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Washington Post Business
Nov 07, 2025

Senate Republicans reject Democrats' latest offer to end shutdown
The party has debated what to do about the shutdown all week.

Washington Post Business
Nov 07, 2025

Democrats offer to end shutdown for one-year health care subsidy extension
The party has debated what to do about the shutdown all week.

Washington Post Business
Nov 07, 2025

Vote to reopen government will test Senate Democrats
The party has debated what to do about the shutdown all week.

Washington Post Business
Nov 07, 2025

What you need to know about Medicare coverage for weight-loss drugs
The Trump administration's pact with drugmakers to lower the price of GLP-1 drugs could pave the way for millions more to access the treatments.

Washington Post Business
Nov 07, 2025

Flight cancellations hit major airports on first day of FAA reductions
Airlines have canceled more than 1,000 flights to comply with a shutdown-related FAA directive to reduce traffic at 40 airports, including Atlanta, Chicago and Dallas.

Washington Post Business
Nov 07, 2025

I'm on a budget but I want to host Thanksgiving dinner. Can I charge guests?
The trend of transferring financial responsibility from the host to the guest is turning fellowship into a monetary affair.

Washington Post Business
Nov 07, 2025

If money is tight, is it okay to charge guests for Thanksgiving dinner?
The trend of transferring financial responsibility from the host to the guest is turning fellowship into a monetary affair.

Washington Post Business
Nov 07, 2025

How CEOs turn hype into capital
There have been times where hype has been a key ingredient in a CEO's ability to sell a story that mattered to the company's actual operations.

Washington Post Business
Nov 07, 2025

Bari Weiss was hired to remake CBS News. Here's how it's working out so far.
Bari Weiss took over as editor in chief in October, launching a new era for CBS News amid layoffs, confusion and shifting expectations.

Washington Post Business
Nov 07, 2025

Bari Weiss's first month at CBS News unfolds in a newsroom culture clash
Bari Weiss took over as editor in chief in October, launching a new era for CBS News amid layoffs, confusion and shifting expectations.

Washington Post Business
Nov 07, 2025

Vote to reopen government will test Senate Democrats on Friday
The party has debated what to do about the shutdown all week.

Washington Post Business
Nov 07, 2025

Travelers brace for turmoil as flight cuts kick in at major U.S. airports
Airlines have canceled hundreds of flights to comply with a shutdown-related FAA directive to reduce traffic at 40 airports, including Atlanta, Chicago and Dallas.

Washington Post Business
Nov 06, 2025

Flight reductions to begin at the nation's busiest airports on Friday
The Trump administration says the move, which will affect dozens of markets, is part of an effort to ease pressure on air traffic controllers.

Washington Post Business
Nov 06, 2025

Citing shutdown, military won't participate in NFL Veterans Day events
November is usually filled with "Salute to Service" events featuring the military — but with no government funding, flyovers and honor guards are a no-go this year.

Washington Post Business
Nov 06, 2025

NFL Veterans Day flyovers, honor guards canceled due to shutdown
November is usually filled with NFL "Salute to Service" events that feature the military — but with no government funding, it's a no-go this year.

Washington Post Business
Nov 06, 2025

Congressional Budget Office believed to be hacked by foreign actor
The Congressional Budget Office formulates economic projections for lawmakers, and every bill taken up in either chamber of Congress gets a CBO "score" of how much it would add to the national debt.

Washington Post Business
Nov 06, 2025

Nation's busiest airports face FAA's cut in flights, initial list shows
The Trump administration says the move, which will affect dozens of markets, is part of an effort to ease pressure on air traffic controllers.

Washington Post Business
Nov 06, 2025

What a poll of 9,000 adults reveals about aging in America
A Pew Research Center survey reveals how income levels can affect someone's physical health, social life and even cognitive skills in retirement.

Washington Post Business
Nov 06, 2025

Paul Ignatius, Navy secretary at height of Vietnam War, dies at 104
He also served as president of The Washington Post and led a trade organization for airline companies.

Washington Post Business
Nov 06, 2025

Layoffs rise to recession-like levels through October, new report says
Layoffs are rising to recession-like levels, with U.S. employers announcing 1.1 million job cuts so far this year, according to a report from Challenger, Gray & Christmas.

