As the U.S. economy continues to surpass predictions on everything from “blowout” GDP growth to record-low unemployment, liberals celebrate “Bidenomics” as a proven recipe for nationwide economic growth and success. Yet the costs of housing, living, and interest rates are also on the rise, prompting criticism and pessimism from both conservatives and the general public.…

The deadly Lahaina and Kula fires devastated large areas of Maui and heavily impacted the island’s economy — especially the housing market. The Maui Tenants Association is calling on Hawaii Gov. Josh Green to continue a county-wide freeze on rent and evictions. The government’s official response came hours before the previous emergency proclamation was slated…

What is the most important issue behind the economy for voters? According to a New York Times poll, it’s abortion. While the presidential election might be a year away, abortion is on the ballot Tuesday, Nov. 7 in Ohio. The ballot measure Issue 1 would change the state constitution to enshrine abortion rights if voters…

Publicly traded companies spend millions of dollars on elections, and Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Mo., has introduced a bill to end that. Hawley’s proposal, the Ending Corporate Influence on Elections Act, would ban publicly traded corporations from giving money to super PACs and from making independent expenditures, political ads or other electioneering communications. “I just don’t…

Since taking office, President Joe Biden has faced challenges in curbing illegal immigration. To address the issue, the President met with officials from 11 other nations in the Americas on Friday, Nov. 3 to focus on shared migration challenges and building economic relationships. The Americas Partnership for Economic Prosperity Leaders’ Summit aims to reduce dependence…

The migrant crisis is putting a strain on the resources and economies of U.S. border cities. Now, those cities are seeking help from communities and organizations across the country. One group in Omaha, Nebraska, has been doing what it can to ease the burden on El Paso, Texas, which officials say has been stretched beyond…

The United States recently lifted some of its sanctions against Venezuelan oil. The decision comes as part of a deal to reward Venezuela for pro-democracy progress and in light of far more serious threats emerging around the world. The Biden Administration has warned, however, that the U.S. may reimpose these sanctions if Venezuela does not…

On Nov. 19, Economy Minister Sergio Massa will face off against the right-wing populist Javier Milei in Argentina’s presidential elections. Massa is the clear establishment figure, while Milei identifies himself as an anarcho-capitalist and has pledged dramatic reforms. One of Milei’s proposed reforms includes replacing Argentina’s national currency with the U.S. dollar. Straight Arrow News…

Ukraine’s newest Unmanned Ground Vehicle (UGV) is ready for full production. It’s called the Ratel S, or Honey Badger. It’s a kamikaze ground drone, and it doesn’t give a [darn]. The Honey Badger was developed by Ukraine’s Brave1 military tech cluster. The cluster is a collaborative project between Ukraine’s Ministry of Digital Transformation, the Ministry…

The United States’ Long-Term Foreign-Currency IDR, essentially the national credit rating, has been downgraded from AAA to AA+. At the top of the list of reasons that Fitch provided for the downgrade is an “erosion of governance” that has persisted in the United States over the past two decades, culminating in the Jan. 6, 2021…