Ben Werschkul is Washington correspondent for Yahoo Finance covering economic policy and the intersection of financial issues and the nation's capital. He has covered Washington for over 20 years as a reporter and video producer, working previously at The New York Times and CNN.
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The US national debt just surpassed another milestone: $35 trillion
The US national debt topped $35 trillion in recent days, capping a run under the Trump and Biden administrations where America's total red ink jumped by more than 75%.
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Donald Trump's promises to the crypto world face an uphill fight in DC
Former President Donald Trump and Republican politicians made some promises to the crypto world this past weekend. But many of the ideas are easier said than done, even if Trump wins.
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Crypto libertarians and Silicon Valley billionaires: The mashup fueling new support for Trump
Donald Trump looks to solidify support from the crypto world with a speech before thousands of bitcoin enthusiasts in Nashville.
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A $100 million surge for Kamala Harris reorients the 2024 money race... again
A surge of donations to the new Harris for President campaign has upended the 2024 fundraising fight yet again.
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One business world concern that is already a focus for Kamala Harris: AI
It’s not yet known exactly what policies Kamala Harris will be focused on if she becomes the Democratic nominee. But one business world concern that has clearly piqued her interest is artificial intelligence.
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Joe Biden ends campaign, endorses VP Kamala Harris, throwing election into unprecedented chaos
Biden's decision leaves an uncertain political path ahead — and one that could rattle markets.
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What Trump-Vance could mean for Wall Street
This week's GOP convention showcased the party's dueling signals about how a Trump-Vance ticket would treat Wall Street and the larger business world.
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The US debt is about to hit $35 trillion. It didn't come up at the GOP convention.
The national debt is on the cusp of a grim milestone. But it's been one of the least discussed topics at the Republican National Convention this week.
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'Project 2025' was a top debate on sidelines of GOP convention: What it could mean for your taxes.
The newly prominent 'Project 2025' from allies of Donald Trump proposes a tax blueprint that would reshape how — and how much — you and America’s biggest companies pay to Washington each year.
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Here's how Tesla's Elon Musk explains his support for a seemingly anti-EV presidential ticket
Tesla's CEO is backing a Republican ticket made up of two candidates deeply skeptical of government subsidies that helped his company and his industry.
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How J.D. Vance’s Silicon Valley connections helped launch him into Trump's VP slot
Donald Trump’s selection Monday of J.D Vance to be his running mate elevates a figure with long-standing financial connections that are sure to play a role in the rest of the 2024 campaign.
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Jamie Dimon, Larry Fink among Wall Street leaders calling for unity following attempted Trump assassination
Some of the biggest names on Wall Street urged unity and calm following Donald Trump’s assassination attempt.
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Business leaders condemn political violence after Trump injured in shooting
A wave of business leaders offered condemnations of political violence after Donald Trump survived an assassination attempt Saturday night when a shooter opened fire at a campaign rally near Butler, Pennsylvania.
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The White House: Trump's plan to end income taxes would require tariffs 'much larger than 70%'
Donald Trump has offered an idea to abolish the income tax system and make that lost money up with higher tariffs. Joe Biden's White House offered a new analysis Friday to say it won't work.
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Biden supporters, from the Beltway to Hollywood to Wall Street, are still asking the president to step aside
Here's a running list of those asking Joe Biden to step aside, including many of his allies in the financial world.
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Whatever Jay Powell does in September will be viewed as political
Lawmakers from both parties made it clear this week that the Federal Reserve chair would be criticized no matter what the central bank decides to do at its last meeting before election day.
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Republicans test run a new argument: Immigration can cause inflation
Republicans are trying out a new argument this week that spans three top issues of the 2024 campaign: immigration, inflation, and the high cost of housing.
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Most top CEOs aren't giving to either Trump or Biden
CEOs are keeping their money away from presidential politics in 2024, with most choosing not to financially support either of the standard-bearers so far.
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Trump is keen to lower corporate taxes. Not all his GOP colleagues are on board.
Republicans are far from unified when it comes to what to do about the 21% federal corporate tax rate if they control Washington next year.
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Who finance pros say should replace Biden if the president steps aside
Stock market watchers have been making lists of possible replacements for Joe Biden in the days since the president's halting debate performance.