On Economic Distancing We now know that we have a economic partner who hid data about a new coronavirus for months, thus allowing it to spread worldwide, and destroying supply chains along the way. The Big Q: How much do we want to rely on them in the future? The Big A: Countries that hide […]
Over the last 40 yrs globalization stripped the US economy and made life uncertain for America’s middle class. In that frame America became a land of Winners and Losers who did not talk to their neighbors, did not know their names or the country neighbors came from. Looking at The Trump Era, The Age of Entitlement: […]
Scientists at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) are working with a biotech company to quickly start clinical trials of an experimental messenger RNA vaccine and fast track it to licensure. The FDA has not yet licensed messenger RNA vaccines that use part of the RNA of a virus to manipulate the body’s immune system […]
$USO $BA In this time of global crisis and economic uncertainty, both Democrats and Republicans have been seeking to exploit the China Virus pandemic in pursuit of partisan policy objectives. Bad policy! The Washington Free Beacon has come up with 10 elements to fix and shield the US economy from the WHO/China Virus crisis. Congress should […]
$DIA $SPY $QQQ $RUTX $VXX “Once we get the economy back, it is gonna all come back to us very quickly.” Friday, President Trump vowed to keep pushing for more federal spending until the economy recovers from the coronavirus outbreak, and said Americans can expect “much more” than $1,000 checks from the government. At a […]
The Trump Administration has upgraded its warning to Americans against all International travel as the virus outbreak spreads. This is an unprecedented move. “The Department of State advises US citizens to avoid all international travel due to the global impact of COVID-19,” it said in the new advice. “In countries where commercial departure options remain […]
China makes most generic drugs and therefore control the health of much of the world. Wednesday, Senator Tom Cotton (R:AR) and Congressman Mike Gallagher (R:WI) introduced a bill to end US dependence on Chinese-manufactured pharmaceuticals after China threatened to cut America’s access to vital drugs. “The Chinese Communist Party has threatened to cut off America’s […]
It is not impossible to evaluate the political impact of the coronavirus on President Trump’s election campaign. We can see from the Chinese experience that the incidence and impact of the disease is abating, luckily for President Xi. The Trump Administration will not let China off the hook on its dishonesty and negligence in exporting […]
As President Trump entered the House chamber he was met with chants of “Four more years!” by Republicans He proclaimed “America’s enemies are on the run” and “the years of economic decay are over.” Tuesday night, President Trump vowed in his State of the Union address to “never let socialism destroy American healthcare.” He also vowed to […]
Most Americans say President Trump should not be removed from office through impeachment, according to a new Gallup Poll. In the poll, which was released on Monday, 51% of the respondents said they want senators to vote against convicting President Trump so he will remain in office, and 46% say they want their Senators to […]
President Trump is prepared to “respond appropriately” if Iran does not de-escalate its actions in response to the US for killing 1 of its most powerful figures, General Qassem Soleimani, in an airstrike at Baghdad’s international airport, Secretary of State Mike Pompeo said Friday morning. He said on TV that General Soleimani, the head of Iran’s […]
Fully 49% of American adults will be obese within a decade and 25% will be severely so, a new report predicts. It corrects for a weakness in previous estimates that may have made the problem seem not as big as it really is. Those estimates often relied on national health surveys and people tend to […]
Fully 50% of Americans are chronically ill, and 25% say they or a family member put off getting treatment for a serious medical condition in the past year due to the high costs, a new Gallup poll reveals. The record high-number is up from 19% in a Gallup poll a year ago. Here are highlights from the […]
This tight US labor market is manifesting a booming demand in industries with an abundance of female workers is drawing more women back into the workforce, helping to shrink the longstanding gap in the labor participation rate between men and women to the narrowest on record a report showed Friday. Other parts of a report […]
Tuesday, President Trump continued his attack on the Fed, saying it “loves watching our manufacturers struggle with their exports to the benefit of other parts of the world.” “Has anyone looked at what almost all other countries are doing to take advantage of the good old USA?” the President asked on Twitter. “Our Fed has been calling […]
