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Former national security adviser John Bolton speaks at Duke University in Durham, N.C., on Feb. 17, 2020. Logan Cyrus/AFP via Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Logan Cyrus/AFP via Getty Images John Bolton, who served as national security adviser during President Trump’s first term before becoming a vocal critic, was indicted on Thursday on 18 charges related to the mishandling of classified documents. Details from the indictment filed in Maryland’s district court charge Bolton with eight counts for the transmission of national defense information and 10 counts of unlawful retention of such information. Each count faces a maximum of 10…

If you’re looking for a job, we know things feel grim.White-collar hiring has slowed, and many people are clinging to their jobs even if they’re unhappy. The competition for open roles remains fierce. With job applications piling up and layoffs, budget cuts, and economic uncertainty haunting both people and businesses, a job market that feels “meh” could soon get a lot worse.At Business Insider, we’re constantly studying the changing workplace and collecting the most up-to-date expert advice for job-seekers. We’ve tapped HR managers, recruiters, career coaches, and executives for their best advice on everything from crafting a standout resumé to…

The United States Chamber of Commerce sued the Trump administration on Thursday over the new $100,000 fee for H-1B visas.The lawsuit said the fee, which President Donald Trump put in place with an executive order last month, was “unlawful” and that it would harm American businesses.”The United States is unique in its ability to attract the brightest talent from across the globe. For more than 70 years, what is now known as the H-1B visa program has enabled the United States to harness this magnetic draw,” the lawsuit said, adding that as a result of the new fee businesses would…

This as-told-to essay is based on a conversation with Ashley Agnew, senior wealth advisor and director of financial wellness at Centerpoint Advisors and past president of the Financial Therapy Association. It has been edited for length and clarity.As a wealth advisor, I’ve noticed that my clients often have two reactions to meetings with me. They come out relieved, and even say “That felt like therapy.” Or, they emerge worried that they shared too much.Money is really hard to talk about. So is death. It’s no wonder that planning for inheritance is fraught for many families.That’s why I decided to become…

The upcoming expiration of premium tax credits for health insurance could lead to hundreds of thousands of job losses and billions of dollars in reductions to state revenues, according to a new analysis.The report, released Thursday by the Commonwealth Fund, comes on the 16th day of the ongoing federal government shutdown as congressional Democrats and Republicans have so far failed to agree on a deal to extend the enhanced tax credits from the Affordable Care Act, also known as Obamacare, which were bolstered by later legislation such as the American Rescue Plan Act and the Inflation Reduction Act during the…

The Institute of Internal Auditors has set up a Global Audit Committee Center in Washington, D.C., to provide a global hub for strengthening audit committees, shaping regulations, and equipping IIA members with advisory tools, best practices and training.Under the initiative, the IIA hopes to fill a gap in resources for audit committee members with standardized policies, oversight training and frameworks to help boards fulfill their fiduciary responsibilities. The center will provide guidance to improve board effectiveness and reinforce corporate governance worldwide.As part of the rollout, the IIA has appointed Abdullah Saleh Alshebeili, CEO of the Saudi Authority of Internal Auditors…

CEO of United Airline Scott Kirby speaks during the Semafor 2025 World Economy Summit at Conrad Washington on April 24, 2025 in Washington, DC. Alex Wong | Getty ImagesUnited Airlines CEO Scott Kirby said the federal government shutdown could hurt bookings if it continues.Despite the funding impasse, essential federal employees including Transportation Security Administration officers and air traffic controllers are required to work without pay. The shutdown started Oct. 1 as Congress failed to pass a funding bill.Speaking on an earnings call on Thursday, Kirby said the shutdown so far hasn’t impacted the carrier’s business.”I think that at least for…

This week’s hot new legal drama can be found in the frozen foods aisle.Packaged foods giant JM Smucker filed a lawsuit Monday with the US District Court of Northern Ohio alleging that grocery chain Trader Joe’s has unfairly infringed on its rights with a crustless peanut butter and jelly sandwich.Trader Joe’s “launched an obvious copycat” of Smucker’s Uncrustables, Smucker lawyers say in the filings. They highlight the similarities between the two products’ crimped edges and a specific shade of blue in the packaging that Smucker has trademarked in relation to these snacks.Both products are circular ravioli-style sandwiches that are individually…

ChatGPT might one day be your financial advisor, if Plaid CEO Zach Perret gets his wish.”I suspect that the world of chat apps will create, obviously, more options for consumers and how they’re going to use it, but it is inevitable that AI is going to drive our financial lives, and whether we choose to use it a lot, or a little, or maybe not at all is a personal decision,” Perret said during Semafor’s World Economic Summit in Washington, DC.Perret’s fintech allows users to connect their bank accounts to digital finance apps like Venmo, which he said is partially…

Gen Z is reaching for their credit cards at a high rate, and financial gurus want to make sure they know what they’re doing.Courtney Alev, a consumer financial advocate at Credit Karma, sat down with “Financial Feminist” podcast host Tori Dunlap in October to demystify the process of establishing credit as a young adult. Although it might be confusing to understand at first, credit is the backbone of your financial life, Alev said. Credit cards are tools (specifically knives, Dunlap said) that can be used to boost or weaken your score.Many people share Dunlap’s No. 1 rule for credit card…