Los Angeles reported progress. Skid Row tells another story.
Skid Row can fool the eye. A cleaner sidewalk or fewer tents might make it seem as though one…
-
-
Goldman Sachs’ job move draws swift Mamdani reaction
Goldman Sachs is putting more weight behind Dallas, and it’s easy to read that as another chapter in the…
-
12 reasons NYC landlords say new political pushes are hurting their businesses
Being a landlord in New York City used to be a reliable long-term investment, but today it feels like…
-
12 ways minimum wage jobs shift costs to taxpayers
A paycheck is supposed to cover the basics of life. But when millions of workers earn too little to…
-
Why “Just Don’t Do Anything Illegal” isn’t as simple as it sounds
Spend enough time on social media, and you’ll eventually see the same response. Someone raises concerns about surveillance, new…
-
12 hidden risks of an increasingly connected global economy
Imagine buying your morning coffee and learning that a port glitch halfway around the planet just bumped the price…
-
13 ways war, sanctions, and isolation can devastate an economy
When conflict breaks out, or diplomatic doors slam shut, ordinary families end up paying the ultimate price. Factories freeze,…
-
12 uncomfortable truths about how debt built modern America
Most of us look at our credit card balances with a sinking feeling, believing that borrowing is a personal…
-
Trump administration considers barring pregnant women from entering the U.S
One court ruling may have settled birthright citizenship—for now—but the fight over who gets to enter the United States…
-
10 states where voting laws have become far more restrictive since 2020
Where you live has always influenced how you vote in America. Every state writes its own election laws, sets…
-
10 voting changes that are reshaping how Americans cast a ballot
For generations, voting in America followed a fairly familiar script. You registered, showed up on Election Day—or later, voted…
-
12 ways the global economy quietly affects your wallet every day
We like to think our personal checkbooks are walled off from the high-stakes drama of international trade, but that…
-
New York democrats move to make the terms “mother and father” illegal
A few words on a government form have suddenly become one of the most heated family debates in America….
-
Trump bought $5 million worth of Axon stock before ICE sought multimillion dollars Taser deal
Sometimes the timing of a stock trade is so striking that it makes everyone stop and look twice. President…
-
A private prison company will run new ICE children’s facility–and IRS pros have questions
ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) plans to open a new 528-bed facility for migrant families and unaccompanied children…
-
Trump directs EPA to ease barriers to consumer vehicle repairs
President Trump signed a presidential memorandum on June 29, 2026, directing federal agencies to expand Americans’ ability to fix…
-
Your representative keeps missing votes. At what point are they no longer representing you?
Most of us probably assume that when we elect someone to Congress or our state legislature, they show up…
-
Supreme Court blocks Trump’s attempt to fire Lisa Cook, but the fight over the Fed is not over
The Supreme Court recently drew a bright line around one of the most powerful institutions in American life: the…
-
Trump’s Washington makeover continues with plans for a world-class golf course
On Sunday morning, 28/6/2026, at East Potomac Park, President Trump toured a municipal golf course that has hosted weekend…
-
Trump declines to extend major trade deal with Canada, Mexico
The United States has entered a new phase of trade uncertainty after the Trump administration confirmed it will not…
-
The Democrats’ biggest political challenge may not be Republicans at all
A central political problem Democrats face right now: they are not only competing against Republicans. They are competing against disappointment, fatigue, and confusion inside their own coalition.
-
Is America really split 50/50 on Trump? What the best data shows
Why this question is harder than it sounds Most Americans have heard some version of the claim that the…
-
U.S. judge blocks Trump’s order affecting USPS handling of mail ballots
A federal judge has blocked the United States Postal Service (USPS) from implementing proposed changes to how it handles…
-
Trump’s defense spending boom is fueling a new state-by-state fight for jobs
A trillion-dollar defense budget sounds like something that lives far away from ordinary life, locked inside committee rooms and…
-
Trump impeachment talk grows if Democrats win midterms, former official warns
The 2026 midterm elections are increasingly being framed as more than a contest for control of Congress. For President…
