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Melissa Goldin

Melissa Goldin

Fortune

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Trump teases more inflationary money for voters ahead of midterm elections, now promising $90 payments after touting $500 and $5,000 checks

That pledge — which would require approval from Congress — would likely cost more than $1 trillion, adding to the deficit.

03.10.2026 8

Fortune

Melissa Goldin

‘We do pranks and stuff like that’: Craigslist ad that sought 20 child actors for Minnesota daycare centers taken down after fueling fake news

Screenshots of the ad were used in social media posts on multiple platforms, cited as proof of fraud at Minnesota day care centers.

07.01.2026 30

Fortune

Melissa Goldin

Trump keeps touting a Thanksgiving meal basket from Walmart that’s 25% cheaper. But it has half as many items as last year

This year's basket includes just 15 items compared to last year's 29. It is missing many dessert items, including a pecan pie, mini marshmallows and...

09.11.2025 30

Fortune

Melissa Goldin