Washington Post Business
Nov 05, 2025

FAA orders 10% cut in flights at several airports as shutdown drags on
The Trump administration says the move, which will affect 40 markets, is part of an effort to ease pressure on air traffic controllers.

Washington Post Business
Nov 05, 2025

U.S. orders 10% cut in flights at several airports as shutdown drags on
The Trump administration says the move, which will affect 40 markets, is part of an effort to ease pressure on air traffic controllers.

Washington Post Business
Nov 05, 2025

After election wins, Democrats split on how to end government shutdown
A bipartisan group of senators is working on a possible deal to end the government shutdown, which has become the country's longest.

Washington Post Business
Nov 05, 2025

White House tells Supreme Court it doesn't care about the tariff money raised
The Trump administration argued before the Supreme Court that its emergency tariffs aren't intended to raise revenue, despite the president's previous boasts about the money generated.

Washington Post Business
Nov 05, 2025

McDonald's is working to hold on to its low-income customers.
The company's chief executive cited an industrywide traffic decline from lower-earning consumers as traffic from wealthier customers grew.

Washington Post Business
Nov 05, 2025

McDonald's is struggling to hold on to its low-income customers
The company reported a nearly double-digit sales decline in its latest quarter from lower-earning consumers while it attracts wealthier ones.

Washington Post Business
Nov 05, 2025

8 tips on how to help those in need by balancing kindness with caution
The ongoing uncertainty over federal food assistance is affecting millions of Americans. It's easy to be overwhelmed by the calls for help.

Washington Post Business
Nov 05, 2025

Government shutdown becomes longest in U.S. history
The ongoing federal shutdown has become the longest in U.S. history, surpassing the previous record of 34 days set in President Donald Trump's first term.

Washington Post Business
Nov 05, 2025

Senate Democrats debate path to ending government shutdown
A bipartisan group of senators is working on a possible deal to end the government shutdown, which has become the country's longest.

Washington Post Business
Nov 04, 2025

AI stocks waver as ‘Big Short' investor bets against Palantir, Nvidia
Michael Burry drew the ire of Palantir CEO Alex Karp after disclosing his bets against the artificial intelligence giants.

Washington Post Business
Nov 04, 2025

DCA flights grounded for over an hour after reported bomb threat
The bomb threat targeted an inbound United Airlines flight.

Washington Post Business
Nov 04, 2025

Administration hints furloughed workers may not be paid after shutdown
Agencies are sending messages indicating that workers who are on the job will be paid when the government reopens — with no mention of those on furlough, despite a 2019 law protecting their wages.

Washington Post Business
Nov 04, 2025

Health care moves into the workplace
More companies are discovering that when they provide primary care in the workplace, they not only save money in general, but morale gets a boost.

Washington Post Business
Nov 04, 2025

From groceries to gas, Americans say they're spending more under Trump
A majority of Americans blame President Donald Trump for rising prices and inflation, according to a Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll.

Washington Post Business
Nov 04, 2025

As costs rise again, most Americans fault Trump
A majority of Americans blame President Donald Trump for rising prices and inflation, according to a Washington Post-ABC News-Ipsos poll.

Washington Post Business
Nov 04, 2025

Shein bans sex dolls after outcry in France over ‘childlike' appearance
France had threatened to bar the fast-fashion retailer after an investigation found that sex dolls resembling children were being sold on Shein's platform.

Washington Post Business
Nov 03, 2025

Laura Loomer is now credentialed to cover the Pentagon
The far-right activist has repeatedly criticized defense officials on her website and social media accounts while boasting of her close ties to President Donald Trump.

Washington Post Business
Nov 03, 2025

Five key moments from Trump's ‘60 Minutes' interview
President Donald Trump discussed immigration raids, Venezuela and the government shutdown in a wide-ranging interview on the CBS show.

Washington Post Business
Nov 03, 2025

Trump administration says it is paying out half of November's SNAP benefits
The Trump administration will release enough funds to pay for half of November's SNAP benefits, following a court order to avoid food insecurity for nearly 42 million Americans.

Washington Post Business
Nov 03, 2025

Work Advice: When you offer an ex-colleague help but then regret it
You don't have to serve as a reference for someone you no longer trust.

Washington Post Business
Nov 03, 2025

These federal workers are finding other gigs to make ends meet
As the shutdown enters its second month, some furloughed federal workers are finding new sources of income after weeks of making-do without paychecks.

