Trump wants to make IVF free. Democrats, Republicans and experts are dubious
Former President Donald Trump says that he wants to make in vitro fertilization treatments free of cost, either by requiring…
Economic ‘misery index’ that’s predicted every election winner since 1980 looking good for Harris, but it’s close
A gauge of economic misery that has a strong track record of predicting elections is tilting toward a Kamala Harris…
Presidential debate crib sheet: U.S. economy numbers to know
When Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump take the debate stage in Philadelphia on Tuesday night, expect…
Yellen says U.S. economy remains solid, on path to ‘soft landing’ with no meaningful layoffs
Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen sought to reassure the public on Saturday that the U.S. economy remains strong, despite a string…
U.S. job market slows, but it’s not yet a ‘three-alarm fire,’ economist says
The U.S. job market is cooling at a worrisome rate but not to an extent that warrants panic — at…
August private payrolls rose by 99,000, smallest gain since 2021 and far below estimates, ADP says
Private sector payrolls grew at the weakest pace in more than 3½ years in August, providing yet another sign of…
Job openings fell more than expected in July in another sign of labor market softening
Job openings slumped to their lowest level in 3½ years in July, the Labor Department reported Wednesday in another sign…
Trump’s plan to slash government could hurt Republicans in a key House race
WASHINGTON — For nearly a decade, former president Donald Trump has rallied voters around a cry to cut the size…
Why remote work has staying power: It’s ‘still kicking,’ economist says
Remote work, a trend that sprang to prominence during the Covid-19 pandemic, appears to be an entrenched fixture of the…
Michelle Obama: Trump used ‘misogynistic, racist lies’ to ‘try to make people fear us’
Former first lady Michelle Obama directly challenged former President Donald Trump over his decadelong effort to vilify the Obamas in…
