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2 February 2026

Hundreds of anti-ICE protesters shut down streets in Portland

“Hundreds of protesters opposing U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) marched through downtown Portland on Sunday, temporarily shutting down roads as they walked from City Hall to a detention facility in the South Waterfront.” (CLICK to read more)

29 January 2026

Democrats threaten DHS funding shutdown over ICE policies

“John Roberts introduces Chad Pergram live from Capitol Hill, who reports on the potential for a government shutdown due to Democrats threatening to block funding for the Department of Homeland Security over Immigration and Customs Enforcement.” (CLICK to watch)

29 January 2026

US overtakes Japan in steel production for first time in 26 years

“The U.S. outpaced Japan in crude steel production for the first time in 26 years in 2025, becoming the world’s third-largest steel producer behind China and India…This was the first time U.S. steel production outpaced Japan in 26 years, Nikkei Asia reported. The growth was in large part driven by demand for AI data center […]

24 January 2026

US murder rate falls to 100-year low: report

“A new report suggests the United States is seeing something it hasn’t seen since the 1960s: a historically low crime rate. The Council of Criminal Justice‘s annual crime trends report analyzed data from 40 large cities across the country for 13 different crime types, including murder, theft and drug offenses.” (CLICK to read more)

22 January 2026

US negotiating ‘total access’ to Greenland, Trump tells Maria Bartiromo

“President Donald Trump’s administration is negotiating a deal to secure the U.S. “total access” to Greenland, Trump told Fox Business on Thursday.” (CLICK to read more)

21 January 2026

Texas Congressman Introduces Bill to Eliminate Capital Gains Tax For Homeowners of Two Years or More

“U.S. Congressman Craig Goldman (R-TX-12) has introduced a bill to eliminate capital gains tax for all homeowners who’ve owned their home for more than two years. The legislation, called the Don’t Tax the American Dream Act, was introduced on Thursday, January 15 by Goldman in response to what he believes is “slowing down” the housing […]

19 January 2026

Mortgage rates drop to lowest level in nearly 3 years as Trump orders buying of $200 billion in mortgage bonds

“Mortgage rates fell sharply on Friday, a day after President Donald Trump said on social media that he is instructing mortgage giants Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to buy $200 billion in mortgage bonds.” (CLICK to read more)

16 January 2026

Texas Republican says America’s threat of military action is sending a message to our enemies worldwide

“U.S. Representative Jake Ellzey explains why he doesn’t think the threat is harming relationships with our allies.” (CLICK to read more)

16 January 2026

Mortgage rates hit lowest level in more than 3 years

“Long-term mortgage rates are at their lowest level in more than three years, and Americans have been moving fast to capitalize. The average 30-year fixed mortgage rate fell to 6.06 percent this week, down from 6.16 percent last week and the lowest level since September 2022, according to Freddie Mac. A year ago, the 30-year fixed […]

13 January 2026

‘Worst of the worst’: ICE arrests child predator, violent criminals amid surge in anti-agent attacks

“As Immigration and Customs Enforcement continues to face demonizing rhetoric from Democratic lawmakers and attacks on officers, the agency released a list of some of the “worst of the worst” criminal illegal aliens they arrested just yesterday. Monday’s arrests include Denis Pop-Cuz, a 20-year-old Guatemalan national convicted of possessing obscene material with a minor and child […]

8 January 2026

Congressman Jeff Crank Secures Key Legislative Approval for El Paso County Infrastructure Project

“El Paso County officials announced that the Palmer Park Drainage Improvements Project has successfully advanced through an important legislative milestone in Congress, following leadership from Congressman Jeff Crank. This action keeps the project moving forward and brings El Paso County closer to delivering key infrastructure enhancements.” (CLICK to read more)

6 January 2026

Gas prices this year could be the lowest since 2020, new forecast predicts

“The average price of gas around the U.S. this year is expected to dip to $2.97 per gallon, down 13 cents from 2025 — that would be the lowest level since 2020, according to a new analysis by GasBuddy.” (CLICK to read more)

5 January 2026

State Department asserts ‘this is our hemisphere,’ magnifying Trump’s ‘Donroe’ Doctrine

“The State Department on Monday echoed President Trump’s rhetoric on U.S. authority in the Western Hemisphere. This is OUR Hemisphere, and President Trump will not allow our security to be threatened,” the department wrote on the social platform X.” (CLICK to read more)

2 January 2026

Trump says U.S. will intervene if Iran kills peaceful protesters as economic unrest spreads

“President Donald Trump vowed Friday to intervene if Iran shoots or violently kills peaceful demonstrators, as economic protests spread and evolved into deadly unrest.” (CLICK to read more)

31 December 2025

Mortgage rates end 2025 at fresh low, giving buyers an ‘encouraging sign’ into new year

“Mortgage rates hit a fresh 2025 low in the final week of the year, giving would-be homebuyers new momentum headed into 2026. The average 30-year mortgage rate was 6.15% through Tuesday, according to Freddie Mac data, down from 6.18% a week earlier. The average 15-year mortgage rate fell to 5.44%, from 5.5%.” (CLICK to read […]

29 December 2025

Trump tears up Obama-era Latin American policy with renewal of Monroe Doctrine

“President Donald Trump and his administration are reviving the Monroe Doctrine — more than a decade after former President Barack Obama’s Secretary of State John Kerry said the centuries-old policy was dead.” (CLICK to read more)

23 December 2025

US economy unexpectedly surges 4.3% in third quarter — its strongest growth in two years

“The US economy grew at an unexpectedly strong pace of 4.3% in the third quarter — the highest rate in two years — according to a government report released Tuesday. Vigorous consumer spending on services such as health care and products like recreational vehicles fueled the surge in the gross domestic product, which is comprised […]

23 December 2025

Trump announces plans for new Navy ‘battleship’ as part of a ‘Golden Fleet’

“President Trump has announced a bold plan for the Navy to build a new, large warship that he is calling a “battleship” as part of a larger vision to create a “Golden Fleet.” (CLICK to read more)

18 December 2025

Inflation drops to lowest level in months, defying expectations of uptick

“Inflation dropped in November, ending a monthslong acceleration of price increases and offering relief for households strained by cost hikes, government data on Thursday showed. The reading came in below economists’ expectations.” (CLICK to read more)

17 December 2025

Trump announces service members will get $1,776 ‘warrior dividend’ for Christmas

“President Trump proudly revealed that his administration is doling out Independence Day-themed $1,776 “warrior dividend” checks to service members before Christmas. “Military service members will receive a special … warrior dividend before Christmas,” Trump announced during his address to the nation Wednesday night. “A warrior dividend in honor of our nation’s founding in 1776, we are sending […]

16 December 2025

Fedorchak’s legislation to overturn Biden-era energy resolution signed into law

“President Trump signed a North Dakota energy resolution into law Thursday. The measure overturns a Biden administration plan that would have blocked coal leasing on 99 percent of federal coal land in North Dakota.” (CLICK to read more)

10 December 2025

US seizes oil tanker off Venezuelan coast

“The United States seized an oil tanker off the coast of Venezuela on Wednesday, President Donald Trump said, escalating US pressure on President Nicolas Maduro’s regime.” (CLICK to read more)

5 December 2025

Trump pledges to reassert Monroe Doctrine to restore American power

“President Donald Trump put forward a sweeping set of national security goals in which he vows to enforce the Monroe Doctrine while adding his own corollary aimed at expanding U.S. influence in the Western Hemisphere and countering adversaries’ growing footprint.” (CLICK to read more)

3 December 2025

Rep. Langworthy’s Energy Choice Act moves forward to House of Representatives

“The Energy Choice Act, legislation formed in response to Governor Kathy Hochul’s all-electric building law, has moved forward to the House of Representatives. The legislation passed out of the House Energy Subcommittee with 140 bipartisan cosponsors from across the country.” (CLICK to read more)

26 November 2025

Ukraine agrees to peace proposal, with only “minor details” to settle, official says, but no word from Russia

“A U.S. official told CBS News on Tuesday that Ukraine’s government had “agreed to a peace deal” brokered by the Trump administration to stop Russia’s nearly four-year assault.” (CLICK to read more)

25 November 2025

Rep. Derek Schmidt Backs Bipartisan Bills to Strengthen Protections Against Child Exploitation

“Congressman Derek Schmidt announced he is supporting three bipartisan bills to improve federal efforts to stop child exploitation. One would close legal gaps so that people who use artificial intelligence to create child sexual abuse images can be held accountable.” (CLICK to read more)

19 November 2025

Langworthy’s Energy Choice Act passed to full House committee

“U.S. Rep. Nick Langworthy’s Energy Choice Act was passed out of the House Energy Subcommittee, a development he called “a major victory for New Yorkers” and a step toward blocking any ban on the use of natural gas hookups and appliances in the state.” (CLICK to read more)

15 November 2025

ND Rep. Fedorchak proposes withholding congressional pay during shutdowns

Two days after the record 43-day government shutdown ended, North Dakota U.S. Rep. Julie Fedorchak said she will propose legislation next week to withhold congressional pay during future shutdowns. “The pain that it caused for all the federal workers, for people who were traveling, for folks who use the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), all […]

13 November 2025

Government shutdown now over as federal agencies reopen and employees return to work

“The longest government shutdown in U.S. history came to an end Wednesday after the House approved the Senate-passed funding package, and President Trump signed the bill into law” (CLICK to read more)

10 November 2025

Senate passes bill to reopen the government as 8 Democrats join with Republicans to send it to the House

“The Senate passed legislation Monday night to reopen the government and end the record-long shutdown after eight Democrats broke with their party and joined Republicans to break the logjam.” (CLICK to read more)

7 November 2025

Lawmakers budge, ushering in government shutdown’s potential ‘end of the beginning’

“It’s not an agreement. Just a plan. But the political ice which has frozen lawmakers and closed the government for 37 days is softening.” (CLICK to read more)

4 November 2025

Top Democrat lawmaker compares socialist Zohran Mamdani to FDR

“Progressive Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Md., is comparing New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani to one of the most significant American presidents of the 20th century.” (CLICK to read more)

1 November 2025

Government shutdown effects bear down on millions more people after a crucial Nov. 1 deadline passes

“As the federal government shutdown passes the one-month mark, a new round of impacts will soon hit millions of Americans on Saturday. A chief concern for lawmakers on both sides of the aisle in recent weeks was the impending lapse in funding for SNAP benefits, colloquially known as food stamps, for which millions of people […]

29 October 2025

SCOOP: Trump expands DC crime task force with hiring push of nationwide law enforcement

“The Trump administration is expanding its D.C. Task Force launched earlier in 2025 to combat crime in the nation’s capital with a new hiring portal that’s open to law enforcement and civilians across the country, Fox News Digital has learned.” (CLICK to read more)

