Business & Economy

The president now has an inside man at the Federal Reserve. But it’s clear he wants an even greater influence over the institution.

There’s not a one-size-fits-all explanation, but two main factors stand out.

While we’re getting the rate cut that so many people wanted, it’s important to remember why: to protect consumers from a slowing economy.

It’s the latest legal test of Trump’s power in his second term. The Roberts Court has previously signaled its willingness to protect Fed independence.

President Donald Trump has been attempting to assert more control over the historically independent central bank.

Ben Cohen shared the news of his longtime business partner’s departure from the famous ice cream brand and criticism of its parent company, Unilever.

The final terms of the deal, which is expected to close in the next 45 days, could change, but agreement on the app’s algorithm has reportedly been reached.

Plus, Apple appears to have acquiesced to Trump yet again, Elizabeth Warren is worried about xAI, and more — all in this week’s Tuesday Tech Drop.

The Massachusetts Democrat raised concerns about the Pentagon’s deal with xAI, the Elon Musk-led company responsible for the Grok chatbot.

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva says Trump’s actions against Brazil are a nakedly political attempt to help former President Jair Bolsonaro.

Donald Trump and Xi Jinping are due to speak on Friday to finalize a deal that could see the popular video app sold to an American buyer.