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The 'golden passport': Argentina to offer citizenship for foreigners that make a $350,000 contribution to its treasury—or invest $800,000 in its bonds

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Trump just soft-launched higher inflation as the new solution for rebalancing the $40 trillion U.S. national debt

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The 'golden passport': Argentina to offer citizenship for foreigners that make a $350,000 contribution to its treasury—or invest $800,000 in its bonds

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Billionaire George Soros has donated $102 million ahead of the midterms—and now the Democrats are coming out ahead

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Trump just soft-launched higher inflation as the new solution for rebalancing the $40 trillion U.S. national debt
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Google cofounder Sergey Brin has spent $102 million to fight California’s proposed billionaire tax—he could owe $13 billion if he loses

The state’s ultrawealthy, including Larry Page and Peter Thiel, have similarly donated to efforts opposing the wealth tax.

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What the bond market reveals about Congress, the national debt and the middle class—and where America goes from here
By Alexander William SalterOctober 3, 2026
Former U.S. Rep. David Rivera speaks with media outside a federal court in Miami.
‘He sold his anti-communism to communists’: Former GOP Rep. David Rivera gets 10 years in prison for $50 million lobbying ‘from the Maduro regime’
By The Associated Press and Joshua GoodmanOctober 2, 2026
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with Rewant Ruia (L), Chairman of Mesabi Metallics, and Ravi Ruia (2nd L), Board Member of Mesabi Metallics and Director of Essar Capital, while making an announcement in the Oval Office at the White House on September 28, 2026 in Washington, DC. Trump announced plans that a new $15 billion steel plant will be built in eastern Iowa by Mesabi Metallics and is projected to be one of the largest in the United States.
‘The deal is done’: Trump’s $15 billion Iowa steel deal comes with a catch: new tax breaks
By Hannah Fingerhut and The Associated PressOctober 2, 2026
France debt crisis: Bond investors have rendered a ‘guilty’ verdict and are pricing in growing odds of a sovereign default, analyst says
France debt crisis: Bond investors have rendered a ‘guilty’ verdict and are pricing in growing odds of a sovereign default, analyst says
By Jason MaOctober 2, 2026
Fortune 500 Power Moves: Which executives gained and lost power this week
Fortune 500 Power Moves: Which executives gained and lost power this week
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It took 200 years for national debt to hit $1 trillion. Annual interest alone now exceeds that—a ‘crushing legacy we must reverse,’ says budget chair
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It took 200 years for national debt to hit $1 trillion. Annual interest alone now exceeds that—a ‘crushing legacy we must reverse,’ says budget chair
By Eleanor PringleMarch 23, 2026
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    The U.S. just hit $39 trillion in debt. Here’s the constitutional fix that Congress won’t touch
    By Steve H. Hanke and David M. WalkerMarch 20, 2026
California sheriff running for governor seizes more than a half million ballots from 2025 election
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California sheriff running for governor seizes more than a half million ballots from 2025 election
By The Associated PressMarch 22, 2026
Trump’s border czar says ICE agents could guard exits and check IDs at airport screening areas as long lines plague travelers
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Trump’s border czar says ICE agents could guard exits and check IDs at airport screening areas as long lines plague travelers
By Seung Min Kim and The Associated PressMarch 22, 2026
Cuba begins to restore power after third nationwide collapse of the entire energy grid this month alone
Energy
Cuba begins to restore power after third nationwide collapse of the entire energy grid this month alone
By Andrea Rodriguez and The Associated PressMarch 22, 2026
After Trump threatens to destroy Iranian power plants, Tehran warns the region’s vital infrastructure, like desalination facilities, will be targeted
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After Trump threatens to destroy Iranian power plants, Tehran warns the region’s vital infrastructure, like desalination facilities, will be targeted
By Alon Bernstein, Sam Metz, Samy Magdy and The Associated PressMarch 22, 2026
The Indian Ocean base targeted by Iran is ‘an all but indispensable platform’ for U.S. security operations in the Mideast, South Asia and East Africa
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The Indian Ocean base targeted by Iran is ‘an all but indispensable platform’ for U.S. security operations in the Mideast, South Asia and East Africa
By Jill Lawless and The Associated PressMarch 22, 2026
  • 300 years of wars show they are ‘always disaster times’ for holders of government debt because of inflation and financial repression
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    300 years of wars show they are ‘always disaster times’ for holders of government debt because of inflation and financial repression
    By Jason MaMarch 20, 2026
A charity that usually feeds people in war zones and disaster areas is providing meals to TSA officers who aren’t getting paid
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A charity that usually feeds people in war zones and disaster areas is providing meals to TSA officers who aren’t getting paid
By Gabriela Aoun Angueira, Thalia Beaty, James Pollard and The Associated PressMarch 22, 2026
A turning point at the Pentagon: Anduril’s new mega‑deal rewrites the rules for Silicon Valley—and raises new risks
Startups & Venture
A turning point at the Pentagon: Anduril’s new mega‑deal rewrites the rules for Silicon Valley—and raises new risks
By Jessica MathewsMarch 22, 2026
Donald Trump, standing behind a podium, frowns and points a finger upward.
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‘Almost exactly offsetting the boost’: Higher gasoline prices this year could wipe out tax refunds from Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act
By Sasha RogelbergMarch 22, 2026
Trump gives Iran 48 hours on Hormuz, threatens power plants
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Trump gives Iran 48 hours on Hormuz, threatens power plants
By Jennifer A. Dlouhy and BloombergMarch 21, 2026
Israel says ‘war is not close to ending’ as its nuclear research center is targeted for first time, hours after Iranian enrichment site was hit
