US Small-Business Optimism Rises to Five-Month High on Economy
Small-business optimism in the United States climbed in September 2025 to its highest level in five months, signaling growing confidence among entrepreneurs despite ongoing economic challenges. The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB)…
John Braun to challenge Rep. Perez in 2026 midterms
Summary John Braun announces 2026 congressional run. Will challenge Democrat Marie Gluesenkamp Perez. Emphasizes conservative values and fiscal responsibility. The district is swing, won recently by Democrat. The GOP aims to flip the seat. As a…
Jake Ryan backs term limits for Congress in 2026 bid
Summary Jake Ryan signs USTL term limit pledge. Supports congressional term limit amendment effort. Promotes citizen legislators, opposes career politicians. Aligns with U.S. Term Limits movement goals. Focuses on integrity and transparency for Oregon.…
GOP Bill may cut food aid for 3 Million Americans
Summary One Big Beautiful Bill cuts SNAP by $186 billion. Nearly 3 million Americans lose SNAP benefits. Benefit increases capped to inflation, limiting growth. More work and state cost-sharing requirements set. Families will receive less food assistance…
Sherrod Brown expected to run for Senate again in Ohio
Summary Sherrod Brown to run Ohio Senate 2026. Lost 2024 race to Republican Moreno. Will challenge incumbent Senator Jon Husted. Key Democratic candidate to gain Senate seat. An important race for control of the Senate next year. Although Brown…
U.S. budget deficit rises 20% despite record tariff income
Summary The US July 2025 budget deficit rose 20%. Tariff revenues increased customs duty to $21 billion. Receipts grew 2%, outlays increased 10%. Spending outpaced revenue, driving the deficit higher. Fiscal year deficit reached $1.629 trillion YTD. The…
Sen. Moreno becomes Trump Ally in Latin America
Summary Sen. Bernie Moreno tours Latin America, including Colombia. Ohio’s first Latino senator, born in Bogotá, Colombia. Elected with Trump’s backing, mirrors Trump’s rhetoric. Criticizes Colombia’s leftist president, urges tough measures. Seen as a…
Trump deploys National Guard to Washington DC
Summary Trump federalizes DC police, deploys National Guard. 800 National Guard troops sent to Washington. Claims city overtaken by violent gangs, criminals. Pledges crackdown on crime and homelessness. Attorney General Pam Bondi controls DC police. On…
Obama portrait removed From White House entryway
Summary Obama’s official White House portrait moved from front. Now hangs by the Grand Staircase, not public. Restricted access for family, Secret Service, staff. Breaks tradition of public presidential portrait display. Previously replaced Trump…
Court blocks Maine’s foreign donation law
Summary Maine can’t enforce voter-approved foreign election law. Federal appeals court says law likely unconstitutional. The law limits political donations from foreign-owned entities. Court finds law overly broad, violates First Amendment. Legal…