Economy
President Donald Trump stated on Tuesday that his administration is considering suspending the federal gasoline tax, a move that would require congressional approval and could impact funding for national infrastructure…
By The Republic Standard Staff · October 6, 2026 · 3 min read
Constitution
The White House executed a series of pocket rescissions on Friday, canceling approximately $100 million in education funding that Congress had explicitly appropriated for fiscal 2026. The Office of Management…
By The Republic Standard Staff · September 29, 2026 · 3 min read
Economy
The Government Accountability Office has issued a stark warning that billions of taxpayer dollars allocated for K-12 education are now vulnerable to waste, fraud, and abuse. The federal watchdog’s report…
By The Republic Standard Staff · September 25, 2026 · 3 min read
Economy
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that he supports a ban on diesel fuel exports to help curb soaring energy costs for American consumers and businesses. Fuel Costs Surge Diesel prices…
By The Republic Standard Staff · September 22, 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
The Environmental Protection Agency moved Monday to dismantle federal greenhouse gas restrictions on the nation’s electric power sector, reversing a cornerstone climate policy established by the previous administration. EPA Administrator…
By The Republic Standard Staff · September 15, 2026 · 3 min read
Economy
The Senate held a procedural vote Tuesday on the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, a measure that would establish the first comprehensive regulatory framework for cryptocurrency in United States history.…
By The Republic Standard Staff · September 15, 2026 · 3 min read
Economy
With the national debt at a record $40 trillion and analysts forecasting a breach of the statutory borrowing limit at $41.1 trillion in 2027, Congress faces a high-stakes fiscal deadline…
By The Republic Standard Staff · September 15, 2026 · 2 min read
Republic
Mitch McConnell returned to the Senate chamber in Washington on Monday, marking his first public appearance since suffering a fall in June. The 84-year-old former majority leader from Kentucky resumed…
By The Republic Standard Staff · September 14, 2026 · 2 min read
Economy
The administration is facing mounting scrutiny over the financial mechanics behind President Donald Trump’s proposal to distribute $5,000 checks to American adults. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick has explicitly stated that…
By The Republic Standard Staff · September 12, 2026 · 3 min read
Economy
The President’s proposal to distribute $5,000 checks to American adults has ignited a fierce debate over fiscal responsibility, with lawmakers and economists warning that the plan ignores the nation’s mounting…
By The Republic Standard Staff · September 12, 2026 · 3 min read