Trump Administration Plans to Roll Back Pregnancy Job Protections

The administration is moving to undo Biden-era workplace rules covering pregnancy, with critics citing provisions on abortion and fertility treatment.

Medicare's AI Prior Authorization Trial Cuts Medical Services Fast

Medicare tested AI-driven prior authorization to curb waste, and the technology immediately reduced the volume of approved medical services.

Inflation Weighs on Trump and Republicans Ahead of Midterms

Persistent high prices continue to challenge President Trump and the GOP politically as midterm elections approach.

Senate Candidates Stake Out Positions on Social Security Fix

With Social Security funds projected to run short by 2032, Senate candidates are offering positions—some unexpected—on how to address the shortfall.

How Polluters Won Exemptions From EPA Emissions Rules Under Trump

A NYT investigation reveals how chemical plants and industrial facilities obtained waivers letting them sidestep federal toxic emissions requirements.

US Takes Equity Stake in Chip Plant Funded by Japan

The Trump administration is channeling Japanese investment into a government-owned semiconductor facility in upstate New York, marking an unusual federal deal.

Trump's Beef Import Push Lags Far Behind Targets at Six Weeks

Only about one-fifth of a 300,000 metric ton lean beef import program has cleared customs six weeks in, raising questions about its price-lowering goals.

GOP Tax Cuts Ahead of Midterms Face Uncertain Political Payoff

Republicans are banking on tax cuts to boost their midterm prospects, but the strategy carries significant political risk.

Trump Adjusts Tariffs on Select Canadian Goods Amid Policy Shifts

The White House has modified tariffs on certain Canadian imports as trade policy continues to evolve under the Trump administration.

Wealth Tax Measures Appear Across State Ballots This Midterm Cycle

Multiple states are putting tax-the-rich initiatives before voters this election, with more such measures expected by 2028.