Research on the Trump administration’s 2018-2020 steel tariffs reveals significant negative net employment effects despite modest gains in steel production jobs. While steel workers experienced some wage increases, the broader economic impact included substantial job losses in steel-using industries and higher costs for consumers.
The assertion that decades of bipartisan executive orders created an authoritarian control mechanism fundamentally misrepresents how U.S. emergency powers actually work. While these authorities are substantial and raise legitimate constitutional concerns, they operate within legal boundaries established by Congress and subject to judicial review – not as tools for overriding other branches of government.
In July 2025, President Donald Trump and Republican leaders advanced a sweeping legislative package nicknamed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” encompassing tax changes, immigration measures, and budget provisions. Supporters tout it as a historic boon for American taxpayers and security, while opponents warn of severe consequences. Below we examine several major claims related to…
Let’s critically examine the claims made by Donald J. Trump in this post, focusing on his accusations against The New York Times, ABC/Washington Post, and Fox News polls, as well as his broader assertions about election fraud and media bias.
Predicting state homicide rates from two factors: Political sentiment and the state’s total population.
Analyzing literacy and numeracy rates in counties alongside political sentiment.
Examining state political sentiment and dependence on federal government.
Using data from Tax Foundation, I examined state political sentiment and state tax collections.
Participation and spending on WIC by state political sentiment.