The federal workforce has waxed and waned over the years, but its size today puts it on the same footing as during the 1980s, when the U.S. population was about 220 million. Today, there are more than 330 million U.S. residents. How big is the federal workforce? The U.S. has ...
“International trade is critically important to our business and industry,” Best Buy CEO Corie Barry said on an earnings call Tuesday. “The consumer electronics supply chain is highly global, technical and complex. China and Mexico remain the No. 1 and No. 2 sources for products we sell, ...
What is the price of gold today? As of April 29, 2025, the price of gold is $3,315.69 per ounce, according to American Hartford Gold. While that figure represents the market's assessment of the precious metal's current value, it's important to note that gold prices are subject to con...
President Donald Trump is a vocal opponent of the U.S. trade deficit and he believes tariffs are the method to reducing it; economists, however, disagree.
"The US is our closest ally, so our approach is to remain calm and committed to doing this deal, which we hope will mitigate the impact of what has been announced today. "We have a range of tools at our disposal and we will not hesitate to act. We will continue to engage with UK...
When it comes to ending the war in Ukraine, Trump has also said he intends to bring China -- Russia's most powerful ally -- into the fold, saying Beijing has a "great deal of power over the situation." What's not clear is how -- or if -- Trump plans to incorporate Ukraine in ...
How is what Trump’s doing different than the spoils system? WOLF:I’m interested in the differences, because I do think that Trump sees himself as this kind of Jacksonian figure, to the extent that he thinks about it. FELLER:Trump’s overhaul of the patronage is much more policy driven...
“It was heartbreaking to witness the turn of events that transpired in today’s meeting regarding Ukraine’s future. It is time to put understandable emotions aside and come back to the negotiation table.” President Donald Trump meets with Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy in the Oval Offic...
Trump would rather talk about challenging the Constitution than about the stock market, inflation or the economy, according to former Rep. Tim Ryan, an Ohio Democrat who appeared on CNN Monday. “It is a serious thing and he is capable of doing it (seeking a third term),” Ryan ...
President Joe Biden reversed Trump’s decision on his first day in office in January 2021 — only to have Trump essentially revive it on his first day back at the White House. What is WHO and does this really matter? It is the U.N.’s specialized health agency and is mandated to co...