Trump finally acknowledges his tariffs could hit consumers

President Donald Trump "didn't want to be the Grinch who stole Christmas," analysts say.

Trump’s Christmas miracle is cold comfort for retailers

The reprieve is nice, but it's a stark reminder of the White House's impulsiveness about trade.

Trump’s re-election now at the mercy of a slowing economy

A recession would be a political gift to Democrats, who have avoided talking about the nearly full employment, record stocks and low inflation so far in the Trump presidency.

Hate crimes are increasing as political rhetoric heats up

Some extremism experts say data suggests a correlation between heated rhetoric from top leaders and reports of hate crimes

Warship discovery lays to rest one of the final mysteries of the unheralded war on Portland’s doorsteps

Break up Facebook? There are smarter ways to rein in big tech

Just "break them up" is a sound bite, not a solution.

What the FaceApp freak-out really tells us

No, it's not about the Russians.

How antitrust laws can save Silicon Valley – without breaking up the tech giants

For AT&T in the 1950s, antitrust enforcement helped increase competition while keeping Ma Bell intact.

Betsy Ross’ flag still not a hate symbol

How white supremacy shaped the original census — centuries before the citizenship debate

More than 200 years after its creation, another racially fraught debate about the census draws focus to its meaning and historical legacy.