Every July 11, people line up with eager smiles—some exchanging playful banter—at 7‑Eleven to claim a complimentary small Slurpee. But the appeal…
July 2025
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U.S. retailers have dramatically expanded their summer sale programs this July, positioning themselves as legitimate alternatives to Amazon’s extended Prime Day, which…
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Conservative Policy
Federal Reserve Governor Waller Advocates for July Rate Cut Amid Internal Policy Divide
Federal Reserve Governor Christopher Waller has reiterated his support for an interest rate cut at the upcoming July Federal Open Market Committee…
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Opinion
Tariffs Provide Immediate Fiscal Relief but Threaten Long-Term Economic Stability, Expert Warns
In a recent interview, Alan Auerbach, Robert D. Burch Professor of Economics and Law at the University of California, Berkeley, cautioned that…
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Illinois is grappling with the ramifications of President Trump’s recently enacted energy legislation, which significantly curtails federal support for renewable energy initiatives.…
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Opinion
Trump’s Energy Legislation Sparks Debate Over U.S. Energy Independence and Environmental Policy
President Donald Trump signed into law a sweeping energy reform package known as the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” marking a significant…
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On July 8, 2025, the U.S. government announced the imposition of new tariffs ranging from 25% to 40% on imports from 14…
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National News
Supreme Court Permits Trump Administration to Proceed with Federal Workforce Reductions
On July 8, 2025, the U.S. Supreme Court lifted a lower court’s injunction, allowing President Donald Trump’s administration to move forward with…
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The U.S. Department of the Interior has unveiled a proposal to amend regulations governing onshore oil and gas production, aiming to facilitate…
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President Donald Trump has signed into law a sweeping budget bill that significantly bolsters the fossil fuel industry while rolling back support…