New York Governor Cuomo Blames Exodus of Wealthy on Trump
N.Y. Governor Cuomo blamed his state’s revenue shortfall of $2.8 billion on Donald Trump during a press conference on Monday. ...
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Three Polls Reflect Support for “Soak the Rich” Tax Schemes
Three recent polls reflect increasing acceptance of New York Democrat Congresswoman’s Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s economic worldview — the rich aren’t paying their fair share — but ignorance of history will...
Sanctions on Venezuelan Oil Beginning to Bite
The impact of sanctions applied to Venezuela’s oil company PdVSA is already beginning to be felt, from drivers in Caracas to Gulf Coast refineries to China’s Communist Party head...
Most of America’s Largest Cities Can’t Pay Their Bills, Says Truth in Accounting
The latest report from Truth in Accounting reveals that 63 of the 75 largest cities in America don’t have enough money to pay their bills. ...
What Recession? Jobs, Manufacturing, Consumer Sentiment All Up in January
Three reports released on Friday were good news for everyone involved in the U.S. economy, except for forecasters who once again underestimated its strength. ...
South Dakota Allows Constitutional Carry, Mississippi Fights “Bump-stock” Ban
As of today, South Dakota is the 14th state to allow permitless concealed carry. Also, a bill introduced in the Mississippi legislature would nullify the federal ban on “bump...
Economy Ignores Naysayers, Continues Remarkable Run
The ADP jobs report issued Wednesday put the lie to the naysayers on Wall Street who continue to predict a slowing economy. ...
U.S. Oil Blockade Puts Existential Pressure on Maduro Regime
The U.S. Treasury Department announced Monday that it would apply further sanctions on Venezuela’s state-owned oil company in order to starve the Maduro regime of income. ...
Messages From Maduro’s Military Posturing
The hosting of a parade of Russian military hardware in Caracas on Sunday by Venezuela’s President Nicolas Maduro delivered the message that he is in charge — with help....
Could U.S. Warships in Taiwan Strait Trigger an EMP Attack?
The U.S. Navy continues to sail warships through the Taiwan Strait, provoking China. The United States is vulnerable to a nuclear EMP attack should China decide to retaliate. ...
Brookings Says a Quarter of U.S. Jobs To Be Automated Soon
A new Brookings report on increased automation in the workplace should be viewed as a positive for higher standards of living for everyone enjoying the U.S. economy. ...
White House Recognizes Guaidó as Venezuela’s Interim President While Demonstrators Protest Maduro
The White House has officially recognized National Assembly leader Juan Guaidó as president of Venezuela, but it will take more than that to oust Marxist dictator Maduro. ...
Wyoming Bills Would Require State’s Trust Funds to Hold “Monetary Metals”
Three bills presented by Wyoming legislators last week requiring the state’s treasurer to invest in gold and silver are the logical follow-up to the state’s decision last summer to...
Ninth Circuit Could Lose Its Liberal Lustre Under Trump
President Donald Trump has the opportunity to turn the Ninth Circuit from blue to red before the end of his first term. ...
Bankers to Take Massive Haircut in Proposed Puerto Rican Bankruptcy Settlement
Rich Wall Street investors holding Puerto Rican bonds are going to take a big hit in the settlement of that nation’s bankruptcy. ...