$JACK, $WEN, $QSR, $MCD FLASH: Of the 14 burger chains, Jack in the Box (JACK), Wendy’s (WEN), Carl’s Jr., Burger King (QSR) and McDonald’s (MCD) were ranked the least favorite among customers, with McDonald’s in last place. Burgers are one of America’s favorite foods, but there’s one clear winner among American burger chains, according to […]
OnePoll survey revealed that 91% of adults are “zombie eaters” who watch some type of screen while eating, according to Study Finds. “Zombie eating is something most of us can relate to: we are busy, we are productive, and we are constantly on the move,” Pretzel Crisps Senior Brand Manager said in a statement, per the report. The […]
Vice President Mike Pence called The Trump Administration’s decision to prohibit US embassies from flying the “rainbow pride” flag on their flagpoles during LGBTQ Pride Month “the right decision” in a TV interview. When asked about arguments that the policy contradicts The Trump Administration’s claim to be a leader in promoting LGBTQ rights worldwide, especially […]
FLASH: Americans’ confidence in the job market in May hit the highest level in Gallup’s records, which date back to Y 2001. A recent Gallup poll found the following: Overall views of the economy remain positive. Over 7 in 10 Americans feel positively about the US job market. Employment optimism among workforce is highest since 2000. […]
FLASH: The Trump Administration Wednesday asked Congress for $4.5-B in immediate emergency funding, saying a surge in Central American children and families claiming asylum at the US southern border had drained government resources. The money would come on Top of the funding President Trump has redirected to make good on a central pledge of his […]
Americans rank among being the most stressed people in the world, but it is not all about politics, according to Gallup poll numbers released last Thursday. The survey, which is part of an annual Gallup poll of more than 150,000 people worldwide, asked people if they had experienced positive or negative feelings on the day […]
The Easter massacre of Christians by radical Muslim jihadists in Sri Lanka is but the bloody tip of a genocidal crusade which has taken the lives of hundreds of thousands of Christian innocents since 9/11. In Iraq, massacres by the most violent and extreme Islamics have wiped out the oldest Christian community in the world, […]
50% of all Americans believe the economy is in excellent or good shape, according to CNBC’s All-America Economic Survey. The number is unchanged from the Q-4 of Y 2018, but down from 58% in Q-3. Here are highlights from the survey: 47% approve of President Donald Trump’s economic stewardship – down a percentage point from […]
FlASH: A groundbreaking new study holds heartening news for older Americans. Since the mid-1990’s, the number of seniors who suffered a heart attack or died from one dropped dramatically evidence that campaigns to prevent heart attacks and improve patient care are paying off, Yale University researchers said. The study of more than 4-M Medicare patients […]
Americans are drinking more gourmet coffee than ever survey results from the National Coffee Association revealed Saturday. Now fully 61% of the coffee drank in the United States is described by consumers as gourmet, according to the results of a survey commissioned by the NCA and released during the group’s annual meeting in Atlanta, Georgia. […]
FLASH: Cannabis Linked to Depression and Suicide in Young Adults Teens and young adults who use marijuana/cannabis are at increased risk of depression and suicidal behavior, according to a new study released by a team of researchers at McGill University in Montreal, Quebec. The study is part of an awareness campaign started by the Quebec […]
$DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $VXX FLASH: 9 of the 11 S&P 500 sectors finished higher with information technology (+1.3%), communication services (+1.1%), and healthcare (+0.9%) leading the advance. On the other hand, the financials (-0.2%) and consumer staples (-0.3%) sectors finished in the Red. Today, Americans’ views of the US economy and optimism about its […]
Loneliness is a significant problem in the United States but is not an epidemic, according to a new study. The American Enterprise Institute released its “Survey on Community and Society” and found the loneliness epidemic that some have claimed exists in America is overblown. “Loneliness is a significant problem in America, but it may not […]
We are bringing in the New Year with a continuing stalemate on the government shutdown over the $5.7-M border Wall funding, and our very vocal President striking back at The Wall critics and Democratic resistance to national security, saying “we are going to win at everything we do” as he wished Americans a Happy New […]
