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The lead Jun 13, 2025 62

BREAKING: Trump Blocks California’s EV Mandate

President Trump signs resolutions overturning California's EV mandate, emphasizing consumer choice and economic freedom, sparking legal challenges.

Alan Jamison

Jun 10, 2025 17

Why the CBO Almost Always Gets It Wrong

The CBO routinely underestimates the benefits of tax cuts, leading to misguided policies. It’s time to replace flawed models with real-world data.

Outside Contributor

Jun 9, 2025 27

Congress Isn’t the Solution to National Debt, It’s the Problem. States May Prove the Hero

Congress has turned the power of the purse into a weapon of generational debt, burdening Americans yet unborn with trillions.

Outside Contributor

Jun 8, 2025 52

American Students Squeezed Out As Colleges Chase Foreign Funds

American taxpayers fund colleges, but more and more seats are going to foreign students. Who’s really benefiting from U.S. higher education?

Sarah Katherine Sisk

Jun 6, 2025

Economic Uncertainty: How to Safeguard Your Nest Egg in Volatile Times

For retirees and those nearing retirement, market swings can be nerve-wracking. But with the right strategy, you can weather any financial storm and enjoy retirement with confidence, security, and peace of mind.

RoseMark Advisors

Jun 6, 2025 54

TRAVEL NIGHTMARE: Hawaii “Climate Change Tax” Set to Make Aloha State Even More Expensive

Hawaii's new climate tax targets tourists, but past spending failures raise doubts about where the $100 million in new revenue will actually go.

Kamden Mulder

Economy

BREAKING: Trump Blocks California’s EV Mandate

Why the CBO Almost Always Gets It Wrong

Congress Isn’t the Solution to National Debt, It’s the Problem. States May Prove the Hero

American Students Squeezed Out As Colleges Chase Foreign Funds

Economic Uncertainty: How to Safeguard Your Nest Egg in Volatile Times

TRAVEL NIGHTMARE: Hawaii “Climate Change Tax” Set to Make Aloha State Even More Expensive

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