Issues

Key Takeaways: Hardball Pays Off: After months of Trump’s tariff pressure, China agreed to clamp down on the export of chemicals used to make fentanyl, a major victory in America’s war on synthetic opioids. Tariff Adjustment, Not Retreat: Trump reduced the tariff rate...

Key Takeaways: Shutdown Stalls Modernization: Energy Secretary Chris Wright said the prolonged Democrat-led shutdown has forced furloughs of nuclear weapons contractors, delaying vital modernization work. National Security Warning: Wright cautioned that if the shutdown continues, the U.S. risks “bigger ramifications” to its ability...

Key Takeaways: Congestion Pricing Clash: President Trump vowed to have his transportation secretary move to “terminate” New York City’s congestion pricing program, which charges drivers up to $27 to enter Manhattan. Economic Fallout: Trump accused Governor Hochul of turning New York into a...

Key Takeaways: Equal Pricing Mandate: The USDA ordered grocery stores to charge the same prices to all customers, forbidding special discounts for SNAP recipients unless a federal waiver is granted. Independent Grocers Comply: The National Grocers Association confirmed its 21,000 member stores are...

Key Takeaways Firm Warning to Beijing: President Trump told CBS’s “60 Minutes” that China “knows the consequences” of taking military action against Taiwan, signaling a strong deterrent posture without revealing specifics. No Taiwan Discussion at Summit: Trump said the topic...

Key Takeaways Benefits Could Resume Soon: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits could restart as early as Wednesday, depending on legal clearance. Democrats Blamed for Funding Delays: The U.S. Department of Agriculture stated that “the well has...

Key Takeaways Tariffs Trimmed in Exchange for Action: President Trump agreed to reduce tariffs on Chinese imports from 57% to 47% after Beijing pledged to crack down on the flow of fentanyl and resume large-scale U.S. soybean purchases. Rare Earth Export...

Key Takeaways Political Roots of the Shortage: Beijing’s export ban on Dutch chipmaker Nexperia has triggered a fresh global supply crisis, highlighting how geopolitics—not just market forces—now shape industrial production. Automakers Sound the Alarm: Major carmakers including Nissan, Honda, and Mercedes-Benz...

Key Takeaways Massive Foreign Investment in U.S. Industry: Japan expanded its $550 billion commitment to the United States, targeting American manufacturing, clean energy, AI, and infrastructure projects that will create jobs and strengthen supply chains. Energy Independence and Economic Growth: The...

Key Takeaways Financial Institutions Step Up for Americans: Banks and credit unions are waiving fees, modifying loans, and offering relief to military families and federal employees hit hardest by the shutdown. Economic Fallout Growing Fast: The Independent Community Bankers of America...