Gary Franks: Is the US becoming a banana republic?

It pains me to use the great United States of America and banana republic in the same sentence. But we have to evaluate the evidence and draw our own individual conclusions. Is the U.S. on the brink ... Read More

Economic anxiety grows under Trump, creating a new political liability for the GOP

Democrats are eager to hammer Trump on the economy, where his polling is at its lowest point. But Republicans are confident economic sentiment is about to turn in their favor. Read More

Strong Spending, Narrowing Trade Gap Drives Trump Economy’s Explosive Growth

“America’s economic resurgence under President Trump continues: revised data show even stronger real GDP growth of 3.8 percent in Q2 2025 thanks to the Trump agenda of tax cuts, deregulation, tariffs, ... Read More

US economy expanded at a surprising 3.8% pace in significant upgrade of second quarter growth

The U.S. economy expanded at a surprising 3.8% from April through June in a dramatic upgrade of the government's previous estimate of second-quarter growth FILE - The likeness of George Washington is ... Read More

Is the Economy as Healthy as Trump Claims?

As the Fed meets, we examine the nation’s economic health. By Colby Smith I cover the Fed. The Federal Reserve is set to cut interest rates today. That will likely please President Trump, who has been ... Read More