Rachel Barber - Profile and Journalist Details

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Biography

Rachel covers politics and education for USA TODAY. Before joining USA TODAY, she was the News Editor for The Daily Item, among other publications, for Essex Media Group in Lynn, Massachusetts. She has a political science and journalism degree from the University of California, Berkeley. Rachel is based in Washington D.C.

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Total articles 2971

• Fed chair warns of high inflation and slow economic growth. What is stagflation?

  By Rachel Barber Verified| USA Today Verified Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell’s comments Wednesday appeared to heighten financial experts’ fears that tariffs on goods imported to the U.S. could bring about an economic condition known as “stagflation.”Powell didn’t use the exact word, but said President Donald Trump’s on-again, off-again tariffs were “highly likely” to fuel inflation and could slow growth – two things that when combined have historically marked periods of stagflation.

  By Rachel Barber Verified · USA Today

  Apr. 17, 2025

• Didn't file for 2021? The IRS may owe you money. April 15 is your last chance to claim it

  By Rachel Barber Verified| USA Today Verified With the clock ticking on tax season, the IRS is reminding Americans that April 15 is also their last chance to file a past due return and receive a refund for tax year 2021. Some 1.1 million Americans who didn’t file a federal income tax return for 2021 are collectively missing out on $1.025 billion in unclaimed refunds, according to the IRS. If you are one of them, you may be leaving money on the table and time is running out to claim it.

  By Rachel Barber Verified · USA Today

  Apr. 14, 2025

• Who is Josh Shapiro, whose home was damaged in 'act of arson'? What to know about PA gov

  By Rachel Barber Verified| USA Today Verified Pennsylvania Gov. Josh Shapiro − who was evacuated safely along with his family after his home was set on fire − was a top contender to join former Vice President Kamala Harris on the Democratic ticket last year before she chose Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz. Police say an arsonist caused a "significant amount of damage" to the home April 13. Authorities are searching for the person or people responsible and offering a $10,000 reward for information that would lead to an arrest and conviction.

  By Rachel Barber Verified · USA Today

  Apr. 13, 2025

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USA Today

USA TODAY is a prominent American daily newspaper and multi-platform news organization, established on September 14, 1982, by Al Neuharth under Gannett Co. Based in McLean, Virginia, its mission is to foster national dialogue through accessible and visually engaging storytelling across print, digital, and broadcast platforms. The flagship print newspaper, launched in 1982, quickly gained popularity, exceeding 1 million copies in circulation by 1983. USA TODAY also offers a robust digital platform, USATODAY.com, which provides continuous updates on news, sports, finance, and lifestyle, along with interactive content and reader engagement features. The organization has successfully expanded into mobile applications, achieving over 18 million downloads, and offers breaking news alerts and specialized newsletters. USA TODAY collaborates with institutions like Harvard School of Public Health and Gallup for national surveys, covering a wide range of topics. With a diverse audience, USA TODAY serves middle-market readers through its print and digital offerings, attracting millions of unique visitors monthly and providing valuable advertising opportunities across its platforms.