29 October 2025

Donald Trump Trump cuts China tariff after Xi signals tougher fentanyl enforcement, rare-earth pause

“President Donald Trump on Thursday said he will cut tariffs on Chinese imports after a highly-anticipated meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping in South Korea, citing new understandings on fentanyl enforcement, farm trade, and a pause on rare-earth export limits.” (CLICK to read more)

28 October 2025

Democrats still not supporting GOP bill to end the shutdown

“Senate Democrats rejected the House-passed, GOP-led stopgap for the 13th time Tuesday, as the pain from the government shutdown is poised to escalate by week’s end.” (CLICK to read more)

26 October 2025

U.S. and China agree to a trade deal ‘framework,’ treasury secretary says

“President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are expected to reach a deal to avert a new 100% U.S. tariff on Chinese goods and are likely to meet in person soon, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said following talks with Beijing’s top trade negotiator.” (CLICK to read more)

23 October 2025

Trump’s sanctions on Russian energy are a massive step toward peace

“Bravo to Team Trump for bringing the hammer down on Russia with its most significant sanctions yet — the only way to convince Vladimir Putin that refusing to make peace is a dead end. The sanctions, levied against Russia’s top two energy companies, Rosneft and Lukoil, show the White House is ready to start dealing out hefty punishments for […]

20 October 2025

Longest Full Govt. Shutdown Ever Hits Day 20

“The U.S. government shutdown has reached Day 20 — now officially the longest full shutdown in American history and the third-longest overall, trailing only the 35-day 2018–19 partial shutdown and the 21-day 1995–96 impasse. In the Senate, another vote on the House-passed continuing resolution is set for Monday night — with a likely 11th failed […]

16 October 2025

Could Trump’s Gaza ceasefire plan offer a blueprint for peace in Ukraine?

“Now that Israel and Hamas have agreed to a ceasefire, all eyes are on the next continuing global conflict: Russia and Ukraine. President Donald Trump isn’t wasting any time directing his attention to the war in Ukraine, and is scheduled to meet with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy at the White House Friday as the president weighs arming […]

15 October 2025

Trump storms most violent US city with federal muscle as police group warns of soft-on-crime consequences

“The Trump administration’s deployment of federal law enforcement officers to one of Tennessee’s bluest cities has been welcomed as a much-needed reprieve by local police struggling with increased staffing shortages and astronomical crime rates.” (CLICK to see more)

13 October 2025

Israeli hostages released live updates: Trump signs historic peace agreement in Egypt

“Hamas terrorists have started to free the last remaining hostages in Gaza Monday morning, following a historic peace deal brokered by President Trump. The freed individuals had spent over 730 days in captivity after they were among a group of 250 kidnapped from southern Israel and dragged into Gaza during Hamas’ deadly Oct. 7, 2023 invasion.” (CLICK […]

9 October 2025

White House slams Schumer’s ‘disgusting’ statement on shutdown as political standoff continues

“The White House slammed Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., for making a “disgusting and revealing” comment about the ongoing shutdown. Schumer spoke with Punchbowl News, an outlet based in Washington, D.C., and said that as the shutdown continues, things keep getting “better” for the Democrats.” (CLICK to read more)

5 October 2025

Trump announces Israel agrees to Gaza ‘initial withdrawal line’ as ‘3,000 year catastrophe’ nears end

“President Donald Trump on Saturday announced Israel has agreed to the “initial withdrawal line” in Gaza, which the U.S. has shared with Hamas. Pending Hamas’ confirmation, the agreement will trigger an immediate ceasefire and exchange of Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners.” (CLICK to read more).

3 October 2025

Government Shutdown Democrats shut down government over healthcare for illegal immigrants, House GOP whip says

“As Democrats attempt to blame the GOP for the government shutdown, House Majority Whip Tom Emmer said the real reason for the shutdown is the party’s “misguided priorities” and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s fear of his leftist base.” (CLICK to read more)

1 October 2025

Government shuts down after Congress deadlocks on spending deal

“The White House slammed Sen. Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., for making a “disgusting and revealing” comment about the ongoing shutdown. Schumer spoke with Punchbowl News, an outlet based in Washington, D.C., and said that as the shutdown continues, things keep getting “better” for the Democrats.” (CLICK to read more)

26 September 2025

A 100% tariff on some imported drugs is coming October 1, Trump says

“President Donald Trump announced Thursday that brand-name or patented pharmaceutical products will be subject to a 100% tariff starting October 1 – unless the drugmaker is building a manufacturing plant in the US.” (CLICK to read more)

25 September 2025

Trump’s economy bounces on consumer spending surge

“The U.S. economy grew more quickly than economists projected during the second quarter thanks to an uptick in consumer spending, boosting President Donald Trump’s argument that the outlook remains strong.” (CLICK to read more)

23 September 2025

Trump slams UN for ‘creating new problems,’ questions its role in fiery UNGA speech

“President Donald Trump slammed the United Nations for not aiding his administration’s peace push and for “creating new problems” for the U.S. and member nations, while questioning its purpose and also offering “the hand of American leadership and friendship” to all countries in the body.” (CLICK to read more)

21 September 2025

Trump honors Charlie Kirk’s legacy and describes him as a ‘martyr for American freedom’

“President Donald Trump praised Turning Point USA founder Charlie Kirk’s legacy Sunday, calling him a “martyr for American freedom. I know I speak for everyone here today when I say that none of us will ever forget Charlie Kirk, and neither will history,” Trump said to the tens of thousands of supporters gathered to celebrate the […]

13 September 2025

Relative of 9/11 firefighter appears to call out Mamdani for not condemning ‘globalize the intifada’ slogan

“The cousin of a firefighter who died on 9/11 took a veiled jab at New York City mayoral candidate Zohran Mamdani during an anniversary ceremony on Thursday in Manhattan for his refusal to condemn the slogan “globalize the intifada.” (CLICK to read more)

11 September 2025

Trump to visit Pentagon as the U.S. marks the 24th anniversary of the 9/11 attacks

“Americans are marking 24 years since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks with solemn ceremonies, volunteer work and other tributes honoring the victims. Many loved ones of the nearly 3,000 people killed will join dignitaries and politicians at commemorations Thursday in New York, at the Pentagon and in Shanksville, Pennsylvania.” (CLICK to read more)

11 September 2025

WATCH: Bipartisan group of lawmakers express shock, grief after Charlie Kirk’s killing

“Republican and Democratic lawmakers alike mourned the “horrific” fatal shooting of conservative leader Charlie Kirk Wednesday.” (CLICK to read more).

8 September 2025

Trump admin launches ‘Operation Midway Blitz’ in push to target illegal immigrants, fight violent crime in Chicago

“The Department of Homeland Security kicked off a crackdown on illegal immigrants in Chicago Monday — after local Democrats spent the weekend protesting President Trump’s threat of a federal law enforcement surge in America’s third-largest city.” (CLICK to read more)

5 September 2025

Trump signs order renaming Pentagon back to ‘Department of War’

“President Donald Trump on Friday signed his 200th executive order, authorizing the Department of Defense to change its name to the Department of War. Speaking from the Oval Office, Trump said the new name “sends a message of victory, a message of strength” to the world.” (CLICK to read more)

2 September 2025

Congress returns with Democrats refusing to negotiate as Oct. 1 shutdown deadline looms

“Both the House and Senate return to session Tuesday after a lengthy summer recess — with a hectic fall and a looming deadline to fund the government on the horizon. Front and center is an Oct. 1 deadline to fund the government. Democratic votes are essential to break a filibuster on any spending plan in the Senate.” (CLICK to read […]

29 August 2025

ICE deported nearly 200,000 so far during Trump’s second term, setting pace for highest level in decade

“U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement deported nearly 200,000 people so far since President Donald Trump returned to office in January, a Homeland Security spokesperson told Fox News Digital, putting the agency on track to record its highest number of removals in a decade.” (CLICK to read more)

29 August 2025

Gas hasn’t been this cheap on Labor Day since 2020

“Americans soaking up the end of summer this holiday weekend will catch a break at the gas pump. Labor Day gas prices are expected to average $3.15 per gallon this year— the cheapest since 2020 during the Covid-19 pandemic, according to GasBuddy. That’s down modestly from $3.29 last Labor Day.” (CLICK to read more)

25 August 2025

Fedorchak supportive of Trump’s crime cleanup effort: “We’ve become way too tolerant”

“As President Trump continues to tease the possibility of sending National Guard troops into other U.S. cities in the name of fighting crime, North Dakota Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak is hoping it’s a “wake up call” for leaders in those cities.” (CLICK to read more)

25 August 2025

DC Mayor Bowser reverses course, admits Trump’s federal crime crackdown is working

“Washington, D.C. Mayor Muriel Bowser initially expressed fear of President Donald Trump’s plan to crack down on crime in the nation’s capital, but its clear success made her change her mind.” (CLICK to read more)

25 August 2025

Congress investigating allegations that DC police manipulated crime data

“A congressional committee is investigating allegations of “widespread” crime data manipulation within Washington, D.C.’s police department to make crime rates appear lower. The House Oversight Committee is “investigating disturbing allegations that DC crime data is inaccurate and intentionally manipulated,” Chairman James Comer, R-Ky., said in a letter to Metropolitan Police Department (MPD) Chief Pamela Smith.” […]

23 August 2025

Rubio’s major immigration move praised by conservative experts: ‘Long overdue’

“Secretary of State Marco Rubio‘s announcement this week halting work visas for foreign commercial truck drivers drew praise from conservatives in the wake of a deadly accident in Florida.” (CLICK to read more)

20 August 2025

Trump must crack down on amnesty lite for illegal immigrants

“The latest data from the U.S. Census Bureau indicates that President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown is successfully undoing the damage caused by former President Joe Biden’s open border policies. But a fatal car crash in Florida suggests more must still be done.” (CLICK to read more)

17 August 2025

68 DC suspects arrested in single night as White House touts Trump’s push to ‘clean up’ capital city

“Nearly 70 people were arrested in Washington, D.C. on Saturday night, as President Donald Trump’s crackdown on crime continues. The White House shared the arrest numbers with Fox News on Sunday. A total of 68 people were arrested on Saturday night.” (CLICK to read more)

14 August 2025

Social Security stronger under Trump, critics pushing ‘false’ narrative, commissioner says

“President Donald Trump’s pick to head the nation’s Social Security apparatus, Commissioner Frank Bisignano, told Fox News Digital that criticisms of the Trump administration’s approach to Social Security are politically motivated and misleading.” (CLICK to read more)

11 August 2025

Trump deploys National Guard to D.C., takes control of local police in crime crackdown

“President Trump said Monday that he is deploying members of the National Guard to Washington, D.C., and that the federal government has taken control of the D.C. police as part of a push to crack down on crime in the nation’s capital, despite data showing crime has declined in the city in recent years.” (CLICK […]

11 August 2025

Trump claims DC crimes trounce stats from notoriously violent cities worldwide

“President Donald Trump claimed crimes in Washington, D.C., trounce data from notoriously violent cities in nations such as Mexico and Colombia during his Monday morning press conference announcing he is federalizing the D.C. police department to curb spiraling violence.” (CLICK to read more).

