Here's all the free money Trump's talked about giving Americans during his second term — and where it all stands

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Trump has promised bonuses to certain government employees and floated checks for certain Americans throughout his second term.

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Uber Eats and DoorDash workers could see a bump from New York City's new tipping law. The companies say it'll hurt them.

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A DoorDash delivery worker walks down a sidewalk with a red DoorDash-branded insulated backpack and a bicycle.
New York City's law mandating an option to tip when customers pay for their order takes effect on January 26.

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Having a baby in rural America? Get ready for a 3-hour drive.

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America's hospitals are dropping their labor and delivery services.

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Student-loan borrowers are facing debt-relief whiplash under Trump

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President Donald Trump's administration is creating uncertainty for student-loan borrowers.

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China's AI push is about spreading economic gains, not enriching tech giants, a finance CEO says

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A new Brookings study warns that AI could raise wages now — only to crush them later as machines take over.

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I'm the CEO of a tourist company in Greenland. Trump's interest in the island boosted business, but now some customers are postponing trips.

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Casper Frank Møller in Greenland.
Casper Frank Møller, CEO and cofounder of Raw Arctic.

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Photos show empty supermarket shelves as millions across the US brace for Winter Storm Fern

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Shoppers cleared shelves in a Walmart in Morganton, North Carolina, ahead of winter storm Fern on Thursday, January 22, 2026
Shoppers across dozens of US states have begun stocking up ahead of the historic winter storm.

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What to know about Minnesota's anti-ICE blackout day without work, school, or shopping

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Students from St. Paul public schools staged a walkout to the State Capitol in St. Paul, Minn., to protest ICE actions.

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Student-loan forgiveness for public servants is at risk under Trump's plan to ax cheaper monthly payments, Democratic lawmakers say

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Sen. Jeff Merkley raised concerns about ending the SAVE student-loan repayment plan.

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Capitalism as we know it is having an identity crisis — and you're caught in the middle

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From Davos to Washington to America's high school classrooms, people are questioning the foundations of our economic system — and we at Business Insider are tracking what the fight over the future of capitalism means for your work, your wealth, and your world.

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