Economic problem

In what world are sheep prioritized over women?

— National Councillor Tamara Funiciello expresses outrage over the priorities in the federal budget, which allocates millions for sheep protection while neglecting the protection against violence against women.

The Democrats caused the affordability problem, and we're the ones that are fixing it.

— President Trump speaks about affordability during his speech in Mount Pocono, Pennsylvania.

Ensuring real security is always a shared challenge and requires joint efforts.

— President Volodymyr Zelenskyy stated this after a meeting with European counterparts in London.

I've learned not to say anything anymore, because it upsets my staff and it's best that I just, when I make a decision, I will make that decision.

— Jimmy Kimmel discussing his approach to announcing future decisions about his hosting contract.

It is inconceivable that you were not aware of your first commitment when making the second.

— Donald Trump, in a letter to Lisa Cook, calling her mortgages potentially criminal.

The goal is to avoid any layoffs for operational reasons. We are optimistic about this.

— Dirk Hoke, CEO of Voith, discusses the planned job cuts and the hope to avoid operational layoffs.

China's pivot to establishing domestic demand as a key driver of growth will take time, but it’s essential for China to move into the next phase in its economic development.

— Lynn Song, ING's chief economist for Greater China, commented on China's economic development.

We are taking our offer directly to shareholders to give them the opportunity to act in their own best interests and maximize the value of their shares.

— Paramount CEO David Ellison said in a statement.

The victims’ concerns, regrettably, have a basis in fact.

— Judge Paul Engelmayer regarding the victims' worries about the release of materials that could compromise their identities.

I know the companies very well and I know what they’re doing, and I have to see what percentage of market they have. I mean, none of them are particularly great friends of mine.

— Donald Trump commented on the companies in the context of Paramount and Netflix's takeover bids.

[W]e see this as the greatest uncertainty and the most important question for 2026: Will somewhat firmer growth really be enough to stabilize a labor market where job growth outside of health care has been running negative recently and companies are increasingly focused on using AI to cut labor costs?

— Goldman analysts wrote in a research report.

As of now, I have received reports of 30 people being injured and one fire.

— Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi told reporters.

The army solemnly commits to give the Beninese people the hope of a truly new era, where fraternity, justice and work prevail.

— A statement read by one of the soldiers during a televised address.