With the Christmas season here, most Americans say religion is an important part of their lives, but some do not think religion can solve all their problems, according to a Gallup poll taken between 3-12 December and released Christmas Eve. Among 1,025 American adults: 72% said religion is important; 51%, very important; 62% of Christians said religion […]
Americans see through Senate Democrats’ efforts to thwart President Trump’s call for additional border Wall funding, as they want a secure border and they elected President Trump because he promised to keep the country safe. “Let’s see if they can start negotiating in good faith,” House Majority Whip Steve Scalise (R:LA) said Friday. “I think […]
President Trump Vows to Win The Border Wall Battle Former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay says that President Trump needs to remain strong on building The Wall on the US southern border. “If you go into these sort of fights, you better be ready to fight it until the end – especially if you’re president […]
Many American, Young and Old Do Not Meet Healthy Guidelines Less than 33% of Americans meet the new physical fitness guidelines issued Monday by the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Among teenagers the rate is even worse, as only 20% meet the guidelines, even though officials said they could be easily achieved by […]
Many Americans Believe this is the Most Important Election of Their Lifetime 37% of voters nationwide believe the 2018 Congressional midterms are the most important election of their lifetimes. A ScottRasmussen.com national survey found that 52% of Democrats believe the stakes are that high along with 35% of Republicans and 22% of Independents. 55% believe that the […]
JOLTS: Job Openings Outnumber Unemployed Americans by Over 1-M September JOLTS, or Job Openings (actual 7.009-M; prior 7.293-M) With Employers Eager to Fill Jobs, Hiring Could Stay Strong Wages, Salaries Rise by Most in Decade as US Adds 227,000 Jobs Tuesday, is a Key date on many an investor’s calendar, as the JOLTS results was […]
The US is in a ‘Great Economic Boom’ $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $VXX Americans’ evaluations of current US economic conditions and the economy’s trajectory are the most optimistic in nearly 20 years, Gallup reported. Currently, 54% of Americans rate economic conditions as “excellent” or “good,” and just 12% as “poor,” Gallup reported. Also, by 57% to […]
President Trump Sees a 10% Tax Cut for Middle-income Americans President Donald Trump, speaking to reporters at the White House as he left on a campaign trip to Texas, said Monday his Administration planned to produce a resolution within two weeks calling for a 10% tax cut for middle-income people. “We are putting in a […]
National Mandate for a Big GOP Victory in November, Brings Overseas Investors to US $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $RUTX, $VXX The 2018 midterm elections only 17 days away, + the political and earnings seasons are in full swing with the S&P 500 numbers coming in higher that expected with 20% of the member reported. The Big […]
The Cost of Bank Consumer Loans is Falling $JPM, $C, $WFC, $BAC, $V, $MA. $GS Readers are asking the Big Q: Why when interest rates tick up are consumer loan cost ticking down? The Big A: When interest rates tick higher, consumers carrying too much debt start to default, that is the assumption, but Americans […]
Billionaire Kayne West Leads Black Americans Out of Poverty into America’s Dream Black-American Voters Shifting Toward Donald Trump Thursday, President Trump met with Kanye West and Jim Brown in the Oval Office to discuss criminal justice reform and other policy issues. Then they had lunch afterwards to continue their discussion. The MSM says that it know […]
62% of Americans Now Support Marijuana Legalization Now, 62% of Americans say the use of marijuana should be legalized, according to a new Pew Research Center survey released Monday. This reflects a steady increase over the past decade in support. While those who backed the legalization of marijuana is little changed from about a year ago, when […]
US Weekly Jobless Claims Drop to 49-yr Lows The number of Americans filing for unemployment benefits unexpectedly fell last week, hitting its lowest level in 49 yrs and pointing to robust labor market conditions. Initial claims for state unemployment benefits slipped 1,000 to a seasonally adjusted 204,000 for the week ended 8 September, the lowest […]
Americans Reject Idea That President Trump Acted Illegally With Russia The Top editor at Gallup polling says Americans have now largely “dismissed” the idea that President Donald Trump criminally colluded with Russia in the 2016 election. In an interview Tuesday, Gallup editor-in-chief Frank Newport explained Americans see a difference between criminality and doing something wrong. […]
