America’s infrastructure funding gap reached $3.7 trillion in 2025. The Highway Trust Fund faces a $33 billion shortfall in 2026 alone. The IIJA — the largest federal infrastructure investment in decades — expires this year. Here is how the US fell so far behind and what happens next. $3.7T – Infrastructure funding gap through 2033, … Read more
According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the United States lost approximately 92,000 jobs in February, marking one of the first significant monthly declines in employment in recent years. While the headline number has triggered concerns about a slowing economy, economists say the deeper story behind the labor data is more complicated. The monthly employment report—often … Read more
Polarization is at record levels. Approval of Congress sits near historic lows. Yet data from the Miller Center at the University of Virginia finds that enacted laws are almost as bipartisan today as they were 50 years ago. The gap between the perception and the reality of congressional cooperation is the story most people aren’t … Read more
Homeowners in many coastal regions of the United States are facing another year of rising insurance premiums. From Florida and Louisiana to parts of Texas and the Carolinas, insurance costs for homes near the coast have increased significantly over the past several years. For many households, the rising cost of home insurance is becoming one … Read more