Gary Rabine and Alfredo Ortiz: The U.S. Should Create Its Own Proper Belt and Road Initiative
China’s Influence in Global Infrastructure China appears to be making significant strides in a global infrastructure competition that many Americans may not even realize is happening. Over the past decade, the Chinese government has invested vast sums—hundreds of billions of dollars—into building roads, ports, railways, and power plants across Africa, the Balkans, and beyond through […]
Alfredo Carballo Gonzalez, charged with murdering a Florida man, captured in Mexico.
Arrest Made in Florida Murder Case After Extradition A man wanted for the murder of a Florida resident has been apprehended in Mexico following a lengthy international search. The Miami-Dade Sheriff’s Office confirmed the arrest and extradition of 32-year-old Alfredo Carballo Gonzalez. Carballo Gonzalez was detained by Mexican authorities on January 27 and flown to […]
Alfredo Ortiz: America’s Job Market Improving Thanks to Local Businesses and Republican Policies
According to Friday’s job report, there’s evidence that the U.S. labor market may be improving. The unemployment rate has decreased to 4.4%, while average wages are reportedly rising at a pace that outpaces inflation by 40%. This rise in real wages contrasts sharply with the current economic issues attributed to the Biden administration, particularly the […]
Alfredo Ortiz: Jobs Report Indicates Trump Reducing Excessive Federal Employment
Recent job data from November highlights ongoing challenges in the small business landscape, with the latest report indicating 64,000 new jobs were added, yet the unemployment rate has risen to 4.6%. It appears that the aftereffects of the administration’s affordability crisis are still being felt. However, there’s optimism. New pro-growth initiatives—like reduced interest rates, decreasing […]
Alfredo Ortiz: Democrats Compromise Small Businesses for the Health Insurance Industry
Government Shutdown Impacts Job Reports and Small Businesses Friday signifies the conclusion of a 12-year streak of monthly job reports. This could be just a minor consequence of the current government shutdown led by Senate Democrats. Basic government operations, along with many small businesses that depend on them, are set to be paused indefinitely. According […]
Alfredo Ortiz: Reduced Interest Rates and Tax Reductions Will Enhance Job Growth in the Coming Months
Stagnation in the US Job Market The current state of the US job market illustrates the challenges faced by small and medium-sized businesses grappling with interest rates that are about 2 percent higher compared to their counterparts in other industrialized nations. The latest job report, released on Friday, revealed that job creation has been basically […]
Alfredo Ortiz: Trump Made the Correct Choice by Selecting E.J. Antoni to Take Over from the Biden-Appointed BLS Head
Antoni’s Role in Revamping Labor Statistics EJ Antoni has been tapped as a potential game-changer for the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS). As the Chief Economist at the Heritage Foundation, he’s well-positioned to clarify the data that policymakers, investors, journalists, and informed citizens depend on to navigate the complexities of the economy. However, in recent […]
Fatal listeria outbreak associated with chicken alfredo fettuccine available at grocery stores
Food Poisoning Outbreak Linked to Recalled Chicken Alfredo Product Federal health officials reported on Tuesday that a Listeria food poisoning outbreak, which has resulted in three fatalities and one pregnancy loss, is connected to a hot chicken fettucine Alfredo product that was recently recalled. The outbreak has affected at least 17 individuals across 13 states, […]
Alfredo Ortiz: The Republican Tax Cut Proposal Will Strengthen the Job Market
Job creation and wage growth have once again outpaced expectations, bolstered by President Trump’s energy policy. According to the latest Job Report, 139,000 jobs were added last month, with the unemployment rate holding steady at 4.2%. Small businesses and the private sector are mainly behind this job growth, especially in the leisure and hospitality sectors, […]
ALFREDO ORTIZ: New Jobs Report Shows Bloated Federal Bureaucracy Is In Retreat
President Donald Trump's efforts to reduce federal waste have already paid off. Friday Job Report It revealed that 10,000 useless federal positions have been eliminated last month. This is the first time federal employment has declined in years after the Biden administration has expanded its federal workforce significantly. (Related: Larry Provost: Trump fulfills another campaign […]