Americans are Dining Out and Spending the Most on Record Americans spending at restaurants spiked over the past 3 months by the most on record, making it both a bright spot for the economy. Sales at food-service and drinking establishments rose 1.3% in July to $61.6-B,the US Commerce Department reported on Wednesday.That brought the 3 […]
Black Americans Do Not Buy-in To Omarosa’s Tell-all… Omarosa is Deeply Unpopular in the Black Community Once Ms. Manigault Newman aka Omarosa, stood at Donald Trump’s side, making her deeply unpopular with African-Americans who see her as a sellout for aligning herself with a president who has hurled one insult after another at black people. […]
Americans are Shopping, Retail Sales Up Sharply in July $M, $WMT, $COST, $AMZN Americans shopped at a healthy pace in July, buying more cars, clothes and appliances, evidence that confident consumers are helping drive strong economic growth. The US Commerce Department says retail sales rose at a 0.5% annual rate in July, after a 0.2% […]
Gallup: Smoking Rate has Fallen Sharply Among Young Adults Now, fully 16% of US adults say they smoked a cigarette in the past week, by 1% the lowest level on record since Gallup 1st asked this question in 1944. These latest data come from a 1-11 July Gallup poll. In 1944, 41% of US adults […]
President Trump Has Re-established the National Space Council Almost 50 years ago astronaut Neil Armstrong declared his “small step” onto the Moon as a “giant leap for mankind,” but the United States’ bureaucracy kept that from happening. Friday, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R) said in an opinion piece marking the anniversary of mankind’s 1st […]
American’s Dying from Drinking and Obesity is Alarming Since Y 2009, a growing number of Americans have died from liver disease and liver cancer. The increase among those 25- to 34 anni is especially troubling because the deaths are due to cirrhosis, a disease caused by excessive drinking of alcohol, the authors of a new […]
50% of American’s are Actively Trying to Lose Weight Half of the adults in the United States are trying to lose weight, according to a study published Thursday, with more Women than Men seeking to shed a some pounds The National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, conducted from Ys 2013 through 2016, found that 49.1% […]
Overall Americans are a Pretty Happy Lot It was on July 4th, 1776 that the signers of the Declaration of Independence agreed that we colonial settlers (not immigrants) had the unalienable right to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. So King George, buzz off. The Big Q: How are we doing 242 years later? […]
Expat Americans Continue to Renounce Citizenship A steady stream of American citizens reportedly have renounced their citizenship since the implementation of stricter tax rules. Many Americans who live in other countries face higher tax bills, difficulty in obtaining and keeping financial accounts and complex retirement savings rules Some advocates urge the US government to tax […]
The Majority of Americans Approve of President Trump’s Handling of Economy A new CNBC survery has found that a majority of Americans approve of President Donald Trump’s handling of the economy for the 1st time. President Trump’s economic approval rating surged 6 pts to 51%, according to the latest CNBC All-America Economic Survey. And 54% say […]
The Majority of Americans Approve of President Trump’s NKorea Effort The majority of Americans now approve of President Donald Trump’s handling of US relations with NKorea, a change that comes after his historic Summit with that country’s leader, Kim Jong Un. A new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research released Thursday […]
Gallup: Americans Satisfaction with US Direction Highest Since 2005 It’s good to be an American. At least, that’s what 38% of Americans said, according to a new Gallup poll. The number hasn’t been that high since Y 2009, when 39% said they are happy with our country’s direction. Many more Republicans than Democrats said they […]
President Trump’s Supporters; Smartest, Strongest, Hardest Working…” US President Trump called his supporters “the smartest, strongest, most hard working and most loyal that we have seen” in the history of the United States. He made the comment on Twitter Saturday morning. “It is a beautiful thing to watch as we win elections and gather support from all over […]
Much Has Happened in the 500+ Days Since Donald Trump Won the Oval Office It has been just over 500 days since Donald Trump was elected, took the Oath of Office and promised that we would Make America Great Again! His mission has been clearly about America and all Americans and the majority of Americans […]
The Vast Majority of Americans are Proud to Be American Fully, 85 of those surveyed say they are proud to be Americans, while only 9 said they are not, according to a Rasmussen Reports poll released over the weekend. And 69% also said that, generally speaking, Americans should be proud of the country’s history. While, just 15% […]
