The White House hosted a meeting with industry experts Wednesday to discuss how to change government hiring to develop a more modern workforce with additional technological and cybersecurity expertise, according to an Office of Management and Budget document Axios obtained and an industry source who attended the event.
Why it matters: The government and the private sector alike have been underinvesting in cybersecurity skills, and the effort is now about playing catchup.
Dan looks back at the financial crisis of 2008, including how it impacts today's economy and politics, with Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network's Neil Cavuto. Then, in his Final Two, Dan discusses Apple's product unveil and how 1980's junk bond king Michael Milken is at the center of a new legal battle between startups.
The consumer price index, which measures how much consumers pay for a variety of items, rose at a slower pace in August than economists expected. The cost of apparel and health care services declined, while the price of gasoline increased.
Why it matters: The consumer price index is a key gauge of inflation, which Federal Reserve officials take into account when deciding whether or not to raise interest rates. According to Lee Ferridge, an analyst at State Street, if the lack of inflation continues the Fed may not raise rates as frequently as some have anticipated.
Aboard Air Force One recently, an aide was showing President Trump detailed data, complete with graphics and fine print. Usually the president prefers top lines and the big picture. This time, he was going deeper. The topic of the commander-in-chief's attention: cable news ratings, with a focus on specific shows that are booming.
The big picture: Cable news is setting records, books are hot again, newspapers are racking up the digital subscriptions and an op-ed (!) is a hot gossip topic — all because of the national obsession with "The Trump Show."
A newly-formed coalition called Americans for Free Trade — comprised of thousands of businesses, farmers, manufacturers and other stakeholders — has launched a multi-million dollar campaign focused on amplifying the voices of Americans harmed by President Trump's trade war.
The big picture: "Tariffs Hurt the Heartland" will bring together leading trade organizations including the National Retail Federation, the American Petroleum Institute and others in the largest unified effort against tariffs to date. In addition to media buys, grassroots outreach and a “war room” that will fact check and respond to tariff announcements, the campaign will feature a geographically searchable map on its website that pinpoints stories of tariff pain.
