The Commerce Department has concluded their "national security" investigation.
Author - SK Ashby
Supreme Justice
The government won't shut down, but Trump is declaring an "emergency." Plus a programming note.
Retail Sales Plummet, Economic Growth Seen Slowing
Holiday sales plummeted and forecasts are being adjusted accordingly.
Tax Cuts Send Deficit Soaring in First Quarter
The deficit increased by almost 42 percent compared to last year.
Local Board Ignores Trump, Closes Coal Plants
The TVA board has voted to close two coal-fired power plants in 2020 and 2023.
Report: No Progress in Trade Talks With China
Trump regime officials are still demanding non-starters for the Chinese.
Participation Trophy
Ford says they'll pull out of Britain, Trump won't commit to a funding bill, and an emergency declaration could hit military families.
Trump Tries to Bail Out His Favorite Coal Baron
Infamous terrible person Bob Murray gets an assist from Trump.
‘It’s difficult to resolve tricky issues in two weeks’
No shit?
“Executive Time” May Now Include Virtual Golf
Trump has installed a "room-sized" golf simulator in the private residence.
American Whiskey is Finally Great Again
Exports of whiskey dropped by 36 percent between the first and second half of 2018.
Cheap Labor
Consumer debt reaches a new record, auto loan defaults accelerate, and Qatar is sorry about bailing out Jared Kushner.
Trump Opens the Door to Delaying Higher Tariffs
Trump says he might delay his tariff hikes. Again.
Study: North Korea is Still Building Nuclear Weapons
A Stanford study concluded that North Korea produced enough fuel for weapons in 2018.
Average Farm Income is Now Negative
Over half of Americans farms actually lost money in 2018.
Tentative Border Bill Doesn’t Include Wall Money
The new "deal" is more or less the status quo.
Employees Only
Beto counters Trump in El Paso, Trump club wages built a town in Costa Rica, and Newsom recalls the National Guard.
Trump to Hold Unhinged Rally on the Border
The chances of seeing another government shutdown could be higher after tonight.
“I don’t think either side is expecting a draft of something”
Observers are justifiably skeptical that a trade deal will be drafted this week.
Report: Number of Tax Refunds Drop By Almost 25 Percent
Fewer people are receiving refunds and the average refund has also decreased by 8 percent.