Keely Compson

Key Takeaways: Calendar Quirk, Not a Bonus: SSI recipients will receive two payments in October due to the 2025 calendar—October 1 for that month’s benefits and October 31 for November’s. Electronic Efficiency: Following a Trump administration directive, all Social Security payments have transitioned...

Key Takeaways: Record Revenue, Real Results: Trump’s tariffs brought in $62.6 billion in August and September alone, with total revenue for fiscal 2025 hitting $215.2 billion — proof his trade strategy is paying off. Fair Trade, Not Free Rides: In a meeting with...

Key Takeaways: National Security and Economic Growth: The Ambler Road Project will open access to vital mineral resources like copper and cobalt, strengthening U.S. manufacturing, defense, and energy independence. Jobs and Investment for Alaska: The project is expected to create 2,730 jobs and...

Key Takeaways: Markets Expect Delay: Prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket show traders betting heavily that the federal shutdown will last more than two weeks, with millions of dollars already wagered. Democrats Blamed for Stalemate: President Trump placed responsibility squarely on Democrats who voted...

Key Takeaways: America First Trade Policy: Starting November 1, President Trump’s 25 percent tariff on imported medium and heavy-duty trucks aims to protect American manufacturing, strengthen domestic industry, and preserve millions of U.S. jobs. Economic Impact: The trucking industry moves 73 percent of...

Key Takeaways: Public Safety Undermined: Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson’s “ICE-free” decree shields violent illegal immigrants from deportation, prioritizing politics over protection for law-abiding citizens. Criminals Protected, Families Abandoned: Recent ICE arrests reveal horrifying records among those being sheltered — including murderers, rapists, and...

Key Takeaways: Merit Over Quotas: The Trump administration paused $2.1 billion in Chicago rail projects to ensure contracts are awarded based on merit and efficiency, not racial or gender preferences. Nationwide Accountability: The Department of Transportation expanded reviews to New York’s major transit...

Key Takeaways: Trump’s Peace Deal Advances: President Trump announced that Israel has agreed to the initial Gaza withdrawal line, paving the way for an immediate ceasefire and a large-scale hostage and prisoner exchange. Israel Backs the Plan: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu called the...

Key Takeaways: Global Consensus on Trump’s Leadership: Nations across the political spectrum—from Saudi Arabia to Canada—are praising President Trump’s Gaza peace plan as a serious, credible path toward ending years of bloodshed. A Plan Rooted in Strength and Diplomacy: The proposal calls for...

Key Takeaways: Nationwide Economic Impact: The Council of Economic Advisers warns the shutdown could cost the U.S. 15 billion dollars in GDP each week, with job losses and spending declines in every state. Families on the Line: Critical programs like WIC and SNAP...