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Deficit Politics Returns in Debate Over Trump Tax Cuts

The legislation that Republicans are trying to push through Congress could swell the very fiscal imbalance that party leaders have promised to tame for...

Trump Touts Tariffs to Pay for Tax Breaks. Benefits May Be Fleeting.

The president cited figures from the Congressional Budget Office to suggest tariffs could offset the cost of tax cuts, though he omitted important caveats...

How Hard Will Musk Fight Republicans’ Budget Bill?

The tech mogul is urging followers to pressure lawmakers to “KILL THE BILL,” potentially undermining a key plank of President Trump’s domestic agenda.

Trump Budget Eliminates Funding for Crucial Global Vaccination Programs

The spending proposal terminates support of health programs that, according to the proposal, “do not make Americans safer.”

Trump Administration Seeks Nuclear Arms Budget Hike as Science Funds Are Cut

The Trump administration asked Congress for roughly $11 billion more in annual spending for the federal agency that oversees nuclear weapon activities.

Elon Musk Calls Trump Policy Bill a ‘Disgusting Abomination’

The tech executive criticized the president’s legislation in a series of posts on Tuesday, signaling a widening rift with Republicans.

Tesla Protesters Claim a Victory as Elon Musk Leaves Trump’s Side

The activists behind the Tesla Takedown campaign say they intend to expand beyond protests at the company’s showrooms.

How Low Will the Dollar Go?

Trade-war angst has put pressure on the greenback this year. Wall Street thinks it’s about to get worse.

The Vertiginous Novelty of America’s Debt Pile

The problem isn’t only the trillions owed. It’s that no modern country has become this indebted absent a crisis.

Scientific Dreams in the Balance

Research breakthroughs are often sagas of passion, curiosity and sacrifice. If Trump’s proposed budget cuts for 2026 are enacted, many such journeys may never...

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