The Majority of Americans say the Economy is in ‘Good Shape’ Nearly 67% of Americans believe the nation’s economy is in good shape, and most give President’s Donald Trump’s policies the credit, a new poll showed Sunday. The CBS News survey, view also showed President Trump is a positive factor among Republicans ahead of November’s midterm elections, with […]
Americans ‘High’ on Legalization of Marijuana A new poll reveals that a high majority of American voters support the legalization of marijuana in the United States. The Quinnipiac University poll of 1,193 American voters nationwide, conducted from 20-24 April, reveals: Voters support, 63% to 33%, legalizing marijuana in the US, the highest level of support ever measured […]
Americans Support National Guard at the Southern Border A majority of Americans believe President Donald Trump’s plan to send National Guard troops to the US-Mexico border will be effective in combating illegal immigration in the short term, according to a Reuters/Ipsos poll from April 15-19. Below are some Key findings from the poll, as follows: […]
American Households Seeing More Benefits from Trump Tax Cuts Americans who waited until the last day to pay their taxes online got a surprise: The IRS website to make payments and access other Key services is down, it crashed. The IRS still expects Americans to pay their taxes but US Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin says […]
American Taxpayers ‘Will Never File Under This Code Again’ Tax Day is in the US, and most folks are not happy about it. The Big Q: Why? The Big A: Paying over money to your Uncle Sam following the tax code that for most seems designed to be punitive, unintelligible and always being concerned about […]
Mueller’s Leaking, Americans Want to Know What He is Really Doing Given the most recent leaks flowing from Robert Mueller’s investigation, it’s time to call a “timeout” on the special counsel’s Russia investigation and give Americans an update, Michael Goodwin wrote in a column for the New York Post. Last week, the leak came that President […]
The Vast Majority of Americans Believe They Are Being ‘Fed’ Fake News Fully 77% of Americans believe television networks and newspapers report fake news, compared to 21% who do not, a new Monmouth University poll reveals. Here is how the poll breaks down: 31% say major news sources like TV and newspapers regularly report fake news; […]
Fully 74% of Americans Believe the “Deep State” is Not a Myth A large majority of Americans (74%) believe that unelected officials, the “Deep State”, are manipulating national policy, according to the latest Monmouth University poll. The results, according to Monmouth’s survey: 60% overall say appointed officials have too much sway in U.S. policy. 59% of […]
American’s Demand for Gourmet Coffee ‘Higher Than Ever’ $SJM, $NSRGY The number of Americans drinking a daily cup of coffee is at the highest level since Y 2012, with demand continuing to get a boost from at-home consumption and gourmet drinks, an industry study has revealed. Fully 64% of Americans age 18 or over said […]
Americans Like President Trump Because: “He Acts, Eats Like They Do” Americans identify with US President Donald Trump because they think he acts how they would act should they be a billionaire like him, former adviser Sebastian Gorka said Saturday. “These salt of the Earth Americans look at that man and say: ‘Yeah he’s a […]
Americans’ Economic Expectations Soar Americans’ outlook for the US economy improved in February to the 2nd-highest mark since March 2002, indicating lower taxes are resonating, the Consumer Comfort Index showed Wednesday. Highlights of Consumer Comfort for the Week Ended 18 February Monthly gauge of economic expectations climbed to 54.5 from 52.5 in January Weekly comfort index was little changed […]
President Trump’s Tax Cuts Benefit America’s Working Wage Earners President Trump’s tax cuts on businesses will mostly benefit America’s workers and wage earners. Economist Larry Kudlow made the remarks while debating the effects of tax reform with Gene Sperling, the economist who worked for the Clinton and Hussein Obama Administrations, on TV Wednesday. Mr. Kudlow […]
Parents Divided on Whether to Let Kids Play Tackle Football A day before this year’s Super Bowl, an NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll shows that Americans are sharply divided on whether they would encourage a child who wanted to play football to choose a different sport because of growing concerns about concussions. The poll found that 48% […]
President Trump’s Tax Reform is Working $AAPL, $CMCSA, $WMT Republicans are rejoicing in the early reaction to their tax bill becoming law. “Tax reform is working. It really is,” House Speaker Paul Ryan, (R-WI), said at his weekly press conference last Thursday. “It’s working for families. It’s working for businesses. Tax reform is working for […]
