This article explores Africa's rapid rise as a geopolitical, economic, and infrastructural powerhouse, detailing key leadership initiatives by President Ibrahim Traoré, regional energy projects, resource nationalism, and the continent's shifting relationships with Western powers. It highlights Africa's move toward sovereignty, digital innovation, resource control, and the rejection of traditional Western systems, illustrating a continent undergoing profound transformation and asserting its independence on the global stage.
After projections that President Donald Trump’s mass deportations would negatively impact the American economy, the nation is seeing a jump in wholesale vegetable prices and slowdowns in industries that rely on immigrant workers.Economic measures that are trickling out are leading some to point...
This article examines President Donald Trump’s recent actions aimed at consolidating power by bypassing traditional legal and institutional boundaries, including deploying the National Guard, politicizing government data, and ignoring legal restrictions on executive authority. It discusses how these moves could shape the future of American governance, potentially leading toward more authoritarian tendencies.
The article discusses the recent federal tax law changes under OBBBA and their significant implications for state tax policies. It highlights how many states are conforming or decoupling from federal provisions like full business expensing, R&D costs, tip and overtime income exemptions, GILTI reforms, and QSBS limits. The piece emphasizes the importance for state lawmakers to actively shape their tax codes in response to federal reforms, considering economic growth and tax fairness, amidst evolving public skepticism and ongoing political debates.
Lawmakers have expressed concerns over the politicization of a new IRS sub-department led by Holly Paz, a former deputy to Lois Lerner. Despite efforts to ensure compliance and accountability, critics warn that the unit has become ideologically driven, targeting conservative businesses with increased audits and fines. Prominent politicians like Senator Blackburn and Representative Ernst advocate for oversight and reform, highlighting past misconduct during the Obama era and warnings of continued political bias. The controversy underscores tensions over IRS enforcement practices and political influence within the agency.
On this "Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan" broadcast, moderated by Margaret Brennan:
U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer
Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan
Dominic LeBlanc, Canada's U.S. Trade Minister
CMS administrator Dr.
In this interview, Bank of America CEO Brian Moynihan discusses the U.S. economy, interest rate forecasts, the impact of tariffs, the role of artificial intelligence in the job market, and recent political and data-related issues. Moynihan emphasizes a cautious approach by the Federal Reserve, the importance of reliable data, and reassures that the bank operates based on risk and regulatory clarity, addressing concerns about political influence and industry-specific restrictions.
Tax Breaks: The Tax Community Talks About The One Big Beautiful Bill Act Edition
Plus: Social Security ends paper checks, Live Aid, changes to Forms 1099, filling out Form W-9, national debt costs, filing deadlines, tax trivia, and more. Kelly Phillips Erb is a Forbes senior writer who covers tax...
The article discusses the Democratic Party's current decline, citing record-low approval ratings and structural issues rooted in reliance on identity politics and woke grievances. It highlights the rise of radical figures like Zohran Mamdani, whose Marxist and far-left policies exemplify the party’s shift away from traditional electoral appeal. The piece warns that this trajectory could lead to long-term political damage for Democrats if they do not pivot to more pragmatic approaches.
