House Republicans pushing through controversial legislation

House Republicans are pushing through a bill that would result in the largest upward transfer of wealth in American history, with massive cuts to food assistance and health insurance for low-income Americans and even larger tax cuts for the affluent.

Republican Party Economic Policy in the Second Trump Administration

The Republican Party is at an inflection point, debating between traditional free-market policies and 21st-century populism in the second Trump administration. Divisions exist on issues like tax cuts, deficit spending, free trade vs. tariffs, and Medicaid/green energy programs.

US Fiscal Policy Criticized by IMF

The International Monetary Fund criticized US policymakers for their unsustainable fiscal policy, warning that overspending could lead to inflation and global financial instability. The US deficit spending has been driven by Covid-related stimulus, infrastructure investments, and rising interest costs.