9 August 2025

ICE arrests illegal immigrant charged with child sex crimes after his release by local police despite detainer

“Josue Santiago Perez Gomez was apprehended by ICE the same day authorities in Rhode Island released him.” (CLICK to read more)

7 August 2025

(Rep. Craig Goldman Introduces) Homeowner Energy Freedom Act Aims to Rescind Biden Era Green Initiatives

“Rep. Craig Goldman of Texas has introduced HR 4758, the Homeowner Energy Freedom Act, legislation drafted to repeal three provisions of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) that restrict consumer choice and drive up the cost of home appliances.” (CLICK to read more)

5 August 2025

US trade gap skids to 2-year low; tariffs exert pressure on service sector

“The U.S. trade deficit narrowed in June on a sharp drop in consumer goods imports, and the trade gap with China shrank to its lowest in more than 21 years, the latest evidence of the imprint on global commerce President Donald Trump is making with sweeping tariffs on imported goods.” (CLICK to read more)

1 August 2025

Illegal immigrant facing attempted murder charges for stabbing victim multiple times at soccer game

“An illegal immigrant from Honduras with a criminal history was recently arrested and charged with attempted murder after allegedly stabbing a person three times during a public soccer game in Alabama.” (CLICK to read more)

25 July 2025

Rep. Fong’s ‘Modern Agriculture Caucus’ launches to support innovation

“A Central Valley representative in Congress is part of an initiative to support the tech side of the agriculture industry. Rep. Vice Fong (R-Bakersfield) announced the launch of Modern Agriculture Caucus, a new initiative advancing innovation and technology in American farming.” (CLICK to read more)

25 July 2025

Hoeven, Cramer, Fedorchak request major disaster declaration

“Senators John Hoeven, Kevin Cramer and Congresswoman Julie Fedorchak supported Governor Kelly Armstrong’s request for a major declaration following the tornadoes and severe storms that impacted North Dakota on June 20-21. The declaration requested that the Trump administration approve the request to provide federal assistance for recovery efforts in 19 counties across southern, central and […]

25 July 2025

Two illegal immigrants charged in NYC shooting of off-duty CBP officer

“Two illegal immigrants were charged in the shooting of an off-duty U.S. Customs and Border Patrol officer in New York City, authorities announced on Thursday.” (CLICK to read more)

23 July 2025

Congressman Schmidt Secures Key Wins for Kansas and Military Families in Defense Bill

“Congressman Derek Schmidt announced several provisions he secured for Kansas and military families in H.R. 3838, the Streamlining Procurement for Effective Execution and Delivery (SPEED) and National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2026. The legislation passed the House Armed Services Committee with strong bipartisan support in a 55-2 vote and is expected to […]

23 July 2025

ICE detainers in top sanctuary city have skyrocketed under Trump compared to Biden’s 4-year term: DHS

“President Donald Trump‘s Department of Homeland Security (DHS) released numbers on Wednesday showing that Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has already issued 400% more detainers on illegal immigrants in sanctuary city of New York than former President Joe Biden did during his entire term.” (CLICK to read more)

22 July 2025

Congressman Crank gets four projects for El Paso County in appropriations bill

“Congressman Jeff Crank announced that four projects expected to benefit El Paso County have been included in the U.S. House of Representatives Fiscal Year 2026 Commerce, Justice, and Science Appropriations Bill.” (CLICK to read more)

16 July 2025

Wholesale inflation measure was unchanged in June

“A measure of wholesale prices showed no change in June, providing a conflicting sign over whether tariffs threaten to boost inflation in the coming months. The producer price index was flat, according to seasonally adjusted numbers from the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Wednesday. Economists surveyed by Dow Jones had been looking for an increase […]

14 July 2025

Trump Floats Eliminating Capital Gains Tax

“President Donald Trump is reportedly considering eliminating the capital gains tax, which can boost investment, reward entrepreneurship, and strengthen the economy. By removing the tax on profits from stocks, property, and other assets, the president’s move aims to unleash private capital that has been held back due to taxation.” (CLICK to read more)

11 July 2025

Congressman Baumgartner appointed as a member of the Canada-United States Interparliamentary Group

“Washington Congressman Michael Baumgartner was announced today by House Speaker Mike Johnson he will be serving as a member of the Canada-United States Interparliamentary Group.” (CLICK to read more)

10 July 2025

Northwest Florida Congressman Jimmy Patronis says FEMA operations ‘not sustainable’

“Northwest Florida Congressman Jimmy Patronis joined WEAR News for an interview on Thursday. Patronis sat down with WEAR’s Bob Solarski to go over several topics — including the future of the Federal Emergency Management Agency and the impact it could have in Florida. “Not sustainable,” is how Patronis describes the way FEMA is currently operating.” […]

10 July 2025

Trump Hits a Home Run With June’s Job Report

“If the devil is in the details, then angels can be there too. That was the case with the June jobs report released last week, which thoroughly beat expectations, but also had great internals. Delving beyond just the headlines shows the American labor market in June was much more robust than most so-called experts realized.” […]

4 July 2025

Five major policies to know from the One Big Beautiful Bill Act

“Republicans in Congress passed President Donald Trump’s package of tax cuts and spending policies known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA), which the president is expected to sign into law on the Fourth of July.” (CLICK to read more)

28 June 2025

US Senate Republicans unveil their version of Trump’s sweeping tax-cut, spending bill

“U.S. Senate Republicans unveiled their version of President Donald Trump’s sweeping tax-cut and spending bill, setting the stage for an initial vote on Saturday that could kick off a marathon weekend session and lead to full congressional approval next week.” (CLICK to read more)

27 June 2025

DHS arrests ‘worst of the worst’ migrants in LA despite rioters, pols pushing back

“As Los Angeles became a violent battleground against President Donald Trump’s mass deportation plan, Homeland Security said it was still pulling the worst criminal illegal migrants off the streets to keep law-abiding residents safe.” (CLICK to read more)

27 June 2025

In Depth: One-on-one with Rep. Sheri Biggs

“FOX Carolina’s Justin Dougherty talks with Congresswoman Sheri Biggs about issues in D.C., including Pres. Trump’s Big Beautiful Bill” (CLICK to see full video)

23 June 2025

Trump’s tax bill has a big week ahead in Washington: What to know

“Senate Republicans are gearing up to tackle President Donald Trump’s “big, beautiful bill” – a sweeping and complicated piece of legislation with real-world implications for everyone from waitresses to billionaires and touching on Medicaid, deportation resources, overtime taxes and more.” (CLICK to read more)

20 June 2025

Texas Republican Congressman talks Israel-Iran war, and potential redrawing congressional districts

“Republican U.S. Rep. Craig Goldman of Fort Worth discusses the Israel-Iran war and the political assassination in Minnesota. He also tells Jack Fink about the potential redrawing of Texas congressional districts.” (CLICK to watch full video)

19 June 2025

Congressman Nick Langworthy Advocates for Energy Choice Act

“On Thursday, June 19th, Congressman Nick Langworthy hosted a press conference in Elmira regarding the Energy Choice Act. Congressman Langworthy said people should have the option to choose how they want to heat their homes.” (CLICK to read more)

19 June 2025

GOP congressman says he was “run off the road” by man with Palestinian flag

“Rep. Max Miller (R-Ohio) said Thursday he contacted the Capitol Police after being “run off the road” by a man displaying a Palestinian flag while he was driving in his congressional district.” (CLICK to read more)

17 June 2025

Congresswoman Fedorchak advocates for NIL protection for smaller D1 schools

“During the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee hearing on June 16, the panel discussed the rapidly shifting Names, Image, and Likeness (NIL) national landscape.” (CLICK to read more)

17 June 2025

Trump says he wants “real end” to Iran’s nuclear program, not just an Iran-Israel ceasefire

“President Trump said early Tuesday morning that he wants “a real end” to Iran’s nuclear problem, with Tehran “giving up entirely” its enrichment activities. He said he was not just working toward a ceasefire to end the war between Iran and Israel, which has claimed at least two dozen lives in Israel and hundreds in […]

15 June 2025

Ashley Moody, Laurel Lee pitch legislation in Congress to step up immigration measures

“Sen. Ashley Moody is picking up the effort to promote legislation to increase immigration enforcement. The Republican Florida U.S. Senator sponsored two pieces of legislation she said will tighten immigration enforcement.” (CLICK to read more)

11 June 2025

Personal Finance Social Security cost-of-living adjustment may be 2.5% in 2026, new estimates find

“Millions of Social Security beneficiaries received a 2.5% boost to their benefits in 2025, thanks to an annual cost-of-living adjustment that went into effect in January.” (CLICK to read more)

11 June 2025

The Latest: Los Angeles Police Have Made Nearly 400 Arrests and Detentions Since Saturday

“The Los Angeles Police Department has made nearly 400 arrests and detentions since Saturday in connection to immigration protests. The vast majority arrests have been for failing to leave the area in defiance of requests from law enforcement, according to police. There have been a handful of more serious charges including for assault against police […]

5 June 2025

National Guard prepares 20,000 troops for immigration crackdown

WASHINGTON — Army officials confirmed Thursday that the service is preparing to provide 20,000 National Guard troops to crack down on immigration, raising concerns among lawmakers about the “unprecedented” nature of the deployment.” (CLICK to read more)

29 May 2025

Kansas Congressman offers thoughts on budget debate

“As debate continues over the federal budget, some groups have raised concerns over potential cuts to Medicaid and food assistance. U.S. Rep. Derek Schmidt, R-Dist. 2 Kansas, visited Eye on NE Kansas to share his thoughts on the proposals.” (CLICK to read more)

26 May 2025

Quiet on the southern front: A border agent’s slow day shows Trump effect

“Illegal crossings at the southern border have declined by over 90% from a year ago.” (CLICK to read more)

15 May 2025

US weekly jobless claims unchanged amid stable labor market

“The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits was unchanged last week, but job opportunities are becoming more scarce for those out of work as economic uncertainty from tariffs discourages businesses from boosting hiring.” (CLICK to read more)

14 May 2025

Egg prices drop for first time in months

“After a steady price rise for months and peaking at over $6.22 in March, the average price of a dozen large grade A eggs finally fell in April.” (CLICK to read more)

13 May 2025

April inflation report shows prices grew at slowest pace since 2021

“Consumer prices climbed last month at the slowest pace since February 2021, as the inflationary effects of President Donald Trump’s tariffs had yet to hit Americans’ wallets.” (CLICK to read more)

12 May 2025

The U.S. and China announce a deal to cut tariffs, temporarily easing trade war

“The United States and China have agreed to significantly reduce tariffs imposed just weeks before on each other’s goods, after negotiators from both countries met over the weekend for trade talks in Switzerland” (CLICK to read more)

2 May 2025

SP 500 posts longest winning streak in 20 years as Trump and China show some willingness to bend on trade

“US stocks rose Friday and the S&P 500 notched its longest winning streak since 2004 as China signaled openness to trade talks and investors digested a better-than-expected jobs report.” (CLICK to read more)

2 May 2025

Oil prices are down over last 6 months: what does it mean for gas prices?

