Labor economy

DOGE’s Musk, Ramaswamy try to sell Congress on huge spending cuts

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Entrepreneurs Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have an ambitious agenda to cut federal spending with the help…

CEOs seek protection after UnitedHealthcare executive shooting

Chief executives and other high-level corporate officers are seeking additional security protection after the brazen slaying of UnitedHealthcare’s chief executive…

Private payrolls grew by 146,000 in November, less than expected, ADP says

Private payrolls growth was less than expected in November, reflecting a slowing labor market, according to a report Wednesday from…

FEMA fires employee who told Florida relief to skip Trump supporters

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Administrator Deanne Criswell stands next to a track map of Hurricane Ian, during a press…

Immigration plan on ballot could worsen worker shortage

PHOENIX — Immigration is a top election issue across the country, but few places feel it more than Arizona, the…

Consumer confidence surges as election nears; job openings move lower

Pedestrians walk past a “hiring now” sign posted outside Wegmans in New York City. Adam Jeffery | CNBC Consumers grew…

Trump plan would hasten Social Security insolvency: Budget group

Former President Donald Trump’s campaign plans would significantly accelerate the already-fast-approaching date when Social Security is projected to run out…

Trump tax plans could exempt 93 million Americans from income taxes

Former President Donald Trump’s tax reform ideas could offer total or partial income tax exemptions to roughly 93.2 million Americans,…

Trump works McDonald’s drive-thru, Harris campaign scoffs at stunt

The McDonald’s logo is displayed at a McDonald’s restaurant in Burbank, California, on July 22, 2024. Mario Tama | Getty…

Minimum wage ballot measures in Arizona, California, Alaska, Missouri

A Feb. 18 rally celebrating the California Labor Commissioner’s order for a McDonald’s franchise to rehire and compensate workers who…