Economic Policy - Page 4

June 12, 2026

LA politicians want to mandate prosperity. The $30 minimum wage proves they can’t

The Olympic Wage policy pushing pay to $30 per hour in Los Angeles could discourage investment and hiring ahead of the 2028 Summer Olympics.

May 24, 2026

PETER NAVARRO: Powell’s shadow Fed majority could threaten jobs, housing and growth

New Fed Chair Kevin Warsh may be boxed in as Powell and Biden-era allies reportedly hold enough votes to force rate hikes during an oil-price shock.

May 12, 2026

AOC-backed $30 minimum wage plan could backfire in unexpected ways, experts warn

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's push for a $30 minimum wage draws opposition from economists who warn it could cost jobs and increase prices.

May 6, 2026

AOC-backed $25 minimum wage plan sounds great — but at what cost?

A proposal to more than triple the federal minimum wage to $25 an hour sparks debate over inflation risks, job losses and small business impacts.

April 29, 2026

The quiet visual cue Powell employs to reinforce the Fed’s independence

Fed Chair Jerome Powell's iconic purple tie has become a quiet symbol of the central bank's effort to remain independent and above partisan politics.

April 29, 2026

Warsh faces first big test on Capitol Hill as Trump’s Fed vision comes into focus

Kevin Warsh, Trump's Federal Reserve pick, faces a key Senate Banking Committee vote that could reshape the central bank's future direction.

April 24, 2026

Mike Minogue heads to Mass GOP convention ready to take on Maura Healey: 'She's bankrupting our state'

Mike Minogue, a GOP gubernatorial candidate in Massachusetts, brings military and business executive experience as he challenges incumbent Maura Healey

April 21, 2026

Warsh faces high-stakes Senate confirmation hearing to lead world’s most powerful central bank

Kevin Warsh heads into a high-stakes Senate confirmation hearing as Trump's pick to lead the Federal Reserve amid mounting economic and legal pressure.

April 7, 2026

California's $20 minimum wage for fast-food workers led to 'negative outcomes,' researchers say

California's fast-food minimum wage hike to $20 resulted in job losses, higher prices, and reduced worker hours, a University of California, Santa Cruz study suggests.

March 20, 2026

Trump turbocharges US economic comeback as socialism keeps failing worldwide

The Heritage Foundation's 2026 Index of Economic Freedom finds nations embracing free markets, like Singapore and Ireland, outperform socialist economies.