Tag: economy

Trump Team Member Gives Away the Truth About the Bad Trump Economy

Scott Bessent has a tell when he’s lying. Stephen Miran got boxed into a corner during a Bloomberg interview and…

We Don’t Have a Wage Problem

Author Michael Maharrey explains why he doesn't think we have a wage problem. Instead, it’s a money problem.

Illinois is Going Electric by Giving Families Free Electricity

A new Illinois state law allows utilities to meet energy-efficiency mandates by giving families free electricity to get them off…

Why Affordability Is Becoming the Defining Crisis for Millions of Americans

Affordability is now one of the top economic concerns in the U.S. Here’s what’s driving the crisis—and who is paying…

Report shows GOP healthcare scheme would enrich private insurance giants

“No matter how Republicans design their plan, their promise to take money out of the hands of big insurance companies…

Dangerous new approach to homelessness

The most effective approach to homelessness is simply to house people. But some states — and the White House —…

New guidelines weaken consumer protections against medical debt

Listen: Medical debt prevents Americans from purchasing a car, getting a loan, etc. New federal guidelines could weaken current consumer…

Layoffs in 2025 second-highest since 2009: A potential sign of looming recession

“Those laid off now are finding it harder to quickly secure new roles,” one of the report’s authors said regarding…

Trump isn’t just demolishing the White House, he’s destroying affordable housing, too.

President Trump’s proposed housing policies would put hundreds of thousands of Americans out on the streets.

Head Start providers in Louisiana forced to get loans to stay open

Nationally, 134 Head Start providers serving more than 65,000 kids will run out of federal funds at the end of…

Trump’s anti-climate agenda is making it more expensive to own a car

The president hates EVs. But his policies are making gas cars more expensive, too.

Americans send a message on affordability as confidence hits new lows

Trump thinks Republicans can just use the talking point of an economic populist like Zohran Mamdani and it’ll work for…