40 m. ago Trump reprises Tesla subsidy threat as Musk bashes spending bill

(Bloomberg) — Donald Trump again threatened to withdraw government subsidies from Elon Musk’s companies after the Tesla Inc. chief executive officer ratcheted up his criticism of the president’s tax and spending bill. Trump wrote on Truth Social that Musk “may get more subsidy than any human being in history, by far,” and that without government […]

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16 h. ago Trump Threatens Japan Tariff, Hassett Says Deals After July 4

President Donald Trump threatened to impose a fresh tariff level on Japan, while his top economic adviser said the White House aims to finalize deals with partners after the July 4 holiday.

Economics

21 h. ago Trump admin says Harvard didn’t protect Jewish students, threatens funding

A federal task force sent a letter finding the university violated civil rights laws requiring colleges to protect students from discrimination based on race or national origin.

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46 h. ago After a dramatic vote, the Senate pushes ahead on Trump’s tax break and spending cut plan

By a 51-49 tally and with Vice President JD Vance at the Capitol to break a potential tie, the Senate cleared a key procedural step Saturday as midnight approached.

Economics

57 h. ago Trump Threatens to Find Tillis Challenger for Key Senate Seat

Donald Trump signaled he would meet with Republicans interested in challenging Thom Tillis for his Senate seat after the North Carolina Republican opposed the president’s tax bill.

Other

7 d. ago Canada Day 2025: Everything you need to know about how Ottawa is celebrating

This is the first celebration since U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to annex Canada and turn it into the “51st state.”

Culture

2 w. ago Senate to Unveil Trump Tax Bill Draft With SALT Fight Unresolved

Senate Republicans plan to unveil key details of their version of President Donald Trump’s giant economic policy bill as soon as Monday, with the party pushing to enact the $3 trillion tax package by July 4.

Economics

2 w. ago Key Senator Looks to Slow Ted Cruz Plan on Fed Interest to Banks

Senate Banking Committee Chairman Tim Scott said he opposes swift action on a proposal that would bar the Federal Reserve from paying interest on reserves to banks to help pay for Republicans’ massive tax and spending package.

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3 w. ago Trump’s Tariff Chaos Threatens His Push for Rust Belt Revival

President Donald Trump’s signature trade policy is threatening to backfire by upending other top priorities: the revival of US manufacturing and the American Rust Belt.

Economics

3 w. ago Elon Musk pulls back on threat to withdraw Dragon spacecraft

As President Donald Trump and Elon Musk argued on social media on Thursday, the world’s richest man threatened to decommission a space capsule used to take astronauts and supplies to the International Space Station. A few hours later, Musk said he wouldn’t follow through on the threat. After Trump threatened to cut government contracts given […]

Economics

3 w. ago Musk threatens to decommission a key space station link for NASA

As President Donald Trump and Elon Musk argued on social media on Thursday, the world’s richest man threatened to decommission a space capsule used to take astronauts and supplies to the International Space Station. After Trump threatened to cut government contracts given to Musk’s SpaceX rocket company and his Starlink internet satellite services, Musk responded […]

Society

3 w. ago Inmate accused of framing witness for deportation by writing letters threatening Trump

Demetric D. Scott was charged with felony witness intimidation, identity theft and two counts of bail jumping

Other

4 w. ago Ottawa commits to prioritizing domestic aluminum and steel for defence, infrastructure projects

As Trump threatens higher tariffs on Canadian metal, Melanie Joly says Canada will protect jobs and the industry at home

Economics

4 w. ago Joly commits to prioritizing Canadian steel, aluminum for defence, infrastructure

OTTAWA — Ottawa is committed to using Canadian steel and aluminum in national infrastructure and defence projects as U.S. President Donald Trump threatens to impose more tariffs, Industry Minister Melanie Joly said Sunday. After meeting with aluminum industry leaders at a summit in Montreal, Joly said the government is waiting to see if Trump follows […]

Economics

4 w. ago Canada’s steel industry says Trump’s next tariff hike threatens ‘mass disruption’ to supply chain

Algoma Steel paid over $10 million in tariffs in just two weeks

Economics