Economy News
‘HOAX’?: Trump Changes Tune on Affordability
President Donald Trump called affordability “a hoax that was started by Democrats who caused the problem of pricing.” “Look, affordability’s a hoax that was started… Read More
EconomyNews
SEC Chairman Says at NYSE That Top-down ‘Communism’ Is a Proven Failure
As America turns 250 years old, it’s important to remember that freedom, not top-down communism, created our prosperity, Security and Exchange Commission Chairman Paul Atkins… Read More
EconomyCommentary
New Survey Shows Increased Concerns About the Cost of Raising Children
A large majority of Americans no longer think it’s affordable to raise children. According to data from the 2025 American Family Survey, 71% of participants… Read More
EconomyNews
Blue States vs. Red States on ‘Affordability’
“Affordability” has become the word of the month as American economic anxieties become a major point of political contention between Democrats and Republicans. Socialist Democrat… Read More
Economy Commentary
Shoppers Aren’t Buying Trump Economy Panic Narrative
Americans have a glum view of the economy, but that is not expected to affect their consumer spending as holiday shopping kicks off. According to… Read More
EconomyCommentary
To Grow the Economy, Support Strong Families
Now that the longest government shutdown in history is over, it’s imperative that Washington lawmakers quickly prioritize pro-economic growth policies. One of the most effective… Read More
PoliticsNews
Mamdani Says He Will Work With ‘Anyone’ on Affordability Ahead of His Meeting With Trump
New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani said that he will meet with President Donald Trump or “anyone” who will help his city address affordability. Mamdani,… Read More
Commentary
Beware of These Political Land Mines, President Trump
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s video from Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see… Read More
PoliticsNews
Will President Trump’s Focus on Affordability Alter Interest Rates Push?
President Donald Trump is continuing to call for the Federal Reserve to decrease interest rates amid his push to highlight Republican affordability accomplishments ahead of… Read More
EconomyCommentary
What Makes Things Affordable
Affordability. It’s the word on everybody’s lips. Ever since self-described socialist Zohran Mamdani became the front-runner in the New York City mayoral election by saying… Read More
Commentary
Will Trump’s Economy Survive the Left’s Sabotage Ahead of Midterms?
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s video from Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see… Read More
PoliticsNews
Trump to Ramp Up Domestic Travel to Pitch Affordability Ahead of Midterms
President Donald Trump will ramp up domestic travel ahead of midterms as he sells voters on his affordability accomplishments, a White House official told The… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Trump Can Do Better Than Tariff ‘Dividends’ and 50-Year Mortgages
Time is short for the Trump administration. Last week’s elections were a setback, but not a devastating one: New Jersey is still a blue state,… Read More
PoliticsNews
Scott Bessent Teases ‘Substantial Announcements’ on Prices and Incomes
The Trump administration is set to make announcements about tackling affordability problems on two fronts—bringing down prices and boosting incomes, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said… Read More
EconomyAnalysis
Trump’s Economic Advantage Is Disappearing Fast
During the 2024 presidential campaign, pollster Scott Rasmussen predicted that voters would pick their preferred candidate based on how they perceived their personal finances. Needless… Read More
EconomyNews
Economy Shows Promising Trends as Trump Prioritizes ‘Typical Hardworking Family’
Even as Senate Democrats continue to prevent the end of the federal government shutdown, there are promising signs in the economy under President Donald Trump…. Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Should Taxpayers Be on the Hook for Bailing out Large Corporations? New Legislation Suggests Yes
Taxpayers shouldn’t be subsidizing banks and large corporations. Nor should government be making bank failures more likely. But Congress just introduced bipartisan legislation that would… Read More
EconomyNews
Small Business Chief Details Spillover Effects of Shutdown on Economy
Small Business Administration chief Kelly Loeffler, at a House Republican news conference on Monday, warned of the adverse effects the federal government shutdown is having… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Media Wail About Federal Layoffs, but Check Out Disparity Between Public and Private Sector Job Security
Let the wailing and gnashing of teeth begin. Within the first two weeks of the ongoing government shutdown, agency heads reportedly sent permanent layoff notices… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Shutdown Is Smoke Screen for a Democratic Party Bankrupt of Ideas
A basic truth is that nothing stays the same. This is true for any individual or any nation. Each day, you are not the same… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Former BLS Nominee EJ Antoni Tells All About His Nomination Fight
This is a preview of Politics Editor Bradley Devlin’s interview with E.J. Antoni, chief economist at The Heritage Foundation. Don’t miss the interview by turning… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Here’s Why American Industry Needs a Coast-to-Coast Rail Merger
Imagine if airlines couldn’t fly nonstop between the East and West coasts. Instead, all flights would have to stop in the middle of the country… Read More
EconomyNews
Senate Confirms Miran, Trump’s Pick for Fed Board
The Senate confirmed Stephen Miran, President Donald Trump’s choice to fill a vacancy as governor on the Federal Reserve Board, by an 48-47 vote Monday… Read More
Commentary
Charlie Kirk’s Bold Mission to Rescue a Lost Generation
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s video from Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see… Read More
InternationalCommentary
China’s ‘Grand’ Military Parade Is a Facade That Barely Conceals Its Vulnerabilities
Last week, the Chinese Communist Party commemorated the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II with a meticulously orchestrated military parade, showcasing an… Read More
EconomyCommentary
What Future Is There for Davos If It Doesn’t Grasp What’s Truly Good and Just?
World Economic Forum founder Klaus Schwab has stepped down from its helm following insider claims of financial impropriety. Though cleared of “material wrongdoing,” Schwab ultimately… Read More
EconomyNews
Bureau of Labor Statistics Issues Largest Downward Jobs Revision in History
The federal Bureau of Labor Statistics released the largest downward jobs revision in its history Tuesday, raising further questions about the embattled federal agency. The… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Amazon Expands Jobs and Services in Rural America
ERIE, Pennsylvania—Few outside of those who live there understand what the county of Erie’s future holds for its economic future. Is it rural? A port?… Read More
Commentary
Woke Agenda Backfires in Britain
Editor’s note: This is a lightly edited transcript of today’s video from Daily Signal Senior Contributor Victor Davis Hanson. Subscribe to our YouTube channel to see… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Fewer Teens Are Working, Earning Money and Job Skills
As an older millennial, my high school and college summers were defined largely by the jobs I held. Not many of today’s teens can say… Read More
