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Tariffs may have cost US economy thousands of jobs monthly, Fed analysis reveals
A new Fed study estimates tariffs cost the U.S. economy 19,000 jobs per month in 2025, potentially raising unemployment by 0.1 percentage points. Read More.
Middle-income Americans struggling to keep up as living costs weigh on paychecks, survey says
Middle-income Americans are continuing to face financial strain as 68% say their income isn't keeping up with rising costs, according to a new quarterly survey. Read More.
Some Social Security beneficiaries to receive payments early for February and March
The Social Security Administration shifts SSI benefit disbursements when the first of the month falls on weekends or federal holidays to ensure beneficiaries have money for bills. Read More.
Exclusive– Trump on Big Beautiful Bill Tax Refunds: ‘You’re Going to See Some Tremendous Numbers’
Trump said at the premiere of the film "Melania" that there will be "tremendous numbers" when asked about tax refunds Americans will receive. Read More.
The Chairman’s Report January 30th, 2026
The VAT Blueprint: How It Works—and How Fraudsters Drain the System
One of the options to replace the $4.8 trillion presently being collected by the federal income/payroll tax system is the value added tax (VAT) Read More.
National Debt Tracker: American taxpayers (you) are now on the hook for $38,490,798,138,585.90 as of 1/23/26
The United States' national debt is on track to double over the next three decades amid a rush of spending by the White House and Congress. Read More.
U.S. Treasury to Host ‘Trump Accounts’ Summit Highlighting Benefits for America’s Children
President Trump's administration is hosting a summit to discuss how the proposed Trump Accounts will financially benefit America's children. Read More.
The Grassroots Corner February 2nd, 2026
MARK KAYE SIGNS THE FAIRTAX PLEDGE
Our Florida FAIRtax State Director, Paul Livingston, landed a new FAIRtax pledge signer. Read More.
Breitbart Business Digest: Spending, Jobs, and Cooling Inflation Point to Faster Growth in 2026
The current consensus growth estimate of 2.1 percent for 2026 is almost certainly too low. | Economy Read More.
Trump says he's 'not a huge fan' of 401(k) withdrawal plan for homebuyers' down payments
Trump says he's "not a huge fan" of letting homebuyers tap 401(k) retirement accounts for down payments, citing strong account performance amid market's rise. Read More.
The Grassroots Corner January 26th, 2026
JEFF CARTER, NEVADA TREASURER?
Our FAIRtax Board of Advisors member, Jeff Carter, is about to throw his hat in the ring to become the next Treasurer of the State of Nevada. Read More.
Trump to Unveil Plan Allowing 401(k) Withdrawals for Home Down Payments
President Donald Trump will announce a plan next week allowing Americans to use funds from their 401(k) retirement accounts for home down payments, | Economy Read More.
AI raises average wages by 21% and substantially reduces' wage inequality, researchers find
Artificial intelligence "substantially reduces wage inequality while raising average wages by 21 percent," a new working paper published this week says. Read More.
The Chairman’s Report January 23rd, 2026
The $2 Trillion Mirage: Why an FTT is an Economic Impossibility
As President Trump’s team considers eliminating the federal income and payroll taxes, they will need to find other sources for the $4.6 trillion raised by those taxes.
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Trump takes aim at prescription drug 'middlemen' with new healthcare plan
President Donald Trump said he plans to eliminate pharmacy benefit manager kickbacks to lower drug prices and insurance premiums for Americans under his new healthcare plan. Read More.
