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Imagine waking up to discover that the United States just experienced its worst trade deficit spike in more than three decades. For economists, business owners, and everyday Americans, the November 2025 trade data released by the U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis and the Census…
U.S. Trade Deficit Surges 94.6% to $56.8B in November 2025 Data
Imagine waking up to discover that the United States just experienced its worst trade deficit spike in more than three decades. For economists, business owners, and everyday Americans, the November 2025 trade data released by the U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis and the Census Bureau delivered exactly that shock. Trade data for November […]
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January 29, 2026 at 4:29 PM
Imagine waking up to discover that the United States just experienced its worst trade deficit spike in more than three decades. For economists, business owners, and everyday Americans, the November 2025 trade data released by the U.S. Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis and the Census…
When a community’s trust in law enforcement shatters, the consequences ripple far beyond city limits. On Wednesday, mayors at the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Washington warned federal immigration enforcement focused on cities is eroding trust in local policing after the killing of Alex Jeffrey…
Mayors Warn ICE Crackdowns Erode Trust in Local Policing After Killing
When a community’s trust in law enforcement shatters, the consequences ripple far beyond city limits. On Wednesday, mayors at the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Washington warned federal immigration enforcement focused on cities is eroding trust in local policing after the killing of Alex Jeffrey Pretti by two federal agents in Minneapolis on Saturday. Amid […]
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January 29, 2026 at 4:24 PM
When a community’s trust in law enforcement shatters, the consequences ripple far beyond city limits. On Wednesday, mayors at the U.S. Conference of Mayors in Washington warned federal immigration enforcement focused on cities is eroding trust in local policing after the killing of Alex Jeffrey…
When Sarah Martinez held her newborn daughter Emma in a Dallas hospital last February, she couldn’t have known that her baby was part of a historic milestone. An American born in 2024 can expect to live to age 79, on average, an increase of more than half a year from 2023, according to a report […]
U.S. Life Expectancy Hits Record High: Babies Born in 2024 to Live 79
When Sarah Martinez held her newborn daughter Emma in a Dallas hospital last February, she couldn’t have known that her baby was part of a historic milestone. An American born in 2024 can expect to live to age 79, on average, an increase of more than half a year from 2023, according to a report […]
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January 29, 2026 at 3:55 PM
When Sarah Martinez held her newborn daughter Emma in a Dallas hospital last February, she couldn’t have known that her baby was part of a historic milestone. An American born in 2024 can expect to live to age 79, on average, an increase of more than half a year from 2023, according to a report […]
When news broke that U.S. forces had captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a dramatic operation, the political world erupted in debate. But it wasn’t just about whether the mission was justified—it was about whether America had just committed an act of war without Congressional approval.…
Rand Paul vs Rubio: Is Maduro Capture an Act of War Without Congress?
When news broke that U.S. forces had captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a dramatic operation, the political world erupted in debate. But it wasn’t just about whether the mission was justified—it was about whether America had just committed an act of war without Congressional approval. Sen. Rand Paul (R-Ky.) on Wednesday criticized Secretary of […]
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January 29, 2026 at 2:32 PM
When news broke that U.S. forces had captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro in a dramatic operation, the political world erupted in debate. But it wasn’t just about whether the mission was justified—it was about whether America had just committed an act of war without Congressional approval.…
For thousands of families from Venezuela and Haiti living in the United States, Wednesday brought a legal victory tinged with uncertainty. On Wednesday, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem exceeded her authority by ending TPS for Venezuela and…
9th Circuit: Noem Exceeded Authority Ending TPS for Haiti, Venezuela
For thousands of families from Venezuela and Haiti living in the United States, Wednesday brought a legal victory tinged with uncertainty. On Wednesday, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem exceeded her authority by ending TPS for Venezuela and Haiti, stating the statute does not allow vacating an […]
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January 29, 2026 at 2:26 PM
For thousands of families from Venezuela and Haiti living in the United States, Wednesday brought a legal victory tinged with uncertainty. On Wednesday, the 9th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem exceeded her authority by ending TPS for Venezuela and…
For millions of people across the globe who’ve been watching the AI revolution from the sidelines, wondering if they could afford a seat at the table, Google just made the answer a resounding “yes.” Google users around the world who want an extra dose of Gemini can now snag a more budget-friendly…
Google AI Plus Brings Gemini to 35 Countries for $7.99/Month
For millions of people across the globe who’ve been watching the AI revolution from the sidelines, wondering if they could afford a seat at the table, Google just made the answer a resounding “yes.” Google users around the world who want an extra dose of Gemini can now snag a more budget-friendly AI plan. On […]
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January 28, 2026 at 6:09 PM
For millions of people across the globe who’ve been watching the AI revolution from the sidelines, wondering if they could afford a seat at the table, Google just made the answer a resounding “yes.” Google users around the world who want an extra dose of Gemini can now snag a more budget-friendly…
