EconomyCommentary
How a Record-Breaking Economy Is Helping Those Who Need It Most
The U.S. economy is in the midst of the longest economic expansion in our history—more than 10 years of consecutive growth. The climb out of… Read More
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USDA Is Funneling ‘Trade Aid’ to the Agriculture Sector. It’s Old-Fashioned Corporate Welfare.
There is renewed hope for trade talks with China—a welcome development for the American economy. But the damage caused by the fight continues. The U.S…. Read More
EconomyCommentary
Illinois Politicians Are to Blame for Tax Hikes, Not Washington
Illinois lawmakers recently moved one step closer to raising state income taxes. It’s the last thing Illinois needs—residents and businesses are already leaving the state… Read More
EconomyNews
A Year After the Supreme Court Rules Against Unions, What’s Changed
Pick a state, any state where rank-and-file public employees differ with the political agenda of their union leadership, and they can make a clean break… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Senate Resolution Cautions Against Federal Bailout of Fiscally Irresponsible States
Most of the public was outraged when, during the financial crisis of 2008, Congress provided a massive financial bailout, including $70 billion of taxpayers’ money… Read More
Economy Analysis
Podcast: Her Think Tank Helped Forge the Texas Miracle
In the last 15 years, Texas has led the way among red states showing how small government is the path to prosperity. But the Texas… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Switzerland Has a Budget Surplus. Here’s How, and What the US Could Learn.
As much of Washington seems resigned to sit idly by and allow the federal government to gorge on trillion-dollar deficits and push the national debt… Read More
EconomyCommentary
What Did the US Gain From the Trump-Xi Meeting at the G-20 Summit?
The world held its breath in anticipation as President Donald Trump met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on June 28 on the sidelines of the… Read More
EconomyCommentary
How the Trump Administration Is Reining in the EPA’s Union
The Environmental Protection Agency announced a new collective bargaining agreement last week that has outraged the main labor union representing EPA employees. According to the… Read More
EconomyCommentary
1 Year After Union Ruling, Pennsylvania Law Still Allows for Unconstitutional Fees
One year ago, the Supreme Court ruled that public-sector employees like me, who are not union members, don’t have to pay union fees in order… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Addressing National Debt Is Far More Important Than Trade Deficits
Promoting pro-growth economic policies has been a cornerstone of the Trump administration’s agenda since 2017. With tax reform implemented and deregulation in federal agencies well… Read More
EconomyNews
Trump Deregulation Will Boost Household Income by $3,100, Report Finds
The Trump administration deregulation efforts will raise incomes by about $3,100 per household over the next five to 10 years, and sharply reduce prices for… Read More
EconomyCommentary
The Urgent Need for Disaster Relief Reform
Since the passage of the Budget Control Act, disaster and emergency spending has nearly doubled compared to the five years prior to the law’s enactment…. Read More
EconomyCommentary
Why the Housing Lobby’s Average Prime Offer Rate Solution is Deeply Flawed
One of Congress’ main responses to the 2008 mortgage crisis was Title XIV of the Dodd-Frank Act, a section known as the Mortgage Reform and… Read More
EconomyNews
Twitter Lays Groundwork for Potentially Down-Ranking Some of Trump’s Tweets
Twitter announced Thursday the company will begin labeling and down-ranking politicians’ most vitriolic tweets, a move that could affect how President Donald Trump promotes his… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Most G-20 Countries Aren’t Economically Free. The US Can Help Change That.
Although much of the focus at this weekend’s G-20 summit in Osaka, Japan, will be on the U.S-China impasse on trade and other issues, more… Read More
EconomyCommentary
4 Takeaways From a New Report on the National Debt
A new government report has given us a glimpse into our nation’s fiscal future, and the outlook is grim. Absent major reforms, America’s debt will… Read More
EconomyCommentary
5 Myths About the State and Local Tax Deduction’s Cap
Ever since the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act passed in late 2017, Democrats and a few Republicans have decried how the law’s $10,000 cap of… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Europeans Work 2 Months Longer Than Americans Do to Pay Their Tax Bill
On June 22, German workers celebrated their Tax Freedom Day—the day when taxpayers have finally earned enough money to pay the country’s tax bill. Germany’s… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Antitrust Lawsuit Against Qualcomm Is Unjust Government Overreach
Every so often, a case comes along that screams government misuse of power. The Federal Trade Commission’s antitrust lawsuit against Qualcomm Inc. is just such… Read More
EconomyCommentary
To Whip Congress Into Shape, Withhold Their Pay
Many lawmakers seem to think they deserve a pay raise. When House Democrats and Republicans began negotiating a congressional pay increase earlier this month, Democrats… Read More
EconomyCommentary
With Crony Tax Bill, Democrats Are Doing Their Level Best to Revive the Swamp
Congressional Democrats are taking the lead to renew a list of long-dead tax subsidies at the behest of powerful corporate lobbyists. Their plan is to… Read More
EconomyNews
Mike Lee’s New Bill Would Enforce ‘No Regulation Without Representation’
Americans should not have to put up with so many government regulations imposed by unelected bureaucrats, Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, said Tuesday while outlining a… Read More
EconomyCommentary
How Trump Can Get a Better Deal on Infrastructure
Federal lawmakers have been talking about their desire for bipartisan legislation on infrastructure since before President Donald Trump’s inauguration. This April, a meeting between Trump… Read More
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How Trump and Trudeau Can Strengthen US-Canada Partnership
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau is set to meet with President Donald Trump on Thursday to discuss a range of issues, including the ratification of… Read More
EconomyCommentary
These Wasteful Government Programs Need to Go
When considering the leviathan size of the federal government, it’s easy to overlook the quality of individual programs. After all, we can reduce the $4.1… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Why a Bigger Social Security Program Would Make Us Worse Off
The truth is unavoidable: Social Security is insolvent. It’s set to run out of money to pay scheduled benefits in about 15 years, barring action… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Here’s What Congress Can Do to Cut Waste and Debt
While politicians debate expansive new government programs, even amid a worsening debt situation, fiscally prudent Americans may find some solace in alternative plans put forward… Read More
Economy Analysis
How Trump’s Tax Cuts Are Helping the Middle Class
On today’s episode of The Daily Signal Podcast, we feature an interview with Julio Gonzalez, chairman of Engineered Tax Services, and Stephen Moore, a distinguished… Read More
EconomyCommentary
How Victim Mentality Is Pushing Women Toward Socialism
Americans are no longer just flirting with the idea of socialism. They’re increasingly enamored by it. And women, in particular, are some of its biggest… Read More
