The chance of “at least $2,000 a person” stimulus check has captured national attention following President Donald Trump’s recent comments on Truth Social. Touting the massive revenue from tariffs the President hinted at a substantial tariff dividend for low and middle income Americans coupled with a plan to begin paying down the enormous debt. However … Read more
Are you tracking the volatility in global trade? The pressure on economies from rising tariffs just got a major relief valve.In a landmark development, the U.S. and Switzerland have reached a trade deal that dramatically cuts the highly burdensome country-specific tariff on Swiss imports from a punitive 39% down to 15%. This is huge news … Read more
The Strait of Hormuz the world’s most critical oil chokepoint, has once again become the epicenter of geopolitical tensions. A Marshall Islands flagged oil tanker the Talara was recently intercepted by small vessels and diverted directly into Iranian territorial waters an act strongly suggesting “state activity,” according to the British military’s UKMTO (United Kingdom Maritime … Read more
43 Days of Gridlock: How the Historic Government Shutdown Finally Ended On Wednesday President Trump signed Government Funding Bill in the Oval Office officially bringing to an end the longest shutdown in history, which had lasted an unequalled 43 days. For millions of federal employees facing sack and delayed pay check for the entire country … Read more
Introduction: The Threat Beneath the Waves Tensions between the United States and Venezuela have reached a critical level marked by military buildup in the Caribbean and series of U.S. airstrikes against vessels allegedly linked to drug cartels. While the presence of US Warships like the USS Gerald R. Ford signals huge conventional power Venezuelan President … Read more
Dallas, Texas For decades the phrase “Wall Street” was synonymous with New York’s financial dominance. Today, that title is being vigorously challenged by the Lone Star State. With the historic launch of Nasdaq Texas and the establishment of NYSE Texas in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex, Texas is not just attracting businesses it’s creating a seismic … Read more
Introduction: The Battle Over a Dollar The U.S. Supreme Court is fight with a case that strikes at the heart of government contractor accountability and the treatment of immigrant detainees. In GEO Group Inc. v. Menocal, the justices heard oral arguments over procedural yet profound, legal question. Can a private prison contractor immediately appeal lower … Read more
The world of late night television paused on November 11 Comedian Jimmy Kimmel delivered what he called the “hardest monologue” of his nearly 23year career. Breaking down in tears the Jimmy Kimmel Live! host announced the death of his longtime bandleader and childhood best friend Cleto Escobedo III. The news sent shockwaves through the entertainment … Read more
In a period of persistent inflation and economic uncertainty, the possibility of receiving Direct Payments to Americans often compared to the COVID-19 stimulus checks has become a major political and public interest topic. President Donald Trump has repeatedly floated or advanced several high-profile proposals intended to provide financial relief and build wealth for middle and … Read more
The legal immigration landscape in the U.S. is facing a significant contradiction. While Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem claims the Trump administration has successfully “sped up our process and added integrity to the visa programs and Green Cards,” evidence points to a record immigration backlog at the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). This article … Read more