Trump imposes 10 percent tariffs on lumber imports and 25 percent on cabinets and furniture.
On Monday, President Trump announced a 10% tariff on wood imports and a more significant 25% tariff on furniture items, which include kitchen cabinets and vanities. Back in March, Trump instructed for a review of timber imports, labeling this area as “critical” for national security, as well as for the economic strength and resilience of […]
Proportion of mortgages with rates exceeding 6 percent hits a decade high
Mortgage Rates Shift as 6% Becomes the New Standard The days of 3% mortgages are fading, and it’s clear that 6% loans are increasingly common these days. Currently, around one in five homeowners in the U.S. with mortgages are facing rates of at least 6%. According to a new analysis by Redfin, this figure has […]
Australian Dollar shows minimal change after recent declines of over half a percent.
The Australian dollar has fallen as the US dollar gains strength from unexpectedly positive economic data in the US. The AUD faces challenges amid risk aversion following President Trump’s announcement of plans for 100% tariffs on drug imports. Traders are awaiting personal consumption expenditure price index data, which is the Federal Reserve’s favored inflation indicator, […]
Most states see health insurance marketplace rate increases exceeding 20 percent, according to Cantwell.
Health Insurance Price Increases Looming This Fall Data from Senator Maria Cantwell’s office indicates that people with the top market insurance plans in many states should brace for significant price hikes this fall. Cantwell has called on Congressional leaders and President Trump to explore options for extending expired healthcare grants. On Thursday, she released a […]
Pete Hegseth’s social media performance exceeds Lloyd Austin’s by more than 1000 percent.
The current administration’s Department of War has outperformed the previous one, showcasing a staggering increase in social media impressions and engagement—over 1000% more. An examination of X, formerly known as Twitter, reveals this sharp contrast, even though both former Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin and current Secretary of War Pete Hegseth posted a similar number […]
Trump Officials Reduce Asylum Loophole by 65 Percent
President Trump’s administration has successfully decreased the asylum loophole at the border established during President Biden’s tenure by 65%. New judges and regulations have also been implemented to address fraudulent asylum claims. One immigration judge expressed concern, saying, “It’s quite tough to see your professional life, built over 45 years, diminished in just six months,” […]
International postal deliveries to the US fall by 80 percent following Trump’s change to de minimis rules.
Postal deliveries from various countries to the US have dropped by 80% since President Trump removed the “minimum” exception that exempted small packages under $800 from tariffs, according to a UN agency. The Universal Postal Coalition (UPU), which focuses on global postal cooperation, reported that postal services have plummeted since August 29, when the new […]
Migrant Encounters at Southwest Border Decrease by 90 Percent in August Compared to Last Year
Border Patrol Encounters Decrease Significantly According to an unofficial report reviewed by Breitbart Texas, Border Patrol agents in nine Southwest sectors faced approximately 6,300 illegal crossings in August. This marks a 90% decrease in immigrant crossings compared to August 2024. Sources from US Customs and Border Protection disclosed to Breitbart that the arrests totaled around […]
Josh Duhamel States He Is 70 Percent Prepared for the Apocalypse
Actor Josh Duhamel Prepares for a Possible Apocalypse in Minnesota’s “Doomsday Cabin” Duhamel has set up his family’s life off the grid in what he calls a Doomsday Cabin in Minnesota. He mentioned that he feels ready, but perhaps just moderately so. “I’d say I’m about 70% prepared, not quite 100%,” he remarked. Both he […]
67 percent believe a peace agreement between Russia and Ukraine is unlikely
A recent Gallup poll reveals that roughly two-thirds of Americans doubt an agreement can be reached to end the conflict between Russia and Ukraine. The survey, published on Thursday, indicates that 67% of U.S. adults are pessimistic about prospects for peace in Eastern Europe, while only 31% express optimism about a resolution. Interestingly, among various […]