U.S. economy Archives - Page 3 of 76

President Trump’s economy approval rating falls

Apr 1, 2026 5:36 PM EDT

CNN,

President Donald Trump’s approval rating on the economy has dropped to a new low, according to a CNN poll.

Trump signs order directing creation of a national voter list, a move already facing lawsuit threats

Apr 1, 2026 11:19 AM EDT

Associated Press,

President Donald Trump on Tuesday signed an executive order to create a nationwide list of verified eligible voters and to restrict mail-in voting, a move that swiftly drew legal threats from state Democratic officials ahead of this year’s midterm elections.

Attacks persist in Iran and across the Mideast as Trump threatens escalation

Apr 1, 2026 11:09 AM EDT

Associated Press,

Iran kept up its attacks on Persian Gulf neighbors on Wednesday as airstrikes pounded Tehran, while U.S. President Donald Trump again made contradictory statements about whether he was ready to wind down the war or escalate it.

Hiring at lowest rate since pandemic

Mar 31, 2026 6:43 PM EDT

CNN,

Labor data shows businesses are adding workers at the slowest pace in 15 years, if you don’t count the pandemic.

Wall Street jolts higher and recovers some war-caused losses after oil prices slow their spike

Mar 31, 2026 11:12 AM EDT

Associated Press,

U.S. stocks are jolting higher Tuesday as the spike for oil prices because of the war with Iran slows.

House weighs next steps for bill to fund most of Homeland Security but not immigration enforcement

Mar 27, 2026 10:57 AM EDT

Associated Press,

The Senate early Friday approved Department of Homeland Security funds to pay Transportation Security Administration agents and most other agencies but not the immigration enforcement operations at the heart of the budget impasse that has jammed airports, disrupted travel and imposed financial hardship on workers.