conservative Trump Administration to Increase Visas for Agricultural WorkersThe Trump administration is quietly increasing the number of temporary visas for immigrant farm workers, The New York Times reports.5 months agoeconomy
conservative Hormuz oil crisis puts rotten fruits of 'green' policies on displayIn the volatile waters of the Strait of Hormuz, maritime traffic has slowed to an agonizing crawl. Roughly a fifth of global oil trade passes through this narrow passage. Nearly half of the crude oil headed toward Asia must cross these waters.5 months agoeconomy
conservative Iran war oil crisis teaches a valuable lessonAfter news broke of a U.S.-Israeli strike on the Islamic Republic of Iran, for many people the first question wasn’t about military strategy — it was about the price of gasoline. Indeed, oil futures surged after the strikes, but situations such as these provide a valuable lesson about the importance of energy abundance.5 months agoeconomy
conservative Drug pricing should be near the top of the US-Japan agendaPresident Donald Trump will soon host Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi at the White House, where the two leaders will seek to strengthen the United States-Japan alliance and boost both countries’ economies.5 months agoeconomy
conservative The Foreign Pollution Fee: a win for America First tradeNow that the Supreme Court ruled against using International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) tariffs, President Donald Trump is looking for other tools to protect American workers and businesses.5 months agoeconomy
conservative Make $200K and still get aid? How subsidies fuel rising pricesWhen Brendi Bluitt found out she qualified for an interest-free public loan of $84,000 to help purchase a $376,000 condo, she was surprised. In an interview with The Washington Post, she said she didn’t think of herself as poor: She had a good job, pulling in more than $80,000 a year working in PR.5 months agoeconomy
liberal Iran war is making it harder for the Federal Reserve to cut interest ratesMarch 16, 2026 / 5:00 AM EDT / CBS News5 months agoeconomy
liberal Oil's War-Driven Volatility Pulls in Record Retail Money, Fueling 'Meme-Style' TradingNet retail buying of oil ETFs hit a record $211 million on March 12, surpassing the previous peak seen during the market turmoil in May 2020, according to Vanda Research.5 months agoeconomy
liberal Trump’s warning over Kharg Island raises the stakes for Iran’s oil exportsTrump's decision to order strikes on Kharg Island has pushed one of the world's most critical oil hubs into the center of the escalating U.S.-Iran conflict.5 months agoeconomy
liberal Strait of Hormuz disruption threatens to shake global economyMarch 15, 2026 / 7:00 PM EDT / CBS News5 months agoeconomy
liberal Iran's control over the Strait of Hormuz could raise consumer prices across the boardMarch 15, 2026 / 7:00 PM EDT / CBS News5 months agoeconomy
liberal Initiative may be slipping away from US and Israel as Middle East crisis deepensThere is little sign of imminent regime change in Iran as its blockade of strait of Hormuz shocks global economy5 months agoeconomy
