A 37-year-old economist who says he bet more than $300k against DOGE on Kalshi explains himself

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Alan Cole, a senior economist at the Tax Foundation, says he bet $342,195.63 on the success of DOGE.

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How relief for the 40 million Americans without a retirement account could work

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President Donald Trump unveiled a new retirement saving policy in his 2026 State of the Union speech.

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Trump wants Big Tech to build its own power plants. That's already starting to happen.

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President Donald Trump gave his annual State of the Union speech before Congress.

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Guy Bets Entire Life Savings Against Elon Musk, Wins

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How to succeed in gambling without really trying.

21 of the best and worst outfits Usha Vance has worn as second lady

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Usha Vance's fashion is evolving during her time as second lady.

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Larry Summers is leaving his Harvard teaching job following the release of personal emails with Jeffrey Epstein

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Larry Summers says he is stepping back from public life.

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35 of the best and worst looks Melania Trump has worn as first lady

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A side-by-side of Melania Trump in 2017 and 2026.
Melania Trump has style hits and misses as first lady.

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Economists and business leaders react to Trump's State of the Union address

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Donald Trump touted tariffs, lower prices, and a new retirement plan in a record-long address.

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How Melania Trump's style has evolved, from her modeling days to first lady life

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Melania Trump at the White House in February 2026.
Melania Trump at the White House in February 2026.

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Gavin Newsom recounts Steve Jobs giving him and Google's founders an early peek at the first iPhone

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"We were quite aware that he was sharing something akin to a state secret," Newsom wrote in his new memoir.

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