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Recession fears stay close to boiling point, MarketWatch weekly gauge shows
Fears of a U.S. recession stayed elevated this week, even as some doubters were caustic about how long some economists have been worried about a severe downturn.
Congressional Budget Office paints grim long-term U.S. deficit picture
The U.S. budget deficit is on track to return to levels only seen in the pandemic and World War II, if spending and taxes remain at current levels, the CBO said.
Putin is not as vulnerable as he seems, experts say, so the West must keep the focus on helping Ukraine
Russian experts in Washington on Wednesday warned that it is a mistake to exaggerate the vulnerability of the Russian military establishment.
What next for Putin? That’s one of many unanswered questions after failed revolt.
What next for Putin? Here are some possible answers to the key questions left after the failed mutiny by his Wagner Group warlord Yevgeny Prigozhin.
U.S. companies told to adapt as Washington fights against forced labor in China: ‘It’s going to be a very different environment’
CPB seized Chinese imports last year under a forced labor law, but officials say some companies are evading regulations.
Washington may be looking at another fiscal crisis: a government shutdown.
Fresh off the debt-ceiling showdown, Washington may be looking at another fiscal crisis: a government shutdown.
Does the 14th Amendment disqualify Donald Trump from being elected president again? It’s ‘not real clear.’
What to know about the 14th Amendment of the Constitution, and why ex-President Trump's critics are trying to use it against him as he seeks another term.
House Republicans try to eliminate new $600 tax-reporting threshold for PayPal, Venmo payments
House Republicans' new tax-cut package includes a measure that would scrap a $600 tax-reporting threshold for gig workers using PayPal or Venmo.
Trump pleads not guilty in classified-documents case. Here’s what’s next after his arraignment.
Former President Donald Trump entered pleas of "not guilty" in Miami on Tuesday after his federal indictment on 37 charges in a classified-documents case.
Latest Trump indictment could help him in the 2024 GOP primary but not in the general election, analysts say
Former President Trump is due to surrender in Miami after his indictment in a classified-documents case. What does the case mean for the 2024 White House race?
Top Democrats use default scare to push new debt-ceiling overhaul bill
Leading Democrats in the House and Senate will advance a bill aimed at overhauling the debt-ceiling process, according to a report.
Crypto boosters hope Congress can deliver “total victory” in industry battle with SEC
The industry is now focused on crypto regulatory legislation under consideration in Congress after the SEC unveiled lawsuits against Coinbase and Binance
Donald Trump indicted again. Can he still run for president?
Former President Donald Trump has been indicted on charges of mishandling classified documents. So, can he still run for president?
Legislation can’t end the teen mental-health crisis, but lawmakers should do more, surgeon general says
There is more that Congress can do to address the mental-health crisis facing American teenagers, Surgeon General Vivek Murthy said Thursday.
Gensler accused of being in ‘complete contempt of Congress’ with crackdown on Coinbase
The Securities and Exchange Commission is engaged in a multifront battle against actors in the digital asset industry that intensified this week
Regional bank crisis may be far from over, experts warn
The stock-market panic over the regional banks has subsided, but experts say sector headwinds remain, and regulators should stay vigilant.
Supreme Court restricts EPA again, ranks individual property rights over clean water
The Supreme Court on Thursday limited the Environmental Protection Agency’s authority to police water pollution in certain wetlands.
Debt-ceiling standoff: What is the Democrats’ ‘discharge petition’ option?
Key questions and answers about the discharge position, a procedural move that Democrats want to use to force a debt-ceiling vote.
The 14th Amendment: Here’s how it relates to the debt-ceiling debate
Key questions and answers about the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution and how it relates to the debt-ceiling stalemate.
White House targets growing mental-health crisis in schools
Many schools say they lack the staff, funding for effective mental-health services
