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Chinese tariffs take effect, ratcheting up nascent trade war with U.S.
Chinese tariffs on U.S. products including LNG, coal and agricultural equipment were imposed Monday, in response to Trump’s 10 percent blanket levy.
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White House targets CFPB as union sues over work stoppage
The financial watchdog agency was formed after a 2008 crisis. The Trump administration has told staffers not to take any actions — or even come into the office.
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Man dies of asthma attack after inhaler cost skyrockets to more than $500
United Health Group’s pharmacy benefit manager, Optum Rx, stopped covering Cole Schmidtknecht’s ‘life-changing’ inhaler, suit alleges.
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What is the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and why is it a Trump target?
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau was established to root out corporate wrongdoing after the 2008 crash. The Trump administration has moved to weaken it.
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Work Advice: How to turn away an unqualified internal job candidate
An internal candidate wants to apply for a job but doesn’t have the skills needed. Should I tell them that?
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Trump says he will impose 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports
The president, who has threatened and delayed other tariffs, said he will announce the measures Monday. Canada and Mexico are among the top U.S. steel suppliers.
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Consumer Financial Protection Bureau to shutter for a week
The closure of the CFPB, established after the 2008 financial crisis, follows a visit Friday by members of Elon Musk’s U.S. DOGE Service team.
