The Trump administration’s announcement of widespread tariffs has thrown the stock market into a tailspin, increasing the odds of a recession.  This economic turmoil could have far-ranging implications, and some Americans’ first question — and the outcome they believe they have most control over — is how to handle their retirement savings and other investments. […]

In less than a week, President Donald Trump’s tariffs have already created economic chaos in the US and abroad.  On Wednesday, he announced a minimum 10 percent tariff on almost all imports, with dozens of countries facing far higher rates.  The S&P 500 has plunged almost 10 percent in response as of Monday, hitting nearly […]

Since President Donald Trump announced a slate of new tariffs on about 90 countries last week, global financial markets have tumbled. False reports about a potential pause in tariffs gave Wall Street a brief moment of false hope on Monday, but the White House has only doubled down, threatening to add more tariffs on China. […]

On Monday night, the Supreme Court handed down a 5-4 decision tossing out a closely watched district court decision, which blocked President Donald Trump’s attempt to use a 227-year-old law — the Alien Enemies Act — to deport many individuals without due process. The Court largely voted along party lines, although Republican Justice Amy Coney […]

This story appeared in The Logoff, a daily newsletter that helps you stay informed about the Trump administration without letting political news take over your life. Subscribe here. Welcome to The Logoff: Today I’m focusing on the economic fallout from Donald Trump’s tariffs, as the consequences of the president’s largely unchecked power are becoming clearer and more alarming. What’s the […]