$2 Trillion — and No Excuse

The federal government just closed fiscal year 2026 with a deficit of nearly $2 trillion, according to figures the Congressional...

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 02:10:52 +0000

The Auto Industry Can Plan for $4 Gas; It Can’t Plan for Shifting Trade Rules

Consumer sentiment and spending seem at odds. Confidence remains depressed, and yet spending continues to fuel the economy.  A simple...

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 02:10:51 +0000

Houthi-Saudi Conflict Tests Regional Alliances

Conflict between Houthis rebels in Yemen and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia escalated after four days of continuous Houthis missile...

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 02:10:51 +0000

El-Sayed’s ‘Medicare for All’ Plays Well With Voters. It Won’t If It Ever Becomes Law.

In 2013, Abdul El-Sayed was a young man with a fiery pen and a conviction that the recently reelected President...

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 02:07:52 +0000

What Ends the World Will Take Your Breath Away!

We have five predictions for you: 1. Glacier National Park will be glacier-free by 2020. 2. The Arctic summer will...

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 02:07:51 +0000

When California Took the Lead on Civil Rights

As they face a “billionaire tax” and choose a new governor, Californians might recall the time they took the lead...

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 02:04:54 +0000

Why Prediction Markets Are a Safe Bet

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — In the Nevada Gaming Control Board’s lawsuit against Kalshi, a federally regulated San Francisco-based company that facilitates...

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 02:04:53 +0000

The Democrat Campaign to Destroy Kamala Harris

Democrats simply do not want Kamala Harris to run for president. After seeing her flub her 2020 presidential campaign, flounder...

Thu, 15 Oct 2026 02:04:51 +0000

The Spectacle Ep. 477: DataRepublican Exposes Who Really Runs America

The people in power are not just your elected officials; it’s also an ecosystem of NGOs, policy networks, contractors, and...

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 17:38:11 +0000

Take the Wilderness Road and You’ll Find the Appalachian First Lady Who Fooled Washington

WYTHEVILLE, Virginia — Most people meet this town zooming past it at 70 mph. Interstate 77 comes up out of...

Wed, 14 Oct 2026 02:07:53 +0000