When Sarah Chen, a Utica parent and small business owner, discovered her teenage son using Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot to generate images last month, she thought little of it—until she saw what the AI was creating. The chatbot, available exclusively to X Premium subscribers, had produced images that…
Grok Chatbot Inappropriate Images: AI Safety and Mohawk Valley
When Sarah Chen, a Utica parent and small business owner, discovered her teenage son using Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot to generate images last month, she thought little of it—until she saw what the AI was creating. The chatbot, available exclusively to X Premium subscribers, had produced images that violated the platform’s own content policies, raising […]
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January 28, 2026 at 4:44 PM
When Sarah Chen, a Utica parent and small business owner, discovered her teenage son using Elon Musk’s Grok chatbot to generate images last month, she thought little of it—until she saw what the AI was creating. The chatbot, available exclusively to X Premium subscribers, had produced images that…
When someone experiences a psychiatric emergency in upstate New York, the difference between getting immediate, compassionate care and waiting hours in a crowded ER can literally save a life. That gap in mental health services has plagued communities across the Mohawk Valley and beyond for…
State Providing $23 Million in Funding to Establish New or Expand Existing Comprehensive Emergency Psychiatric Programs Up to $20 Million in Capital Funding Also Available to Increase Inpatient Capacity at Community-Based Hospitals Statewide Governor Kathy Hochul today announced the availability of funding to expand comprehensive psychiatric emergency programs and to increase inpatient capacity statewide. The state Office of Mental Health has made available $23 million to develop new or expand existing comprehensive psychiatric emergency programs – also known as CPEPs – in addition to $20 million to help community-based and psychiatric hospitals increase bed capacity.
When someone experiences a psychiatric emergency in upstate New York, the difference between getting immediate, compassionate care and waiting hours in a crowded ER can literally save a life. That gap in mental health services has plagued communities across the Mohawk Valley and beyond for years—but a major funding announcement from Governor Kathy Hochul’s administration […]
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January 28, 2026 at 4:33 PM
When someone experiences a psychiatric emergency in upstate New York, the difference between getting immediate, compassionate care and waiting hours in a crowded ER can literally save a life. That gap in mental health services has plagued communities across the Mohawk Valley and beyond for…
When federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, the initial story from the Trump administration painted him as a dangerous threat—a “would-be assassin” who attacked officers. But on Tuesday, January 28, 2026, that narrative began to crumble. Stephen Miller, one of President Trump’s…
Minneapolis Shooting: Miller Admits CBP Protocol Failures
When federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, the initial story from the Trump administration painted him as a dangerous threat—a “would-be assassin” who attacked officers. But on Tuesday, January 28, 2026, that narrative began to crumble. Stephen Miller, one of President Trump’s most influential advisors, acknowledged that Customs and Border Protection agents […]
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January 28, 2026 at 4:19 PM
When federal agents shot and killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, the initial story from the Trump administration painted him as a dangerous threat—a “would-be assassin” who attacked officers. But on Tuesday, January 28, 2026, that narrative began to crumble. Stephen Miller, one of President Trump’s…
The Justice Department expects to finish reviewing and publishing files on Jeffrey Epstein soon but cannot provide a specific timeline for completion. Over 100,000 pages have been released, but the majority of documents related to Epstein have not yet been made public. Just under 1% of over 2…
Justice Department’s Epstein Files: Why Only 1% Have Been Released and What It Means for Government Transparency
The Justice Department expects to finish reviewing and publishing files on Jeffrey Epstein soon but cannot provide a specific timeline for completion. Over 100,000 pages have been released, but the majority of documents related to Epstein have not yet been made public. Just under 1% of over 2 million documents have been reviewed, as the […]
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January 28, 2026 at 3:08 PM
The Justice Department expects to finish reviewing and publishing files on Jeffrey Epstein soon but cannot provide a specific timeline for completion. Over 100,000 pages have been released, but the majority of documents related to Epstein have not yet been made public. Just under 1% of over 2…
On March 28, 2026, No Kings organizers will hold their largest nationwide demonstrations yet to oppose what they call authoritarianism under President Donald Trump after Minneapolis killings. The rallies respond to immigration crackdowns, deployments of the National Guard and Marines, and…
No Kings March 28 Protests: 9 Million to Defend Democracy
On March 28, 2026, No Kings organizers will hold their largest nationwide demonstrations yet to oppose what they call authoritarianism under President Donald Trump after Minneapolis killings. The rallies respond to immigration crackdowns, deployments of the National Guard and Marines, and restrictions on press freedom driving the No Kings protests. Building on previous turnout, organizers […]
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January 28, 2026 at 2:55 PM
On March 28, 2026, No Kings organizers will hold their largest nationwide demonstrations yet to oppose what they call authoritarianism under President Donald Trump after Minneapolis killings. The rallies respond to immigration crackdowns, deployments of the National Guard and Marines, and…
When Beth Galetti, Amazon’s senior vice president of people experience and technology, sent the email that would upend thousands of lives, she framed it as progress. On Wednesday, Amazon confirmed it is cutting another 16,000 corporate employees globally, the second phase of a restructuring…
Amazon Announces 30,000 Job Cuts: AI Efficiency or Corporate Greed?
