Finance and Economy

The front page of the Jam Jam newspaper on sale at a newsstand features a cartoon of US President Donald Trump drowning in the Strait of Hormuz with the headline "Marine Bluff" in Tehran on April 13, 2026. The failure of US-Iran peace talks has left the US President with several unpalatable options, as analysts say his order to blockade the strategic Strait of Hormuz could further complicate his next move on April 12, 2026. Any hopes that US Vice President would emerge from the marathon day of negotiations with top Iranian officials with a deal to end a war that has rippled across the Middle East were dashed when he left hosts Pakistan emptyhanded. (Photo by ATTA KENARE / AFP via Getty Images) /

Trump realizes he must intensify economic pressure on Iran, not save the theocracy from itself

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Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., right, is joined by Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo., left, during the Senate Republican policy luncheon news conference at the Capitol, Tuesday, Feb., 10, 2026, in Washington.

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Job seekers listen for information on employment during a hiring fair at Fair Park in Dallas.

Payroll jobs number revised down by over a million for 2025

President Donald Trump speaks with Britain's King Charles III as they view a special display of items from the Royal Collection relating to the United States of America, in the Green Drawing Room at Windsor Castle, in Windsor, England, Wednesday, Sept. 17, 2025.

US pauses ‘historic’ technology agreement with UK over trade concerns

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Elaine Mallon November 18, 2024 10:23 am

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Zach Halaschak November 15, 2024 5:00 am

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Tim Collins November 14, 2024 12:19 pm

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Ross O'Keefe November 13, 2024 1:36 pm

The Medicare website is seen on a computer.

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Andi Shae Napier November 12, 2024 1:20 pm

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Washington Examiner Staff November 10, 2024 6:45 am

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Ross O'Keefe November 8, 2024 7:00 am

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Zach Halaschak November 4, 2024 6:00 am

Major disappointment with just 12,000 jobs in October: Key facts and figures in last report before election

Zach Halaschak November 1, 2024 8:31 am

2024 minimum wage ballot measures: What to know

Zach Halaschak October 29, 2024 6:00 am

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Housing starts fell slightly in September as mortgage rates declined

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