Russiagate and COVID: A single deception, two emergencies

Russiagate and COVID: A single deception, two emergencies

Questioning “Conspiracy Theories” and Government Response Many of us have looked critically at the government’s strict measures during the Covid-19 pandemic and considered them through what some might label as “conspiracy theories.” Yet, as the economist Murray Rothbard pointed out, this label can often have a singular, somewhat manipulative purpose: to divert people from the […]

Trump focuses on disaster relief funding, increasing dangers in upcoming emergencies.

Trump focuses on disaster relief funding, increasing dangers in upcoming emergencies.

The Trump administration seems to be significantly cutting federal funding that assists states in preparing for natural disasters. This decision comes as the White House faces scrutiny over its response to the devastating floods in Texas. In response to criticism regarding Texas’ flood management, the administration claims it’s working to “remake” the Federal Emergency Management […]

Republicans’ surprising reversals on ‘national emergencies’

Republicans' surprising reversals on 'national emergencies'

Trump’s Tariffs and Congressional Silence Back in February, President Trump made headlines by issuing executive orders that raised tariffs on imports from China, Canada, and Mexico. Then, in April, he imposed a staggering 50% tariff on countries with which the US has a trade deficit, setting a baseline of 10% for everything else. The administration […]

House GOP proposal aims to establish a $300 million support fund for ICE emergencies

House GOP proposal aims to establish a $300 million support fund for ICE emergencies

New House GOP Bill Aims to Create Emergency Fund for Immigration Enforcement In a recent move, the House GOP has proposed a new bill designed to establish a “safety net” for federal funding directed at immigration and customs enforcement during emergencies. Representative Michael Rulli from Ohio revealed to a news source that this legislation intends […]

More Americans tapping 401(k)s to pay for financial emergencies

More Americans are raiding retirement savings to cover emergency costs and obtaining early withdrawal from 401(k). 4.8% of account holders received a difficult withdrawal last year from 3.6% in 2023. According to Vanguard Groupsurveyed data from nearly 5 million people with 401(k) type accounts. A difficult withdrawal allows savers to tap the retirement fund early […]

W.H.O. Demands World Give It $1.5 Billion to Handle Emergencies

World Health Organization (WHO) launched Thursday's campaign is calling on the world to invest $1.5 billion into an emergency fund, a pool of money separate from regular operating funds aimed at addressing health crises around the world. WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus detailed the various global health emergencies the WHO is trying to address in […]