When Beth Galetti, Amazon’s senior vice president of people experience and technology, sent the email that would upend thousands of lives, she framed it as progress. On Wednesday, Amazon confirmed it is cutting another 16,000 corporate employees globally, the second phase of a restructuring totaling about 30,000 job cuts since October. Company leaders say the […]
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January 28, 2026 at 2:47 PM
When Beth Galetti, Amazon’s senior vice president of people experience and technology, sent the email that would upend thousands of lives, she framed it as progress. On Wednesday, Amazon confirmed it is cutting another 16,000 corporate employees globally, the second phase of a restructuring…
When Secretary of State Marco Rubio sits before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on January 28, 2026, he’ll defend one of the most audacious foreign policy moves in recent American history—the forcible removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and the installation of an interim…
Rubio Warns of Force in Venezuela: Oil Deals and War Powers
When Secretary of State Marco Rubio sits before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on January 28, 2026, he’ll defend one of the most audacious foreign policy moves in recent American history—the forcible removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and the installation of an interim government led by Delcy Rodríguez. On January 28, 2026, U.S. Secretary […]
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January 28, 2026 at 2:13 PM
When Secretary of State Marco Rubio sits before the Senate Foreign Relations Committee on January 28, 2026, he’ll defend one of the most audacious foreign policy moves in recent American history—the forcible removal of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and the installation of an interim…
On Saturday, President Donald Trump expressed dislike that Alex Pretti, an anti-ICE protester, carried a 9 mm semi-automatic handgun when shot in Minneapolis and said a “big investigation” is underway. Pretti was a legal gun owner with a permit and video reportedly shows he was disarmed before he…
Trump Criticizes Legal Gun Owner Alex Pretti, NRA and 2A Backlash
On Saturday, President Donald Trump expressed dislike that Alex Pretti, an anti-ICE protester, carried a 9 mm semi-automatic handgun when shot in Minneapolis and said a “big investigation” is underway. Pretti was a legal gun owner with a permit and video reportedly shows he was disarmed before he was killed, prompting Gun Owners of America […]
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January 28, 2026 at 1:58 PM
On Saturday, President Donald Trump expressed dislike that Alex Pretti, an anti-ICE protester, carried a 9 mm semi-automatic handgun when shot in Minneapolis and said a “big investigation” is underway. Pretti was a legal gun owner with a permit and video reportedly shows he was disarmed before he…
Attorney General James Issues Price Gouging Warning as Major Winter Storm Threatens New York When disaster strikes, some businesses see opportunity. As a major winter storm barrels toward New York State with heavy snowfall and dangerously low temperatures, Attorney General Letitia James is…
NY AG James Warns of Winter Storm Price Gouging in New York State
Attorney General James Issues Price Gouging Warning as Major Winter Storm Threatens New York When disaster strikes, some businesses see opportunity. As a major winter storm barrels toward New York State with heavy snowfall and dangerously low temperatures, Attorney General Letitia James is putting retailers on notice: don’t even think about jacking up prices […]
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January 23, 2026 at 6:55 PM
Attorney General James Issues Price Gouging Warning as Major Winter Storm Threatens New York When disaster strikes, some businesses see opportunity. As a major winter storm barrels toward New York State with heavy snowfall and dangerously low temperatures, Attorney General Letitia James is…
I remember sitting in a coffee shop in downtown Utica last month, overhearing two neighbors debate whether “all this chaos in Washington” really mattered to their daily lives. One insisted it was just political theater. The other worried aloud about what happens when the rules we’ve relied on for…
When Democratic Guardrails Fail: Institutional Checks and Balances in 2026
I remember sitting in a coffee shop in downtown Utica last month, overhearing two neighbors debate whether “all this chaos in Washington” really mattered to their daily lives. One insisted it was just political theater. The other worried aloud about what happens when the rules we’ve relied on for generations simply stop working. That […]
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January 23, 2026 at 5:16 PM
I remember sitting in a coffee shop in downtown Utica last month, overhearing two neighbors debate whether “all this chaos in Washington” really mattered to their daily lives. One insisted it was just political theater. The other worried aloud about what happens when the rules we’ve relied on for…
FEMA Halts Worker Terminations as Agency Prepares for Massive Winter Storm and Disaster Response When a massive winter storm threatens millions of Americans, the last thing emergency managers need is a workforce crisis. Yet that’s exactly what the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) faced…
FEMA Halts Worker Terminations as Agency Prepares for Massive Winter Storm and Disaster Response When a massive winter storm threatens millions of Americans, the last thing emergency managers need is a workforce crisis. Yet that’s exactly what the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) faced in early 2026—until a sudden policy reversal halted planned terminations […]
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January 23, 2026 at 2:57 PM
FEMA Halts Worker Terminations as Agency Prepares for Massive Winter Storm and Disaster Response When a massive winter storm threatens millions of Americans, the last thing emergency managers need is a workforce crisis. Yet that’s exactly what the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) faced…
Clinton, NY – Colorado-based the Buntport Theater Company starts the spring semester performing arts series off with The Rembrandt Room on Friday and Saturday January 30 and 31 at 7:30 pm in the Barrett Theatre in the Kennedy Center for Theatre and the Studio Arts at Hamilton College. Performed…
Hamilton College Hosts One-Woman Play The Rembrandt Room Jan 30–31
Clinton, NY – Colorado-based the Buntport Theater Company starts the spring semester performing arts series off with The Rembrandt Room on Friday and Saturday January 30 and 31 at 7:30 pm in the Barrett Theatre in the Kennedy Center for Theatre and the Studio Arts at Hamilton College. Performed without an intermission, The Rembrandt Room […]
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January 23, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Clinton, NY – Colorado-based the Buntport Theater Company starts the spring semester performing arts series off with The Rembrandt Room on Friday and Saturday January 30 and 31 at 7:30 pm in the Barrett Theatre in the Kennedy Center for Theatre and the Studio Arts at Hamilton College. Performed…
Trump’s $5 Billion Lawsuit Against JPMorgan Chase: What It Means for Banking and Democracy When a former president sues one of America’s largest banks for $5 billion, claiming his accounts were shut down because of his political views, it’s more than just another legal battle. The $5 billion…
Trump’s $5 Billion Lawsuit Against JPMorgan Chase Explained
Trump’s $5 Billion Lawsuit Against JPMorgan Chase: What It Means for Banking and Democracy When a former president sues one of America’s largest banks for $5 billion, claiming his accounts were shut down because of his political views, it’s more than just another legal battle. The $5 billion lawsuit against JPMorgan Chase filed by […]
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January 22, 2026 at 8:49 PM
Trump’s $5 Billion Lawsuit Against JPMorgan Chase: What It Means for Banking and Democracy When a former president sues one of America’s largest banks for $5 billion, claiming his accounts were shut down because of his political views, it’s more than just another legal battle. The $5 billion…
Former Special Counsel Jack Smith Tells House Trump Broke the Law in First Public Testimony In a historic moment that sent shockwaves through Washington, former Special Counsel Jack Smith broke his silence before Congress, delivering his first public testimony since the conclusion of his…
Jack Smith Testifies Trump Broke the Law: 2026 Hearing Analysis
Former Special Counsel Jack Smith Tells House Trump Broke the Law in First Public Testimony In a historic moment that sent shockwaves through Washington, former Special Counsel Jack Smith broke his silence before Congress, delivering his first public testimony since the conclusion of his investigations into former President Donald Trump. The former Special Counsel […]
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January 22, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Former Special Counsel Jack Smith Tells House Trump Broke the Law in First Public Testimony In a historic moment that sent shockwaves through Washington, former Special Counsel Jack Smith broke his silence before Congress, delivering his first public testimony since the conclusion of his…
Congress holds the Clintons in contempt while ignoring Trump’s Epstein ties, ICE’s constitutional violations, and threats to invade sovereign nations. When House Republicans voted to hold Bill and Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress in January 2026, they claimed they were pursuing justice in…
Congress Fiddles While America Burns: The Clinton Contempt Circus
