When the One Big Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA) rolled through the halls of Congress like a shiny new pickup on Main Street, it came loaded with goodies aimed at revving up the American economy. One of the standout features? A provision that makes interest on car loans for American-made vehicles tax-deductible—up to $10,000 a year.…
Tariffs, Trade Wars, and Truth Bombs: Trump’s High-Stakes Economic Gamble
When President Trump gets behind a podium and starts talking tariffs, you can almost hear the stock market tense up and the media hit DEFCON 1. But here’s the thing—behind the noise, tweets, and headlines, there’s a legitimate frustration driving Trump’s trade strategy: the American economy isn’t working for everyone anymore, and it hasn’t been…
House Republicans’ Budget Bill: A Step in the Right Direction, But Still Kicking the Can Down the Road
House Republicans narrowly passed a multi-trillion-dollar budget bill that seeks to extend tax cuts, increase defense and immigration enforcement spending, and trim $2 trillion in government spending over the next decade. The bill represents a necessary course correction from the reckless fiscal policies of the Biden administration, but let’s be clear: while it’s a step…
Missed Opportunity: Why Biden’s Block on Nippon Steel’s Bid for U.S. Steel Hurts America
President Biden’s decision to block Nippon Steel’s $14.9 billion bid for U.S. Steel might seem like a patriotic stand for national security, but let’s take a step back and ask ourselves: did this decision really serve America’s best interests? Spoiler alert—it didn’t. Nippon Steel, Japan’s premier steelmaker, wasn’t looking to strip U.S. Steel down for…
The H-1B Visa Debate: Balancing Opportunity, Security, and American Workers
Ah, the H-1B visa debate. It’s like a potluck dinner at church—everyone has an opinion, but no one’s bringing the same dish. Recently, this issue has stirred up quite the hornet’s nest within the MAGA movement, with voices on both sides expressing passionate, and sometimes conflicting, views. Let’s dive in and see if we can…
Trump’s $1 Billion Bet: Boosting Investment or Betting the Farm?
President-elect Donald Trump’s announcement of a plan to fast-track federal permits for energy and construction projects worth over $1 billion has certainly turned some heads—and ruffled some feathers. On the surface, it sounds like a slam dunk: cut through red tape, create jobs, and spur investment. As someone who believes in the power of economic…
Navigating an Economic Paradox – Booms, Layoffs, and Tariffs
As an independent Christian conservative, I approach the past week’s whirlwind of economic news with cautious optimism, a dose of realism, and a firm reliance on biblical principles. The post-election economic surge and the stock market highs are encouraging, but they’re juxtaposed with major layoffs and looming tariff tensions that demand careful scrutiny. Let’s unpack…
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