Economics
News about taxes, trade, jobs, inflation and markets.
Bernie Sanders Engages In Explosive Altercation With Fox Reporter
During a heated exchange on Thursday, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) clashed with a Fox Business reporter, at one point telling her, "I can yell as loud as you!"
The kerfuffle...
Countdown To A Fiscal Crisis Continues At Alarming Rate
The Treasury Department reports that the national debt is a growing problem. That’s not...
Shutdown Drama Reveals Positive Impact Of Gridlock In Washington
While Congress plays its by-now ritualistic game of chicken with government shutdowns, it’s important...
Government Accountability Falters Again: Who’s Really In Charge?
Can the federal government pass an audit? The standing answer has been “no.” And...
Washington Keeps Failing To Address Impending Fiscal Cliff
The Government Accountability Office has released a new report saying what ought to be...
‘Shark Tank’ Host Vows To ‘Never Invest’ In ‘Loser State’ New York Following Trump Ruling
Kevin O'Leary, co-host of the TV show "Shark Tank" and a successful investor in his own right, stated in a Monday interview with Fox...
‘Useful Idiot’: Republican Senator Blasts Tucker Over Moscow Grocery Store Video
Tucker Carlson expressed his amazement during a trip to a supermarket in the heart of Russia's imperial capital. While giving his opinion on the...
US Conducted Cyberattack On Iranian Navy: Report
The United States conducted a cyberattack on an Iranian ship suspected of providing targeting data to Houthi militants attacking merchant shipping near Yemen.
The attack...
- Advertisement -
Ballooning Federal Debt Showcases Need For Entitlement Reforms
More news of the federal government’s finances, courtesy of the Congressional Budget Office, shows that the costs of all that profligate spending are really...
Trump’s Tariff Proposal Would Make Life More Expensive For All Americans
Policy issues haven’t taken center stage in the 2024 presidential race. Instead, personalities, frailties, foibles, and falsehoods seem to be the top items on...
Prices Rise More Than Expected In January, As Inflation Persists
The latest consumer price index (CPI) data, published on Tuesday at 8:30 a.m., showed a 3.1% increase in inflation for January, disappointing consumers and...
- Advertisement -
Trump Encourages Americans To Give Bud Light Another Try
Despite the conservative media-led backlash, Donald Trump is urging the country to give Bud Light a "second chance."
A new NBC poll shows Trump with...
Hidden Inflation Metrics Come To Light, Expose Economic Realties
According to government figures, inflation is coming down, employment remains strong and all is right with the world.
Except there’s a long-standing problem with the...
Candidates Present No Solutions To Uncle Sam’s Unchecked Spending Spree
In its most recent review of federal spending, the Congressional Budget Office noted that Uncle Sam’s fiscal bender shows no signs of ending:
The federal...
- Advertisement -
South American Leader Touts Free Market Solutions On Global Stage
Argentina’s new president, Javier Milei, faces the monumental task of trying to revive a fiscally and politically bankrupt state. The self-described libertarian has a...
Thousands Of Jobs At Risk As Biden Brings Natural Gas Projects To A Halt
Citing environmental concerns, the White House announced Friday a hold on permitting decisions affecting the export of liquefied natural gas (LNG) to countries with...
Milei Delivers Passionate Anti-Socialist Speech At World Economic Forum
The World Economic Forum’s annual display of wealth and virtue signaling is currently under way in the billionaire’s playground of Davos, Switzerland. It’s theme...
- Advertisement -
America Continues To Strive Towards Energy Independence Despite Biden’s Best Efforts
The United States is the world’s largest producer of both oil and natural gas, making the U.S. an energy superpower despite the policies, pleadings...
If You Check This Box On Your Tax Return, You Are Wasting Money
With the federal government continuing to pile up enormous annual deficits, the incentives to reduce spending—any spending – get even more urgent.
And as most...