“Oil prices are at their lowest levels since the spring of 2021. At Thursday’s close, a barrel of West Texas Intermediate crude was $59 a barrel, down from $74 at the start of January. The last time oil dropped below $60 a barrel was in early April 2021″ (CLICK to read more)

26 April 2025

Nearly 800 illegal aliens arrested in massive FL ICE operation…Multiple illegal aliens arrested had violent criminal convictions

“In a groundbreaking joint effort, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) Miami and Florida law enforcement agencies arrested nearly 800 illegal immigrants during the first four days of Operation Tidal Wave, a massive, multi-agency immigration enforcement crackdown.” CLICK to read more.

25 April 2025

America, Our Long Inflation Nightmare is Over – For Now

“Cumulative wage gains show households have finally gotten ahead of the surge in consumer prices. Hold the champagne.” (CLICK to read more)

19 April 2025

Massive Decline in Illegal Border Crossings

“The latest data from U.S. Customs and Border Protection revealed that encounters at the border fell to 8,347 in February 2025, a 94.1% drop from 124,215 encounters a year earlier.” (CLICK to read more)

9 April 2025

US stocks surge, dollar gains in dramatic relief rally as Trump pauses tariffs

“Stock indexes posted their biggest one-day gains in years, with the S&P 500, recording its largest rise since 2008, while the dollar gained and Treasuries pared losses on Wednesday” (CLICK to read more)

8 April 2025

National ‘border czar’ Tom Homan doubles down on mass deportation in Arizona visit

“(Since January) border crossings are down 94%.” (CLICK to read more)

2 April 2025

Egg prices going down? A dozen eggs averaged $3 last week as costs decline

“National egg prices fell 9 percent last week to an average of $3 a dozen, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.” (CLICK to read more)

21 March 2025

Bucking big-city trend: Major Texas cities now alerting ICE of illegal immigrant encounters

“As many Democratic-run major cities across America double down on resisting the Trump administration’s illegal immigration crackdown, law enforcement agencies in Texas’ two largest cities are now alerting ICE of encounters with illegal immigrants.” (CLICK to read more)

10 March 2025

ICE forced to release some illegal migrants who could pose danger to Americans: immigration attorney

“Although Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has highlighted a rise in illegal immigrant arrests under President Donald Trump, the agency is now grappling with space limitations for detained criminal migrants.” (CLICK to read more)

6 March 2025

Trump expands exemptions from Canada and Mexico tariffs

“US President Donald Trump has signed orders significantly expanding the goods exempted from his new tariffs on Canada and Mexico that were imposed this week.” (CLICK to read more)

4 March 2025

DOGE slashes nearly $1M for alpaca farming in Peru, other questionable grants in latest wasteful spending cut

“The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) on Tuesday announced the cancelation of $4.5 million in grants, including one for alpaca farming in Peru, another for reducing social discrimination of recyclers in Bolivia and another for promoting cultural understanding of Venezuelan migrants in Brazil.” (CLICK to read more)

4 March 2025

Border crossings plunge to lowest levels in decades: New data

“The number of migrants illegally crossing the U.S. southern border plummeted in February to the lowest level seen in decades, according to internal data obtained by Axios.” (CLICK to read more)

23 February 2025

‘Bringing hell’: Trump’s border czar takes aim at sanctuary city Boston, its top cop

“White House border czar Tom Homan on Saturday threatened he’ll be “bringing hell” to Boston over its sanctuary city policy.” (CLICK to read more)

18 February 2025

Americans’ credit card and household debt reach all-time high

“Americans’ household debt levels, including credit card debt, rose to new all-time highs in the fourth quarter of 2024, according to a report by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. The report showed that overall household debt increased by $93 billion to $18.04 trillion at the end of 2024, an all-time high.” (CLICK to […]

18 February 2025

DOGE says it has saved government $55B so far

“The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) in a post on its website says it has found $55 billion in savings through a combination of efforts, including a reduction in the federal workforce.” (CLICK to read more)

11 February 2025

USAID reportedly bankrolled al Qaeda terrorist’s college tuition, unearthed records show

“The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) reportedly provided “full funding” for al Qaeda terrorist Anwar al-Awlaki to attend college in Colorado, unearthed documents apparently show.” (CLICK to read more)

10 February 2025

Migrant crossings at US-Canada border drop amid immigration policy change

“A new report highlights a significant drop in migrant crossings along the U.S.-Canada border, with recent data showing a 60% decline in apprehensions from October to December of last year.” (CLICK to read more)

10 February 2025

ICE plans for next mass migrant crackdown reportedly leaked

“‘Fox & Friends’ hosts discuss a leaked document stating large-scale immigration enforcement is coming to Los Angeles” (CLICK to see full video)

7 February 2025

U.S. Had Biggest Trade Deficits With These 10 Nations In 2024

“The U.S. trade deficit now routinely tops $1 trillion, principally because of four particularly large U.S. trade deficits – with China, Mexico, Vietnam and Ireland.” (CLICK to read more)

5 February 2025

Army has Best Recruiting Month in 15 Years

“U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth announced on Tuesday that the U.S. Army had its best recruiting numbers in 15 years in January.” (CLICK to read more)

30 January 2025

What is ICE and how are its priorities changing?

“Immigration and Customs Enforcement is playing a key role in the Trump administration’s plans to crack down on illegal immigration. Here’s a look at some key questions about the agency and its priorities.” (CLICK to read more)

25 January 2025

ICE agents arrest hundreds of migrants in sanctuary cities, including New York Cit

“Federal law enforcement and ICE agents have arrested over 500 undocumented migrants wanted for outstanding crimes in sanctuary cities, including three in New York.” (CLICK to read full story)

21 January 2025

Senate passes Laken Riley Act aimed at cracking down on illegal immigration

“WASHINGTON — The Senate voted Monday to pass a bill to crack down on immigration, the first piece of legislation congressional Republicans hope to send newly sworn-in President Donald Trump for a signature.” (CLICK to read more)

16 January 2025

Red state illegal immigration crackdown produces nearly 50K criminal arrests

“According to Texas Republican Gov. Greg Abbott, the state’s efforts to crack down on illegal immigration and Tren de Aragua (TdA) migrant gang activity have reduced illegal crossings by nearly 90% and resulted in close to 50,000 criminal arrests.” (CLICK to read more)

16 January 2025

US inflation picked up in December but underlying price pressures eased

“WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. inflation accelerated last month as prices for gas, eggs, and used cars rose, yet underlying price pressures also showed signs of easing, bolstering hopes that the Federal Reserve could still cut its key interest rate this year.” (CLICK to read more)

15 January 2025

CBS News price tracker shows how much food, gas, utility and housing costs are rising

“As consumers cope with lingering cost of living pressures, CBS News is tracking the change in prices of everyday household expenses — from food at the grocery store to utilities and even rent — across the country.” (CLICK to read more)

14 January 2025

US Consumers See Stickier Inflation Ahead, NY Fed Survey Shows

“US consumers said they see higher inflation over the next few years than previously thought” (CLICK to read more)

9 January 2025

Surging job market could prove costly for households, businesses as odds of quick rate cuts fade

“U.S. hiring picked up unexpectedly in December as employers added a strong 256,000 jobs, another sign of the economy’s resilience in the face of high interest rates.” (CLICK to read more)

7 January 2025

ICE nabs illegal immigrant charged with sex crimes in blue city, after release from jail

“Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has arrested a Dominican illegal immigrant charged with sex crimes and kidnapping in Boston, after he was released from local custody despite a request by the agency to hand him over.” (CLICK to read more)

31 December 2024

Economic outlook for 2025 is ‘strong’: Analysts

“Some experts predict the U.S. economy will remain strong in the new year despite a rocky end to 2024 on Wall Street.” (CLICK to see video)

31 December 2024

REVEALED: The number of illegal migrants who committed killings and sex offenses while being monitored

“Nearly 700 illegal migrants were convicted of crimes this year after being released from detention and tracked using technology including an app and GPS devices. The convictions included two for homicide, four for kidnapping, 10 for sex offenses, six for weapons charges, and 65 for assault.” (CLICK to read more)

30 December 2024

ICE shuts down programs offering services to illegal immigrants, citing ‘immense’ costs

” Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) has ended two programs that provide social services to illegal immigrants who are released into the U.S. interior, telling lawmakers that one brings “immense cost with little improvement” and that another is out of line with ICE’s mission.” (CLICK to read more)

24 December 2024

US Housing Market Is Mirroring 2008 Bubble—Real Estate Analyst

“The recent flood of new inventory in the U.S. housing market has brought the number of homes sitting vacant and waiting for a buyer close to levels seen only during the 2008 bubble, the real estate analyst Nick Gerli said.” (CLICK to read more)

19 December 2024

What we know about mysterious drones over New Jersey and other states

“US aviation authorities have announced a temporary ban on the use of drones in nearly two dozen cities of New Jersey until mid January. But mystery continues to swirl after nearly a month of drone sightings over New Jersey and other US states, alarming some residents.” (CLICK to read more)

5 December 2024

Jobless Claims Mixed, Trade Deficit Slimmer

“The final Jobs Week of 2024 continues this morning, with Weekly Jobless Claims reporting mixed results, whether we’re looking at new claims or longer-term ones.” (CLICK to read more)

4 December 2024

Illegal immigration cost US taxpayers $150.7B: DOGE

“American taxpayers shelled out more than $150 billion on immigrants in the U.S. illegally in 2023 alone, the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) estimates.” (CLICK to read more)

26 November 2024

Child care in the U.S. today can cost more than families pay for rent, a mortgage or college tuition

“The soaring cost of child care in the U.S. can now exceed what families pay for housing or college. That’s according to recently released data that outlines the heavy financial burden on the nearly 14 million American parents who rely on paid caregivers to look after their children. Families spent as much as $15,600 per […]

25 November 2024

Local News Venezuelan gangs are trying to recruit children from migrant families. Here’s what the NYPD is doing to stop them.

