Despite decades of foreign aid totaling trillions of dollars, approximately 692 million people globally still live below the international poverty line. This stark reality raises a critical question: if foreign aid were effective, shouldn’t global poverty have been eradicated by now? While countries like China and Indonesia have lifted millions out of poverty with relatively … Read more
The Trump administration has announced a comprehensive tariff package targeting imported cars, aluminum, and building materials, with officials implementing a 25% tariff on all vehicles not manufactured in the United States and similar duties on critical construction materials. The sweeping trade measures are expected to significantly impact consumer prices across multiple sectors while potentially disrupting … Read more
Many Americans are surprised to learn just how much more CEOs make compared to average workers. During a recent Strawberry Festival in Ohio, people guessed that CEOs earn about three times more than their employees. The truth, however, is much more shocking. For instance, the CEO of McDonald’s earned 1,212 times more than his average … Read more
Amendment Would Fund Rural Hospital Relief Amid Medicaid Cuts Eighteen Republican senators, including former Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell from Kentucky, voted in favor of a proposal that would increase taxes on the richest people in the country. The goal of “18 GOP senators vote to increase tax on the rich” is to provide financial … Read more
House-Passed Bill Contains Seed Money Initiative for American Children Congress is working on a new plan that could bring good news for expecting parents and those planning to start families. The recently approved “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act” includes a proposal for a federal program aimed at supporting children. This program could open up new … Read more
The Senate is planning to discuss a huge piece of legislation from President Donald Trump and congressional Republicans this Saturday. Supporters refer to it as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” They will use a special process called budget reconciliation, which allows them to move forward without being blocked by Democratic votes. In May, the … Read more