Government Policy & Economy
Coverage of government policy and economy issues from around the world. Reporting includes public spending, taxation, budgets, economic reforms, regulation, welfare programs, and fiscal policy. This section examines how government decisions affect economic growth, businesses, public services, and daily life. Readers can follow policy developments that shape national economies, financial stability, and public priorities.
Treasury Plans Tax Credit Reclassification, Raising Concerns for Immigrant Families
Treasury Reclassifies Tax Credits, Could Limit Benefits for Immigrant Taxpayers The U.S. Treasury Department plans to redefine certain...
California Moves to Revoke 17,000 Commercial Driver Licenses Issued to Immigrants
California Revokes Thousands of Immigrant Commercial Licenses After Federal Audit Findings California authorities have announced plans to revoke...
President Trump Signs Funding Bill, Ending Historic 43-Day Government Shutdown
The United States government reopened Wednesday night after President Donald Trump signed a long-awaited funding bill, bringing an...
White House Orders Agencies to Draft Mass Firing Plans Ahead of Possible Shutdown
White House Budget Office Directs Federal Agencies to Prepare Mass Firings in Case of Shutdown Published: September 25,...
Trump Defends U.S. Economy with Charts Amid Concerns Over Slowing Job Growth
Trump Defends U.S. Economy as Job Growth Slows Published: August 8, 2025, 14:30 (U.S. Eastern Time) Former President...
RFK Jr. Cancels $500M in Respiratory Virus Vaccine Research
RFK Jr. Pulls $500 Million in Funding for mRNA Vaccine Development Published Time: August 6, 2025, 14:30 (U.S....
Supreme Court May Decide Legality of Trump’s Tariff Powers
Supreme Court Could Soon Rule on Trump's Emergency Tariff Authority Published: August 5, 2025 – 16:00 EDT A...
Corporation for Public Broadcasting Announces Closure After Federal Defunding
Corporation for Public Broadcasting to Shut Down Following Congressional Defunding August 2, 2025, 17:00 (U.S. Pacific Time) Introduction:...
Trump-era tax law reshapes decades of U.S. welfare and safety net programs
Trump tax bill introduces major reforms to U.S. welfare programs Published: July 30, 2025 – 2:00 PM EDT...
Trump unveils 25% tariff on India, citing trade imbalance and Russian oil ties
Trump announces 25% tariff on Indian imports, warns of further penalties over Russian oil ties Written: July 30,...