“There is growing concern among the police over an increase in Venezuelan gang activity across New York City. The NYPD believes some gang members are recruiting children living in migrant shelters, and that the members have blended in with the asylum seekers who began to arrive in the Big Apple in 2022.” (CLICK to read […]

17 November 2024

Pentagon fails 7th audit in a row, unable to fully account for $824B budget

“The Pentagon failed its seventh consecutive audit on Friday as the agency was unable to fully account for its massive $824 billion budget, though officials were confident the Department of Defense “has turned a corner” in understanding its budgetary challenges going forward.” (CLICK to read more)

14 November 2024

Annual inflation rises for 1st time since March with egg, beef, energy prices among the highest increases

“Inflation in the United States ticked up in October, driven by costlier rents, used cars and airfares” (CLICK to read more)

13 November 2024

State Cash for Illegal Aliens as Homeless Vets Are Left in the Cold

“In recent weeks, the federal government has been criticized for allocating FEMA money to illegal aliens seeking shelter rather than saving it for Americans displaced by hurricanes. But Michiganders should know that their state government is doing the same thing.” (CLICK to read more)

11 November 2024

Housing has become less affordable across all US metros

“Housing affordability has dropped significantly over the last five years in every major metro as house prices soared and mortgage rates nearly doubled. A household needed to earn an annual income of $107,700 to afford a new single-family home” (CLICK to read more)

4 November 2024

Illegal migrants belonging to Tren de Aragua gang accused of execution-style slaying in Texas

“Three illegal migrants with the vicious Venezuelan prison gang Tren de Aragua abducted a man and two kids in Texas — then executed the older victim and dumped his body on the side of the road, authorities say.” (CLICK to read more)

1 November 2024

Weak Jobs Report Signals Fed Will Cut Rates Next Week

“Last month, most economists were impressed with a very strong jobs report for September that called into question whether or not the labor market was really declining, as seemed to be the case in the summer. October’s jobs report, released this morning, suggests that the earlier view of a modest decline was correct, and that […]

28 October 2024

Woman calls 911 for ‘pizza,’ gets rescued from illegal immigrant during alleged rape attempt

“A Florida sheriff says the creative thinking of one woman saved her from her alleged attacker when she called 911 with a smart message. “I would like to order a pizza,” a 911 call shared by Volusia Sheriff’s Office on social media starts out. “I’m so stuck in here.” (CLICK to read more)

24 October 2024

Widening U.S. fiscal deficit a growing worry, says Scope Ratings

“A widening U.S. fiscal deficit is a growing concern and the threat of recurrent debt-ceiling standoffs and associated risk of a near or technical default remains a key factor behind the negative outlook for the country’s credit rating, Scope Ratings said.” (CLICK to read more)

24 October 2024

US home sales slowed in September to weakest pace in nearly 14 years

“Sales of previously occupied U.S. homes slowed in September to the weakest annual pace in nearly 14 years even as mortgage rates eased and the supply of properties on the market continued to climb.” (CLICK to read more)

17 October 2024

FBI quietly changed violent crime data to show increase, not decrease, from 2021 to 2022

“The FBI quietly adjusted its annual crime data to show an increase in violent crime from 2021 to 2022. The agency previously claimed violent crime decreased from 2021 to 2022, touting “an estimated 1.7%” decrease in violent crime between the two calendar years. The revised data, which was first identified by RealClearInvestigations, shows violent crime actually increased during […]

11 October 2024

US Consumer Sentiment Drops on High Cost of Living

“U.S. consumer sentiment fell slightly this month, a new report found, with many people expressing concern over the high cost of living. On Friday, a new report from the University of Michigan’s consumer sentiment index found Americans’ confidence in the economy taking a slight dip this month, following two consecutive months of modest improvement.” (CLICK […]

11 October 2024

Court Released Illegal Immigrant Accused of Raping Child

“An illegal immigrant accused of forcibly raping a minor in Massachusetts was released back into the community by court officials, despite an active immigration detainer against him, according to Enforcement and Removal Operations agents.” (CLICK to read more)

10 October 2024

Tren de Aragua comes for US kids: Gang member accused of trying to recruit middle school students in Texas

“A Tren de Aragua gang member has been busted after allegedly trying to recruit middle school students, according to cops — and experts warn that it’s a sign the brutal Venezuelan gang has already infiltrated American schools. Jorgenys Robertson Cova, 32, who has multiple arrests for theft since crossing the border illegally two years ago, […]

9 October 2024

Social Security’s scheduled cost of living increase ‘won’t make a dent’ for some retirees

“About 70.6 million Social Security recipients are expected to receive a smaller cost of living increase for 2025 than in recent years” (CLICK to read more)

8 October 2024

Texas authorities arrest dozens of illegal immigrants, including 25 unaccompanied children

“Texas state troopers on Wednesday arrested dozens of illegal immigrants near the U.S.-Mexico border, including 25 unaccompanied children. Lt. Chris Olivarez of the Texas Department of Public Safety said troopers apprehended a group of 101 illegal immigrants in Eagle Pass, which is located along the border.” (CLICK to read more)

8 October 2024

‘Consumers have been in a pretty frugal mood,’ expert says

“In the last year, credit card debt spiked to a record $1.14 trillion. But recent signs show consumers may now be pulling back. Revolving debt, which mostly includes credit card balances, fell 1.2% in August, compared to a year earlier, according to the Federal Reserve’s G.19 consumer credit report released on Monday. Nonrevolving debt, such as […]

27 September 2024

It’s not a great fall housing market, but this is ‘as good as it gets,’ economist says

“While housing overall continues to be expensive and unaffordable for most buyers, “this is as good as it gets,” said Orphe Divounguy, senior economist at Zillow.” (CLICK to read more)

25 September 2024

Illegal immigrant accused in Missouri police officer’s death has prior rap sheet

“An illegal immigrant killed a Missouri police officer with his car while driving intoxicated over the weekend, according to the St. Louis Metropolitan Police Department. Ramon A. Chavez-Rodriguez of Honduras, 24, “lives locally” to the site of the crash, but “does not have legal status in the United States” and was driving without a valid license” […]

20 September 2024

Built-to-rent communities a growing U.S. trend amid sky-high housing costs

“As housing costs skyrocket and the demand for affordable homes surges, builders across the U.S. are constructing entire blocks of single-family homes specifically designed for renters. These so-called built-to-rent communities can offer another option for those who want a home but cannot afford to buy one.” (CLICK to read more)

18 September 2024

Illegal migrant involved in Times Square police attack was ordered to be deported 1 year prior: report

“At least four of the illegal migrants who swarmed and beat up two NYPD officers in a shocking Times Square attack in January were apprehended by federal law enforcement as far back as July 2022 but were released without being deported, according to an interim congressional report into the incident.” (CLICK to read more)

18 September 2024

Housing Market Predictions For 2024: When Will Home Prices Be Affordable Again?

“U.S. home prices posted a 5.4% annual gain, according to the latest S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Home Price Index three-month running average that ended in June. Although this increase reflects a slowdown from the 5.9% annualized gain in May, the index still surpassed the record high set the previous month, indicating that home prices remain out […]

18 September 2024

‘Our people are dying’: Rachel Morin’s mom sounds alarm about illegal immigration after daughter’s murder

“The mother of a woman allegedly murdered by an illegal immigrant from El Salvador gave emotional testimony to lawmakers Wednesday about the moment she found out about her daughter’s death while testifying that U.S. borders are “not safe.” (CLICK to read more)

10 September 2024

Illegal immigrant hit with multiple child rape charges on Martha’s Vineyard — months after being freed from prison

“An illegal immigrant has been arrested and slapped with multiple child rape charges in Martha’s Vineyard — just months after being freed from prison for strangling someone, federal officials said.” (CLICK to read more)

9 September 2024

Ohio residents in small town erupt over havoc caused by massive influx of 20,000 of Haitians

“Thousands of Haitians have arrived in Springfield since the COVID-19 pandemic, and residents have been pointing to an uptick in crime, mayhem and car crashes due to the massive influx of new residents.” (CLICK to read more)

7 September 2024

Job creation is slowing down in America in a ‘pretty significant way’

“FOX Business’ ‘The Big Money Show’ co-host Brian Brenberg discusses recent jobs data, Vice President Harris claiming that Donald Trump will worsen inflation, and the state of the economy.” (CLICK to watch video)

4 September 2024

Young voters harbor deep worries about inflation, debt and housing

“Three in 10 voters under 30 years old say that inflation and the cost of living is the most important problem currently facing the country” (CLICK to read more)

4 September 2024

Illegal immigrants make up 75% of arrests in midtown Manhattan, say police: report

“Migrants are flooding the criminal justice system in New York City at higher rates than previously acknowledged, making up over half of arrests in multiple areas of the city.” (CLICK to read more)

2 September 2024

Food inflation: As grocery prices continue to soar, see which states, cities have it worse

“Rising food prices have slowed down compared to the previous few years, but Americans are still feeling the pain of high prices.” (CLICK to read more)

28 August 2024

Survey Finds 46% Of Middle-Class Workers Are Halting Or Cutting Their Retirement Contributions Due To Relentless Rise In Cost Of Living

“Being a middle-class worker in America is tough, especially when planning for retirement. With inflation eating away at every dollar, nearly half middle-income earners are finding themselves in a bind, cutting back or even stopping their retirement contributions altogether.” (CLICK to read more)

26 August 2024

High interest rates make hunt for a new home even more challenging

“Rising inflation has driven mortgage rates up, making it difficult for many Americans to find an affordable home. As a result, many potential buyers find themselves waiting for an interest rate cut to bring mortgage prices down.” (CLICK to read more)

26 August 2024

Illegal migrant accused of brutally killing 12-year-old Jocelyn Nungaray tries to keep horrific story out of media

“One of the illegal migrants charged with killing little Jocelyn Nungaray wants the story be kept out of the media spotlight — as his lawyer argues that the national attention is “likely to produce a result of undue prejudice.” (CLICK to read more)

22 August 2024

US credit card debt continues to rise as housing and other costs remain high for the lowest earners

“Americans are racking up credit card debt as they struggle to keep up with the cost of living, and experts say those who earn the least are the hardest hit. Total credit card balances rose 5.8% from a year ago, to $1.14 trillion, according to a recent New York Fed report.” (CLICK to read more)

22 August 2024

Existing home sales rise in July, home prices jump for 13th straight month

“Sales of existing homes rose in July as house hunters returned to the market with mortgage rates at their lowest levels since February.” (CLICK to read more)

13 August 2024

US recession fears steadily on the rise: BofA survey

“Institutional concerns over a potential recession have surged to 39%, according to the most recent Bank of America Global Fund Managers survey.” (CLICK HERE to read more)

13 August 2024

The Risk Of Slowflation Rises With Mixed Wholesale Inflation Report

“July wholesale prices showed mixed dynamics at a time when investors, traders, and policymakers are eager to see inflation moving lower. Despite the prospect of slowing growth, elevated inflation rates could have a chilling effect on the pace and magnitude of interest rate cuts from the U.S. Federal Reserve.” (CLICK HERE to read more)

12 August 2024

Migrants Charged in Coney Island Rape, Assault

“In Coney Island on Sunday, a woman allegedly was raped at knifepoint and her boyfriend was assaulted when he tried to intervene, law enforcement sources told the New York Post, and the two suspects charged in the attack are migrants.” (CLICK HERE to read more)

12 August 2024

Children’s recreation area in NYC has been ‘plagued with a lot of crime’ from migrant shelters: Alexis McAdams

“Fox News correspondent Alexis McAdams discusses the increase in New York violent crimes stemming from migrant shelters on ‘The Story with Martha MacCallum.” (CLICK HERE to see the full video)

12 August 2024

Illegal migrant allegedly commits 22 crimes in 6 months: ‘It will get worse,’ expert says

“An illegal Venezuelan migrant with suspected gang ties who has allegedly committed 22 crimes in six months in New York City still hasn’t been deported, according to a local news report and the House Judiciary Committee.” (CLICK HERE to read more)

11 August 2024

Navy warship production hits 25-year low, falls behind China: report

“Navy shipbuilding has had its worst production in 25 years, putting the U.S. behind rival China in production pace. “I don’t see a fast, easy way to get out of this problem. It’s taken us a long time to get into it,” Eric Labs, a longtime naval analyst at the Congressional Budget Office, told ABC News, adding […]

5 August 2024

Is the US really heading for recession?

