Continue Trump’s tax cuts and fund them by eliminating Biden’s climate subsidies.
The United States is facing a significant tax challenge, with Democrats advocating for what could become the largest tax increase ever. The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, a key accomplishment of President Trump’s first term, is set to expire at the end of the year. Democrats appear united in their initiative to end this […]
Job cuts in the UK increase due to Trump tariffs and rising labor costs.
In April, the pace of layoffs in the UK increased, surpassing the previous month’s figures, largely due to the uncertainty triggered by the trade war instigated by Donald Trump. This situation has significantly impacted confidence among employers. The CIPD, the Human Resources Association, revealed that confidence among employers has reached its lowest point, leading to […]
Health cuts by Trump pose a ‘real threat’ to disease outbreaks, workers caution
Former employees are expressing serious concerns about significant layoffs and budget cuts at the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), suggesting these changes pose “real dangers” to vital services, including child support and HIV treatment. Recently, workers within HHS, alongside public health advocates like Robert F. Kennedy Jr., highlighted in interviews how the chaotic […]
Trump’s Tax Cuts Will Not Lead to an Increase in the Trade Deficit
Global Demand for Dollars Is Not Influenced by Fees In a previous piece, I addressed the notion that tax cuts inevitably lead to higher interest rates and consequently, trade deficits. But what about the following discussion? Does a larger deficit result in a stronger dollar, which in turn means a widening trade gap? That connection […]
Cuts to disability benefits are not justifiable, say 42 Labour MPs to Starmer.
Over 40 Labour MPs have informed the Prime Minister of their intention to remove barriers, calling for a pause and a shift in policy direction. The letters from both new and veteran lawmakers, spanning various factions within the party, suggest a significant challenge when the House votes on the upcoming measures next month. There’s considerable […]
Tax Cuts from Trump Will Not Increase the Trade Deficit
Weak links in twin deficit chains Recently, there’s been discussion about President Trump’s tax cuts potentially enlarging the trade deficit. This notion stems from what is known in economic circles as the “Twin deficit” hypothesis, which suggests that the fiscal deficit and trade deficit are closely linked, rising and falling together. The reasoning appears straightforward. […]
IRS loses almost a third of its tax auditors due to budget cuts, watchdog report reveals
On February 20, 2025, a traffic light outside the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (IRS) building in Washington, D.C. changed to red. The IRS has seen a significant loss of tax auditors, with a report from a watchdog revealing a decline in government efficiency linked to Elon Musk. By March 2025, the number of employees had […]
Cuts to Social Security raise new worries across the United States.
On April 25, 2025, the Social Security Agency (SSA) is set to implement a new emergency policy, which, while not as drastic as previous changes, still raises significant concerns for millions reliant on the program. The agency will now limit the recovery rate for overpayments to 50% of a beneficiary’s monthly benefit across various Title […]
Former Runcorn MP Mike Amesbury calls on Labour backbenchers to resist cuts to welfare.
Amesbury Calls for Action from Labour after Election Loss Mike Amesbury, the former MP for Runcorn, has urged the Labour Party Back Venture to stand against cuts to winter fuel assistance and welfare in light of his former constituency’s recent defeat to the British Reform Party. After facing a conviction for assault, Amesbury acknowledged his […]
A report states that the IRS has reduced its number of tax auditors by nearly one-third following two months of budget cuts.
IRS Auditor Departures Raise Concerns A recent report from a U.S. Treasury Department watchdog has revealed that nearly a third of tax auditors left their positions through March, largely influenced by the Trump administration’s overhaul of the IRS workforce. The initiative, led by Elon Musk’s government efficiency program, aimed to streamline the federal workforce via […]