Lisa Cook, Who Broke Ground at the Fed, Faces Attack by Trump
The first Black woman to serve on the Federal Reserve board, Ms. Cook has long been a pathbreaker in a…
Month: August 2025
Corporate America’s Newest Activist Investor: Donald Trump
The president is demanding government stakes in U.S. companies and cuts of their revenue. Experts see some similarities to state-managed…
As Troops Walk the Streets, Washington Restaurants Report a Slump
With the deployment of the National Guard, owners say business is down drastically.
The All-Female Hacker House Trying to Break A.I.’s Glass Ceiling
FoundHer House, a home in San Francisco’s Glen Park neighborhood, is the rare all-female hacker house where residents are creating…
Where U.S. Medicines Are Made and How Trump’s Tariffs Could Affect Them
President Trump’s planned pharmaceutical tariffs threaten to hit many of the most common and well-known drugs that Americans take.
Trump’s Attacks on the Fed and BLS Threaten Key Source of Economic Strength
The president’s efforts to control the Federal Reserve and Bureau of Labor Statistics carry risks. But collectively, the moves could…
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang in Talks With China to Allay Security Fears Over A.I. Chips
Jensen Huang said he was “surprised” by questions about his company’s chips, given China’s eagerness to acquire them for advanced…
How Long Can This Uncanny Stock Market Prosper?
The U.S. market is top-heavy, with Nvidia occupying a bigger weight than any company in modern history. Risks abound, our…
Podcasting Is a Talent Business. SiriusXM Is Intent on Winning.
The company famous for car radio and Howard Stern has recently climbed the podcast charts by betting hundreds of millions…
Trump’s Attacks on Fed Overshadow a Critical Moment for the Central Bank
The president’s calls for Lisa Cook, a Fed governor, to resign are diverting attention from economic issues as top central…