“Over the past few days, global stock markets have been plummeting. Trading screens across the US, Asia and, to a certain extent, Europe are awash with blinking red numbers heading south. The sudden turn comes as fears grow that the US economy – the world’s biggest – is slowing down.” (CLICK HERE to read more)

3 August 2024

Uncertainty among Americans grows continuously after weak jobs report

“Americans’ uncertainty around the economy continues to grow as the government’s latest jobs report fell short of expectations. Now, pressure is building on the Federal Reserve to lower interest rates in September. CNN’s Brian Todd reports.” (CLICK HERE to see video)

3 August 2024

3 reasons to worry about July’s weak jobs report

“America’s robust post-pandemic job market is teetering on the brink after a lousy July hiring report in which the unemployment rate shot up to 4.3%, a three-year high.” (CLICK HERE to read more)

30 July 2024

Illegal migrant shoots Texas police officer with rifle after domestic violence call, sources say

“A migrant living in the United States illegally shot and wounded a Texas police officer in an early morning confrontation on Sunday, multiple law enforcement sources tell Fox News. Venezuelan national Jorge Chacon-Gutierrez, 25, died during the shootout with San Antonio Police Department (SAPD) officers. It is unclear if he was killed by officers or if he committed suicide.” […]

30 July 2024

How is everyone traveling so much when gas and food prices are sky high?

“About 60% of Americans plan to take a summer trip this year, roughly the same as last year, travel experts say. But the same time, 60% of Americans think the U.S. economy in a recession, according to a new poll, ” (CLICK HERE to read more)

29 July 2024

Residents in Democratic stronghold fuming as migrant mega shelter causes explosion of gang-related crime

“Residents in the heavy Democratic district of Brooklyn, New York, are fuming as they are afraid to go outside or use the city parks due to the criminal chaos caused by a mega shelter for illegal immigrants. Clinton Hill was once a charming and relatively safe part of Brooklyn, is now turning into a chaotic […]

29 July 2024

America is not ready for a major war, says a bipartisan commission

“General Charles “CQ” Brown, the chairman of the joint chiefs of staff, America’s top military officer, recently told the Aspen Security Forum, a gathering of the country’s foreign-policy elite, that the nation’s armed forces were the “most lethal, most respected combat force in the world”. Steely-faced, and to jubilant whoops, he declared: “I do not play for second […]

23 July 2024

Gas prices too high, Americans want to spend 37% less: study

Americans are spending roughly 3% of their income fueling their cars even as gas price inflation cools, a recent study said. That expense breaks down to roughly $1,712 annually and is about 37% more than what Americans believe they should be paying for gas, the American Trucks study said. According to the study, gas costs have pushed […]

23 July 2024

39% of Americans worry they can’t pay the bills

New YorkCNN —  Many Americans regularly worry they won’t be able to make ends meet. Nearly four in ten (39%) of US adults say they worry most or all of the time that their family’s income won’t be enough to meet expenses, according to a new CNN poll. That’s up from 28% who expressed those concerns in […]

22 July 2024

Hundreds of migrants leave southern Mexico on foot in a new caravan headed for the US border

CIUDAD HIDALGO, México (AP) — Hundreds of migrants from around a dozen countries left from Mexico’s southern border on foot Sunday, as they attempt to make it to the U.S. border. (CLICK HERE to read more)

16 July 2024

Cashless Bail Strikes Again: Suspect in Violent DC Anti-Semitic Attack Was Released After Fighting With Capitol Police

“A Jewish man was targeted and attacked in Washington, D.C., by a suspect who less than a week earlier was released on cashless bail one day after fighting with Capitol Police, court and police documents show.” (CLICK to read more)

12 July 2024

Unexpected bad news for inflation: Wholesale prices rose in June

“Wholesale price inflation unexpectedly accelerated in June to its highest rate since March 2023, according to new data released Friday.” (CLICK HERE to read more)

12 July 2024

Illegal deported 3 times returns to California and lights deadly house fire with mom, children inside: source

“FIRST ON FOX: Authorities in California have arrested a thrice-deported illegal immigrant in connection with a deadly house fire that killed a mom and two of her three of her children last month, according to a law enforcement source. Stockton police announced the arrest of Jose Carmen Cardona, 59, Friday morning. A source with knowledge of the investigation tells […]

8 July 2024

New York City pols caused migrant crisis — now data prove it crushes poorest

“Yet again, hard data prove that progressive madness is smashing New York’s most vulnerable: Three of the five NYC zip codes with the city’s highest concentration of migrant shelters are among its poorest areas.” (CLICK to read more)

8 July 2024

The US Economy Is Showing Clear Signs of a Slowdown

“Signals from the US labor market became decidedly less mixed as of Friday: The government’s latest monthly jobs report showed an unambiguous slowdown across almost every major metric.” (CLICK HERE to read more)

8 July 2024

US Inflation Expectations Fall for Second Month in NY Fed Survey

US consumers’ near-term inflation expectations declined for the second straight month in June as Americans lowered their outlook for how much they expect home prices and the cost of other goods to rise over the next year. (CLICK HERE to read more)

7 July 2024

A key part of America’s economy has shifted into reverse

“A vast swath of the US economy is showing signs of weakness as unemployment rises to its highest point in more than two years. Consumer demand seems to have tapered off so far this summer, according to surveys of American businesses that sell any kind of service to make a profit, ranging from restaurants to […]

7 July 2024

NYC hotels housing migrants get taxpayer-funded windfall: report

New York City hotels housing migrants have brought in over a billion dollars in taxpayer funds since converting their buildings into migrant shelters. New York City is spending an average of $156 per room per night on hotel rooms that house migrants, with some rooms costing the city over $300 per night, according to a report from […]

3 July 2024

US trade deficit widens May on weak exports

WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. trade deficit widened for a second straight month in May amid a decline in exports, indicating that trade likely remained a drag on economic growth in the second quarter. The trade deficit increased 0.8% to $75.1 billion, the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis said on Wednesday. Data for April […]

3 July 2024

Disturbing video shows group of Venezuelan migrants beat Chicago straphanger

A disturbing new video shows the moment a group of migrant men from Venezuela attacked and robbed a Chicago straphanger in February — with one of the men choking the victim unconscious as the rest rifled through his pockets. (CLICK HERE to read more)

1 July 2024

Consumer confidence in U.S. falls in June as Americans fret about near-term prospects

American consumers lost some confidence in June as expectations over the near-term future fell again. The Conference Board, a business research group, said Tuesday that its consumer confidence index fell in June to 100.4 from 101.3 in May. The index’s decline was not quite as bad as analysts were expecting. (CLICK HERE to read more)

1 July 2024

Home Prices Rise Faster Than Expected, Hitting New Record High

Home prices broke the prior month’s all-time record high, setting a new record high for the second month in a row in April, the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Indices showed Tuesday. The closely watched 20-city index, which tracks home prices in the largest metropolitan areas, rose by 1.4 percent before seasonal adjustment and 0.4 percent after […]

1 July 2024

Massive spike in criminal migrants entering US since 2021, data shows

The amount of criminal immigrants attempting to enter the U.S. has spiked in recent years, U.S. Customs and Border Protection data reveals. Over 13,000 “criminal noncitizens” have attempted to enter the U.S. and been apprehended by Border Patrol agents in Fiscal Year 2024, a rise from 4,269 in FY 2019. (CLICK HERE to Read More)

27 June 2024

Ballooning U.S. budget deficit is killing the American dream

“The government’s deficit problem is creating an income problem for Americans, economists warn. Last week, the Congressional Budget Office raised its estimate for the government deficit this year by a whopping 27%, or $408 billion over its February forecast, to $1.9 trillion.” (CLICK HERE to read more)

25 June 2024

Most Gen Zers are in debt: Analysis

Despite their young age, the overwhelming majority of Generation Zers have some type of debt, according to a new analysis from online marketplace LendingTree. Among Gen Zers living in the 100 largest metropolitan areas, the median percentage with nonmortgage debt is just over 97 percent, the analysis found. (CLICK HERE to read more)

20 June 2024

Parents Are Feeling the Pain of Inflation and Child-Care Costs

“An annual survey from the Fed maps how Americans perceive the economy and their own situations” (CLICK HERE to read more)

20 June 2024

Illegal immigrant arrests defy odds: Leaked government data

An annual survey from the Fed maps how Americans perceive the economy and their own situations. (CLICK HERE to read more)

20 June 2024

Bidenflation Blues: Longer Term Inflation Expectations Climb Back to Record High

Expectations for inflation over the next five years have surged back to their highest levels of this economic cycle, raising difficult questions about the credibility of the Federal Reserve’s campaign to tame consumer prices. (CLICK HERE to read more)

20 June 2024

Immigrants have cost city of Denver up to $340 million, according to estimates

Denver has spent up to $340 million to clothe, educate, feed, and provide healthcare for thousands of illegal immigrants who have made their way to Colorado’s capital city in the past two years, according to new estimates from the Common Sense Institute. The “sanctuary city” has cared for more than 42,195 migrants, according to the city’s dashboard, which updates its totals daily. (CLICK […]

19 June 2024

Inflation hammers pocketbooks with almost half of people saying they struggle financially

