Fired National Park Service employees make plans for class-action lawsuit

A group of employees who were terminated from the National Park Service last week are making plans to file class action lawsuits. The federal hiring freeze enacted via executive order by President Donald Trump is heavily impacting the Department of the Interior.

Judge orders Trump administration to temporarily allow funds for foreign aid to flow again

A federal judge ordered the Trump administration on Thursday to temporarily lift a three-week funding freeze that has shut down U.S. aid and development work worldwide, citing the sweeping damage that the sudden shutdown has done to the nonprofits and other organizations that help carry out U.S. assistance overseas. 

Live updates: Trump hosts India's PM after increasing US tariffs

President Trump signed another executive order increasing U.S. tariffs before hosting India's prime minister at the White House.

Will pennies become more valuable if US stops manufacturing them?

Before the penny, for 64 years, Americans had the half-penny. But like the half-penny, the 1-cent coin has now outlived its usefulness.

Last month's employment figures are down but not a disaster

Employment lawyer and former Employment and Development Director Michael Bernick says January's addition of 143,000 new jobs is less than half of December's super gain of 309,000 jobs. 

China responds to Trump's tariffs: See the list

China has announced retaliatory tariffs on select American imports and an antitrust investigation into Google.

Bay Area small businesses on edge as tariff uncertainty lingers

Days after announcing stiff tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico, President Trump agreed to delay them for a month, following announcements to ramp up security at national borders.

Tariffs could cause 'some pain' for Americans, Trump says

President Donald Trump insists tariffs on our closest neighbors are needed to “protect Americans," but he conceded Sunday that they might also cause “some pain."

Trump tariffs latest: China to file lawsuit for 'wrongful practices of US'

Trump argues the tariffs are necessary to “protect Americans” and to curb the export of fentanyl. But for our North American neighbors, the move sparked an undeniable sense of betrayal.

Trump signs tariff order; Mexico and Canada retaliate

Hours after President Trump signed the order Saturday, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum ordered retaliatory tariffs. Here's what to know.

10 things that could cost more under new tariffs

A 25% tariff on imports from Canada and Mexico, plus additional tariffs on China, could drive up prices on everything from gas and groceries to smartphones and cars.

US tariffs on Canada and Mexico begin Saturday—what it means for gas prices

President Donald Trump’s 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico begin Saturday, but he hasn’t decided whether to include oil imports— a move that could affect gas prices despite his pledge to cut energy costs.

Did Trump freeze food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid?

A federal judge temporarily blocked President Donald Trump's attempt to pause funding for federal grants and loans. But are food stamps (SNAP), Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid safe?

San Francisco's Meals on Wheels program faces uncertainty over Trump funding freeze

Many San Francisco seniors are able to live on their own thanks to help from Meals on Wheels. The White House's freeze of funds would eliminate 37% of its yearly budget.

L.A. fires are an omen that could redefine firefighting preparations

The firestorm swarm in Los Angeles may be an omen of what's to come even before and after the traditional warm weather peak fire season of what's now the fire year.

Trump's proposed tariffs against Mexico and Canada: What's on the list?

If President Trump imposes 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imported goods, the question is not, 'What’s on the list?' It's ‘What’s not on the list?’