Washington Post Business
Nov 03, 2025

Tariffs on pasta from Italy could soon soar to more than 100%
A routine Commerce Department probe into alleged "dumping" resulted in crushing 100% tariffs on Italian pasta that leave exporters shouting "Basta!"

Washington Post Business
Nov 03, 2025

The biggest careers that have now vanished, according to data
The Department of Data started spelunking through archaic occupations in search of disappearing jobs — but it turns out the best answer is more obvious than you think.

Washington Post Business
Nov 03, 2025

What common jobs have mostly disappeared in the U.S.? Here's the data.
The Department of Data started spelunking through archaic occupations in search of disappearing jobs — but it turns out the best answer is more obvious than you think.

Washington Post Business
Nov 01, 2025

Some South Korea firms pulled projects after Hyundai immigration raid
Reluctance to do business in the U.S. after a massive Hyundai immigration raid could make it tougher for South Korea to fulfill its pledge of $350 billion in U.S. investments.

Washington Post Business
Nov 01, 2025

Trump's China deal eases U.S. rare earths plight for now, but dangers linger
The U.S. and China have reached a trade deal to ease concerns over rare earths, with the U.S. reducing its reliance on China for the critical minerals. But challenges remain.

Washington Post Business
Nov 01, 2025

Flight delays, airport disruption fears grow as government shutdown drags on
The nation's aviation system faces new strains amid growing concern that critical front-line employees working without pay might stop showing up for work.

Washington Post Business
Nov 01, 2025

As shutdown hits one-month mark, federal workers are not okay
Missed paychecks and mounting bills are causing people to fall behind on rent and go hungry across the nation.

Washington Post Business
Nov 01, 2025

After a month of the shutdown, workers face mounting bills, car repossessions
Missed paychecks and mounting bills are causing people to fall behind on rent and go hungry across the nation.

Washington Post Business
Nov 01, 2025

The nation's largest employers are putting their workers on notice
Amazon and Walmart are among firms warning employees of layoffs or disruption from AI as leaders across corporate America talk of increasing efficiency.

Washington Post Business
Oct 31, 2025

White House restricts media access in key area of the West Wing
The move limiting free press access to Room 140, which houses the offices of the press secretary and other staff, was said to be based on national security.

Washington Post Business
Oct 31, 2025

N.C. GOP spokesman urges reporter to drop news story, citing Trump ties
Communications director Matt Mercer later said in a social media post that Trump should "feed ProPublica to the USAID wood chipper."

Washington Post Business
Oct 31, 2025

Who receives SNAP? Food aid for 1 in 8 Americans is threatened in November.
A look into the Americans who could be affected by the delay of SNAP food assistance during the government shutdown.

Washington Post Business
Oct 31, 2025

I write about retirement savings. Nvidia's epic run isn't changing my strategy.
Don't let widespread enthusiasm for any one stock distract you from the most proven way to succeed as an investor.

Washington Post Business
Oct 31, 2025

After Fannie Mae fired more than 100 for fraud, dozens say they are innocent
Seven months later, staffers say they have no information about why they lost their jobs over an alleged charity matching scheme.

Washington Post Business
Oct 31, 2025

As AI reshapes the job market, here are 16 roles it has created
Walmart, KPMG and Salesforce are among the companies debuting titles as the companies adopt generative AI.

Washington Post Business
Oct 30, 2025

Trump's China trade truce avoids open rupture while resolving nothing
President Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping's trade truce avoids an open rupture in US China trade relations but analysts say it's more of a de-escalation than progress.

Washington Post Business
Oct 30, 2025

Senate votes to quash Trump's ‘Liberation Day' global tariffs
The bipartisan move is symbolic, as the House has passed a rule against legislation to block tariffs this year.

Washington Post Business
Oct 30, 2025

The surprising reason home prices remain stubbornly high
A growing number of home sellers are taking lingering properties off the market instead of lowering their prices.

Washington Post Business
Oct 29, 2025

Senate votes to block tariffs on Canada
While symbolic, it is the Senate's second rebuke of Trump's trade policies in as many days.

Washington Post Business
Oct 29, 2025

Fed trims rates again but future cuts uncertain
The Fed cut interest rates slightly on Wednesday to steady the economy amid a weakening job market, as a long government shutdown has clouded its view of the economy.

