Kevin Hassett: Trump's 50% tariff on copper imports aims to prepare for US for future 'time of war'
White House Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett defends Trump's 50% copper tariff, citing national security concerns and domestic production.
Bill Gates drops $51B in one week following vow not to die rich
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has fallen to 12th place in wealth rankings after reducing his fortune from $175 billion to $124 billion
Trump announces significant 30% tariffs against Mexico, EU to begin next month
President Trump imposes new 30% tariffs on Mexican and EU imports effective August 1, warning that any retaliatory measures will be matched and added to the base rate
LARRY KUDLOW: Can Jay Powell make it through the weekend?
The Fed's debt and runaway spending is spelling a lot of trouble for the Chairman
Director of federal agency suggests Fed Chairman Powell is considering resigning
Trump administration official Bill Pulte released a statement suggesting that Fed Chair Jerome Powell is considering resigning amid mounting pressure on his leadership.
Trump admin presses Powell over Fed's costly headquarters renovation project
The Trump administration is investigating Fed Chair Powell's testimony about the central bank's renovation project amid Trump's calls for Powell and the Fed to lower interest rates.
The 'big, beautiful, bill' includes a car loan interest tax deduction. Do you qualify?
The Republicans' tax cut and spending package, dubbed the "big, beautiful bill," includes a tax deduction for car loan interest of up to $10,000 annually for qualified vehicles.
Trump threatens 35% tariff on Canadian goods over dangerous cross-border fentanyl dispute
President Trump warns Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney of a new 35% tariff on Canadian imports if the country doesn't address fentanyl trafficking and existing trade disputes.
Republicans demand comprehensive security review of Chinese drones after Trump executive order
Lawmakers asked ODNI to review DJI and Autel Robotics within 30 days to determine whether their drones pose risks to U.S. national security amid data transmission concerns.
Trump admin ending taxpayer support for illegal immigrants in postsecondary education
Education Secretary Linda McMahon announced a new policy ensuring taxpayer funds for various education programs will not be available to illegal immigrants.
America First policies electrifying US-made brews and bringing beer boom to red state
Missouri's new American Beer Act supports local breweries, creates jobs and revitalizes communities by reducing taxes on domestically produced beer to boost manufacturing, governor says.
Brazil hits back at Trump’s 50% tariff as he decries ‘witch hunt’ on Bolsonaro for alleged coup attempt
A trade war looms as President Lula da Silva refutes Trump's claims of trade imbalance and rejects demands to interfere with judicial proceedings
Trump administration lawsuit cracks down on California's egg production regulations
A federal lawsuit claims California's Proposition 12 and egg regulations create unnecessary red tape for farmers, violate federal standards and raise egg costs for Americans.
Trump announces sweeping 50% tariff on all Brazilian imports starting Aug. 1
In a letter to Brazilian President Lula da Silva, Trump declared a 50% tariff on all imports from Brazil, warning that any retaliatory tariff increases would be added to the initial 50%.
Elon Musk tells Tesla analyst to 'shut up' over suggestions to limit his political activities
Tesla CEO Elon Musk rebuffed analyst Dan Ives' suggestion that Tesla's board establish guardrails for his political activism after he vowed to launch an America Party.
Trump admin resuming interest charges for nearly 8M student loan borrowers after Biden's limbo
The Department of Education will resume student loan interest payments on Aug. 1, slamming President Biden for using loan forgiveness to sway votes.
Copper prices hit record high after Trump announces 50% import tariff
Copper futures rose dramatically following President Trump's plan for a 50% import tariff, pushing domestic prices to a 25% premium over global markets amid growing demand.
Trump announces higher tariff rates for more countries in letters published on social media
In a series of social media posts, President Donald Trump revealed higher tariff rates for six more countries as part of his ongoing "reciprocal" tariff policy based on bilateral trade deficits.
Netanyahu says Iran will abandon nuclear program after US-Israeli strikes: 'they're afraid'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims Iran will not pursue nuclear weapons following U.S. and Israeli strikes, stating Tehran is afraid after feeling "the might of America and Israel."
Trump teases announcements on trade negotiations with seven countries
President Trump teases trade negotiations with multiple countries after announcing a new 50% tariff on imported copper and warning 14 nations to strike trade deals by next month.

















