were all eager to tout on the campaign trail during the midterms. [...]

CNN Political Briefing

The political news you need to know, in 10 minutes or less. Hosted by David Chalian. [...]

The Axe Files with David Axelrod

Go beyond the soundbites and get to know some of the most interesting players in politics. [...]

Margins of Error

Look closely at almost anything and you'll find data—lots of it. But what are those numbers really saying about who we are and what we believe? Harry Enten is on a mission to find out. [...]

The notable legal clouds that continue to hang over Donald Trump

All eyes are on former President Donald Trump, who has launched another White House bid. [...]

The fine print of the Respect for Marriage Act

Let's start with the positive: Republicans and Democrats are coming together to protect same-sex marriage from the Supreme Court. [...]

Everything you need to know about Biden's student loan forgiveness program

President Joe Biden's federal student loan forgiveness program, which promises to deliver up to $20,000 of debt relief for millions of borrowers, is on hold indefinitely as legal challenges work their way through the courts. [...]

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China and US are at each other's throats on tariffs, and neither is backing down

China's new 34% tax on US imports shows it is ready to tussle with Trump. [...]

Children among 16 dead in Russian attack on Zelensky's home city

The head of the local defence council says a ballistic missile landed in the centre of a residential area. [...]

Trump extends deadline to keep TikTok running in US

The president has granted the app a second 75-day extension to comply with a law that requires it to either sell its US assets or face a ban. [...]

Judge rules US must return man deported to El Salvador in 'error'

The judge ruled Kilmar Abergo Garcia, who was deported to an El Salvadorian prison despite his protected legal status, must be returned to the US. [...]

Hezbollah at crossroads after blows from war weaken group