The U.S. labor market remains solid, with employers adding 147,000 jobs last month U.S. employers added 147,000 jobs in June as the unemployment rate dipped to 4.1%. Job gains were concentrated in health care and state and local government. Scott Horsley
GOP megabill would add trillions to the country's debt, budget analysts say Budget analysts say the GOP tax cut and spending bill would add trillions to the government's debt over the next 10 years. Interest on the debt already costs taxpayers about $1 trillion per year. Scott Horsley
Waffle House drops egg surcharge as prices fall back to Earth Waffle House has dropped its 50 cent surcharge on eggs as supplies rebound. The chain added the temporary charge in February, when avian flu sent egg prices to record highs. Scott Horsley
Republicans look to Medicaid work requirements to save taxpayer money in budget bill Work requirements for Medicaid are proposed as a way to cut costs in the big budget bill. Studies find they achieve cost savings by kicking off legitimate beneficiaries because of a paperwork burden. Gregory Rosalsky
Washington's gas tax will rise on July 1 Washington’s century-old fuel tax is going up again. Jerry Cornfield/Washington State Standard
Kremlin uses Saint Petersburg Economic Forum to showcase remaining allies NATO countries are boosting defense spending. They announced the move at a summit last week to counter the threat Russia poses to the alliance.
Canadian prime minister says U.S. trade talks resume after Canada rescinded tech tax President Trump said Friday that he was suspending trade talks with Canada over its plans to continue with its tax on technology firms, which he called "a direct and blatant attack on our country." The Associated Press
Trump's mass deportation policy could cost the economy NPR's Ayesha Rascoe asks Cato Institute immigration expert David Bier how much the Trump administration's mass deportation program could cost. Ayesha Rascoe
Here comes the bridal gown tariff How much extra would you pay to see your dream come true? It's always a big question for wedding-planning couples. Now, there's a new twist courtesy of U.S. trade policy. Alina Selyukh
Trump says China trade deal advances, as broader tariff deadline gets squishier The U.S. and China are moving forward with a framework they agreed upon earlier this month, and the White House is suggesting more deals are imminent ahead of a July 8 deadline it imposed. Danielle Kurtzleben
