When the memory-holing of Joe Biden’s successes gets too stupid, I consult the October 19, 2024, issue of The Economist. That’s the cover that declared Biden’s post-pandemic economic turnaround “the envy of the world.” The American economy, the richly-detailed article went on, was “bigger and better than ever”— _ever_ —and “has left the rest of the
rich world in the dust.”
That was a cool…
Inflation is surging under President Trump, reaching its highest level in three years thanks to the Iran war, and more Americans than ever don’t trust him on the economy.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics released its monthly report Tuesday showing that inflation rose to 3.8 percent in April, a higher rate than wages, which grew at 3.6 percent. The price of oil is a big reason why, as it is up more…
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It's now been three months since 2026 arrived, and it's barely given us a break.
'ICE Barbie' Kristi Noem fired by the President Trump
In terms of global news, this week was particularly turbulent. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem was fired following another…