Washington Post Business
Oct 29, 2025

Fed cuts rates again as shutdown clouds view of economy
The Fed cut interest rates slightly on Wednesday to steady the economy amid a weakening job market, as a long government shutdown has clouded its view of the economy.

Washington Post Business
Oct 29, 2025

Report: Government shutdown will cost the economy up to $14 billion
The nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office says the longer the government stays closed, the more costly the pause will be.

Washington Post Business
Oct 29, 2025

Paramount begins laying off 2,000 people months after Skydance merger
David Ellison, whose Skydance bought the media conglomerate this summer for $8 billion, announces move "addressing redundancies."

Washington Post Business
Oct 29, 2025

Radio Free Asia will stop publishing amid funding crisis spurred by Trump
The government-funded nonprofit, a staple of U.S. soft power in the region since 1996, is facing nearly total closure after being targeted by the administration and hit by the shutdown.

Washington Post Business
Oct 29, 2025

If you're missing a paycheck during the shutdown, avoid these easy-money traps
Often a quick fix — such as payday loans, BNPL or cash advances — is more expensive than other options to make up for lost income during the shutdown.

Washington Post Business
Oct 29, 2025

5 easy-money traps furloughed workers should avoid as shutdown continues
Often a quick fix — such as payday loans, BNPL or cash advances — is more expensive than other options to make up for lost income during the shutdown.

Washington Post Business
Oct 28, 2025

Senate approves bipartisan resolution to end tariffs on Brazil
The move reflects frustration over President Donald Trump's trade actions among a group of GOP lawmakers, though it cannot pass the House.

Washington Post Business
Oct 28, 2025

Inflation, politics and data blackout collide around Fed's rate cut decision
A month-long shutdown has obscured policymakers' vision of the economy, forcing them to rely on patchy data as Trump continues his attacks on the central bank.

Washington Post Business
Oct 28, 2025

Democratic states sue to force SNAP payments during government shutdown
The Agriculture Department has $5.5 billion in back-up funds for food stamp benefits but says it can't use them.

Washington Post Business
Oct 28, 2025

What Amazon's 14,000 job cuts say about a new era of corporate downsizing
Many executives have echoed Amazon CEO Andy Jassy's talking points, tying their own job cuts to expected gains from AI and more nimble operations.

Washington Post Business
Oct 28, 2025

U.S. inks $80 billion deal with Westinghouse for nuclear reactors
The partnership would be funded with help from Japan and gives U.S. taxpayers an ownership stake in the plants.

Washington Post Business
Oct 28, 2025

Amazon to cut corporate workforce by about 14,000
The Amazon layoffs are the latest in a string of cuts from tech companies including Meta, Google and Microsoft — all of which are racing to compete in AI.

Washington Post Business
Oct 28, 2025

Texas AG Paxton files Tylenol lawsuit, taking cues from Trump, Kennedy
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican seeking election to the U.S. Senate, filed suit against Tylenol's maker and its former parent company barely a month after President Donald Trump warned pregnant women not to take the painkiller.

Washington Post Business
Oct 28, 2025

Texas sues Tylenol, taking cues from Trump and RFK Jr.
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, a Republican seeking election to the U.S. Senate, filed suit against Tylenol's maker and its former parent company barely a month after President Donald Trump warned pregnant women not to take the painkiller.

Washington Post Business
Oct 28, 2025

Mark Meagher, Post executive during a bitter labor strike, dies at 93
Fifty years ago this month, he helped organize The Post's response to a pivotal strike. He was "the crucial person in every respect," said publisher Don Graham.

Washington Post Business
Oct 28, 2025

As some DEI critics say victory is near, companies face new pushback over rollbacks
After years of whiplash over diversity policies, businesses remain caught between conflicting regulatory requirements, frustrated consumers and their employees.

Washington Post Business
Oct 28, 2025

The battle over DEI is messier than ever for companies
Despite sweeping rollbacks of DEI, firms remain caught between conflicting regulatory requirements, frustrated consumers and their employees.

Washington Post Business
Oct 28, 2025

Ending the shutdown won't solve Congress's funding crisis
Lawmakers will be up against a deadline to fund the government again even if they agree on how to reopen it.

Washington Post Business
Oct 27, 2025

John Dickerson announces he's leaving CBS News
The evening news co-anchor is stepping down amid big changes at the top of the network.

