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President Trump heads back to New York for a sit-down with Zohran Mamdani, ahead of his big speech before the UN General Assembly today. Three media outlets sue President Trump over his White House ban, as their colleagues boycott the press briefing. And, with Polymarket now givi ...  Show more

Major press outlets sue the President for access to the white house press room, New York prepares to host the UN, and Massachusetts puts a whole new meaning to the term “Nanny State.” Get the facts first with Evening Wire. - - -Ep. 3102- - -Wake up with new Morning Wire merch: ht ...  Show more

S&P Global’s flash PMI reading hits 26-month high; TikTok strikes back at U.S. divestiture law; China asks Visa, Mastercard to lower fees; campaign donations poured into presidential race in May. 

President Trump's tariffs pile more stress onto a struggling world economy. Elon Musk's high-profile involvement in the Wisconsin Supreme Court race raises questions over whether he has become a political liability. And Myanmar’s deadly earthquake may bring a diplomatic payoff fo ...  Show more

The latest retail sales data shows U.S. consumers are still spending it up, even in the face of higher tariff costs and a shaky labor market. Wealthier Americans are driving the trend, but a “culture of treats” might also play a role. Marketplace’s Kristin Schwab joins Kimberly t ...  Show more

In the last week, we’ve seen some solid labor and retail data. Unemployment is low, job availability is high and consumers are spending more than they did last year. But in an economy that’s hyperfocused on tamping down inflation, what’s good for workers might not be good for pri ...  Show more