Opinion
Public Citizen’s Corporate Enforcement Tracker exposes 237 federal cases tied to 192 corporations—including Tesla, Amazon, SpaceX, and Meta—with alarming ties to Trump’s orbit. As his second act begins, CEOs may once again find themselves above the law.
America’s Oligarchs
"Exorbitant CEO pay has contributed to rising inequality in recent decades—concentrating earnings at the top and leaving fewer gains for ordinary workers," said one expert at the Economic Policy Institute.
Economy
Workers developed cutting-edge software that boosted the company’s success and created jobs for American workers, including project managers and marketing professionals. Her story reflects the promise and purpose of the H-1B visa program, a cornerstone of U.S. immigration policy for skilled workers
Opinion
Trump brokered an agreement with OPEC and Russia to cut oil production by nearly 10 million barrels per day, a record reduction reported by Reuters. This intervention stabilized the market, relieving U.S. energy producers struggling to stay afloat.
Economy
While the federal minimum wage remains at $7.25 an hour—a rate unchanged since 2009—states, cities, and counties across the country are stepping in to ensure workers see higher pay amid rising costs.
Opinion
Social Security is in crisis. Congress’s continued use of it as a piggy bank for pet projects and tax cuts is reckless and must be addressed. Before approving another tax break or funding billionaire escapades like SpaceX, lawmakers need to repay the trillions borrowed from Social Security.
America’s Oligarchs
America is often called the land of opportunity, where hard work is supposed to lead to success. However, for over 50 years, the working class has faced tough challenges from systems prioritizing profits over people.
Economy
As privatization spreads, costs rise, oversight fades, and working-class families pay the price.
Rights & Justice
Slated to head the Office of Management and Budget, Russell Vought was a lead figure in creating Project 2025.
Politics
"They're going to put everything on the table," one Republican lawmaker said of Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy.
Politics
The CFPB is set to deliver $1.8 billion to 4.3 million consumers defrauded by credit repair companies, marking its largest payout yet. Meanwhile, President-elect Trump and Elon Musk, his nominee for the proposed Department of Government Efficiency, vow to dismantle the consumer protection agency.
Economy
As Donald Trump prepares to take the oath of office, businesses are already bracing for the impact of his bold—and many say reckless—trade policies. Cargill, one of the world’s largest agribusiness firms, announced plans to lay off thousands of workers, as CNN and AP News reported