Economy

Senator Josh Hawley (R-MO) has introduced a bill that provides tariff rebates to American families.

Sprouts Farmers Market is closing underperforming stores amid rising costs and fierce competition, reflecting broader economic struggles.

With the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act, the Trump administration launched a victory tour in Pennsylvania, highlighting economic wins, border security gains, and a renewed commitment to American workers. Vice President J.D. Vance spoke to a packed crowd at Don’s Machine Shop in Luzerne County, energizing the base and doubling down on promises fulfilled.

Former Treasury Secretary Larry Summers blasted President Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” on Sunday, calling it the most disgraceful piece of legislation in modern history. Appearing on ABC’s “This Week,” Summers said the bill’s deep cuts to social programs would endanger hundreds of thousands of Americans and undermine the nation’s economic stability.

Wisconsin’s new state budget includes a $5 million allocation to revive film tax credits and establish a state film office under the Department of Tourism. The initiative, supported by Democrat Gov. Tony Evers, aims to attract more film and television productions to the state by offering generous tax incentives.

U.S. employers added 147,000 jobs in June, the Labor Department reported. The unemployment rate was reported as being 4.1%, down from 4.2% in May.

Post-production workers—editors, musicians, and sound designers—are joining the ranks of those hit hardest by Hollywood’s shifting economic reality. As work continues to flow out of California, insiders now acknowledge that the once-secure entertainment jobs are becoming increasingly scarce and replaceable in the global digital marketplace.

YouTube creator Matthew “MatPat” Patrick has officially stepped into the political arena, launching the bipartisan Creator Economy Caucus in the House of Representatives alongside his wife, Stephanie Patrick. The caucus aims to bridge the gap between lawmakers and digital content creators by advocating for policy that reflects the modern realities of online entrepreneurship.

The White House is celebrating a significant rise in Americans' personal income, highlighting a 0.8% increase in April—nearly triple the forecasted 0.3%.

Governor Ron DeSantis (R-FL) signed a bill this week recognizing gold and silver as legal tender in the state. The materials are poised to become free from sales tax.