Politics
Oregon Lawmakers Consider New Fees for Electric Vehicle Drivers Based on Miles Driven
Oregon is on the verge of becoming the second state in the nation to require electric vehicle (EV) owners to pay fees based on how...
Powell Highlights Challenges for Fed Policymakers and Interest Rate Decisions
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell gave a cautious nod to the possibility of interest rate cuts ahead in his final annual address at the Jackson...
How India and Russia are Strengthening Trade Ties Despite U.S. Tariff Pressure
India and Russia are strengthening their trade relationship, reaffirming plans to grow their economic ties despite pressure from the United States over energy imports. During...
U.S. and EU Agree to Cap Tariffs on Pharmaceuticals and Semiconductors
The United States and the European Union have reached an agreement to cap tariffs on key imports such as pharmaceuticals, lumber, and semiconductors at 15%....
Trump Administration Adds Hundreds of New Goods to Steel and Aluminum Tariff List
President Trump has significantly broadened the scope of his steel and aluminum tariffs by including 407 additional product categories subject to a 50% duty on...
US Debt Soars Beyond $37 Trillion Amid Congressional Debt Ceiling Agreement
The U.S. national debt has smashed through the $37 trillion mark, landing at a milestone few expected to see so soon. This hefty figure is...
Texas Data Centers Drink Deep as Water Scarcity Intensifies
In 2025, the growth of technology infrastructure in Texas is leaving an increasingly visible mark, not only in the local skylines, but in the state’s...
Small Business Optimism Rising Alongside Growing Concerns
A recent update from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) reveals an uptick in small business optimism this summer, but the overall story for...
China Tariffs Deadline Delayed to November and Gold Imports Excluded
President Trump’s decision to push the deadline for higher China tariffs to November 9th adds a little breathing room for importers and markets, and it...
Trump’s Tariff Authority Under Scrutiny in Appeals Court
Oral arguments kicked off Thursday in Washington as the United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit took up the contentious fight over whether...
