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Can a Sovereign Wealth Fund Secure America’s Future?
Media & Technology

Can a Sovereign Wealth Fund Secure America’s Future?

Why a permanent national investment fund may be the key to shared prosperity in the AI era.

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Economy

Social Security Faces a 2032 Crisis with Deep Benefit Cuts Ahead

Congress has no plan as a 22% automatic cut looms in 2032 unless lawmakers act.

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Economy

America’s Summertime Blues: Why Consumers Feel Worse Than the Data

Americans brace for a shaky summer as inflation fears and uncertainty overshadow steady economic data.

PG&E’s Poor Track Record Shows How California Leaders Failed Consumers
Economy

PG&E’s Poor Track Record Shows How California Leaders Failed Consumers

My phone call with my electric utility left me wondering: where are the political leaders who will rein in this untrustworthy company?

Slavery Claims and Drug Prices Cited in Trump’s New Tariff Plan
Economy

Slavery Claims and Drug Prices Cited in Trump’s New Tariff Plan

Trade hearings cite “forced labor” and drug‑price disputes to justify broad new tariffs.

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Economy

With Oil Prices Rising, Is Dreaded Stagflation Making a Comeback?

The economic signals are mixed, but a lot depends on how long the war against Iran lasts, and its impact on the price of oil.

The Iran War’s Price Tag: Billions Lost While Americans Go Without
Governance & Legislation

The Iran War’s Price Tag: Billions Lost While Americans Go Without

Trump’s war spending drains funds from healthcare, education, infrastructure, and struggling families

Trump’s claims versus reality on the economy and tariffs
Economy

Trump’s claims versus reality on the economy and tariffs

Behind Trump’s boasts, the data on tariffs, jobs, and prices paints a far harsher picture.