A Monmouth poll released Wednesday found that 46% of people are struggling to maintain their current financial status. The poll was conducted between June 6 and June 10 — just days before the Bureau of Labor Statistics released its report that, in the month of May, inflation fell a tenth of a percentage point to 3.3%. (CLICK HERE to read more)

12 June 2024

FBI Director Wray warned of terror threat posed by open border days before 8 ISIS suspects arrested across US

“FBI Director Christopher Wray sounded the alarm to Congress again about the terror threat posed by the open border, just days before eight people suspected of ISIS ties were arrested across the United States. ” (CLICK HERE to read more)

12 June 2024

Munchy migrant bites three NYPD cops in three separate incidents after shoplifting at Target: prosecutors

He has a taste for New York’s Finest. A migrant serial shoplifter bit three NYPD police officers in three separate incidents after he was arrested for stealing clothes from a Manhattan Target, it was revealed in court Tuesday. (CLICK HERE to read more)

27 May 2024

Home insurance premiums soar 55% – here’s how you can mitigate rising costs

In 2023 alone, insurance rates jumped 19%, the Guaranteed Rate Insurance report said. Prices are forecasted to keep rising as the increased frequency of natural disasters builds and inflation impacts home replacement costs. Those living in Florida, Texas and California have been hardest hit by the increased costs and nonrenewals as some carriers pulled out of […]

27 May 2024

US households still feel pinched by inflation, Fed survey says

“U.S. households continued to feel pinched by inflation in late 2023 even as price pressures ebbed, the Federal Reserve reported on Tuesday, with most Americans saying their financial situation had changed little in the last year, while parents reported times had gotten harder.” (CLICK HERE to read more)

29 April 2024

Illegal immigrant caught in deadly hit-and-run had history of armed robbery, assault and drugs

A man accused of being the driver in a deadly Maryland hit-and-run is an illegal immigrant who was recently released from federal prison. Gilver Zelaya-Diaz, 42, was arrested last week in connection to a hit-and-run accident that claimed the life of 26-year-old Jacques Price in Montgomery County Maryland, earlier this month, according to a press release from the […]

29 April 2024

Mortgage rates reach new high for 2024

Mortgage rates touched 7.5% in April, the highest they’ve been since last fall, per Mortgage News Daily data. Why it matters: Our frozen housing market may not unthaw this spring. The big picture: High mortgage rates are keeping homeowners locked in, and prospective homebuyers shut out. (CLICK HERE to read more)

29 April 2024

Hundreds of migrants on trains arrive at El Paso-Juarez border

EL PASO, Texas (Border Report) – Migrants again are riding trains to the El Paso-Juarez border by the hundreds, intent on seeking asylum in the U.S. Images obtained by a Border Report camera crew show the arrival in Juarez, Mexico, on Wednesday afternoon of a lengthy cargo train with people packed tightly atop each boxcar. (CLICK HERE […]

29 April 2024

The US economy may be barrelling towards stagflation, an outcome worse than recession

“The latest GDP and inflation readings were what investors were least eager to see, and could hint at serious trouble ahead. “This was a worst of both worlds report – slower than expected growth, higher than expected inflation,” wrote David Donabedian, chief investment officer of CIBC Private Wealth US.” (CLICK HERE to read more)

29 April 2024

Thousand of Illegal Immigrants With Pounds of Fentanyl Apprehended by Border Patrol

The San Diego border sector is taking another massive hit after thousands of illegal immigrants from Texas and Arizona are making their way westward.  The southern California city broke records for apprehending the most illegal aliens during the first 21 days of April after San Diego Sector Border Patrol agents encountered more than 25,000 immigrants. […]

18 April 2024

Migrants Apprehended at Northern Border Sector Exceed Last 12 Years Combined

Swanton Sector Border Patrol agents apprehended more migrants crossing the Canadian Border into the U.S. this year than in the past twelve years combined, according to the sector chief patrol agent. A recent change in Canadian immigration policies could bring a positive change in this disturbing trend. (CLICK HERE to read more)

18 April 2024

Rising Gas Prices May Have Further to Run

The price of gasoline has risen for four straight weeks. Analysts say spring may not provide a break. The national average price of unleaded climbed six cents a gallon to $3.53 last week, according to AAA, continuing a month-long surge that has inflated the cost of filling up by 8%. (CLICK HERE to Read More)

18 April 2024

Illegal immigrant in Illinois accused of nearly decapitating his wife in front of their two children

An illegal immigrant that just crossed the border into the U.S. illegally around two weeks ago, is accused of brutally stabbing his wife to death and nearly decapitating her – in front of their two children. On April 1, 2024, at approximately 11:30 a.m., Baltazar Perez-Estrada entered the Carol Stream Police Department in Illinois and informed […]

4 April 2024

Soaring interest costs to exceed defense spending as government faces fiscal reckoning

Soaring interest costs are set to exceed all defense spending this year, with the gap only growing over the next decade as lawmakers stare down major fiscal problems. This year, the United States will be shackled with $870 billion in payments on net interest. That is nearly 5.7% more than the $822 billion the government will spend on national […]

28 March 2024

Migrant encounters at southern border hit new February record high

“The number of migrant encounters at the southern border for February hit a new high for the month this year, Customs and Border Protection (CBP) figures released on Friday reveal, reversing a sharp drop in numbers in January.” (CLICK HERE to Read More)

28 March 2024

Thousands of migrants set to arrive in massive, El Paso-bound caravan in just a few days

“A new, 2,000-person migrant caravan is making its way north to the US border — and is expected to reach El Paso, Texas, in just the next few days. Videos posted online show a swarm of people walking through the streets of southern Mexico on Monday.” (CLICK HERE to Read More)

20 March 2024

How to square the circle in Biden’s tale of two economies

Joe Biden’s economy is reminiscent of Charles Dickens: It’s the best of times, it’s the worst of times. It depends who you ask. The White House is keen on touting the president’s supposed successes, but in poll after poll, the public is sour. How to square the circle in this tale of two economies? (CLICK […]

20 March 2024

Democrats in denial on crimes of illegal immigrants. Here’s the reality the rest of America can’t ignore

As the crisis at our border escalates, Democrats are working tirelessly to deflect attention from the alarming reality that illegal immigrants are committing crimes in American cities coast to coast. Democrats are acutely aware that every time an illegal immigrant commits a crime, the spotlight inevitably falls on their complicity. In the aftermath of the tragic murder […]

15 March 2024

4 money lies told at the State of the Union and why the middle class isn’t buying Bidenomics

“You could say this much for President Biden’s State of the Union address Thursday night: If you paid close attention, get ready for four more years of tax-and-spend policy with a cloak-and-dagger act we haven’t seen the days of the Renaissance.” (CLICK HERE to Read More)

15 March 2024

Migrant on terror watchlist arrested illegally crossing Texas border prior to Biden, Trump visits: sources

“An individual on the terror watchlist was apprehended illegally crossing the Texas border last month, according to U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) sources confirmed to Fox News. Carlos Obed Yepez-Bedoya, 40, was caught by Texas Department of Public Safety agents on Feb. 21 crossing near Eagle Pass.” (CLICK HERE to Read More)

2 March 2024

U.S. home prices hit record high in December

Home prices rose 5.5% in December from the previous year, according to new data out Tuesday. Why it matters: Housing affordability in the U.S. is at crisis levels. The closely watched 20-city composite index, which tracks home prices in 20 major metro areas, hit a new record high in December. (CLICK HERE to Read More)

14 February 2024

Migrant crime is turning cities into war zones

Criminals posing as asylum seekers are turning American cities into war zones. The Venezuelan gang Tren de Aragua, feared for how it tortures its victims, is setting up shop in New York City, police sources revealed to The Post. Gang members recruit migrants from shelters and as they come off buses from Texas, putting them to […]

8 February 2024

Federal budget deficit expected to soar to $2.6 trillion in 2034, CBO says

“The federal budget deficit will balloon from $1.6 trillion this fiscal year to $2.6 trillion in fiscal year 2034, according to the latest Congressional Budget Office outlook released Wednesday.” (CLICK HERE to read more)

8 February 2024

Federal deficit blew up $89B more in 1st quarter 2024 than last year

“The federal government ran a $510 billion budget deficit in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 – an increase of $89 billion from the same period a year ago, according to data from the Treasury Department and the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO).” (CLICK HERE to read more)

8 February 2024

Out-of-Control Government Spending Has Real Consequences

“On the last business day of 2023, the federal government reached a grim milestone: $34 trillion in gross debt. The share for each household in the country is roughly $260,000. Surging national debt and out-of-control deficit spending have real consequences. Overspending has been a driving force behind the wave of inflation that started in 2021. […]

8 February 2024

Government Spending Grows with Excessive and Wasteful Emergency Designations

“Congress has designated $12 trillion in spending for emergencies over the past 30 years. Poorly designed emergency spending rules allow Congress to routinely designate non‐​emergency line items as emergencies, increasing wasteful and excessive spending. High deficits, an escalating federal debt, and the insolvency of major entitlement programs mean that Congress is facing several budgetary challenges that will […]

27 December 2023

US homelessness up 12% from 2022, hits highest level since 2007

“New data shows homelessness increased over the last year and reached its highest level since federal housing authorities began keeping a point-in-time count of homelessness in 2007.” (CLICK HERE to read more)

27 December 2023

Illinois provides hotel rooms to house nearly 200 immigrants flooding Chicago

“Illinois is providing temporary housing for immigrants arriving in the state at hotels, opening up space for nearly 200 asylum-seekers as several Chicago suburbs continue to turn immigrants away. Thirty hotel rooms were made available Saturday night, and rooms for up to 200 people will be available on Sunday. The decision came at the request of Chicago officials, as the city is […]

18 December 2023

Biden Blames Businesses for Inflation, but His Own Numbers Refute Him

“At least three-quarters of Americans have President Joe Biden on their naughty list for his abysmal handling of the economy. Unfortunately, he isn’t learning from this. Instead of accepting responsibility and course correcting, he’s doubling down on inflationary deficits and casting blame elsewhere. His latest tactic is rehashing one of his favorite scapegoats: blaming businesses […]

18 December 2023

10 IEDs found at US-Mexico border in cartel gunfight

“A federal law-enforcement source shared with FOX Business Network an internal officer safety alert dated December 13th that warns CBP agents to be vigilant after the Mexican military seized 10 improvised explosive devices (IEDs) at the border. The IEDs were found by Mexican authorities after Tucson border patrol observed gunshots at the U.S.-Mexico border and a Tucson […]

18 December 2023

America Is Taking a High-Speed Train to Bankruptcy

“On December 8, the federal government made two seemingly disconnected but inexorably linked announcements that do not bode well for America’s future. First, the Department of Transportation hyped an $8.2 billion grant for passenger rail projects. Second, the Congressional Budget Office revealed that the federal government racked up a $383 billion deficit in just the first two months of […]

