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Federal spending in recent quarters has helped support U.S. growth in the face of headwinds including a slump in residential construction.

National Politics

Debt deal adds brake on US economy already at risk of recession

by Bloomberg May 30, 2023May 30, 2023

Federal spending in recent quarters has helped support U.S. growth in the face of headwinds including a slump in residential construction.

Opinion Contributor

Don’t believe your lying eyes in the AI era

by Bloomberg May 26, 2023May 26, 2023

Opinion Contributor

Lower the voting age, don’t raise it

by Bloomberg May 19, 2023May 19, 2023

"While El Nino is born in the eastern Pacific, the change in patterns redistributes heat around the planet."

Opinion Contributor

Oceans are heating up, and El Nino will make it worse

by Bloomberg May 16, 2023May 16, 2023

Opinion Contributor

This debt-limit standoff could be disastrous

by Bloomberg May 4, 2023May 4, 2023

Opinion Contributor

Kevin McCarthy’s success comes at a price

by Bloomberg April 30, 2023April 30, 2023

Opinion Contributor

Only the government can fix America’s failed child care system

by Bloomberg April 17, 2023April 17, 2023

Opinion Contributor

The IRS is becoming a model of efficiency. Really.

by Bloomberg April 13, 2023April 13, 2023

Opinion Contributor

Trump isn’t Republicans’ only headache

by Bloomberg April 6, 2023April 6, 2023

Opinion Contributor

Transparency won’t close the gender pay gap

by Bloomberg April 5, 2023April 5, 2023

"Choosing to camp out on the front lines of climate change will become increasingly uncomfortable."

Opinion Contributor

Come to Florida for the low taxes, stay for the climate disaster

by Bloomberg April 4, 2023April 4, 2023

"Trump quite possibly will be a candidate under indictment as the Republican presidential nomination is being decided."

Opinion Contributor

A Trump indictment could scare off Republicans support

by Bloomberg March 15, 2023March 15, 2023

Six states where Donald Trump would need to win have "sore loser" laws barring defeated primary candidates from running in the general election.

National Politics

Donald Trump’s threat of a 3rd-party run is undercut by ‘sore loser’ laws

by Bloomberg March 7, 2023March 7, 2023

"Kevin McCarthy is facing the same no-win game that defeated Republican speakers John Boehner and Paul Ryan."

Opinion Contributor

Kevin McCarthy’s leadership strategy shows no sign of working

by Bloomberg March 7, 2023March 7, 2023

Opinion Contributor

Anger at Pete Buttigieg over train derailment is misplaced

by Bloomberg March 2, 2023March 2, 2023

Opinion Contributor

Older Americans need more protection from COVID-19

by Bloomberg February 10, 2023February 10, 2023

Opinion Contributor

Joe Biden’s successes were made possible by Obama

by Bloomberg February 6, 2023February 6, 2023

Democrats worry that Ron DeSantis, who presides over a large, diverse and former swing state, could appeal to possible Biden voters.

National Politics

Forget Trump. Democrats are preparing to beat Ron DeSantis.

by Bloomberg February 5, 2023February 5, 2023

Opinion Contributor

The grinding persistence of America’s police problem

by Bloomberg January 30, 2023January 31, 2023

Opinion Contributor

The demise of the M&M’s spokescandies is bad all around

by Bloomberg January 26, 2023January 26, 2023