Economy & Markets

Bipartisan Summit Proposed as Solution to Address Growing Debt and Social Security Solvency

Op-ed from former congressional staff argues a two-step process of expert commission followed by legislative summit could achieve $2.9 trillion in deficit reduction.

By Marcus Webb · Friday, June 5, 2026 · 4 min read
Economy & Markets

Justice Department Alleges SPLC Paid KKK Members to Stay Active, Funded Robes and Cross-Burnings

Federal prosecutors say the civil rights organization paid more than $4.1 million to informants embedded in extremist groups between 2010 and 2023.

By Marcus Webb · Thursday, June 4, 2026 · 5 min read
Economy & Markets

Federal Judges Say Elected Officials Are Eroding Confidence in Judicial System

324 threats against federal judges have been recorded so far this year, according to the U.S. Marshals Service, as rhetoric from national leaders intensifies scrutiny of courts.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · 4 min read
Economy & Markets

Thune Plans to Move Forward on Stalled $72B Budget Reconciliation Bill Wednesday

The measure would fund ICE and Border Patrol through 2029, with a marathon vote-a-rama expected to stretch into Thursday morning.

By Marcus Webb · Wednesday, June 3, 2026 · 4 min read
Economy & Markets

Canada Formally Requests 16-Year Renewal of USMCA Trade Pact

Ottawa faces pressure from opposition over economic performance as July deadline approaches for North American trade agreement

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, June 2, 2026 · 3 min read
Economy & Markets

Half of the Nation Joins Federal Initiative To Welcome Christians Back to Foster Parenting

The $11.4 billion Trump administration program has gained bipartisan support across red and blue states, with Montana becoming the 25th participant Monday.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, June 2, 2026 · 3 min read
Economy & Markets

U.S. Job Openings Climbed to 7.6 Million in April Despite Economic Fallout From Iran War

The increase from March's revised 6.9 million surpassed economist forecasts of 6.8 million, marking the highest total since May 2024.

By Marcus Webb · Tuesday, June 2, 2026 · 3 min read
Economy & Markets

Pratt Brings LA's Economic Anxieties Into Primetime

Former reality television star Spencer Pratt emerges as a competitive candidate in Los Angeles mayoral race, drawing national attention to city's economic challenges ahead of Tuesday's primary.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, June 1, 2026 · 3 min read
Economy & Markets

AI Giant Anthropic Files for IPO, Plans US Stock Market Listing

The company behind Claude chatbot seeks to raise capital as AI valuations reach historic highs, with its most recent private valuation exceeding $965 billion.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, June 1, 2026 · 3 min read
Economy & Markets

Anthropic Files Confidential SEC Paperwork for IPO as AI Valuations Soar

The company behind Claude chatbot has filed for a stock market debut that could value the firm at nearly $1 trillion, testing investor appetite for AI firms.

By Marcus Webb · Monday, June 1, 2026 · 3 min read