Trump Officials Are Cynically Spreading Lies About the Coronavirus

Amy Goodman and Denis Moynihan Feb 27, 2020 As the epidemic spirals into a pandemic, causing a plunge in the stock market, Donald Trump and Larry Kudlow insist "USA in great shape!" Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: Trump Is Quietly Hobbling Working People

Robert Reich / Truthdig Jun 28, 2019 The president claims China is paying tariffs to the U.S. In truth, they're costing American households as much as $106 billion annually. Dig deeper ( 2 Min. Read )

Trump Administration Ramps Up Interference in Venezuela

Jessica Corbett / Common Dreams Jan 29, 2019 Critics fear the seizure of billions of dollars in assets could exacerbate the country's economic crisis and possibly lead to war. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Stocks Plunge Nearly 800 Points Amid Confusion on U.S.-China Deal

CHRISTOPHER RUGABER / The Associated Press Dec 4, 2018 A jittery market responds as White House officials struggle to explain what was agreed upon by Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jingping. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

GM to Lay Off Thousands and Close 4 U.S. Plants

TOM KRISHER / The Associated Press Nov 26, 2018 In response to the news, Trump says the administration and lawmakers are exerting "a lot of pressure" on the auto maker. Dig deeper ( 5 Min. Read )

Robert Reich: The Economy Is in Much Worse Shape Than It Looks

Robert Reich / Truthdig Oct 15, 2018 Unemployment is down to 3.7 percent, but jobs are less secure than ever. So much for the president's favorite talking point. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Larry Kudlow Confirms GOP Plan to Shred Safety Net After Midterms

Jake Johnson / Common Dreams Sep 17, 2018 The White House will push for cuts to such programs as Medicare and Social Security if Republicans manage to hold on in November, according to Donald Trump's top economic adviser. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

White House Vents Fury at Canada Over Tariffs

ROB GILLIES, KEN THOMAS and CATHERINE LUCEY / The Associated Press Jun 10, 2018 Bashing the leader of one of America's venerable allies, the Trump administration levels unprecedented criticism against Canada's prime minister, branding Justin Trudeau a back-stabber unworthy of the president's time. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Mnuchin Says U.S.-China Trade War ‘on Hold’

MARTIN CRUTSINGER and PAUL WISEMAN / The Associated Press May 20, 2018 The treasury secretary says the world's two biggest economies are making progress in talks aimed at reducing America's massive trade deficit with China. Dig deeper ( 4 Min. Read )

Trump Exploring Rejoining Pacific Trade Talks, Lawmakers Say

KEN THOMAS and KEVIN FREKING / The Associated Press Apr 12, 2018 Farm-state representatives say the president has asked trade officials to revisit joining negotiations for the Trans-Pacific Partnership, which would open more overseas markets for U.S. farmers. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )