Could $2K Be Coming Your Way? Trump Promises Americans 'Tariff Dividend'
President Donald Trump is promising a “tariff dividend” of at least $2,000 per person to most Americans, excluding high-income earners, funded by revenue from his administration’s sweeping tariffs.
Trump made the announcement Sunday, Nov. 9, in a social media post, touting the economic success of his trade policies.
“A dividend of at least $2000 a person (not including high income people!) will be paid to everyone,” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
He also defended his tariff strategy, calling critics “fools” and claiming the US is now the “richest, most respected country in the world, w…
Virginia Named Best State For Teachers In New Study: Here's Why
Many states in the Northeast and mid-Atlantic are among the best in the country for teachers, according to a new study.
WalletHub released its 2025 list of Best & Worst States for Teachers on Monday, Sept. 15. The rankings compared all 50 states and Washington, DC, across 24 key measures, including salaries, tenure policies, school spending, and turnover rates.
The best states for teachers have strong pay, quality school systems, and job protections.
"Despite having one of the most crucial jobs in America – educating the next generation – teachers are often underpaid and…
Job Growth Stalls In August As Trump Tariffs Strain Labor Market
The US labor market slowed sharply in August, as President Donald Trump's tariffs, inflation, and lower consumer confidence grip the nation's economy.
There were 22,000 jobs added nationwide in August, the Bureau of Labor Statistics said in a news release on Friday, Sept. 5. The weak numbers mark one of the softest hiring months in recent years, falling well below the Dow Jones estimate of 75,000 new jobs, CNBC reported.
Unemployment also ticked up to 4.3%, its highest level since July 2024. A broader metric, which includes discouraged workers and those with part-time jobs fo…
