economy
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Reminder: Trump's Track Record
This week was dominated by salacious bad news, but on balance, things are looking up.

Trump Rolls Back Obama's Anti-Coal Regs
The EPA is set to end the Clean Power Plan's onerous regulations on coal-power plants.

Have Middle-Class Wages Really Stagnated?
Too many Americans are convinced that we're living through tougher times than we really are.

The 'Most Pro-Black,' Pro-American President
Black religious leaders praise Trump's efforts to revitalize the inner city and work toward prison reform.
Grand Domestic Product — 2Q GDP Growth Hits 4.1%
Trump's regimen of tax cuts and deregulation is yielding solid economic growth.

Facebook's Face-Plant
The social media giant set a record for the worst single-day loss in stock market history.
A Republican Carbon Tax?
Rep. Carlos Curbelo (R-FL) introduced legislation and conservatives are rallying against it.
Trump's Colorblind Economy
Trump's policies are proving to be a cure for victimitis. No wonder the Left is full-bore scared.

Huff and Puff and Blow the Housing Market Down?
The 2007 crash is a distant memory, but there are signs that lessons weren't learned.

Contrasting Party Visions — Hope vs. Despair
Donald Trump and DNC Chief Tom Perez present a clear choice for Americans.

A Booming Economy, but Tariffs
The flap over Harley-Davidson reveals the dark cloud in an otherwise bright economy.
Consumer Confidence Soars
Economists adjust their expectations higher as retail sales numbers come in strong.

The Importance of Free Trade
Trump's America-first agenda is welcome, but he must take care to ensure beneficial negotiations.

Small Business Optimism Through the Roof
Business optimism soars to 1980s levels. Good news for America. Good news for Trump.
Bill Maher Hopes for a Recession
He believes that democracy is dying under Trump. Nothing could be further from the truth.

Pelosi and the 'Soaring Costs' of Democrat Policy
Not a single Democrat voted for the Republican tax cuts, which they continue to deride.

Trump Raises Specter of Tariffs Against Allies
Predictably, those allies respond in kind as potential trade war battle lines are drawn.

Record Wage Increases, Record-Low Unemployment
A good economy is bad for Democrats, and today brings more good economic news.

In Stockton, CA, Crime Pays
The city's mayor proposes a monthly stipend for individuals "most likely to shoot somebody."

Democrats Blame Trump for High Gas Prices
Meanwhile, Dems regularly call for more tax hikes on gasoline.