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Trump tells Zelenskyy he’s ‘gambling with World War III’ in tense exchange
President Trump, Ukrainian President Zelenskyy and Vice President Vance had a tense exchange about the ongoing war with Russia. Vance asked Zelenskyy if he has ever said “thank you” for U.S. aid and Trump clashed with him over what has been provided.
Americans are suffering from ‘sticker shock’ — here’s how to adjust
Whether it’s a dozen eggs or a new car, Americans are having a hard time adjusting to current prices.
DOGE plans to wind down consumer protection agency and fire nearly all staff, employees say
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s Trump-appointed leadership plans to fire nearly all its 1,700 employees while “winding down” the agency, according to testimony from employees.
No add to cart: Shoppers launch ‘economic blackout’ to protest corporate corruption
An effort to encourage U.S. consumers to participate in a day of protest by not spending money Friday has picked up momentum online, with thousands of people across social media saying they plan to take part in the “economic blackout.”
Musk says he’s sending Starlink tech to FAA while asserting, without evidence, that air safety is at risk
Elon Musk said Thursday that he’s sending his Starlink satellite internet terminals to the Federal Aviation Administration while saying, without providing evidence, that current technology poses a risk to air travel safety.
Soaring egg prices are threatening a classic holiday tradition: Easter dye kits
The egg aisle is anything but cheaper by the dozen these days — and that’s becoming a big problem ahead of the Easter holiday.
Trump backpedals Zelenskyy ‘dictator’ comment ahead of meeting
As President Donald Trump is set to meet with Ukrainian president Volodymyr Zelenskyy to broker a deal to end the war overseas and give the United States access to their rare earth minerals, Trump backpedals on his combative comments, including calling Zelenskyy a “dictator.” NBC’s Garrett Haake reports for TODAY.
‘Devastated.’ ‘Cruel.’ ‘Surreal.’ Federal workers share the toll of losing their identity
Thousands of federal workers have been fired in the last month. They’re victims of efforts by Donald Trump and his senior adviser, Elon Musk, to downsize the government.
House Democrats join legal fight against Trump’s efforts to dismantle consumer protection agency
House Democratic leaders are getting directly involved in one of the legal battles against the Trump administration, filing an amicus brief in support of a lawsuit seeking to block the dismantling of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau.