Trump-Backed Ken Paxton Defeats John Cornyn in Texas Senate Runoff
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton defeated longtime U.S. Senator John Cornyn in the Republican Senate runoff, delivering a major victory for President Donald Trump and a painful defeat for the GOP establishment. Paxton’s win comes after a bitter and expensive race that tested Trump’s influence over the Republican Party in one of the nation’s most […]
Food Insecurity Surges as Lower-Income Americans Struggle With High Living Costs
Food insecurity is rising sharply among many Americans, especially lower-income households, families with young children, and people with less education, according to new research from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Fed economists described the increase as “remarkable,” warning that food-related hardship may help explain why consumer sentiment remains weak even though broader economic […]
U.S. Consumer Confidence Slips as Inflation and Gas Prices Weigh on Households
U.S. consumer confidence weakened slightly in May as Americans grew more worried about inflation, especially price pressures linked to the war with Iran and higher energy costs. Seemingly, the Conference Board’s consumer confidence index slipped to 93.1 in May, down from an upwardly revised 93.8 in April. Economists had expected a deeper drop to 92.0, […]
Opens Door to Lower Tariffs on Some Chinese Goods After Trump-Xi Trade Talks
The U.S. government plans to ask the public which Chinese goods should qualify for lower tariffs, signaling a cautious new phase in Washington’s trade relationship with Beijing. U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said the administration will seek public comment on products that could be eligible for tariff reductions. The move follows recent Trump-Xi talks and […]
Texas Barbecue Icons Fight to Survive as Beef Prices Turn Brisket Into a Luxury
Texas barbecue, one of the state’s most famous culinary traditions, is facing a serious economic crisis as meat prices surge and restaurant owners struggle to keep their doors open. Rising beef costs, especially for brisket, have forced some beloved barbecue spots to close and left even highly rated restaurants operating in “survival mode.” Brisket, long […]
JPMorgan Warns U.S. Economy May Lose Its “Goldilocks” Moment as Oil Fuels Inflation
JPMorgan economists are warning that the U.S. and global economy may be moving away from the best-case “Goldilocks” scenario investors had hoped for in 2026. That scenario — where inflation cools while growth remains strong — now looks increasingly unlikely. The bank says the Iran war and the related surge in oil prices are likely […]
Tulsi Gabbard Resigns as Intelligence Chief After a Turbulent Tenure Under Trump
Tulsi Gabbard is stepping down as Director of National Intelligence, ending a brief but turbulent tenure at the center of President Donald Trump’s national security team. Gabbard’s last day will be June 30, 2026, because she cited her husband’s diagnosis with a rare form of bone cancer as the reason for leaving government service. Her […]
Young Americans Sue Trump Administration to Stop Major Climate Pollution Rollbacks
A group of 18 young Americans is asking a federal court to immediately block the Trump administration from dismantling some of the country’s most important climate pollution protections. The lawsuit, Venner v. EPA, challenges the administration’s repeal of the 2009 endangerment finding, the landmark Environmental Protection Agency determination that greenhouse gases endanger public health and […]
Trump Administration Targets Raúl Castro in Miami Case Tied to Deaths of Four Americans
The United States has indicted former Cuban President Raúl Castro over the 1996 downing of two civilian planes operated by the exile group Brothers to the Rescue, a dramatic legal move that sharply escalates Washington’s pressure campaign against Cuba’s government. The Guardian reported that charges were filed in federal court in Miami against the 94-year-old […]
The U.S. Oil Era Is Weakening While China Builds the Future of Renewable Power
The global age of American oil dominance is starting to break down, while China is positioning itself as the main winner of the clean-energy era. This energy transition is not only a climate story, but as a major geopolitical shift. For much of the 20th century, U.S. power was tied to oil, military reach, and […]
