Young Workers Push Back as AI Anxiety Grows Over Jobs, Creativity and the Future of Work
The artificial intelligence revolution is no longer being greeted only with excitement. Among many young people entering the workforce, it is increasingly being met with fear, frustration and open resistance. Former Google CEO Eric Schmidt was booed during a commencement speech at the University of Arizona after telling graduates that AI’s impact would be “larger, […]
New Fed Chair Faces Cloudy Policy Outlook as Oil, Tariffs and Debt Complicate Trump’s Economic Plans
Kevin Warsh is taking over as chair of the Federal Reserve at a highly uncertain moment for the U.S. economy, with inflation rising again, interest-rate cuts disappearing from market expectations, and President Donald Trump still pressing for easier monetary policy. Warsh’s arrival marks a new phase for the central bank after years of tension between […]
Higher Mortgage Rates Threaten to Slow an Already Weak Housing Season
Mortgage rates have risen to a one-month high, creating new pressure for buyers during what is usually the most important season for the U.S. housing market. The average rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose to 6.37%, up from 6.30% the previous week, according to Freddie Mac. That may appear like a small weekly move, […]
Onshore Wind Developers Blame Pentagon Review Freeze for Blocking Clean Power Across 30 States
More than 250 onshore wind energy projects across the United States are stalled because the Pentagon has not completed required national security reviews, according to the American Clean Power Association. The delays affect projects in more than 30 states and represent at least 30 gigawatts of potential electricity capacity, enough to power millions of homes. […]
Trump Administration Targets New York Times in High-Profile DEI Discrimination Lawsuit
The Trump administration has filed a high-profile discrimination lawsuit against The New York Times, accusing the newspaper of denying a promotion to a white male employee because of his race and gender. The case, brought by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC), marks one of the clearest examples yet of the administration’s aggressive campaign against […]
Democrats Push “AI Affordability” Message as Critics Warn of Deeper Issues
A growing divide is emerging within the Democratic Party over how to frame the political debate around artificial intelligence, as leaders increasingly emphasize affordability while critics argue that approach sidesteps more fundamental concerns. The discussion reflects broader tensions about how to communicate complex technological change to voters ahead of key elections. Many Democratic leaders are […]
Crude Climbs Past $111 With Iran Peace Talks Frozen and Hormuz Risks Unresolved
Oil prices moved back above $111 a barrel as hopes for a diplomatic breakthrough between the United States and Iran continued to fade, keeping traders focused on the risk of a prolonged supply shock. Peace talks had stalled with no clear path to reopening the Strait of Hormuz, one of the world’s most important routes […]
Trump Taps Minnesota Economist Christopher Phelan to Lead White House Economic Council
President Donald Trump has nominated University of Minnesota economist Christopher Phelan to serve as his chief economic adviser, filling a key White House vacancy at a moment when economic policy is under heavy political and financial scrutiny. Phelan would become the new head of the Council of Economic Advisers, or CEA, if confirmed by the […]
Trump’s Deportation Push Could Hurt Republicans in the Midterms
President Donald Trump’s aggressive deportation campaign could become a political liability for Republicans in the 2026 midterm elections. More Americans now say they are less likely to support a congressional candidate who backs Trump’s deportation approach than say they are more likely to do so, suggesting the issue may be shifting from a Republican strength […]
Trump’s Research Funding Overhaul Is Reshaping How Universities and Scientists Work With Washington
A major shift in how the Trump administration is approaching federal research funding, with consequences that could reach far beyond universities and laboratories is a core issue that not only covers how much money the government spends on research, but also the rules, priorities, and conditions attached to that support. The administration is trying to […]
