Policy

Policy & Power

The Search for America’s Next Treasury Secretary is On

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If the President is America’s CEO, the CFO is the Treasury Secretary. Soon, the country will have a new one in its metaphorical c-suite.

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Autos

The Biden Administration’s War on Chinese Cars Just Got Bigger

The Biden administration is introducing a ban on both hardware and software for “connected vehicles” from China and, incidentally, Russia.

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Big Tech

TikTok’s Court Battle is Set Against a Larger Tech War

TikTok kicked off its legal fight challenging the US government’s divest-or-ban law passed in April, calling it unconstitutional.

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Politics

Harris and Trump Agree That Tips Shouldn’t Be Taxed

Kamala Harris supports eliminating federal taxes on tips for service and hospitality workers, which Donald Trump also supports.

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Consumer

Is the Restaurant Industry at the End of an Era?

Across-the-board inflation — including food costs, labor costs, and real estate costs — is pummeling restaurants. Can the industry survive?

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Media & Entertainment

2024: The Year Legacy Media Gave Up on Cable

In 2024, legacy media giants like Disney and NBCUniversal finally had enough with cable — and started making their own off-ramps.

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Media & Entertainment

2024: The Year YouTube Became TV

YouTube may have started off as a platform for small screens, but now it’s increasingly dominating the living room TV.

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