I Prefer Not to Have Higher Taxes
Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) expressed his desire to avoid any tax increases during an appearance on CNBC’s “Squawk Box” this Friday. He acknowledged that even minor tax raises for wealthier individuals could complicate the support for low-income workers. Thune emphasized, “They do it!!!” while referencing more radical approaches from the left. Host Joe […]
Rep. August Pfluger: Public Funds, Private Fortresses: Reestablishing Responsibility for Higher Education
What started as a well-meaning effort has morphed into a system that has been exploited by prestigious universities over the years. Back in the 1940s, private institutions began tapping into federal funds to facilitate wartime research. The GI Bill, enacted in 1944, broadened aid for returning soldiers, helping them with college, home purchases, and job […]
Most expect higher prices from Trump tariffs: Survey
According to a new poll from the United States, most Americans expect higher prices due to President Trump’s tariff policy. Associated Press NORC Research Center. In the survey, 76% of respondents said Trump’s customs policy was trying to “a lot” or “somewhat” increase the prices of U.S. consumer goods. 12% said they believe the tariff […]
Harvard Leads the Charge Against Trump’s Higher Education Agenda!
Following weeks of pushback against the contentious Trump administration, Harvard is now advocating for a proactive stance. The nation’s oldest and richest university is rallying support from other institutions in its lawsuit against the administration filed on Monday. This is in stark contrast to many other universities, especially peer Ivy League schools like Columbia University, […]
Trump’s Assault on Higher Education: A Recipe for Soaring Trade Deficits!
President Trump’s fascination with the trade deficit seems to have led him along a path where he is missing the “big picture.” In 2024, the US trade deficit reached $918 billion. This imbalance, however, varies significantly across different goods and services. Notably, the $293 billion trade surplus in services acts as a counterbalance to the […]
UnitedHealth's stock is plunging on higher medical costs. That may mean trouble for more insurers – CNBC
UnitedHealth GroupShares sank 20% on Thursday after the company cut its annual profit forecast. According to some Wall Street analysts, these darkness stems from the healthcare giants considered the innate of the insurance industry, which could be a warning sign for other companies with so-called Medicare Advantage plans. It comes after turbulent 2024 for health […]
UnitedHealth shares tank as insurer cuts forecast on higher medical care costs – CNBC
Omar Marquez | Lightrocket | Getty Images UnitedHealth Group It cut Thursday’s annual profit forecast in anticipation of exceeded expectations, triggering a 19% selling of the industry’s pioneer stock that revered across the sector. The bleak forecast surprised investors as they were hoping for insurers to launch a revenue season for the sector to maintain […]
Food additive combos linked to higher risk of diabetes, study reveals
Some additives in ultra-highly processed foods are known to be harmful to the body, but what about when these ingredients are combined? A new study published in the Journal PLOS Medicine reveals that certain food additive combinations can lead to increased risks for dangerous health conditions, such as type 2 diabetes. French researchers from several […]
Citi, Bank of America post higher profits as traders cash in on tariff turmoil
Two of the largest banks in the United States, Citigroup and Bank of America, earned better than expected in the first three months of the year as President Donald Trump raised higher revenue amid the threat of launching a world trade war. The banks enjoyed the benefits of investors adjusting their portfolios after being surprised […]
Trump's fight with higher education reaches a tipping point with Harvard defiance
Harvard University chose to fight the Trump administration. Harvard became the first university to openly reject the administration’s request to change policies on Monday, leading the federal government to suspend Ivy League schools and $2 billion contracts with President Trump, threatening its tax-free status. The world of higher education is closely watched as the nation’s […]