Latest articles by Joel Mathis, The Week US
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Trump's threats to fire Jerome Powell are unsettling the markets
Talking Points Expect a 'period of volatility' if he follows through
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Can the US economy survive Trump's copper tariffs?
Today's Big Question The price hike 'could upend' the costs of cars, houses and appliances
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Can Texas redistricting save the US House for the GOP?
Today's Big Question Trump pushes a 'ruthless' new plan, but it could backfire
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What is Linda Yaccarino's legacy? And what's next for X?
Today's Big Question An 'uncertain future' in the age of TikTok
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Are right-wing conspiracy theorists turning on Trump?
Today's Big Question The administration's Jeffrey Epstein announcement has sparked a MAGA backlash
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The Supreme Court and Congress have Planned Parenthood in their crosshairs
Talking Points Trump's budget bill and the court's ruling threaten abortion access
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Will Europe pivot to Asia on trade?
Today's Big Question It could be an attempt to sidestep the impact of Trump's tariffs
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Mamdani is promising government-run grocery stores. How would that work?
Talking Points The goal: To make food cheaper and more accessible
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How would the Trump administration denaturalize immigrant citizens?
Today's Big Question Using civil courts lowers the burden of proof
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Are masked ICE agents America's new secret police?
Today's Big Question Critics say masks undermine trust in law enforcement
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Will NATO countries meet their new spending goal?
today's big question The cost of keeping Trump happy
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Is Trump sidelining Congress' war powers?
Today's Big Question The Iran attack renews a long-running debate
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How Zohran Mamdani's NYC mayoral run will change the Democratic Party
Talking Points The candidate poses a challenge to the party's 'dinosaur wing'
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Doing the hustle: Are side gigs a sign of impending recession?
In the Spotlight More workers are 'padding their finances while they can'
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Can MAGA survive a US war on Iran?
Talking Points Trump's wavering sparks debate about 'America First'
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Can Iran's government survive war with Israel?
Talking Points 'Regime change' may be on the agenda
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Why are lobbyists trying to kill Trump's 'revenge tax'?
Today's Big Question Analysts say it would deter foreign investment
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How will the feds' 'golden share' of US Steel work?
Today's Big Question Trump 'just quasi-nationalized' a major company
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Why are electric bills rising so fast?
Today's Big Question Data centers for artificial intelligence and the cost of natural gas both contribute
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College grads are seeking their first jobs. Is AI in the way?
In The Spotlight Unemployment is rising for young professionals
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Is Trump's military parade 'just a parade'?
Talking Point Critics see an 'echo of authoritarianism'
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Is Trump's LA troop deployment about order or authoritarianism?
Talking Points President: 'We're going to have troops everywhere.'
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What is Kamala Harris' California future?
Today's Big Question She could run for governor. Will Democrats want her?
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Is China winning the AI race?
Today's Big Question Or is it playing a different game than the US?
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