Sen. Markwayne Mullin warns that China’s Belt and Road Initiative is being used to expand the Chinese Communist Party’s global influence. The senator argues the project forms part of a broader geopolitical strategy.
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Iran has named Mojtaba Khamenei as the country’s new supreme leader amid escalating war across the Middle East. Oil prices surged toward $120 a barrel as global markets reacted to rising regional instability.
Britain is reconsidering its 78% tax rate on North Sea oil and gas production after slower investment and industry concerns. The move could reshape future energy investment and production in the region.
America’s aging baby boomers are driving consumer spending, AI investment, and healthcare job growth. But demographic shifts may slow future economic expansion.
President Donald Trump highlights falling fuel prices, tax cuts, and major corporate investments fueling Texas growth. State leaders point to jobs, border enforcement, and energy dominance as key drivers.
Asset tokenization promises efficiency and access—but at what cost? This analysis explores how programmable assets and stablecoin regulation could redefine ownership and sovereignty.
A senior Trump administration official detailed the GOP’s strategy heading into the 2026 midterms. The focus centers on affordability, border security, and contrasting Biden-era policies.
President Donald Trump’s address focused on the economy, patriotism, and sharp attacks on Democrats. The speech also touched on elections, immigration, and potential conflict with Iran.
The European Commission is demanding clarity from President Donald Trump after the Supreme Court struck down most of his tariff authority. Trump responded with a new global tariff plan, escalating tensions with the EU.
President Donald Trump announced a new 10% global tariff hours after the Supreme Court struck down his previous trade policy. The administration will invoke Section 122 of the Trade Act of 1974 to implement the measure.
Vice President JD Vance criticized the Supreme Court after it struck down President Donald Trump’s global tariffs imposed under IEEPA. He argued the decision limits executive authority to protect American industries.
A long-established NFL franchise is moving closer to leaving its blue state location amid growing tensions over stadium deals and local business conditions. The potential relocation has sparked debate among fans and local officials about economic and cultural impacts.
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani has issued a budget ultimatum: Albany must approve a 2% tax on millionaires or the city could implement a 9.5% property tax increase to cover a $5.4 billion deficit.
Polish authorities are assembling historical research and legal groundwork to pursue a lawsuit against Russia for alleged damages inflicted during World War II and the subsequent decades under Soviet influence.
U.S. consumer prices declined in January as inflation fell to its lowest level since March 2021. The data signals easing pressure on household budgets.
A sweeping U.S.–Taiwan trade deal cuts tariffs and drives major investment into American industry and semiconductors. China pushes back as supply chains and alliances shift.
Texas agriculture faces mounting pressure as family farms, food security, and public health collide. Nate Sheets joins John B. Wells to discuss restoring accountability, soil stewardship, and control of the food supply.
Although Seattle Seahawks quarterback Sam Darnold helped his team win Super Bowl LX, California’s aggressive “jock tax” law meant he ended up paying more in taxes than he earned from his winner’s bonus.