The Fed’s new chairman is asking for advice.
Five new task forces are focused on topics that Kevin M. Warsh, the chairman of the Federal Reserve, has said are “central to the broad conduct of monetary policy.”
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Trump Administration Is Snapping Up Stakes in Private Companies. Could A.I. Be Next?
Some tech executives are nervous that the administration’s recent scrutiny of artificial intelligence models could be a prelude to a demand for an ownership stake.
A rare bipartisan housing bill just became law – but Americans will still struggle with affordability
As sweeping as the bill is, its impact is likely to be modest. Ilia Yefimovich/Picture Alliance via Getty ImagesA sweeping housing measure, which became law on July 11, 2026, is being widely celebrated as a crucial step in addressing the nation’s housing crisis.
Why better-off cities and towns see more benefits from data centers than rural regions
After a rush to attract data centers with incentives, more communities are pushing back against their development. AP Photo/Ted ShaffreyThe fierce backlash against data centers shows no sign of easing up.
Even in conservative North Dakota, some socialist institutions thrive
The Bank of North Dakota is state-owned and unique in the United States. AP Photo/Dale WetzelCandidates affiliated with Democratic Socialists of America, an organization well to the left of the Democratic Party, have scored wins in several of the party’s competitive primaries.
Surge pricing is broken – but there’s a smarter way to match gig workers with consumers
Surge pricing is unpopular with consumers and drivers alike, but there are ways to reduce its inherent inefficiencies.
When shareholder activists attack a company, its rivals may feel the heat too and change their ways
Sometimes corporations yield when facing pressure from their shareholders – even when it's indirect. alexsl/iStock via Getty Images PlusShareholder activists are investors who leverage their ownership in a company to push for change.
When managing your money, take a chatbot’s ‘confidence’ with a grain of salt
One out of every five Americans say they lost more than $100 by following financial advice from an AI chatbot, a 2025 survey found. Ant Rozetsky on UnsplashConsider the following scenario.
Why only 13% of surplus food gets donated by US supermarkets and other retailers to help hungry people – and how food pantries are trying to gather more
Food banks tend to be large and have lots of special equipment that increases their efficiency.
As key trade talks start, the US-Mexico relationship will likely limp along – but at a cost
A review of the 2020 deal underpinning the U.S.-Mexico trade relationship will likely be hamstrung by President Donald Trump’s trade-deficit fixation and aggressive use of tariffs. AP Photo/Eduardo VerdugoMost Americans understand that their avocado toast and Super Bowl guacamole depend on a green fruit imported from Mexico.
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