An executive order signed by President Trump today provides for the United States to “lead the return of humans to the Moon for long-term exploration and utilization, followed by human missions to Mars and other destinations.” For “successful long-term exploration and scientific discovery of the Moon, Mars, and other celestial bodies”…
Supreme Court Decision Authorizes Police Officers to Pull Over Drivers for ‘Less Than’ Probable Cause
April 6, 2020
A Supreme Court case decided today will allow police officers to pull over drivers on “suspicion… less than that necessary for probable cause”. In this case, after running a vehicle’s license plate and learning that the registered owner’s driver’s license had been revoked, an officer made an investigative traffic stop…
Trade Deficit with China Decreases $4 Billion in February
April 3, 2020
The Bureau of Economic Analysis has reported the trade deficit with China decreased $4.0 billion in February. Back in January, the U.S. and China signed a Phase One Trade Agreement in which China agreed to import an additional $200 billion worth of U.S. goods and services over 2020-2021. While U.S.…
Phase Two Coronavirus Bill Estimated to Increase Federal Budget Deficit by $192 Billion
April 2, 2020
New estimates from the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) reveal “that the Families First Coronavirus Response Act will increase federal deficits by $192 billion”. Congress’ Phase Two coronavirus relief bill, which provided paid sick leave, free coronavirus testing, expanded food assistance and unemployment benefits, and more, is separate from the Phase…