Trump defends tariffs as he launches economic tour: 'You can give up certain products. You could give up pencils.'

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President Donald Trump launched an economic tour, defending his tariff policies and record.

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Elon Musk says DOGE was 'a little bit' successful — but he wouldn't do it again

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WASHINGTON, DC - FEBRUARY 11: Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, accompanied by U.S. President Donald Trump (R), and his son X Musk, speaks during an executive order signing in the Oval Office at the White House on February 11, 2025 in Washington, DC.

Trump deals a final blow to a key student-loan repayment plan. Millions of borrowers may soon have to resume repaying their debt.

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Trump's administration announced a proposed settlement to end the SAVE student-loan repayment plan.

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Tell us what you think about the future of capitalism

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Surveys indicate that Americans now hold a more negative view of capitalism than they did in years past.

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What to expect from the last Fed meeting of 2025 — and what a rate cut could mean for your wallet

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Chair Jerome Powell will announced the Fed's last interest rate decision of the year December 10.

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Why Wall Street's 2026 predictions matter

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Student-loan borrowers are at heightened risk of costly errors when Trump's changes roll out, Democratic lawmakers say

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Sen. Elizabeth Warren said the changes to student-loan repayment are putting borrowers at risk.

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Canada is courting Asia after a challenging year of trade relations with the Trump administration

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Canada is seeking out more trade relations with Asia amid stalled US trade negotiations.

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Young people aren't getting hired — but AI isn't to blame, an economist says

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An 88-year-old worked 5 days a week at a supermarket. Then strangers raised almost $2 million so he could finally retire.

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Strangers have donated almost $2 million (and counting) to a GoFundMe to help an 88-year-old supermarket worker retire.

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