Economy - Page 86

NEWT GINGRICH, TED ELLIS: There's a nuclear solution to recharging American industry

March 20, 2026

NEWT GINGRICH, TED ELLIS: There's a nuclear solution to recharging American industry

Nuclear Regulatory Commission bureaucracy stalls advanced reactor innovation while small modular reactors could power data centers and facilities.

Trump turbocharges US economic comeback as socialism keeps failing worldwide

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.

Dems face reckoning after putting deceased labor leader on pedestal as sexual abuse allegations emerge

March 19, 2026

Dems face reckoning after putting deceased labor leader on pedestal as sexual abuse allegations emerge

Years of White House proclamations and Democratic praise for Cesar Chavez are now under fresh scrutiny after abuse allegations prompted allies to back away.

Powell says he has 'no intention of leaving' Fed during DOJ investigation

March 18, 2026

Powell says he has 'no intention of leaving' Fed during DOJ investigation

Jerome Powell said he does not plan to leave the Federal Reserve during the Department of Justice investigation and would serve as chair pro tempore if needed.

NYC spends more per homeless person than a typical household earns in a year, data shows

March 18, 2026

NYC spends more per homeless person than a typical household earns in a year, data shows

NYC homelessness spending skyrockets 262% to $368M since 2019, yet street homeless population grows 26%, raising serious questions about program effectiveness.

One little-known meeting helps decide what Americans can afford — and what they can’t

March 18, 2026

One little-known meeting helps decide what Americans can afford — and what they can’t

The Federal Reserve is expected to keep interest rates unchanged, leaving borrowing costs high for Americans buying homes, cars and other big-ticket items as inflation risks remain.

Cesar Chavez Day canceled by unions after 'troubling' sexual allegations against civil rights leader

March 17, 2026

Cesar Chavez Day canceled by unions after 'troubling' sexual allegations against civil rights leader

Abuse allegations against women and minors prompted United Farm Workers to cancel upcoming birthday celebrations for civil rights activist Cesar Chavez.

Trump promised lower costs; the Iran conflict now threatens that pledge

March 17, 2026

Trump promised lower costs; the Iran conflict now threatens that pledge

The Federal Reserve weighs interest rate cuts as the Iran war complicates the inflation fight. Rising oil prices have created a challenging policy dilemma for the central bank.

TSA official warns smaller airports could shut down amid DHS funding crisis

March 17, 2026

TSA official warns smaller airports could shut down amid DHS funding crisis

TSA warns smaller airports may shut down as the DHS shutdown forces security workers to quit, with callout rates jumping from 2% to over 10% nationwide.

Oil, gas prices jump as Trump flirts with striking Iranian oil infrastructure

March 17, 2026

Oil, gas prices jump as Trump flirts with striking Iranian oil infrastructure

President Donald Trump targets Iran's Kharg Island oil hub, which handles 90% of Iranian crude exports to China and India, raising fears of broader Persian Gulf supply disruptions.