Incoming U.S. President Donald Trump has pledged sweeping tariffs on U.S. imports from around the globe, including from U.S. neighbors and allies, but especially on Chinese goods. Trump contends that his tariffs, while initially shocking the U.S. and global economies, will ultimately be good for the long-term economic health of the United States. But economists…

President Biden is threatening to veto a bipartisan bill that would expand the number of federal judgeships, and in turn, give President Donald Trump more vacancies to fill. The JUDGES Act would create 63 new district level positions to help with an increased workload and Trump would be allowed to fill 22 of them. The…

American shoppers say they will spend a record high amount this year on holiday gifts and expenses, up 8% from the same time last year. While the holidays are meant to be a time of celebration, those with tight budgets can experience acute anxiety from the costs associated with travel, gifts, and taking time off…

Boeing announced it had resumed production of its 737 Max jet nearly eight weeks after production had been halted due to a machinist strike at the company. Factories in Washington state were idle from September to mid-November. After visiting the factories, Federal Aviation Administration head Mike Whitaker credited Boeing with following safety principles. After previous…

Despite a strong jobs report for November, the job market vibe is mixed. The number of Americans reporting they want a new job is at a 10-year high, but many feel they have nowhere to go. Gallup is calling it the “Great Detachment,” years after the “Great Resignation” took hold. In workplaces around America, employees feel…

The U.S. jobs market beat expectations in November, adding 227,000 jobs after a bleak October report driven by hurricanes and strikes. At the same time, the unemployment rate ticked up to 4.2% from 4.1% in October, according to Labor Department data. Payroll employment has averaged 186,000 jobs added per month over the last 12 months.…

A federal judge in Texas has scuttled a deal between the Justice Department and aircraft maker Boeing related to two plane crashes. The judge ruled the plea arrangement inappropriately tied the court’s hands by adding diversity considerations to selecting a compliance officer. That officer would oversee and make sure Boeing is living up to its…

The House Judiciary subcommittee criticized Ur Jaddou, director of U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services, for lacking answers on the Cuba, Haiti, Nicaragua, and Venezuela parole program. The program has allowed 531,000 foreign nationals into the US, sparking concerns about mass immigration and fraud allegations. President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to carry out mass deportations, while…

President-elect Donald Trump has chosen Peter Navarro as the senior counselor for the Office of Trade and Manufacturing. Trump made the announcement through a post on Truth Social on Wednesday, Dec. 4. Navarro is no stranger to the White House. He previously served in a similar role during Trump’s first term as president. Further in…

A Ukrainian delegation, led by Presidential Chief of Staff Andriy Yermak, is visiting the United States this week to establish communication with President-elect Donald Trump’s incoming administration. The delegation includes Defense Minister Rustem Umerov and Economy Minister Yulia Svyrydenko, according to Ukrainian officials. The visit comes as Trump prepares to assume office next month, with…