Economy

A black binder resting on a hearing room table has ignited a firestorm on Capitol Hill, raising profound questions about the separation of powers and the sanctity of legislative oversight. The incident, which unfolded during a contentious Department of Justice (DOJ) oversight hearing, involves an

The latest employment data presents a perplexing riddle for economists and policymakers, where a surprisingly robust headline figure conceals a much more fragile reality beneath the surface of the U.S. labor market. An analysis of the economy in early 2026 reveals a complex and muddy picture, where

Navigating a Divided Market: Earnings Season Creates a Tug-of-War European stock markets painted a picture of indecision on Wednesday, as a deluge of corporate earnings reports created a sharp divide between corporate winners and losers. While the pan-European Stoxx 600 index hovered near the

Introduction A major piece of legislation designed to fundamentally reshape the landscape of federal elections has stalled not from the expected partisan gridlock, but from a profound and multifaceted schism within the party championing it. The SAVE America Act, which proposes strict new federal

Just as the holiday season's festive lights dimmed, a stark economic reality emerged, casting a significant shadow over what had been widely perceived as a robust year for American consumers. A highly anticipated report from the Commerce Department delivered a surprising jolt, revealing that the

All eyes are on the forthcoming January jobs report, not just for its snapshot of a single month but for what it may reveal about the underlying health of the U.S. economy. Following a five-day delay, this report is poised to be one of the most consequential in recent memory, carrying the potential