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.
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,...
Trump’s Trade Push Falters: Only 3 of 200 Promised Deals Completed Ahead of August Deadline
Trump’s Trade Agenda Falters: Only Three Deals Finalized as August Deadline Nears WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump’s ambitious...
Senate Passes Trump’s Tax and Spending Bill After Tie-Breaker from VP Vance
Senate Passes Trump’s Sweeping Tax Cut Bill After Dramatic Tie-Breaker from VP Vance WASHINGTON – After a marathon...
Trump’s Tax Bill: $2.4 Trillion in New Debt, 11 Million Uninsured—What Could Go Wrong?
Trump’s New Tax Bill Could Add $2.4 Trillion to the Deficit and Leave 11 Million More Uninsured, CBO...
Trump Delays 50% EU Tariff to July 9 After Call With von der Leyen
Trump Pushes Back 50% EU Tariff to July 9 After 'Good Call' With EU Chief In a surprise...
House GOP Pushes Nearly $1 Trillion in Cuts to Medicaid and Food Stamps
House Republicans Push for Nearly $1 Trillion in Cuts to Medicaid and Food Stamps — Here’s Who Stands...
Senate Rejects Effort to Block Trump’s Tariffs Amid Economic Concerns
Senate Votes Down Effort to Block Trump’s Global Tariffs Amid Economic Uncertainty WASHINGTON - In a narrow vote, Senate...
