The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits increased to a seven-month high last week, pointing to softening labor market conditions amid mounting economic headwinds from tariffs.

While new filings are still at historically low rates, they reflect recent layoffs and a softening economic outlook.

According to data released Thursday by the U.S. Department of Labor, jobless claims rose by 8,000 to 247,000 for the week ending May 31. That marks the highest weekly total since

The Trump administration is once again seeking to end federal funding for California's high-speed rail project, following a lengthy review of the state's progress that found "no viable path" to completion.

California’s controversial rail project is about to lose federal funding, but powerful Democrats are doubling down on their support.

The Trump administration is signaling it intends to cut off federal funding for a long-delayed California high-speed rail project plagued by multibillion-dollar cost overruns