German businesses are not happy. They're upset about U. S. President Donald Trump's plan to use tariffs to pressure Denmark into selling Greenland. This move could make the trade war between the U. S. and Europe even worse. Trump wants to increase tariffs on European goods until Denmark agrees to s
A recent probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has stirred up quite a bit of controversy. The investigation is about a renovation project that went over budget by a lot. Powell has denied any wrongdoing and believes the probe is politically motivated, aimed at pressuring him to lower intere
President Donald Trump has made a bold move against sanctuary cities, announcing that federal payments to states with these policies will be cut off starting February 1st. This decision comes as part of a broader strategy to pressure states over alleged fraud and noncompliance with federal regulatio
The financial world is buzzing with news that could impact your crypto investments. President Trump recently called out Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, saying some not-so-nice things and hinting that changes might be coming. This has got traders thinking that interest rates could drop, which us
A major banker has spoken up about the recent fuss around the Federal Reserve's boss. He thinks it's a bad idea to mess with the Fed's freedom to make decisions. The Fed's leader recently said some big shots in the government are giving them a hard time. They're saying he didn't tell the whole trut
The economic landscape is at a critical juncture, with the Federal Reserve's independence facing unprecedented challenges. The central bank's mandate to maintain stable inflation and a robust labor market is being tested like never before. Inflation has been hovering around 2. 7%, a figure that mig
Bill Pulte, the head of the Federal Housing Finance Agency, played a big part in pushing for the Trump administration to subpoena the Federal Reserve. This move has stirred up quite a bit of tension, especially as President Trump is getting ready to pick a new leader for the Fed. Some of Trump's su
In a surprising turn of events, a judge from Wisconsin has decided to step down after being found guilty of a crime. This judge, Hannah Dugan, was accused of trying to help a person from Mexico avoid being arrested by immigration officials. This person was in her court for a different case involving
The Senate Commerce Committee is set to question the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) chair, Brendan Carr, on Wednesday. The hearing focuses on his recent actions and statements regarding media and broadcasting. Carr has been under fire for pushing broadcasters to pull ABC's late-night show
Taiwan is stepping up its defense game. President Lai Ching-te has announced a massive $40 billion boost to military spending. This extra cash will focus on buying quick, mobile weapons from the U. S. to keep China's bigger military at bay. China sees Taiwan as its territory and isn't shy about usi
