With Midterms Looming and Economic Ratings Low, Trump Tries to re-Sell His Cost-of- Living Message in Georgia
President Trump is traveling to Georgia on Thursday to deliver what the White House describes as a fresh economic message focused on lowering household costs—an issue that is increasingly central to Republicans’ hopes of holding Congress in the November 2026 midterm elections. The speech, scheduled in Rome, is the latest in a run of economic […]
Microsoft Defends its ICE Ties, Says Policies Bar Civilian Mass Surveillance and Urges Clearer Legal Guardrails
Microsoft said it does not believe U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement is using the company’s technology for “mass surveillance of civilians,” responding to a report that raised fresh questions about how federal immigration enforcement is using modern cloud and AI tools. Microsoft emphasized that its policies and terms of service prohibit its technology from being […]
Dr. Sharon Russell is Redefining Excellence in Medicine and Business as a Top Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeon
In a field where fewer than 0.1% of practitioners are Black women, Dr. Sharon Russell is not just defying odds—she’s setting new standards. A board-certified oral and maxillofacial surgeon, founder, and CEO of the Maryland Oral Surgery Group / the /The Maryland Oral Surgery Group and Implant Center, Dr. Russell’s remarkable journey is rooted in […]
International Entrepreneur Gabriel Bracho Praises Costa Rica’s Peaceful Democratic Transition After National Elections
International entrepreneur and project developer Gabriel Bracho visited Costa Rica during the country’s recent national elections as part of an institutional observation and accompaniment agenda, joining public activities and dialogue spaces linked to the democratic transition process. Bracho’s visit coincided with the electoral process that resulted in the election of Laura Fernández as President of […]
White House Fires Back at NY Fed Research Arguing Americans Shoulder Most Tariff Costs
A political clash is brewing between the White House and central-bank researchers after Kevin Hassett publicly suggested punishment for the authors of a Federal Reserve Bank of New York analysis that challenges the administration’s tariff narrative. In a February 18 interview with CNBC, Hassett said the research was “an embarrassment,” called it “the worst paper” […]
New CEO, High Expectations: Walmart Signals a Cautious 2026 Outlook Despite Strong Momentum
Wall Street has spent months bidding up Walmart shares, but investors are bracing for a more measured tone when the retailer delivers its annual outlook alongside quarterly results. The key reason is timing: this is the first earnings report under new CEO John Furner, who took over at the start of February and inherits a […]
US Factory Output Jumps Most in 11 Months, Signaling a Tentative Manufacturing Rebound
Oil prices fall back as ‘hopeful’ Tehran responds to Trump
Shares dipped and oil prices dropped back Tuesday as Tehran gave an encouraging response during talks with US officials in Geneva on Iran’s nuclear programme, after days of escalating rhetoric from President Donald Trump. Oil prices had earlier risen after Trump ramped up threats towards Iran, a large crude producer, but Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas […]
Homan Rejects Democrats’ ICE Overhaul Demands as DHS Funding Fight Deepens
Tom Homan, the Trump administration’s “border czar,” forcefully dismissed Democratic lawmakers’ demands to overhaul U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, even as backlash grows over aggressive enforcement tactics and Congress remains deadlocked over funding for Department of Homeland Security. The dispute is tied to a high-stakes budget standoff that has pushed DHS into a partial shutdown. […]
After Massive Sewage Spill, Trump Orders Federal Takeover of Potomac Response to Protect Region’s Water
President Trump said the U.S. government will step in to coordinate the response to a major sewage leak into the Potomac River, describing the incident as an environmental emergency that demands federal involvement. Trump said federal authorities — including the Federal Emergency Management Agency — would intervene to help manage the cleanup and protect the […]
