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Despite $27 Billion Surplus in June, More Fiscal Reforms Are Needed
/in Budget and Finance, DrRichSwier.com, Economy, Elections, Featured, Politics, Regulation, Taxes /by DrRichSwier.comBy Family Research Council The U.S. Treasury Department announced Friday that the federal government ran a surplus of $27 billion in June, raising hopes that Washington may have turned a corner away from debt-bound demise. The month-in-black marked the first June surplus since 2017, the beginning of President Donald Trump’s first term, and it improved substantially upon […]
Republicans Advance Recission Bill—With Vice President Vance Breaking Tie Vote
/in DrRichSwier.com, Economy, Elections, Featured, Politics /by DrRichSwier.comBy The Geller Report Just as important as the Big, Beautiful Bill, passing the rescissions bill is essential with the national debt at unsustainable levels. If the bill isn’t signed into law by the end of July 18, the appropriated government funding the White House is seeking to rescind has to be spent. Backstabbing Republicans, […]
The Dr. Rich Swier Report for July 17, 2025
/in DrRichSwier.com, Economy, Elections, Healthcare, Immigration, Politics, Science /by DrRichSwier.comBy Editorial Board – DrRichSwier.com The Dr. Rich Swier Report for July 17, 2025 View this email in your browser 100% of 2025 Job Growth Went to Americans Thanks to Mass Deportations ‘You Can’t Use This Feature Right Now’ — How Meta’s Facebook Censors Americans using the ‘Spam Scam’ ‘Woke,’ ‘Weak,’ and ‘Out of Touch’: […]
Republicans Advances Recission Bill—With Vice President Vance Breaking Tie Vote
/in DrRichSwier.com, Economy, Elections, Featured, Politics /by DrRichSwier.comBy The Geller Report Just as important as the Big, Beautiful Bill, passing the rescissions bill is essential with the national debt at unsustainable levels. If the bill isn’t signed into law by the end of July 18, the appropriated government funding the White House is seeking to rescind has to be spent. Backstabbing Republicans, […]
Elon Musk And His Third Party
/in Economy, Politics, ThePricklyPear.org /by ThePricklyPear.orgBy Neland Nobel Written by Neland Nobel Elon Musk is frustrated with both political parties. The Republicans are not doing nearly enough to correct the course of public finance in the country. Democrats keep spending, put millions of illegals on public assistance programs, and have fully embraced Modern Monetary Theory, which claims taxes don’t support […]
100% of 2025 Job Growth Went to Americans Thanks to Mass Deportations
/in DrRichSwier.com, Economy, Elections, Immigration, Politics, Taxes /by DrRichSwier.comBy Family Research Council President Donald Trump’s mass deportation program is already having an effect on the job market, with gains going to Americans rather than foreign-born workers. The U.S. Department of Labor announced this month that “native-born workers have accounted for ALL job gains since January.” In a recent podcast, economics editor and attorney John Carney explained that […]
Toyota To Build Track And More At Arizona Testing Site
/in Economy, Featured, Politics, ThePricklyPear.org /by ThePricklyPear.orgBy Zachery Schmidt Written by Zachery Schmidt Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes Toyota has begun construction of a $50-million-plus expansion project at an Arizona testing facility. The new amenities will include a 5.5-mile oval track, an off-road park, new ride and handling surfaces, as well as other improvements, Toyota announced. The changes are being made […]
This Land Is Your Land
/in Economy, Environment, Liberty, Politics, ThePricklyPear.org /by ThePricklyPear.orgBy Tony Francois Estimated Reading Time: 8 minutes Senator Lee should introduce the New Frontier Homestead Act of 2026 Should the federal government auction less than one percent of non-conservation status public lands to alleviate housing shortages and reduce the federal debt? This is how Utah Senator Mike Lee tried to frame the question when […]
Trump Economy Defies Doomsday Predictions
/in DrRichSwier.com, Economy, Elections, Featured, Politics, Regulation, Taxes /by DrRichSwier.comBy The Daily Signal Many so-called experts predicted that President Donald Trump’s economic agenda would usher in an inflationary Armageddon. This projection was so often repeated in the media that many Americans, especially Democrats, believed a depression was imminent. Yet the economy is thoroughly beating expectations and consumers’ expectations are becoming increasingly optimistic. Upon taking office again, […]
Qualitative Analysis of the Big Beautiful Bill