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Israel says ‘war is not close to ending’ as its nuclear research center is targeted for first time, hours after Iranian enrichment site was hit
By Samy Magdy, Melanie Lidman, Jill Lawless and The Associated PressMarch 21, 2026
  • A man holds a poster upside down that depicts Donald Trump as the devil.
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    Iran threatens to attack tourist sites across the world as Israel and U.S. kill top leaders
    By Jon Gambrell, Sam Mednick, David Rising and The Associated PressMarch 20, 2026
U.S. allows sale of stranded Iran oil to cap fuel-price rises
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U.S. allows sale of stranded Iran oil to cap fuel-price rises
By Se Young Lee, Millie Munshi, Yongchang Chin and BloombergMarch 21, 2026
The U.S. has the world’s most advanced military, but the unforgiving economics of wars in Iran and Ukraine show quantity has a quality all its own 
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The U.S. has the world’s most advanced military, but the unforgiving economics of wars in Iran and Ukraine show quantity has a quality all its own 
By Jason MaMarch 21, 2026
Trump says he will order ICE to airports for security amid government shutdown and vows to arrest ‘all illegal immigrants’
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Trump says he will order ICE to airports for security amid government shutdown and vows to arrest ‘all illegal immigrants’
By Collin Binkley and The Associated PressMarch 21, 2026
It’s not just vaccines. Parents are refusing other routine preventive care for newborns—even protection from severe bleeding and blindness
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It’s not just vaccines. Parents are refusing other routine preventive care for newborns—even protection from severe bleeding and blindness
By Laura Ungar and The Associated PressMarch 21, 2026
Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who led agency after 9/11 and investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies at 81
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Former FBI Director Robert Mueller, who led agency after 9/11 and investigated Russia-Trump campaign ties, dies at 81
By Eric Tucker and The Associated PressMarch 21, 2026
Iran launches missiles at U.K.-U.S. base 2,500 miles away in the Indian Ocean, indicating Tehran has weapons with much longer range than once thought
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Iran launches missiles at U.K.-U.S. base 2,500 miles away in the Indian Ocean, indicating Tehran has weapons with much longer range than once thought
By Samy Magdy, Sam Mednick and The Associated PressMarch 21, 2026
A 19-year-old star wrestler and two other young men were hanged in Iran as regime continues with executions and crackdown on dissent during war
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A 19-year-old star wrestler and two other young men were hanged in Iran as regime continues with executions and crackdown on dissent during war
By Lee Keath, Julia Frankel, Sarah El Deeb and The Associated PressMarch 21, 2026
Iran war cut off helium from Qatar, and shortages will start to bite in a few weeks, threatening chip supply chains that fuel the AI boom
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Iran war cut off helium from Qatar, and shortages will start to bite in a few weeks, threatening chip supply chains that fuel the AI boom
By Kelvin Chan and The Associated PressMarch 21, 2026
DEA names Colombian president ‘priority target’ as U.S. prosecutors probe ties to drug traffickers
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DEA names Colombian president ‘priority target’ as U.S. prosecutors probe ties to drug traffickers
By Jim Mustian, Joshua Goodman, Alanna Durkin Richer and The Associated PressMarch 21, 2026
The U.S. is deploying 3 more amphibious assault ships and 2,500 additional Marines to the Mideast, joining more than 50,000 troops already there
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The U.S. is deploying 3 more amphibious assault ships and 2,500 additional Marines to the Mideast, joining more than 50,000 troops already there
By Jon Gambrell, Michelle L. Price, Julie Watson and The Associated PressMarch 21, 2026
TSA officers are quitting rather than working without pay during another shutdown as eviction notices, car repos, and empty fridges weigh
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TSA officers are quitting rather than working without pay during another shutdown as eviction notices, car repos, and empty fridges weigh
By Rio Yamat and The Associated PressMarch 21, 2026
Tariffs were already squeezing small businesses. Now the Iran conflict is pushing them to the brink as rising oil prices boost shipping costs
Economy
Tariffs were already squeezing small businesses. Now the Iran conflict is pushing them to the brink as rising oil prices boost shipping costs
By Marco Quiroz-GutierrezMarch 20, 2026
Trump says U.S. considers ‘winding down’ Iran military effort
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Trump says U.S. considers ‘winding down’ Iran military effort
By Jeff Mason, Courtney Subramanian and BloombergMarch 20, 2026
It’s looking like Trump’s war created a private oil lane for China and other countries willing to play ball with Iran
Middle East
It’s looking like Trump’s war created a private oil lane for China and other countries willing to play ball with Iran
By Jason MaMarch 20, 2026
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Trump’s DOJ sues Harvard, claiming failure to tackle antisemitism
By Moriah Balingit, Michael Casey and The Associated PressMarch 20, 2026
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Scott Bessent’s Treasury Department will start overseeing the $180 billion of student loans that are in default
By Collin Binkley and The Associated PressMarch 20, 2026
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CBS News won’t celebrate the 100th anniversary of Edward R. Murrow’s radio network. It will cancel it instead
By David Bauder and The Associated PressMarch 20, 2026
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Gavin Newsom supports renaming Cezar Chavez day after bombshell abuse allegations
By Trân Nguyễn, Haven Daley, John Seewer and The Associated PressMarch 20, 2026
Colombia's President Gustavo Petro shows the ballots before voting in legislative elections in Bogota, Colombia, Sunday, March 8, 2026. (AP Photo/Fernando Vergara)
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The president of Colombia has just been labeled a “priority target” for his alleged drug ties by the DEA
By The Associated Press, Jim Mustian, Joshua Goodman and Alanna Durkin RicherMarch 20, 2026
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