Congress holds the Clintons in contempt while ignoring Trump’s Epstein ties, ICE’s constitutional violations, and threats to invade sovereign nations. When House Republicans voted to hold Bill and Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress in January 2026, they claimed they were pursuing justice in the Jeffrey Epstein investigation. But here’s what they’re not investigating: Donald […]
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January 22, 2026 at 2:12 PM
Congress holds the Clintons in contempt while ignoring Trump’s Epstein ties, ICE’s constitutional violations, and threats to invade sovereign nations. When House Republicans voted to hold Bill and Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress in January 2026, they claimed they were pursuing justice in…
Trump Seeks Cuba Regime Change: What It Means for America David Laguerre Trump’s Bold Cuba Gambit: A High-Stakes Bet on Regime Change The Trump administration is actively pursuing regime change in Cuba by the end of 2026, according to a bombshell Wall Street Journal report. This aggressive strategy…
Trump Cuba Regime Change Plan: Impact Analysis 2026
Trump Seeks Cuba Regime Change: What It Means for America David Laguerre Trump’s Bold Cuba Gambit: A High-Stakes Bet on Regime Change The Trump administration is actively pursuing regime change in Cuba by the end of 2026, according to a bombshell Wall Street Journal report. This aggressive strategy combines economic pressure, diplomatic isolation, and the […]
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January 22, 2026 at 1:37 PM
Trump Seeks Cuba Regime Change: What It Means for America David Laguerre Trump’s Bold Cuba Gambit: A High-Stakes Bet on Regime Change The Trump administration is actively pursuing regime change in Cuba by the end of 2026, according to a bombshell Wall Street Journal report. This aggressive strategy…
A Fight Over a Frozen Island Could Raise Your Prices, Shake US Jobs, and Rattle the Global Economy The EU US trade deal freeze is not just another distant diplomatic spat. It’s a direct warning shot at Washington that could hit American wallets, US companies, and the broader world economy. By…
EU-US Trade Deal Frozen: How Greenland Tariffs Hit Your Wallet
A Fight Over a Frozen Island Could Raise Your Prices, Shake US Jobs, and Rattle the Global Economy The EU US trade deal freeze is not just another distant diplomatic spat. It’s a direct warning shot at Washington that could hit American wallets, US companies, and the broader world economy. By suspending ratification of a […]
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January 21, 2026 at 5:02 PM
A Fight Over a Frozen Island Could Raise Your Prices, Shake US Jobs, and Rattle the Global Economy The EU US trade deal freeze is not just another distant diplomatic spat. It’s a direct warning shot at Washington that could hit American wallets, US companies, and the broader world economy. By…
Fear, Resistance, and a Community Under Siege David Laguerre If you’ve noticed quieter streets in Minneapolis and St. Paul, you’re not alone. Since August 2025, Minnesota ICE raids have transformed the Twin Cities into what local leaders call a “military occupation.” Operation Metro Surge has…
Minnesota ICE Raids: Inside the Federal Immigration Crackdown
Fear, Resistance, and a Community Under Siege David Laguerre If you’ve noticed quieter streets in Minneapolis and St. Paul, you’re not alone. Since August 2025, Minnesota ICE raids have transformed the Twin Cities into what local leaders call a “military occupation.” Operation Metro Surge has deployed thousands of federal agents, sparking protests, lawsuits, and a […]
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January 21, 2026 at 3:59 PM
Fear, Resistance, and a Community Under Siege David Laguerre If you’ve noticed quieter streets in Minneapolis and St. Paul, you’re not alone. Since August 2025, Minnesota ICE raids have transformed the Twin Cities into what local leaders call a “military occupation.” Operation Metro Surge has…
How Trump Administration Policies Are Creating a $29 Billion Tourism Gap David LaGuerre The Tale of Two Tourism Markets Global tourism reached an all-time high in 2025 with 1.52 billion international arrivals, but the United States stands alone as the only major destination seeing sharp declines.…
Global Tourism Soars While US Falls Behind: 2025 Record Numbers Tell Two Different Stories
How Trump Administration Policies Are Creating a $29 Billion Tourism Gap David LaGuerre The Tale of Two Tourism Markets Global tourism reached an all-time high in 2025 with 1.52 billion international arrivals, but the United States stands alone as the only major destination seeing sharp declines. While the rest of the world celebrates record-breaking tourism […]
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January 21, 2026 at 3:22 PM
How Trump Administration Policies Are Creating a $29 Billion Tourism Gap David LaGuerre The Tale of Two Tourism Markets Global tourism reached an all-time high in 2025 with 1.52 billion international arrivals, but the United States stands alone as the only major destination seeing sharp declines.…