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Trump found guilty on all 34 charges in hush money trial
May 30, 2024
Donald Trump just became the first former U.S. president to be convicted of felony crimes. Jurors deliberated for 9.5 hours.
How independent are Fed officials from the politicians who appoint them?
by
Matt Levin
Mar 6, 2024
Biden has mostly shied away from publicly criticizing the Fed chair, while Trump tweeted about the Fed hundreds of times while in office.
The 2024 election cycle is going to be very, very expensive
by
Kimberly Adams
and Richard Cunningham
Dec 27, 2023
So far, outside spending far surpasses 2020’s pace, says Sheila Krumholz of OpenSecrets. But where’s the money coming from?
Chinese exporter's take: Biden or Trump?
by
Jennifer Pak
Oct 27, 2020
Some Chinese manufacturers do not expect the trade tensions with the U.S. to change much even with a Biden presidency.
Majority of Americans believe economy is rigged
Oct 16, 2020
More than 80% of Black Americans and nearly 70% of women say the economy is rigged in favor of certain groups. Experts say they're right.
NY Times: Trump paid $750 in US income taxes in 2016, 2017
Sep 27, 2020
IRS figures indicate that the average tax filer paid roughly $12,200 in 2017, about 16 times more than what the president paid.
Are Americans doing better or worse economically than they were 4 years ago?
by
Mitchell Hartman
, Gabriel Cortes
and Olga Oksman
Sep 24, 2020
We graphed (and explained) economic issues from health care coverage to median income to mortgage delinquencies.
For public good, not for profit.
No interest, no payments required on federal student loans until 2021
Aug 25, 2020
The Department of Education just extended temporary relief for borrowers with federally held student loans.
How to vote by mail in the general election
Aug 24, 2020
You can vote by mail in every state, but some have made it easier than others.
What does Trump's order on student loans actually mean for borrowers?
Aug 13, 2020
The president over the weekend signed a memorandum extending the current payment pause and interest waiver for most federal student loans through the end of the year.