Bigger tax refunds anticipated in 2026 due to Trump tax law and IRS delay

Potential Tax Refund Changes in 2026 According to a recent economist’s report, the tax and spending bill signed by President Donald Trump in July could lead to significant tax refunds or lower tax bills for Americans, particularly for wealthier individuals, in 2026. Nancy Vanden Houten, chief economist at the University of Oxford, suggests that up […]
Schumer criticizes Trump for leaving town during the Asia trip while the government is shut down.

Schumer Criticizes Trump for Timing of Asia Trip Amid Government Shutdown Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer from New York has voiced concern over President Donald Trump’s decision to travel to Asia while the government remains shut down. The shutdown has been ongoing since earlier this month, with both parties unable to reach an agreement. Trump’s […]
Trump embarks on a three-country trip in Asia, meeting with Xi as the government shutdown continues back home.

Trump’s Asia Trip Aims to Address Trade and Peace President Donald Trump embarked on his first official trip to Asia this term on Friday night. The agenda seems packed with discussions on investment opportunities and peace initiatives, culminating in a meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping aimed at easing trade tensions. Before departing the White […]
Trump Moving Forward with WH Ballroom Build ‘Like a Monarch’

Jeffries Critiques Trump Over White House Upgrades House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) recently expressed concern that President Donald Trump is constructing a banquet hall at the White House to be “celebrated like a king.” During a press conference on Friday, Jeffries attributed the government shutdown to Republicans, asserting that they are taking a “road-or-highway […]
Trump Administration Aiming to Deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia to Liberia

Trump Administration Moves to Extradite MS-13 Member to Liberia The Trump administration is pursuing the extradition of Kilmer Abrego Garcia, an alleged MS-13 gang member, human smuggler, and domestic violence suspect, to Liberia. As noted in a recent court filing, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has indicated that the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) “has […]
Trump urges prosecution of Jack Smith and others in relation to January 6 investigation

On Friday night, former President Trump suggested that former special counsel Jack Smith, ex-Attorney General Merrick Garland, and other officials from the Biden administration “should be prosecuted” due to their roles in investigations concerning his alleged attempts to overturn the 2020 election results. In a post on Truth Social before embarking on a trip to […]
Trump criticizes Mikie Sherrill and encourages New Jersey voters to support Jack Ciattarelli for governor

On Friday, former President Trump criticized Rep. Mikie Sherrill, who had just supported Republican gubernatorial candidate Jack Ciatarelli the previous day, calling her a “corrupt radical left-wing Democrat.” “They call her Mikie, but really, her name is the only notable thing about her,” Trump remarked during a call with Ciatarelli. He referred to Sherrill as […]
Asian Leaders Get Ready for Important Meetings with Trump

Trump’s Diplomatic Engagement in Asia President Donald Trump is set to dive into high-stakes diplomacy next week during his trip to Asia. He will attend the ASEAN summit in Malaysia on Sunday, followed by the APEC summit in South Korea. It’s anticipated that he will hold talks with Chinese leader Xi Jinping on Thursday. This […]
The Week Trump Outmaneuvered His Critics, China, and Putin

Tariffs, Sanctions, and Political Drama Happy Friday! Here we are with a recap of the week in economic news, particularly focusing on the latest developments that have caught our attention. Since my last update, we’ve marked the expiration of certain expenditures, leading us into another week without any delay in this process. Yet, the Department […]
Guest Suggests Odd Assertion That Trump Aims to Deploy Military to Eliminate Anyone He Chooses

Speculation on Trump’s Military Use On Friday night, MSNBC aired speculation regarding President Donald Trump’s potential use of the U.S. military to target American citizens. The Pentagon has deployed the Gerald R. Ford Carrier Strike Group to U.S. Southern Command to apply pressure on Venezuela and address cross-border cartel activities in South America. During a […]