15 December 2023

‘I’m Not Getting Ahead Ever’: Report Shows Americans Are Getting Crushed By Bidenflation

“…several expenses that have increased since January 2020. The cost of groceries has increased 25 percent, and restaurant food has increased 24 percent. Other expenses have also surged, with water and sewage costs rising by 16 percent, rents by about 20 percent, and electricity by 25 percent.” (CLICK HERE to read more)

15 December 2023

DHS response to Tucson border crisis has made things worse

“The congressman who represents an Arizona border district where thousands of immigrants are illegally entering the United States each day said the Department of Homeland Security’s response of shutting down the international port of entry has made the situation worse.” (CLICK HERE to read more)

30 November 2023

Momentum builds for special commission to tackle $34T in US debt

“Momentum is building in Washington for a special commission to tackle the nation’s nearly $34 trillion debt, but the idea is drawing mixed reviews from some lawmakers amid skepticism of its chances of success in a divided Congress. Members across Congress have been pressing for a fiscal commission aimed at exploring ways to reduce the […]

30 November 2023

Border Patrol in Texas arrests 21 sex offenders in less than two months

“Border Patrol officers in Texas’ Del Rio Sector have arrested nearly two dozen child sex predators in less than two months. Acting Chief Patrol Agent Juan G. Bernal said Sunday that Del Rio Sector agents have apprehended 21 convicted sex offenders attempting to enter the U.S. illegally since October 1.” (CLICK HERE to read more from Fox […]

30 November 2023

Americans need an extra $11,400 today just to afford the basics

“The typical American household must spend an additional $11,434 annually just to maintain the same standard of living they enjoyed in January of 2021, right before inflation soared to 40-year highs, according to a recent analysis of government data.” (CLICK HERE to read more from CBS News)

30 November 2023

U.S. Credit Gets Downgraded As Signs of Default Become Clearer

“The world is waking up to a stark reality that could affect tens of millions of Americans: The federal government may be unable to pay its bills sooner rather than later. The financial situation is deteriorating so rapidly that the outlook on U.S. debt was downgraded a few days ago.” (CLICK HERE to read more […]

30 November 2023

Voters See American Dream Slipping Out of Reach, WSJ/NORC Poll Shows

“The American dream—the proposition that anyone who works hard can get ahead, regardless of their background—has slipped out of reach in the minds of many Americans. Only 36% of voters in a new Wall Street Journal/NORC survey said the American dream still holds true, substantially fewer than the 53% who said so in 2012 and […]

21 November 2023

New Siena College Poll: 73% of New Yorkers Say Jews in NY Are Experiencing Anti-Semitism

“Nearly three-quarters of New Yorkers think Jews in New York are currently experiencing a great deal (37%) or some (36%) anti-Semitism, and of those, 75% said that the level of anti-Semitism has increased since the attacks on October 7. At the same time, 62% say Muslims in New York are experiencing a great deal (24%) […]

16 November 2023

More Migrants on Terrorism Watch List Crossed U.S. Border

“An increasing number of migrants arrested at the southern border over the past year are on the United States’ terrorist watch list, according to government data. From October last year to this September, officials at the southern border arrested 169 people whose names matched those on the watch list, compared with 98 during the previous […]

30 October 2023

Middle-Class Americans Are Rattled by Fed’s Fight Against Inflation

Bloomberg: “Despite roaring growth and a resilient job market, more middle-class Americans are worried about the state of the economy than a year ago, a Harris Poll for Bloomberg News has found.” (CLICK HERE FOR MORE)

30 October 2023

Crossings at the U.S. Southern Border Are Higher Than Ever

New York Times: “Migrants were caught crossing the southern border of the United States more times in the past year than in any other year since at least 1960, when the government started keeping track of the data. It is the third record-setting year in a row, during a time when migration around the world […]

30 October 2023

House GOP demands IRS budget cuts along with Israel aid

On Monday, House Republicans put forward a funding plan to aid Israel in its ongoing war against Hamas, in part by cutting funding for the IRS. The plan would re-allocate some $14 billion dollars in funding intended for the IRS, and re-purpose it as part of an aid package to Israel.  (CLICK HERE to read […]

30 October 2023

2 Iranians who ‘could pose a significant security threat’ captured at US border, sources say

“Two Iranians who are “raising red flags that they could pose a significant security threat” have been captured over the past two weeks at the American border, sources with U.S. Customs and Border Protection tell Fox News. The identities of both Iranians appeared on the Terrorist Screening Database (TSDB), the sources confirmed. Meanwhile, an Iranian man […]

30 October 2023

Biden admin may have lost track of millions of migrants crossing southern border: congressional report

“The Biden administration is potentially failing to track millions of migrants who have illegally crossed the southern border as monthly encounters continue to skyrocket, according to an interim report assembled by GOP House Judiciary Committee staff.”

30 October 2023

Consumer sentiment in October plunges to lowest level in months: ‘Concerns over inflation’

“This month, consumer sentiment tumbled more than expected as persistent inflation and higher interest rates make life less affordable. The University of Michigan Consumer Sentiment Index plunged to 63 in October, down from more than 68 in September, according to preliminary numbers released Friday. The drop represents a weighty 7.5% decline from last month but a 5.2% increase from a year […]

30 October 2023

Unlawful border crossings hit high for the year with over 200,000 apprehensions in September

“Border Patrol apprehended more than 200,000 migrants crossing the US-Mexico border unlawfully in September, according to a Homeland Security official, marking the highest total this year and underscoring the ongoing challenges for the Biden administration amid mass migration in the region. Federal authorities are grappling with a new surge of migrants which has strained federal resources and fueled […]

30 October 2023

Homes Unaffordable in 99% of America: Report

“An average American would consider homes in 99 percent of the country to be “unaffordable,” according to a Thursday report from the real estate data company ATTOM.”

30 October 2023

US Border Patrol has released thousands of migrants on San Diego’s streets, taxing charities

“Over five years, the largest U.S. city on the Mexican border developed a well-oiled system to shelter asylum-seekers. That system is being tested like never before as U.S. Customs and Border Protection releases migrants to the streets of California’s second-largest city because shelters are full. Since Sept. 13, about 13,000 have been dropped at transit […]

30 October 2023

US Mortgage Rate Climbs to Fresh Multi-Decade High of 7.67%

“US mortgage rates advanced last week to the highest level since 2000, keeping a lid on home-buying activity. The contract rate on a 30-year fixed mortgage rose by 14 basis points to 7.67% in the week ended Oct. 6″

8 September 2023

Pandemic Closures and Learning Loss: Extended Remote Schooling Drove Student Learning Loss, and the Time for Recovery is Running Out

“The pandemic caused the largest negative shock to student learning the country has ever seen. Average pandemic learning losses exceeded those of one of the worst natural disasters in recent history, Hurricane Katrina, but affected tens of millions of students instead of hundreds of thousands. Though they had been slowly closing for decades, achievement gaps […]

8 September 2023

National Security Implications of Unsustainable Spending and Debt

“Spending debates that are contentious now will likely get worse in future years, as the current fiscal trajectory will place inevitable constraints on America’s military. Without reforms to health care and retirement benefits, other domestic and defense priorities will be increasingly squeezed. As debt levels and associated interest costs rise, economic growth will suffer. And […]

8 September 2023

Is Biden’s New Student Loan Scheme Any More Legal Than the One Quashed by Court? (Probably Not)

“The president’s duty is to execute the law as written, not to act as co-legislator augmenting Congress’ drafts long after they have passed into law. Moreover, agencies such as the Department of Education have no inherent authority at all. Agencies are purely creatures of statute, wielding only those powers delegated to them by Congress. No […]

8 September 2023

How Bidenomics Is Quietly Robbing You Blind

“…the average American worker last month paid an inflation tax of 13.5%, like paying a second income tax. And unlike the federal income tax, which has deductions, tax credits, and other ways to shield your income, there is no safe harbor in the stormy waters of inflation. Every dollar everywhere loses purchasing power as the […]

8 September 2023

Why Is Federal Spending Expanding as a Share of the Economy?

“U.S. government spending is growing at a faster pace than the ability of taxpayers to pay for it. As government spending outpaces economic growth, more resources are redirected from productivity‐​enhancing functions toward government‐​fueled consumption without commensurate increases in the ability of workers to pay for a larger government. Excessive government spending also fuels inflation, depresses […]

8 September 2023

Americans Remain Critical of Government’s Handling of Situation at Southern Border

“Americans continue to give the U.S. government low ratings for its handling of the situation at the border, according to a new Pew Research Center survey.”

7 July 2023

A “Bidenomics” Cautionary Tale

Industrial policy is a pillar of President Biden’s economic agenda (aka “Bidenomics”), and the White House recently cited a spike in U.S. manufacturing construction spending to show that billions (perhaps trillions) of dollars in new federal subsidies for “clean energy,” semiconductors, and other preferred industries—enacted in the infrastructure law, CHIPS and Science Act, and Inflation Reduction Act—are “working.”

6 July 2023

Influential Conservative Think Tank Calls on Congress to Reform College Accreditation

A new report from an influential conservative think tank calls on Congress to fix the college accreditation process and end accreditors’ stranglehold on higher education.

6 July 2023

Taxpayers Breathe Sigh of Relief – Temporarily – After Student Loan Decision

The Supreme Court has just saved American taxpayers more than half a trillion dollars by holding that President Joe Biden and Secretary of Education Miguel Cardona cannot cancel federal student loans under the Higher Education Relief Opportunities for Students Act of 2003, the “HEROES Act.”

29 June 2023

Biden regulations have cost Americans almost $10,000 per household: study

The Biden administration’s burdensome regulations have cost Americans about $10,000 per household, according to a new report, which noted that figure could skyrocket if President Biden is re-elected in 2024 and serves another four years.

28 June 2023

Highlights of CBO’s Long-Term Budget Outlook 2023

According to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO), debt held by the public will reach 181 percent of gross domestic product in 2053.

28 June 2023

Is ‘Bidenomics’ Even a Thing, Really?

The White House is saying that President Biden’s speech today in Chicago will be on the subject of “Bidenomics.” The choice to use that term is a meaningful one, according to the Financial Times:

28 June 2023

Bidenomics Unveiled

The president is speaking in Chicago today where he will outline “Bidenomics” – putatively his signature approach to economic policy. What is Bidenomics? A White House memo from two of his top advisers and administration talking points provided some hints.

20 June 2023

Tax Plan

House Republican plans to temporarily raise the standard deduction and restore more generous business tax deductions would result in modest tax cuts for most households in 2024, according to a new Tax Policy Center analysis. However, after some of the largest cuts expire, most households would face a small tax hike due to the proposed […]