/in Economy, Featured, Politics, ThePricklyPear.org /by ThePricklyPear.orgBy M. Stanton Nobel Written by M. Stanton Nobel The incessant flap over President Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill” (BBB) has been based on challenges to the numbers. Both opposition forces and supporters fling billions and trillions of dollars into the political air, like so much confetti, while the fundamental financial analysis and logic are scrupulously […]
The Coming Revolution
/in Economy, Education, Featured, Liberty, Politics, ThePricklyPear.org /by ThePricklyPear.orgBy Bruce Bialosky Written by Bruce Bialosky Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes I have read a multitude of articles and opinion pieces on the victory of Zohran Mamdani in the Democratic primary election for mayor of New York City. Many have been informative and insightful, but have not addressed some essential points. This column is […]
20 States Sue To Keep Medicaid Data Away From ICE
/in Economy, Featured, Healthcare, Politics, ThePricklyPear.org /by ThePricklyPear.orgBy Elyse S. Apel Written by Elyse S. Apel Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Editors’ Note: The divisions within the Republican Party that allowed for a Democrat victory that tilted Arizona purple with Democrat Governor Katie Hobbs and turncoat Republican Attorney General Chris Mayes, is the gift to Democrats that keeps giving. It is annoying […]
Trump’s BBB Triumph
/in DrRichSwier.com, Economy, Elections, Featured, Politics, Taxes /by DrRichSwier.comBy Amil Imani The Big Beautiful Bill, President Donald Trump’s legislative masterpiece, has passed Congress and detonated with a glorious roar. This is no timid policy nudge — it’s a full-throttle revolution, slashing taxes, unshackling industry, and igniting the American dream with a fire that’ll burn for generations. This bill is a love letter to […]
The Train May Have Left the Station
/in Economy, Featured, ThePricklyPear.org /by ThePricklyPear.orgBy Neland Nobel Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes But . . . there is still time for passengers to get on board. As part of an effort to create real value in some of our financial columns for VIP subscribers, we have offered from time to time actionable investment ideas that we hope will make […]
Inventories of Homes for Sale in Big California Markets Jump to Highest in Years, Days on the Market Soar, Demand Withered
/in Economy, Featured, ThePricklyPear.org /by ThePricklyPear.orgBy Wolf Richter Written by Wolf Richter Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Listings YoY: Orange County +66%, San Diego +55%, Fresno +48%, Sacramento +47%, Los Angeles +45%, Riverside-San Bernadino +43%, San Jose & Silicon Valley +39%; San Francisco metro +30%. Los Angeles County: Active listings spiked by 45% year-over-year in June, to 14,692 homes for […]
AI Industry Needs Standards To Protect Against Bad Actors
/in DrRichSwier.com, Economy, Politics, Science /by DrRichSwier.comBy Middle East Media Research Institute MEMRI Daily Brief No. 805 The following is an op-ed for the Forbes Nonprofit Council by MEMRI Executive Director Steve Stalinsky, Ph.D. Titled “AI Industry Needs Standards To Protect Against Bad Actors,” it was published June 18, 2025 by Forbes.[1] Exemplifying the legitimate fears among many who study AI and warn […]
Another Word For American
/in Economy, Featured, Healthcare, Liberty, Politics, ThePricklyPear.org /by ThePricklyPear.orgBy Conlan Salgado Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes If you enjoy this article, please sign up for our monthly subscription. Articles like this are normally accessed only in PREMIUM CONTENT. The delirium over the Big Beautiful Bill–given that it was signed into law by the hand of Donald Trump–is both predictable and boring. The Democrats, […]
Another Major Corporation Bends The Knee To Trump
/in DrRichSwier.com, Economy /by DrRichSwier.comBy The Daily Caller T-Mobile agreed to kill off its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) policies, joining Verizon in compliance with the Trump administration. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr publicized a letter sent to the FCC on Wednesday. The filing announces that ‘T-Mobile will no longer have any individual roles or teams focused on DEI.” […]
FIFA Office Opens Doors In Trump Tower
/in DrRichSwier.com, Economy, Elections, Politics /by DrRichSwier.comBy The Daily Caller Well, isn’t this interesting … FIFA, the global governing body over the sport of soccer, has strengthened their connection to President Donald Trump after opening an office in Trump Tower in New York City. The decision from FIFA comes a year before the 2026 World Cup (men’s), which takes place throughout North America. […]
Does The Stock Market Need A Rest?
