Opinion 6 days ago

What the financial markets are screaming about Trump's tariffs

Financial markets are driven by people investing their own money in anticipation of future economic conditions, and they are screaming that Trump’s tariffs will inflict enormous harm on U.S. economy.

Opinion April 14

Right starts to sound like the Left on tariffs: That's not America first

In the panic of "do something" about the mess Biden left, many Trump supporters are sacrificing principles, sounding more like the left then purveyors of conservative values.

Politics March 19

House panel asks Trump's small business chief to provide info on alleged Biden-era electioneering project

House Small Business Cmte Chairman Roger Williams of Texas is asking the Trump administration for records from the Biden years he hopes will shed light on electioneering allegations

Opinion March 14

Small businesses barely survived Biden. They can’t wait for tariffs to fix things

Ordinary Americans are excited for the Trump presidency, but small businesses suffered too much under Biden to be able to cope with the pain of tariffs. They can't play the long game.

Elon Musk March 9

DOGE says $312M in loans were given to children during COVID pandemic

DOGE announced a further wave of contract terminations and said it has identified $312 million worth of loans issued to children aged 11 and younger.

Opinion March 5

Protect American workers: How Trump's team can fulfill his promise

President Donald Trump promised on Inauguration Day to “protect American workers," and a month later, he’s off to a solid start. But there’s plenty left to do.

Opinion March 5

US Treasury, Trump score a huge win for Main Street

Treasury Department put out a press release that could save tens of millions of small businesses from being treated like financial criminals and risking jail time and massive financial penalties.

Opinion March 4

15% corporate tax rate and 25% small business deduction should be Trump tax cut centerpieces

As lawmakers debate which tax cuts to include in their historic reconciliation bill, a 15% corporate tax rate and a broad, 25% small business deduction should be the centerpieces.

Opinion February 15

Why reselling concert and sporting tickets online could cause you an IRS audit

Be careful if you sell online. The IRS may know a lot more about your side hustle this tax season. And it is cracking down on those who fail to report the added income.

US Crime January 17

'Midnight Smashers' seen ripping ATMs out of small businesses in brazen crime spree on video

A group of ATM thieves known as the "Midnight Smashers" is terrorizing small businesses in New York City, owners say, as they plead for a break in the case.