Economy

Dramatic moment: US forces board vessel accused of transporting Iranian oil

Treasury announces new sanctions on Chinese refineries ‘fueling Iran’

By Claire Carter October 2, 2026 11:06 am

FILE - This image from video provided by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement via DVIDS shows manufacturing plant employees waiting to have their legs shackled at the Hyundai Motor Group's electric vehicle plant, Sept. 4, 2025, in Ellabell, Ga. (Corey Bullard/U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement via AP, File)

Immigration groups that want mass deportations blame Big Business for delay

Anna Giaritelli Apr 24, 2026

Inspiration and innovation in communication technologies artificial intelligence AI

Looking for human opportunity in an AI world

Nick Thomas Apr 24, 2026

An American Airlines jet comes in for a landing at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Saturday, June 14, 2025

American Airlines cuts profit prediction amid high fuel prices, following industry trend

Emily Hallas Apr 23, 2026

Rep. Robyn Kelly speaks with former federal workers.

DC region saw the most lost jobs in US last year, BLS data show

David Zimmermann Apr 22, 2026

People shop for frozen turkeys.

Thanksgiving prices decline for third straight year this holiday season

By Brady Knox November 24, 2025 8:08 am

Refugee farmers and program staff sort and package vegetables picked earlier in the morning at Fresh Start Farm, Aug. 19, 2024, in Dunbarton, N.H. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Where illegal immigrants find work in the US

By Anna Giaritelli November 24, 2025 7:00 am

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks with reporters at the White House, Wednesday, Oct. 22, 2025, in Washington.

Bessent ‘very, very optimistic’ about economy, says US will not enter recession

By Jenny Goldsberry November 23, 2025 11:56 am

Cargo containers line a ship at the Port of Oakland on Wednesday, Aug. 6, 2025, in Oakland, Calif.

CBO says foreign companies could pick up some tariff costs

By Center Square November 22, 2025 3:20 pm

U.S. Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent speaks to reporters.

Bessent says oil prices could drop further if ‘something happens down in Venezuela’

By Molly Parks November 20, 2025 10:24 pm

A "For Sale" sign is displayed outside a home.

Existing home sales up 1.2% in October

By Center Square November 20, 2025 3:17 pm

FILE - House of Delegates members walk past the south portico at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Va., Wednesday, April 22, 2020.

Bill seeks to repeal Virginia’s right-to-work law

By Center Square November 19, 2025 4:18 pm

Close up shot of variety of beautifully decorated Christmas gift boxes arranged on a table.

Money expert says skip gifts for adults, even grandma, to save this holiday season

By Heather Hunter November 18, 2025 8:49 pm

A person inserts their credit card at a gas pump.

Gas prices: Steady prices at the pumps for mid-November

By Washington Examiner Staff November 18, 2025 5:41 am

President Donald Trump speaks at the McDonald's Impact Summit

Trump takes affordability message to McDonald’s summit: ‘Prices are coming down’

By Hailey Bullis November 17, 2025 10:03 pm

Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi and President Donald Trump.

Japan’s economy shrank as a result of Trump’s tariffs

By Molly Parks November 17, 2025 11:17 am

President Donald Trump answers questions from reporters during a Diwali celebration in the Oval Office at the White House, Tuesday, Oct. 21, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Manuel Balce Ceneta)

White House attempts to focus on affordability drowned out as Trump flips on Epstein vote

By David Zimmermann November 17, 2025 10:58 am