Washington Post Business
Oct 27, 2025

Work Advice: Noisy colleague makes it impossible to concentrate at work
Before everyone turns on her, try making polite, direct appeals to tone it down.

Washington Post Business
Oct 27, 2025

What happens when private equity takes over hospitals
The story of two private-equity-owned hospitals that went bankrupt is a warning sign.

Washington Post Business
Oct 27, 2025

One agency can push back on Trump — but probably not for long
President Donald Trump has used the federal shutdown to seize control of spending from Congress and mold much of the government to his liking. Now the lone agency with the power to push back on those moves may be running out of time to try it.

Washington Post Business
Oct 25, 2025

MAGA lobbying firms are booming. This is where their money goes.
Business is booming for MAGA-aligned lobbyists in Washington.

Washington Post Business
Oct 25, 2025

Trump presidency has fueled flood of spending on MAGA lobbyists
Business is booming for MAGA-aligned lobbyists in Washington.

Washington Post Business
Oct 24, 2025

Social Security increase is in line with inflation but trails key expenses
Millions of Americans who collect retirement, disability, survivor and dependent benefits will see a 2.8 percent bump in 2026.

Washington Post Business
Oct 24, 2025

Social Security check increase is in line with inflation but trails key expenses
Millions of Americans who collect retirement, disability, survivor and dependent benefits will see a 2.8 percent bump in 2026.

Washington Post Business
Oct 24, 2025

Consumer prices in September rise to a pace not seen since January
Inflation data shows inflation ticking up, offering this month's only official glimpse of the economy amid the shutdown.

Washington Post Business
Oct 24, 2025

Social Security cost-of-living rise matches inflation but trails key expenses
The annual cost-of-living adjustment is in line with overall inflation, but it trails categories such as energy and health care.

Washington Post Business
Oct 24, 2025

Shutdown-delayed report showed inflation edged up in September
Inflation data shows inflation ticking up, offering this month's only official glimpse of the economy amid the shutdown.

Washington Post Business
Oct 24, 2025

Can you pick a good health plan this open enrollment when it's all pricey?
Getting health insurance in America can be an absolute financial nightmare. You need to be your own advocate.

Washington Post Business
Oct 24, 2025

Why open enrollment comes down to rising costs and less-than-ideal choices
Getting health insurance in America can be an absolute financial nightmare. You need to be your own advocate.

Washington Post Business
Oct 24, 2025

Shutdown-delayed inflation report expected to show prices rising again
Inflation data set for release Friday is expected to show inflation ticking up, offering this month's only official glimpse of the economy amid the shutdown.

Washington Post Business
Oct 24, 2025

Trump targets enemies using mortgage records, a threat to D.C. elite
Trump administration officials have cited personal mortgage files to blast adversaries of the White House.

Washington Post Business
Oct 23, 2025

Senate blocks bills to pay federal workers during shutdown
As the government shutdown stretches into a fourth week, lawmakers are no closer to ending it.

Washington Post Business
Oct 23, 2025

Trump pardons convicted Binance founder
Changpeng Zhao, who pleaded guilty to enabling money laundering in 2023, stepped down as CEO under the crypto exchange's $4.3 billion settlement with the Justice Department.

Washington Post Business
Oct 23, 2025

Tell The Post: Are you a federal worker affected by the government shutdown?
We want to hear from federal workers about how a shutdown would affect them professionally and personally. Tell us your story through this form.

Washington Post Business
Oct 23, 2025

Reporting on the Troubles, Ed Moloney faced prison time and a murder plot
Mr. Moloney, who has died at 77, was a dogged chronicler of the sectarian conflict in Northern Ireland. His reporting landed him on an IRA hit list.

Washington Post Business
Oct 23, 2025

America may run out of Christmas decor this year. Here's why.
Christmas decor could be harder to come by this year if consumers wait too long to buy, industry leaders said. Suppliers and retailers -- from small businesses to big players --in the Christmas decor space are warning that tariffs will lead to higher prices and less inventory as the bulk of the manufacturing and materials come from China.

Washington Post Business
Oct 23, 2025

Holiday decor will cost more and could run out thanks to tariffs
Christmas decor could be harder to come by this year if consumers wait too long to buy, industry leaders said. Suppliers and retailers -- from small businesses to big players --in the Christmas decor space are warning that tariffs will lead to higher prices and less inventory as the bulk of the manufacturing and materials come from China.

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