American Politics & Economy Pulse

Trump's new executive orders narrow the scope to embassy staff, UN employees, birth tourism, and terrorist-linked parents—avoiding the broad denial to...

Fed officials are stepping up vigilance on AI investment risks from rising debt, complex financing, and uncertain returns, while developing new...

July's jobs report painted a split picture of the U.S. economy.

• Employers cut 23,000 positions overall, but construction added 22,000 roles, nearly...

Tariffs and Iran oil disruption have driven U.S. inflation to 4.2% in May—well above the Fed's 2% target—while sticky core prices and rate-hike dissent add pressure that could derail the record stock market.

Bipartisan opposition to selling public lands is emerging as a decisive 2026 election issue in Mountain West states, with polls showing majorities as...

Americans supported 11 of 13 major Supreme Court decisions yet overall approval remains at just 47%, with approval stuck below 50% since November...

Proposed Head Start reforms would cut federal rules to save $2B while expanding program slots. This approach directly ties reduced oversight to both fiscal relief and broader access in early childhood education.

The Fed faces simultaneous pressures that challenge its independence and policy focus.

• Labor data shift: Weak July jobs report flipped September...

Massachusetts enacted the nation's strongest limits on ICE operations, barring enforcement at schools, hospitals, and courthouses. Gov. Healey framed...

The Trump administration has renewed its effort to fire Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook, giving her 21 days to respond to unproven mortgage fraud...

• BDCs rely heavily on bank credit lines, with total commitments exceeding $60 billion and reliance increasing during the 2022 tightening cycle
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The weak July jobs report—with a 23,000 payroll drop and sharp negative revisions—hands both Fed hawks and doves ammunition ahead of September....

50% tariffs on most Canadian goods are making it harder for Arizona businesses to plan, hire, and control costs, as Canada ranks among the state's top...

A divided DC Circuit ruled that Congress alone decides on major White House changes, rejecting Trump's claim of unfettered executive authority to...

• FOMC decisions now come from twelve independent voters instead of chairman direction, creating multiple reaction functions.
• Critics overlook that...

• CoStar and Tourism Economics raised 2026 RevPAR growth to 4.4% from 2.8%, with occupancy at 63.1% and ADR up 3.1%.
• Upgrades follow record room...

The core debate asks whether AI productivity gains will prove disinflationary or instead fuel near-term inflation and higher rates.

• Warsh's...

July payrolls showed a 23,000 job loss against 80,000-83,000 expected, with prior months revised down 103,000.

• Stock futures rose as traders...

July's jobs report delivered a surprise contraction, with nonfarm payrolls falling 23,000 and major downward revisions to May and June adding up to...

Sen. Bill Cassidy's decision to support Todd Blanche for attorney general supplies the decisive Republican vote needed for confirmation. With...