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Bitcoin plunges to lowest price since ‘crypto president’ Trump was elected

David Zimmermann - February 5, 2026 4:58 pm

Kalshi beefs up market surveillance efforts as prediction markets get more scrutiny

Democrats grill Bessent over allegations of grifting in Trump administration

Tim Scott says he does ‘not believe’ Jerome Powell ‘committed a crime’ in testimony

First round of February Social Security payments goes out in seven days

Amazon employees face layoffs as company frees up cash for AI spending

Emily Hallas - January 28, 2026 1:49 pm

Bank of America and JPMorgan Chase agree to match $1,000 contribution to ‘Trump accounts’

Brady Knox - January 28, 2026 11:06 am

Democrats’ ICE funding halt could leave FEMA stranded after monster snowstorm

Rachel Schilke - January 27, 2026 7:00 am

Minnesota madness upstages Trump’s Iowa affordability pitch

Mabinty Quarshie - January 27, 2026 6:00 am

February Social Security direct payment worth $994 goes out in four days

Asher Notheis - January 26, 2026 7:00 am

Accusations of insider trading on Maduro operation bring prediction markets in focus

Zach Halaschak - January 24, 2026 2:00 pm

Consumer sentiment hits highest level in months in sign deep gloom is receding

Zach Halaschak - January 23, 2026 11:29 am

Inflation ticked up to 2.8% in November in Fed’s preferred gauge

Zach Halaschak - January 22, 2026 10:04 am

February Social Security direct payment worth $994 goes out in eight days

Asher Notheis - January 22, 2026 7:00 am

Third round of January Social Security payments goes out in six days

Asher Notheis - January 22, 2026 7:00 am

Trump floats overhaul of tax rules to crack down on institutional homebuyers

Zach Halaschak - January 21, 2026 11:44 am

Trump dark horse candidate for Fed, Rick Rieder, has backed higher corporate tax rate

Zach Halaschak - January 21, 2026 7:00 am

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