Analysis
On Friday, President Donald Trump issued an order to significantly reduce tariffs on beef, coffee, bananas, and various other agricultural and food products, representing a notable shift from his previous stance on “reciprocal tariffs” as the administration contends with increasing
Following the conclusion of the longest US government shutdown, state officials announced on Thursday their efforts to expedite the distribution of full SNAP food benefits to millions. However, they cautioned that it may take up to a week for some
President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, bringing to a close a record 43-day shutdown that inflicted financial strain on federal workers who went without paychecks, left many travelers stranded at airports, and resulted in long lines
When President Trump initiated a trade war with China during his first term, Simon Lichtenberg chose to endure the situation. He has owned factories producing leather sofas in China since the 1990s and believed that the two parties would come
The US Senate has made a significant move towards re-opening the government, as a coalition of moderate Democrats diverged from their party leaders and cast their votes in favor of a deal aimed at concluding the unprecedented shutdown. The Senate
Congress exhibited brief indications of activity during the nation’s longest government standoff, yet the prospect for a post-election agreement diminished swiftly, as exasperated senators seemingly remained far from a resolution. Democrats, coming off a series of significant victories across the
Supreme Court Halts SNAP Food Aid Payments
The Supreme Court on Friday approved the Trump administration’s emergency appeal, thereby temporarily halting a court order that mandated full funding for SNAP food aid payments during the ongoing government shutdown. A judge had ordered the Republican administration to complete
A judge has ruled that Meta Platforms Inc., ByteDance Ltd., Alphabet Inc., and Snap Inc. must face trial regarding allegations that they created social media platforms intended to addict young users, paving the way for the initial case among thousands
Elon Musk alienated numerous potential buyers of his Tesla cars and caused a significant decline in sales with his engagement in politics. However, the stock has surged regardless, and now he is demanding that the company compensate him more –
Reducing green energy targets and intensifying reliance on fossil fuels, the policies advocated by President Donald Trump, could ultimately serve the US economy well while adversely affecting nations that continue to invest in the green transition. Economists examining the impact