Christopher Rugaber And Paul Wiseman, The Associated Press

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Trump's portrayal of 'golden age' is out of sync with how Americans see economy

Trump's portrayal of 'golden age' is out of sync with how Americans see economy

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump sought in his first State of the Union address to sell Americans on the idea of a booming economy, falling prices, and soaring jobs, yet he faces a skeptical public with a much gloomier view.

Fed governor Cook seeks court order blocking her firing by Trump

Fed governor Cook seeks court order blocking her firing by Trump

A case that could provide the Trump administration with new and expansive power over the traditionally independent Federal Reserve focused Friday on what would constitute "cause" to remove a high-ranking official at the nation's central bank.

Answering your questions about President Trump's vast new tariffs

Answering your questions about President Trump's vast new tariffs

WASHINGTON (AP) -- After weeks of anticipation and speculation, President Donald Trump followed through on his tariff threats by declaring on Wednesday a 10% baseline tax on imports from all countries and higher tariff rates on dozens of nations that run trade surpluses with the United States.

Answering your questions about President Trump's reciprocal tariffs

Answering your questions about President Trump's reciprocal tariffs

WASHINGTON (AP) -- After weeks of anticipation and speculation, President Donald Trump followed through on his reciprocal tariff threats by declaring on Wednesday a 10% baseline tax on imports from all countries and higher tariff rates on dozens of nations that run trade surpluses with the United States.

Trump's 'Liberation Day' is unlikely to free businesses from uncertainty surrounding trade policy

Trump's 'Liberation Day' is unlikely to free businesses from uncertainty surrounding trade policy

WASHINGTON (AP) -- President Donald Trump says his tariff announcements slated for Wednesday will amount to a "Liberation Day" for the United States. But American businesses and financial markets are unlikely to be freed from the uncertainty generated by his often stop-and-go trade policy.

Could Trump really return DOGE savings to taxpayers?

Could Trump really return DOGE savings to taxpayers?

WASHINGTON (AP) -- An idea first proposed on social media has bubbled up to the White House and received President Donald Trump's enthusiastic endorsement: Take some of the savings from billionaire Elon Musk's drive to cut government spending and return it to taxpayers.