MMT may be Democrats’ economic cure, but only Trump got the memo
From her home overlooking Setauket Harbor on Long Island’s North Shore, a motorboat bobbing at the dock, Stephanie Kelton hopes to revolutionize how the U.S. government manages the economy.
Trump visits Ohio city after mass shooting that shocked country
U.S. President Donald Trump on Wednesday visited the Ohio city that suffered one of last weekend’s two deadly mass shootings that shocked the country, even as critics and protesters accused him of inflaming tensions with anti-immigrant and racially cha…
Explainer: Five questions about Modern Monetary Theory
Like famed economist John Maynard Keynes, Modern Monetary Theory advocates think government has an important role in offsetting what happens when demand falls short of what’s needed to keep everyone who wants a job employed. They draw also on the ideas…
Heading to El Paso, Trump nixes assault weapons ban
U.S. President Donald Trump dismissed legislation to ban assault rifles as politically unfeasible on Wednesday as he prepared to visit the sites of two deadly mass shootings that shocked the country and drew criticism of his anti-immigrant rhetoric.
Biden ties Trump’s ‘toxic tongue’ to U.S. shootings as Democrats ramp up criticism
Democratic presidential front-runner Joe Biden on Wednesday accused Republican President Donald Trump of fueling the white supremacy blamed for several U.S. mass shootings, as Trump prepared to visit two cities hit by massacres last weekend.
Trump says he wants to strengthen gun background checks
President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he wanted to strengthen background checks for gun purchases, a policy response to two recent mass shootings that was notably absent from proposals he put before the American people in televised remarks on Monday…
Uncertain welcome awaits Trump in Ohio and Texas after deadly mass shootings
U.S. President Donald Trump faced an uncertain welcome on Wednesday at the sites of the two latest deadly mass shootings, one of them being investigated as a hate crime.
Huntsman, U.S. envoy to Moscow, resigns amid talk of possible Utah political run
The U.S. ambassador to Russia, Jon Huntsman, has resigned from his post after two years as Washington’s envoy to Moscow, the State Department said on Wednesday, amid speculation he plans to run for Utah governor.
Progressive candidate concedes in New York City Democratic primary
The Democratic primary race for Queens district attorney finally came to end an end on Tuesday with political newcomer Tiffany Cabán, a progressive backed by U.S. Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, conceding victory to Melinda Katz, the establishment favorite candidate.
Democratic hopeful Warren outlines $85 billion rural broadband plan
Democratic presidential hopeful Elizabeth Warren outlined on Wednesday her plan to bring high-speed internet to rural and Native American communities through an $85 billion federal grant program.
