The U.S. Can’t Grow Its Way Out of Debt. Here’s What It Can Do.
It’s been over a decade since the total U.S. debt surpassed the country’s total economic output. But with the national debt ...
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What’s in Trump’s Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s Playbook?
Bessent aims to maintain the strength of the U.S. economy with an adapted version of former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo ...
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Elon Musk Would Like to Control German Politics Too
Technocrat billionaire Elon Musk finally owned up Wednesday to restricting his critics’ X accounts. But the self-described ...
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Puerto Rico’s new governor takes office amid anger following major blackout
Jenniffer González Colón has been sworn in as Puerto Rico’s new governor as the island held for a normally ebullient ceremony ...
Could Trump face another early setback in House speaker’s race?
President-elect Donald Trump confers with Sen. John Thune (R-South Dakota), left, and House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana ...
5 things to know for Jan. 2: New Orleans attack, Tesla explosion, fireworks chaos, Puerto Rico power outage, debt ceiling
Here’s what else you need to know to Get Up to Speed and On with Your Day. At least 14 people were killed in New Orleans ...
Student Loans May Be More Affordable if Congress Passes This Act—but There's a Catch
The College Cost Reduction Act aims to reduce college costs and student loan use. But the bill has some problematic parts ...
Why Trump is antsy about the coming debt ceiling fight
A new debt ceiling established this week sets up a coming debate about averting default. The parameters of that standoff are ...
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The debt ceiling is back, but no need to worry – yet
The nation’s debt ceiling was reinstated Thursday, giving congressional Republicans yet another divisive challenge to contend ...