States look to increase taxes on the richest Americans In Washington state, where voters have rejected income taxes again and again, Democrats think the time is right to tax the wealthy.
Why prices won't drop after the Trump tariff ruling, according to economists The Supreme Court struck down President Trump's signature tariffs. But the president has other tariff tools, and consumers shouldn't expect cheaper prices anytime soon, economists say. James Doubek
Is the YIMBY movement doomed? For decades, rising home prices have been an engine for middle-class wealth. Now a growing movement wants to slow — or even reverse — that trend. Are the politics around new housing development inherently stacked against them? Greg Rosalsky
These small business owners are owed tariff refunds. Will they ever get them? Anyone who paid the taxes should get reimbursed, but the high court did not address how. Business owners wonder if they'll need lawyers, brokers, money — or luck. Alina Selyukh
Trump throws a temper tantrum after tariff loss The battle over the tariffs began on day one of the president's second term when he signed an executive order that let him impose a wide range of tariffs on virtually every U.S. trading partner. Nina Totenberg
The 'doom loop' helps explain why the global economy is growing bleaker How come it feels like it's all bad news in the global economy these days? According to one economist, something he calls the "doom loop." Darian Woods
Supreme Court ruling against Trump tariffs gets bipartisan support among WA lawmakers In Washington state, Democrats and some Republicans are welcoming the U.S. Supreme Court decision restricting the president's ability to impose sweeping tariffs. Amy Radil
How the Supreme Court's tariffs ruling could affect the economy The Supreme Court ruled that Trump overstepped his authority when he ordered widespread tariffs using a 1970s "emergency" statute. Here's how tariffs have impacted the economy. Michel Martin
7 key things to know about Trump's tariffs after the Supreme Court decision The Supreme Court ruled Friday that President Trump overstepped his authority in ordering double-digit tariffs on nearly everything the U.S. imports. Here's some of the economic context to understand that decision. Scott Horsley
The economy slowed in the last 3 months of the year — but was still solid in 2025 The U.S. economy grew 2.2% in 2025, a modest slowdown from 2.4% the previous year. GDP gains were fueled by solid consumer spending and business investment. Scott Horsley
