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John McConnell says administration had defied earlier order to resume disbursement of billions of dollars

Trump’s defense secretary filed the memo in line with an executive order signed by the president

As new Trump tariffs hit on Monday, three stocks show strong outperformance when compared with the S&P 500 as they hover near buy points.

US President Donald Trump's administration has informed staff at the country's consumer protection agency that it is temporarily shuttering its headquarters and pausing all work, according to an email shared Monday with AFP. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was set up in the wake of the 2008 global financial…

Five former Treasury secretaries are sounding the alarm, warning Americans that political interference in the nation's financial system threatens both democracy and economic stability.

Former head of Office of Special Counsel sues Trump for illegal firing, raising concerns about whistleblower protection and Hatch Act enforcement.

The judge also determined that the funds that must be restored include those appropriated under the Inflation Reduction Act and the Infrastructure Improvement and Jobs Act

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer detailed that investigations, litigation, legislation and party messaging are the way to go to start fighting the Trump administration. A government shutdown is not on the table

Editorial: The US president’s tariffs pose as worker protection, but they’re a smokescreen – his bluster trades US credibility for a $4.6tn tax-cutting giveaway to the rich