The experts predicted economic chaos. The data now shows Trump’s tariff strategy wasn’t the disaster Americans were promised. For years, Wall Street economists and much of the national media warned that tariffs imposed during the Trump administration would cripple the U.S. economy and permanently drive inflation higher. Those claims became a central talking point in debates over trade, monetary policy, and interest rates. The latest inflation data tells a different story. New

The Indiana State Senate has rejected a proposed mid-decade congressional redistricting plan, delivering a significant setback to President Donald Trump’s national effort to reshape U.S. House maps ahead of the 2026 midterm elections — and setting off a political reckoning within the Indiana Republican Party. Despite holding a commanding supermajority in the chamber, Senate Republicans fractured over the proposal, exposing deep internal divisions over strategy, timing, and po

When Congress passed President Donald Trump’s landmark economic package last year, one of its most forward-looking provisions was the creation of the “Trump Newborn Accounts.”  Overshadowed by larger tax and regulatory reforms, this quiet but powerful idea may ultimately be one of the bill’s most enduring legacies. A Brief History of the Policy Idea For decades, leaders in both parties have floated the idea that every American child should begin life with a small financial fo

epublicans kept control of Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District tonight as Matt Van Epps defeated Democrat Aftyn Behn

Bill Gates Downplays Climate Doom, Says Wealthy Nations Like the U.S. Are Far Better Positioned Than the Developing World Across America’s bluest states, a notable shift is underway. Governors who once championed some of the most aggressive environmental mandates in the country are quietly recalibrating their approach — not because their values changed, but because their constituents can no longer shoulder the cost. Residents in states like California and New York are confron

Trump and Speaker Mike Johnson join a GOP tele-rally as AOC fronts a competing Democratic event, all while new polls show Republicans holding only a narrow edge in a district long considered safely red. Voters in Middle Tennessee are barreling toward a December 2nd special election that has become one of the most closely watched political fights of the year. What began as a quiet, predictable Republican hold in Tennessee’s 7th Congressional District has rapidly escalated into

The Democratic National Committee is quietly weighing one of the biggest structural changes to its presidential nominating process in modern history: bringing ranked-choice voting (RCV) into the 2028 Democratic primaries.  The idea surfaced in internal discussions and reporting today, signaling that the party may be prepared to overhaul how millions of Democrats cast their ballots in the next open presidential contest. While RCV has been used in dozens of cities and a few sta

The agency responsible for securing elections in the United States has recently undergone significant changes. These shifts have sparked growing worries about the integrity and safety of upcoming midterm elections. With the stakes high and public trust fragile, understanding the impact of these changes is crucial for voters, officials, and policymakers alike. Changes at the election security agency raise concerns about midterm election safety What Has Changed at the Election

The United States has recently signaled a stronger commitment to protecting Nigeria’s Christian communities, following heightened military threats and violence in the region. This move comes after former President Donald Trump issued warnings about potential military actions, drawing international attention to the security challenges faced by religious minorities in Nigeria. The US government’s response reflects broader efforts to address these threats through diplomatic, mil

As California prepares for the November 3, 2026 general election, the statewide ballot-measure landscape is beginning to take shape. Three statewide referrals are already locked in, while major citizen-initiatives—particularly the Voter ID & Citizenship Verification  measure and the Local Tax Threshold  amendment—are actively gathering signatures. These developments are especially relevant for stakeholders in tax policy, local government entitlements and development. Measures

Two major election-law battles continue to unfold in Texas and California head ing into the 2026 cycle. In a rapid development, the U.S. Supreme Court has now stepped into the Texas case, reinstating the state’s Republican-drawn congressional map while the Court considers the full appeal. In California, Proposition 50 remains under federal scrutiny, with a newly appointed three-judge panel set to review the Department of Justice challenge. Here is where both fronts stand toda

The Epstein Files Transparency Act — passed 427–1 in the U.S. House and unanimously in the Senate — has now been signed into law by President Donald J. Trump, marking one of the most significant federal transparency moves in recent years. For decades, the Jeffrey Epstein scandal has raised unresolved questions about federal oversight, investigative lapses, and the networks surrounding Epstein’s activities. With this new law in place, the Department of Justice (DOJ) must now u