Daniel Armin

How government shutdowns expose gaps in programs that are not permanently funded: The widespread effects of government shutdowns What caused the United States federal government shutdown on October 1, 2025?: The federal government entered a shutdown at midnight on October 1, 2025, after Congress failed to pass funding legislation—the laws that fund government agencies and programs for the new fiscal year (FY). The impasse centered on whether to extend enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA)...

This article analyzes the Big Beautiful Bill Act (BBB Act) and its potential impact on the U.S. federal budget deficit, emphasizing risks of higher debt, borrowing costs, and long-term economic strain, particularly for students and low-income families. While it acknowledges arguments that tax cuts may stimulate growth and broaden the tax base, it concludes that most evidence points toward increased deficits over the next decade.

Artificial intelligence is now stronger, faster, and more efficient than ever. AI-powered software holds the power to transform the...