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Supreme Court Will Hear Necessary and Proper Clause Case on Federal Law Banning Home Distilleries

The case is likely to be the most important Necessary and Proper Clause case since 2012.

Reason · Oct 19

New Article: Landor v. Louisiana Department of Corrections: Bringing Clarity To The Necessary and Proper Clause

"This decision, which may be the “sleeper” case of the term, should come to be viewed as a landmark separation of powers decision on par with Lopez, Morrison, Printz, and NFIB."

Reason · Sep 18

Did Justice Jackson Lose The Majority In Landor To Justice Gorsuch? (Updated)

I think Gorsuch was able to flip the majority and place the Court back on the path to policing the scope of the spending power and the Necessary and Proper Clause.

Reason · Jun 24

Alternative data suggest uneven inflation amid Trump’s numbers skepticism

With BLS figures under scrutiny, indices from Truflation, Zillow, Adobe and ISM show a more nuanced picture of prices

The Guardian - US · Sep 28, 2025

Small-Business Optimism Rises Slightly Amid Persistent Labor Challenges

According to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), small business owners are cautiously optimistic, but high employee turnover and skill gaps continue to weigh on confidence, suggesting that workforce issues remain a central hurdle for economic growth.

International Business Times · Sep 10, 2025

Stock Market Today: Dow, Nasdaq Futures Rise As Market Bets On September Rate Cut—Robinhood, Applovin, Caseys General In Focus

U.S. stock futures were advancing on Monday following Friday’s negative moves. Futures of major benchmark indices were higher.

Benzinga · Sep 8, 2025

Small Business Optimism Hits Highest Level In Months — Economist Says Next 6 Months Pivotal Amid Uncertain Economy

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has reported a rise in small business optimism in July, despite concerns about tariffs and inflation.

Benzinga · Aug 13, 2025

Stock Market Today: Trump Reextends His Tariff Deadline

When it comes to this president, his trade war, the economy, financial markets and uncertainty, "known unknowns" are better than "unknown unknowns."

Kiplinger · Jul 8, 2025

Stock Market Today: Wall Street Is Standing By

The waiting is the hardest part with trade war truce talks underway and inflation data on the way.

Kiplinger · Jun 10, 2025

Trump's Tariffs Are Sapping Small Business Optimism

Seasonally adjusted job openings and capital outlay spending are declining to levels not seen since the height of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Reason · May 16, 2025