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President Trump has held a meeting to discuss post-war plans for the Palestinian territory, as his secretary of state meets the Israeli foreign minister.
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(Photo: Displaced Palestinians flee from an Israeli military operation, in Gaza City, August 26, 2025. Credit: Reuters/Ebrahim Hajjaj)
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On Tuesday, the Conference Board reported a slight drop in consumer confidence, driven by worries about available jobs and future incomes. But a dip in confidence doesn't always mean people spend less. Also on the show: Where have all the working moms gone? "Marketplace" host Amy Scott talks with Abha Bhattarai from the Washington Post about how women are losing workforce participation gains made during the pandemic. Plus, what ending the 'de minimis' exemption could mean for overseas retailers and online shoppers.
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What happens when the federal government owns part of a company?
That’s one of MANY questions about federal policy right now, as the Trump Administration aggressively pushes for stakes — and oversight — of major private companies.
This week, the White House announced it was taking a ten percent stake in the struggling technology giant Intel.
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick says the administration is considering similar moves with other companies tied to the defense industry, too.
Trump looks ready to turn the U.S. into a corporate stockholder. Should the government be in the business of … business?
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