/in Economy, Featured, Politics, ThePricklyPear.org /by ThePricklyPear.orgBy Neland Nobel Written by Neland Nobel Since the April low in the stock market, triggered at the time by “Liberation Day” and the announcement of tariffs, the stock market has roared back not only to its former high but has pushed through into new high territory. This recovery is undoubtedly one for the record […]
How 24 Hours in a Remote Greenland Village Showed Me Its American Spirit
/in Economy, Featured, Liberty, Politics, ThePricklyPear.org /by ThePricklyPear.orgBy Nick Solheim Written by Nick Solheim Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes My conversations with young Greenlanders showed me that they are interested in a deal with the U.S. As we neared Kangerlussuaq, Greenland, population 508 and home of an outpost of Arktisk Kommando, Danish Arctic Command, everyone on my flight was astonished by the […]
Gas Crisis Looms Over California As Dems Continue To Impose Crippling Regs
/in Economy, Environment, Featured, Politics, ThePricklyPear.org /by ThePricklyPear.orgBy Audrey Streb Written by Audrey Streb Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Editors’ Note: You may think the craziness in California is only a cultural phenomenon. Gruesome Newsom is looking for you. It could potentially hit your pocketbook soon unless something is done quickly to free us from the policies of Commiefornia. Arizona, particularly the […]
Zohran Mamdani—Bastard Son Of 33 Liberty Street
/in Economy, Featured, Liberty, Politics, ThePricklyPear.org /by ThePricklyPear.orgBy David Stockman Written by David Stockman Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Editors’ Note: You could say that the vast inequality that is growing in America is at the bottom of both the right-wing populist movement and the left-wing socialist/communist movement. The same underlying condition is bifurcating our politics. The author makes a sound observation […]
The One Big Beautiful Bill’s Tax Cuts for Seniors Needs to be Made Permanent & Congress Needs to Repeal the Tax on Social Security
/in DrRichSwier.com, Economy, Politics, Regulation, Taxes /by DrRichSwier.comBy Dr. Richard M. Swier, LTC U.S. Army (Ret.) Here are the key points about the One Big Beautiful Bill and its massive tax cut for Seniors: Age: You must be 65 or older. Income: The full deduction of $6,000 (or $12,000 for married couples) is available to individuals with modified adjusted gross income (MAGI) […]
Disagreements Among Friends- Part I
/in Economy, Featured, Liberty, National Security, Politics, ThePricklyPear.org /by ThePricklyPear.orgBy Neland Nobel Written by Neland Nobel Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes Continued civil dialogue is the best antidote to our divisions As part of The Prickly Pear’s role as a source of information and opinion for Conservatives, Republicans, and others interested, we have always tried to provide a variety of views from the Libertarian Right, […]
Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ May Not Be The Deficit Disaster Critics Claim — Here’s Why
/in Economy, Featured, Politics, ThePricklyPear.org /by ThePricklyPear.orgBy Melissa O’Rourke Written by Melissa O'Rourke Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes Editors’ Note: The political horse trading continues. While the bill falls short of reversing the trend in deficit spending, do critics really think a trend in force since the 1960s is going to be reversed in one piece of legislation? Ronald Reagan used […]
EXCLUSIVE: Club For Growth Releases Ad Praising GOP For ‘Big Beautiful Bill’
/in DrRichSwier.com, Economy, Elections, Politics, Regulation, Taxes /by DrRichSwier.comBy The Daily Caller The Club for Growth, a conservative organization advocating for fiscally conservative policy, praised President Donald Trump and Congressional Republicans in a new digital ad following the passage of the One Big Beautiful Bill. The new ad called for congratulating House and Senate Republicans who worked to pass the bill, as well […]
Against odds, GOP’s ‘big, beautiful bill’ passes House, heads to Trump’s desk
/in Economy, Featured, Politics, ThePricklyPear.org /by ThePricklyPear.orgBy Therese Boudreaux Written by Therese Boudreaux Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Against all odds, U.S. House Republicans finally united around the Senate-revised “big, beautiful bill” and passed it in a 218-214 vote Thursday afternoon, sending the multi-trillion dollar budget reconciliation package to the president’s desk. The bill’s passage marks yet another herculean feat by […]
BDS [Boycott the Jews] Movement Defeat: $9.3B Raised Marks Strongest Half for Israeli Startups Since 2022
/in DrRichSwier.com, Economy, Politics /by DrRichSwier.comBy The Geller Report Despite war and unrelenting attacks from the Left, Israel’s tech sector continues to generate billions of dollars for the Israeli economy. Israel continues to create cutting edge technology in fields such as AI, cyber security, agriculture, defence, and many other fields. The Left is no match for the brilliance and resilience […]
Donald Trump: Hombre
/in Economy, Featured, Politics, ThePricklyPear.org /by ThePricklyPear.orgBy Glenn Ellmers Written by Glenn Ellmers Estimated Reading Time: 5 minutes The second act has barely begun This piece by Glenn Ellmers opens our “10 Years of Trump” symposium, which looks at how Donald Trump has fundamentally transformed American politics in the past decade. Trump launched a still-ongoing realignment that has touched virtually every […]