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California’s affordability crisis threatens America’s defense industrial base

September 1, 2026

California’s affordability crisis threatens America’s defense industrial base

California's aerospace and defense manufacturing sector offers skilled trades careers paying $100,000, but the state's affordability crisis looms large.

America's industrial base has been 'hollowed out' by 'bad policy,' SBA chief says

August 31, 2026

America's industrial base has been 'hollowed out' by 'bad policy,' SBA chief says

U.S. Small Business Administrator Kelly Loeffler discusses the role of small businesses in the industrial defense pipeline on 'The Claman Countdown.'

How guaranteed income advocates strive to turn cash assistance into policy after COVID relief funds dried up

August 29, 2026

How guaranteed income advocates strive to turn cash assistance into policy after COVID relief funds dried up

The Economic Security Project urges lawmakers to embed guaranteed income into existing TANF, child welfare and workforce budgets as ARPA funds expire.

U.S. debt blows past $40 trillion, jeopardizing quality of life for every American

August 29, 2026

U.S. debt blows past $40 trillion, jeopardizing quality of life for every American

The U.S. national debt surpassed $40 trillion, nearly $300,000 per household, as the debt-to-GDP ratio hits 124% with few solutions in sight.

Newsom targets major affordability squeeze in ‘striking’ convergence with Trump

August 28, 2026

Newsom targets major affordability squeeze in ‘striking’ convergence with Trump

California Gov. Gavin Newsom's housing push mirrors Trump's supply-side playbook on permitting and zoning, but key policy differences remain.

Trump gives every nation an easy choice: Do business with America or terrorist Iran

August 27, 2026

Trump gives every nation an easy choice: Do business with America or terrorist Iran

President Donald Trump's Operation Economic Outcast sanctions aim to collapse Iran's economy as the rial hits a record 2 million to the dollar.

Trump floats renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' amid Canada trade war

August 26, 2026

Trump floats renaming Lake Ontario to 'Lake America' amid Canada trade war

GOP strategist Chris Johnson analyzes the political and economic impact of Canadian tariffs as President Donald Trump's floats renaming Lake Ontario on 'Mornings with Maria.'

Trump's Canada tariff strategy aims for reciprocity, EJ Antoni says

August 24, 2026

Trump's Canada tariff strategy aims for reciprocity, EJ Antoni says

Heritage Foundation chief economist EJ Antoni explains why President Donald Trump is pushing for fair trade and reciprocity with Canada on 'Mornings with Maria.'

Vance says Canada friendlier to China on trade than to US: 'Insanity'

August 24, 2026

Vance says Canada friendlier to China on trade than to US: 'Insanity'

JD Vance told Maine voters that Canada treats Chinese goods more fairly than Maine farm products, blaming Ottawa for derailing trade talks.

Trump wants cheaper beef. Republicans in key races warn his plan goes too far

August 24, 2026

Trump wants cheaper beef. Republicans in key races warn his plan goes too far

Senate Republicans, including Tom Cotton and Tim Sheehy, push back on Trump's plan to import 300,000 metric tons of foreign ground beef to lower prices.