America Saw A Year of ‘Real Change’, More to Come “After 1 year, I am proud to report to the American people that we truly are Making America Great Again for all Americans!”–Donald J. Trump. Highlighting economic growth and ripping his political opponents’ attempts to “obstruct,” President Donald Trump wrote a Year 1 review of […]
Minimum Wage Is Killing US Entry-Level Jobs Wednesday, Andy Puzder, former CEO of CKE Restaurant Group, decried the push to raise the minimum wage, saying that doing so will lead to increased automation and eliminate entry-level jobs for America’s young people. “When wages go up where they impact the profits of a business, these are people […]
Market Outlook: Bullish, Americans are Underinvested $SPY Friday, BlackRock’s (NYSE:BLK) CEO Larry Fink said he is “quite bullish” on stocks because of robust economic global growth. The US economy and the global economies “are strong enough to continue the upward bias on equities,” he said in a TV interview. We are “quite bullish” “We believe […]
The Trump Bull Market Extends into the New Year $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $VXX Donald Trump was elected President on 8 November 2016, since that day the DJIA has risen by some 35%, making the last 14 months 1 of the greatest Bull Market runs in history. Some $6-T of wealth has been created for Americans. […]
President Trump’s Tax Cuts Will Lead to ‘Higher Standard of Living’ $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $VXX Thursday, Steve Forbes predicted that the GOP tax-reform legislation will spark investment that ultimately lead to “a higher standard of living” for all Americans. “We’ve had, as you know, sub-par investment for a decade,” the Chairman and Editor-in-Chief of Forbes Media […]
Majority of Americans View First Lady Melania Trump Favorably A majority of Americans now view First Lady Melania Trump favorably, a 17-point jump for her since January, according to the latest Gallup News poll. The results, according to Gallup’s survey: 54% view Melania favorably, up from 37 percent in January. 33% view Melania unfavorably, down 4 […]
Many American’s Will Shop at Real Stores this Holiday Season $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $VXX A recent Gallup survey shows that while a majority of Americans will shop online for holiday gifts, traditional brick-and-mortar stores are not dead. 65% of US adults say they are likely to shop online for Christmas gifts this year, up 12% […]
Diabetes Costs US $245.5-B Annually Diabetes costs the US $245.5-B a year in total healthcare expenditures and lost productivity, according to a new report that tabulates the financial toll of the metabolic disorder. For the one in 10 Americans with diabetes, that breaks down to an extra $8,480 annually, compared with those who have not […]
Economic-Confidence Index at Near 9-Year Highs America First! Americans’ confidence in the economy remained steady last week, holding at the highest level since mid-August and one of the highest levels in the past nine years. Gallup’s US Economic Confidence Index averaged +7 for the week ending 12 November. Amid a booming stock market and a falling unemployment […]
Democratic Party Hits 25-Year Low Favorability Rating The Democratic Party hit its lowest favorability mark in 25 years in a CNN poll released Tuesday with only 37% of Americans saying they have a positive view of the Donkey Party. The study, conducted by independent research company SSRS, found 54% of Americans have an unfavorable view of the […]
Record Number of Americans Renounced Citizenship in Q-3 In Q-3 of this year, 1,376 Americans renounced their US citizenship, putting the annual tally on track to top Y 2016’s record, data from the US Treasury Department show. If this year’s Q-4 data matches that of Y 2016, when 2,365 people chose to expatriate, Y 2017’s annual tally […]
Week 38: President Donald J. Trump in the Oval Office CALIFORNIA WILDFIRES Devastating wildfires are still raging across California, taking numerous lives, 38 now confirmed dead, 100’d missingg, destroying more than 2,000 homes and businesses, and threatening the health and safety of people across the state. Vice President Pence visited California’s emergency management headquarters where […]
Nearly 40% of Americans are Obese The rate of obesity in the United States has reached a new high, at 39.6% of adults, according to US government data released Friday. Health experts are concerned about obesity because it is associated with a number of life-threatening health conditions, including heart disease, stroke, diabetes and certain kinds […]
George Soros and the NFL’s Radical Anti-American Stance $MCD, $V, $BUD, $MSFT, $PEP As NFL players continue to disrespect Americans and Veterans throughout our Republic, it has become very clear that modern liberalism is working to establish a stranglehold on the American values that define the vast majority of us. As this movement pertains to […]
