Culture
Administration: ‘blockbuster’ jobs, GDP reports highlight Trump policySeveral reports from the federal government are pointing to an improving economy, which would mark the first time since 2008 the economy has sustained momentum without artificial stimulus. Read More
World
Trump slow rolls sanctions on Iran allies as gasoline shortages hit Islamic RepublicThe Trump administration announced the start of a new campaign called Operation Economic Outcast that Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent called “an economic onslaught” against Iran. Under the campaign, the U.S. is imposing new sanctions on Iranian entities, and warning Iranian… Read More
World
Canada, US work on deal hours before high tariffs take effectCanada is seeking a last-minute deal with the U.S. in an effort to avoid President Donald Trump’s impending 50% tariffs on billions of dollars of goods, set to take effect 12:01 a.m. Wednesday. Trump and Canadian… Read More
Government
Inflation moderates but interest rates expected to remain highInflation data released on Friday will make it more difficult for the Federal Reserve Open Market Committee (FOMC) to raise interest rates in the short term, according to experts. … Read More
Politics
Steady but unspectacular economy fuels GOP midterm worries as Democrats grapple with ‘radical’ image problemA new jobs report ahead of the midterms is painting a picture of an economy that’s healthy but hardly the engine voters expected in President Donald Trump’s second term. Read More
Politics
Trump touts American jobs, economy in Michigan ahead of key midterm racesPresident Donald Trump traveled to General Motors in Michigan on Monday to tout his economic agenda, telling a cheering crowd that “the auto industry is back and America is… Read More
Government
Trump imposes tariffs on 60 economies citing forced laborThe U.S. imposed tariffs from 10% to 12.5% across 60 economies on Friday at President Donald Trump’s direction over forced labor concerns. After the Supreme Court on February 20 struck down Trump’s… Read More
Culture
More pros than cons: ALEC panel discussion focuses on positives of data centers(The Center Square) – While much of the national conversation about data centers focuses on the amount of energy and water they consume, the pros of building more of… Read More
Culture
Lawyer: Billionaire tax could cost California $1 trillion(The Center Square) – In an effort to escape the proposed California billionaire tax, several notable billionaires might have already cost the state more than $1 trillion… Read More
Culture
Zillow analyst names culprit of flat home sales, high housing prices(The Center Square) – Home sales are increasing slightly and mortgage costs are dropping across the nation, a new Zillow report reveals. Yet both the price of sold homes… Read More
World
Canadian prime minister blames recession on … too little immigration?(The Daily Signal) – Canada is headed for yet another recession, and their globalist prime minister is blaming immigrants—but not in the way you’d expect. He’s not pointing… Read More
Opinion
Victor Davis Hanson: Why America’s universities are falling apart(The Daily Signal) – There’s been a lot of news lately about the university’s higher education crisis, and universities are now competing for students rather than students competing with each other to… Read More
Culture
Everyday Economics: Working more, falling behind(The Center Square) – Housing starts. May was another disappointment for anyone betting on a stronger year for the housing market, and single-family construction looks set to keep falling. Yes,… Read More
Culture
Economy picks up steam in time for party primaries to sort out midtermsThe American economy is showing resilience in the face of geopolitical headwinds, with fresh data pointing to accelerating growth, solid job creation and consumer spending that continues to defy… Read More
Culture
Job market notches third straight month of solid growth(The Daily Signal) – REUTERS–The U.S. economy posted a third straight month of strong job gains in May, confirming the labor market was gaining traction after stumbling last year… Read More
Politics
Rising health care costs may play in midterms, analysts say(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Skyrocketing health care costs are set to play a pivotal role in the outcome of the upcoming midterm elections. Increasingly unaffordable medical… Read More
Culture
Americans who say economy, politics are rigged against them hit record high, poll shows(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Most Americans think the country’s economic and political systems are rigged against them — at levels greater than in several decades, according to an… Read More
Economy
US economic freedom jumps to highest level in years, Heritage index finds(The Daily Signal) – For the first time in a quarter-century, the United States posted its largest increase in economic freedom, a jump of nearly three points that The… Read More
Opinion
American economy much stronger than jobs report suggests(Daily Caller News Foundation) – Friday’s jobs report showed 92,000 positions were lost in February, sending the stock market falling. The unemployment rate rose to 4.4%, and the labor force… Read More
World
War in Iran shocks markets, costs U.S. taxpayers $1 billion a day(The Center Square) – The escalating war in Iran has already rattled global markets and driven oil prices to their highest levels since April 2024. If the conflict persists,… Read More