Politics
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...
The Federal Reserve Holds Interest Rates Steady Amid Political Pressure
The Federal Reserve decided on Wednesday to hold interest rates steady once again, keeping the federal funds rate in the 4.25% to 4.5% range. What’s...
Finding Clarity Not Closure as US and China Wrap Up Stockholm Trade Talks
When senior U.S. and Chinese officials shook hands in Stockholm yesterday, there was no hand-over of a historic trade agreement. Instead, negotiators parted ways after...
Legal Battle Begins Over Tariffs Threatening Orange Juice Supply
Walk into any major American supermarket today, whether it is Aldi, Walmart, or Wegmans, and you might feel a sting in your wallet when you...
US and Japan Reach Important Trade Accord with Reduced Tariffs and Significant Investments
After weeks of uncertainty for importers and exporters alike, the recent agreement unveiled by President Donald Trump signals a shift in how the United States...
Calls for a Deeper Look at the Fed’s Role as the White House Tensions Grow
Washington is no stranger to heated debates, but the relationship between the White House and the Federal Reserve is entering a new phase that goes...
U.S. Budget Shifts Energy Landscape, Favors Fossil Fuels Over Renewables
The United States is entering a new era in energy policy. With President Donald Trump signing the latest budget bill into law today, the country...