Week 36: President Donald J. Trump in the Oval Office PUERTO RICO & THE US VIRGIN ISLANDS After enduring the effects of Hurricane Irma, Puerto Rico was hit by Hurricane Maria, which has caused catastrophic damage and left millions of people without power. Disaster relief efforts are already underway, but analysts say it could take […]
Tax Reform: Most American Getting a ‘Tax Break’ $RUT The Russell 2000 (Small Caps) +1.95% at a new all-time high for the 4th session running. Most people will almost certainly get a tax cut under a new tax reform plan rolled out by President Trump Wednesday in Indiana President Trump unveiled his tax plan Wednesday […]
President Trump, “I Do Not Want to Be Disappointed”on Tax Reform US President Donald Trump outlined his vision for tax reform Wednesday that he said would streamline the nation’s burdensome tax code while cutting taxes for businesses and middle-income Americans, and thus warning Congress that “I do not want to be disappointed.” “This is our […]
President Trump To Make ‘Big Push’ for Tax Reform $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $VXX President Donald Trump will begin a major push next week to convince the public of the need for tax reform, with his focus on fiscal policy in a bid to win a big legislative victory by the end of the year. Gary […]
Almost 80% of Americans Live Paycheck to Paycheck Nearly 80% of Americans are living paycheck to paycheck, according to a survey released Thursday by CareerBuilder. The results are as follows: 78% live paycheck to paycheck, up from 75% last year. 81% of women live paycheck to paycheck Vs. 75% men. 9% of workers making $100,000 or more […]
Too Many Americans Rely on Rx Medications The Big Q: Is your doctor all too quick with the Prescription pad? Too many Americans are relying on Rx (prescription) drugs, say the experts, as some patients demand drugs as a 1st response, others are persuaded by their physicians. So, when should you try an intervening method […]
President Trump’s Achievements Real, Fake News is Fake President Donald Trump hailed his achievements during his 1st 200 days in office, while urging his supports not to “believe the Fake News Suppression Polls,” in a Tweet Tuesday. Follow Donald J. Trump ✔@realDonaldTrump After 200 days, rarely has any Administration achieved what we have achieved..not even […]
The Story of Obama’s Ransom Payment to Iran Gets Worse America paid Iran $1.7-B in cash, hard money that by US law were not to be released unless and until Iran paid what it owed to American victims of its terrorism. On the morning of January 17, 2016, US President Obama declared that this was […]
A National Emergency, 33% of Americans on Rx Painkillers One in 3 (33%) Americans take Rx (prescription) painkillers, a new survey showed Monday, this is a startling statistic unveiled the same day a Presidential Opioid Commission called for the declaration of a “National Emergency.” According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, 91.8-M Americans used […]
President Donald Trump: Week 27 in the Oval Office AMERICA IS BACK Following the financial markets: Company after company is announcing record investments in America by the billions of dollars and thousands of American jobs. Foxconn, a world leader in manufacturing for computers, communications, and consumer electronics – announced this week plans to build a […]
Fire Robert Mueller Now Two words describe the Russian collusion accusations and investigation of President Trump: Sham & Injustice. Robert Mueller, the special prosecutor, knows it. Rod Rosenstein, the Obama holdover Deputy Attorney General who appointed Robert Mueller, knows it. USAG Jeff Sessions, a decent man and attorney general who recused himself, knows it. The […]
Many Active Americans Not Choosing to Retire $DIA, $SPY, $QQQ, $VXX More and more Americans are spending their Golden Years on the job. Almost 19% of people 65 anni or older were working at least part-time in Q-2 of Y 2017, according to the US NFP jobs report released last Friday. The age group’s employment/population […]
Pro-Trump’rs Telling Americans “What Is Really Happening” A grassroots group of Americans is spending millions of dollars to prove to how President Donald Trump is being unfairly hammered by the media. “We’re spending millions and millions of dollars on social media, digital media and commercials on regular TV . . . to tell the American […]
The Vast Majority of Americans Want a Nation of Safety and Peace America is strongest when Americans are unified, working together for the common good. Americas must be united and work together for a safer America. Currently we are experiencing wide differences, but historically the nation does do well, in times like these, and it […]
