Schools Giving Aid to Minority Students Could Lose Tax Exemptions Under Trump’s New Rules
The Treasury Department released rules that would prevent schools with race-based programs from qualifying for tax-exempt status, a threat to both higher education and other private schools.
U.S. Trade Gap Ballooned in July
The trade deficit bounced back up last month as spending on data centers to feed the A.I. boom drove up imports.
At G20 Meeting, Scott Bessent Accuses China of Flooding the World With Cheap Exports
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused China for flooding the world with its cheap exports.
At G20 Summit, Scott Bessent Says U.S. Has Support for Economic War Against Iran
The Treasury secretary is also facing pushback on the Trump administration’s trade policies at the global gathering.
U.A.E. To Review Banque Misr, Targeted by Iran Sanctions
The Treasury Department accused Banque Misr’s branches in the United Arab Emirates of helping Iran. The Emirati central bank promised an examination.
Smaller Revision Points to More Accurate Jobs Numbers
The 2026 revisions by the Bureau of Labor Statistics represent a downward adjustment of just 0.1 percent of the total work force.
Companies Can Tell Investors Less Under Proposed S.E.C. Rules
Fewer audit and disclosure requirements could reduce costs, but experts say they could also help disguise fraud or financial stress.
Clashes Cloud Shawn Fain’s Re-election Bid at U.A.W.
A federal investigation and conflict over Israel are preoccupying the United Auto Workers president ahead of a vote that would give him a second term.