Trump administration risks messaging pitfall on economy that hamstrung Biden

Despite campaign claims that his policies would revitalize American manufacturing, Trump has received four consecutive negative jobs reports. Read More

Tepid economy could be thorn in Trump administration’s desire for baby boom

President Donald Trump's promise to boost the economy and birth rate is proving much harder to fulfill as the economy struggles to recover. Read More

DC-area economy, seemingly ‘recession-proof,’ is looking shaky

Federal layoffs under the Trump administration and shrinking tourism may mean less revenue for local businesses. Read More

Full transcript: See the Washington Examiner’s Scott Bessent interview about a ‘blue-collar boom’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent sat for a Labor Day interview on Donald Trump's economic policies, which he hopes will lead to a "blue-collar boom." ... Read More

Democrats turn screws on Republicans over economy despite voter distrust

Democrats are trying to convince the public that the economy, including persistent inflation, is no longer President Joe Biden’s but that of President Donald Trump. But that messaging is complicated ... Read More

Peter Schiff blasts Trump’s claim that America's economy is booming. Here’s why he’s worried — and what to do

Economist Peter Schiff — who supported Trump in the 2024 presidential race — directly challenged that claim. “Trump claims the U.S. economy is booming. But a booming economy results in lower, not ... Read More