DOGE Claims It Has Saved Billions. See Where.

A WSJ analysis of government data found that many claims of savings were overstated and “woke” cuts were only a tiny fraction of the total.

Trump’s Conflicting Business Policies Sow Economic Uncertainty

Companies are excited about the administration’s focus on fossil fuels, lower taxes and deregulation. But confusion over tariffs, deportations, and federal cuts is getting in the way.

New Orleans Needs an Economic Win. It’s Betting on the Super Bowl.

The Crescent City looks to revive its economy and rebound from a deadly New Year’s Day terrorist attack.

Tariffs Are Here. The Price Hikes Coming for These Items May Surprise You.

Consumers are likely to see higher prices on items from avocados and cherry tomatoes to tequila and toys.

‘Can’t Wait to Be Home.’ The Final Moments of American Airlines Flight 5342 Passengers

Some were promising figure skaters. Others were teachers or old friends on a hunting trip. They all perished in an instant, part of the worst U.S. air disaster in years.

Our Reporter Deployed With a Wildfire Strike Team. Here’s What He Saw.

In spots like Topanga Canyon, strike teams from around the country face some of the most complex firefighting topography in the world.

Their Wealth Is in Their Homes. Their Homes Are Now Ash.

Many of L.A.’s middle-class homeowners bought properties years ago, before prices exploded. Now, they’re figuring out what to do next, as fires accelerate the city’s crushing housing crunch.

These EV ‘Battery Belt’ Towns Are Betting Trump Won’t Ditch Them

Ford, Hyundai and other carmakers are cranking up new EV battery factories, while uncertainty looms over Biden-era subsidies for them.

Unemployed Office Workers Are Having a Harder Time Finding New Jobs

The Mystery of What’s Causing Young People’s Cancer Leads to the Gut

Doctors are investigating bacteria and contaminants such as microplastics connected to cancer.

The Hidden Threat to National Security Is Not Enough Workers

Building a nuclear submarine is demanding, rewarding work—but it doesn’t pay very well.

America’s Role Reversal: Working-Class Blacks Make Gains While Whites Fall Back

The loss of manufacturing jobs in one Illinois county points to a key factor in the narrowing income gap.

Trump Made Big Gains Among Blue-Collar Workers. Is He Really on Their Side?

The incoming administration will have to reconcile traditional Republican resistance to unions and workplace rules with “New Right” advocacy for employees.

In Miami, Long-Settled Venezuelans Have a Bone to Pick With New Migrants

Immigrants who have long resided in the U.S. aren’t always welcoming of the newly arrived. It helps explain some Latinos’ support for Trump’s border policies.

Pittsburgh Is Now the Center of the Political Universe

This city known for steel, football and being the oft-claimed birthplace of ketchup now presides at the vortex of America’s presidential election.

Pennsylvania Has Already Become Ground Zero for Election-Fraud Claims

Donald Trump and his supporters are amplifying doubts about the integrity of the presidential election in the swing state, before a single ballot has been tallied—alarming state and local officials.

U.S. Economic Growth Extends Solid Streak

The U.S. economy continued its recent strong stretch this summer, bolstered by hefty consumer and government spending.

Exclusive | X Algorithm Feeds Users Political Content—Whether They Want It or Not

A WSJ experiment found that accounts supporting Trump and Harris dominate feeds of new X users who wanted cooking and crafts.

Dreading the Constable’s Knock in an Eviction Capital

In fast-growing Phoenix, higher rents have pushed more people to their financial limits. Landlord-friendly laws mean evictions can be speedy.

Economists Warn of New Inflation Hazards After Election

Both candidates have big spending plans, but economists say Trump’s proposals carry the greater risk of stoking price increases.