Economy

I hate to be the bearer of good news, but the US economy is doing quite well. A delayed government report shows that third-quarter GDP grew at 4.3 percent, hardly a record, but still healthy, the highest growth rate in two years. Last week’s inflation report showed a lower-than-expected number, and wage growth is exceeding inflation. Consumer spending is up, and, yes, the stock market is booming. Happy days are here again. The sky above is clear again. Many accounts on my X feed, which are either run by Democratic partisans or Iranian trolls or both, say that food-pantry lines are reaching record numbers this holiday season, and that poverty

In promising an economic boom, Trump has highlighted his responsibility for inflation and unemployment

The cost of treatment for many patients will soar. Does Trump think that people will somehow fail to realize this?

It is hard not to feel a sense of foreboding

Old technology doesn’t disappear because it’s bad: it disappears because it’s outcompeted

Washington’s GOP doesn’t feel the need to sell the Big, Beautiful Bill outside the Beltway. This is an extremely risky proposition

China’s disregard for responsible mining practices has led to severe toxic conditions American consumers are happy to ignore