Lost Causes (Editorial)
One of our mottoes is “Lost causes are the only ones worth fighting for.” Apparently, whether he knows it or not, it’s one of Congressman Bruce Westerman’s too. read more >
Tagged: Donald Trump
US to Commemorate 9/11 As Its Aftermath Extends, Evolves
Americans are commemorating 9/11 with mournful ceremonies, volunteering, appeals to "never forget" and rising attention to the terror attacks' extended toll on responders. read more >
The Art of Being Wrong (Gwen Moritz Editor's Note)
Before being elected president, Donald Trump had never worked for anyone but himself or his ultra-wealthy father. That doesn’t explain why he feels so comfortable saying things that are demonstrably untrue, but it could explain why he never had to learn how to own a mistake. read more >
The Long Game (Editorial)
Billions of dollars in government aid to farmers may soften these initial blows, but the longer that the U.S.-China trade war continues, the greater will be the damage to American agriculture — and Arkansas farmers. read more >
Trump Calls on Fed to Make 'Substantial' Rate Cuts
President Donald Trump is not letting up on his attacks on the Federal Reserve, calling for "substantial" Fed rate cuts to allow the dollar to fall in value against foreign currencies. read more >
Ted Suhl Is Still A Felon (Gwen Moritz Editor's Note)
What’s the matter with me? President Trump commuted the sentence of a man who used religion and bribes for personal gain, and my outrage meter barely registered. read more >
'The Business Case for Diversity' (Gwen Moritz Editor's Note)
To be blind to color is to be blind to the reason for so much injustice. We have got to talk and we have got to listen. read more >
Planes, Trains and Barges: Little Rock Port Authority Turns 60
Lance Fritz, the head of Union Pacific Railroad, said last week during a Q&A panel celebrating the Little Rock Port Authority's 60th anniversary that he had cautionary words for President Trump regarding the country’s trade war with China. read more >
An Accurate Census Benefits All (Editorial)
An undercount could hurt all Arkansans in a couple of ways — first, by understating their political significance and leaving them underrepresented in Congress, and second, by preventing them from benefiting from all the taxpayer-supported programs to which they’re entitled. read more >
Lee Rudofsky To Be Nominated For District Judgeship
President Donald Trump announced Monday his intent to nominate Lee Philip Rudofsky of Arkansas as judge on the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Arkansas. read more >
About Time (Editorial)
This spring’s rain and flooding have already taken a heavy toll on the farming sector. The trade war with China is only adding to farmers’ pain. And because the agriculture industry is Arkansas’ No. 1 industry, that pain can quickly be felt by other sectors of the state’s economy. read more >
Trump's Tariff War with China Hits Arkansas Farmers Hard
President Trump's trade war with China is creating casualties in Arkansas. Soybean farmers have seen their exports to China plummet as prices have dropped 15%. read more >
Arkansas Companies Dealing With Tariff Costs
President Trump's tariffs of 25% on $250 billion worth of Chinese goods is making some Arkansas business either absorb their price increases or pass the cost hikes to their customers. read more >
Trump's Popularity Could Be Tested If Sanders Runs in 2022
A Sanders candidacy could test whether President Donald Trump and questions about his administration's credibility are political liabilities, even in solidly Republican states. read more >
Sarah Sanders Leaving White House Job, Returning to Arkansas
White House press secretary Sarah Sanders, whose tenure was marked by a breakdown in regular press briefings and questions about the administration's credibility, as well as her own, will leave her post at the end of the month. read more >
Businesses Showing Discontent with Trump's Trade Policies
President Donald Trump's aggressive and wildly unpredictable use of tariffs is spooking American business groups, which have long formed a potent force in his Republican Party. read more >
Threat of Mexican Tariffs, US Companies in the Crossfire
The surprise announcement by President Donald Trump of an escalating tariff regime against Mexico sent ripples through almost every economic sector in the U.S. read more >
Give Peace a Chance (Editorial)
We agree with U.S. Sen. Tom Cotton that the sacrifices being asked of Arkansas farmers do not strictly compare to those made by service members. But the United States has a volunteer military, and Arkansas farmers didn’t sign up for a lengthy trade war. read more >
SBA Teams Up With Conductor (Justin Crossie Commentary)
The U.S. Small Business Administration is taking steps to revitalize central Arkansas through a $500,000 award to the Conductor, an organization that partners with the University of Central Arkansas and Startup Junkie Consulting. read more >
US Hikes Tariffs on Chinese Goods, Beijing Vows Retaliation
President Donald Trump's latest tariff hike on Chinese goods took effect Friday and Beijing said it would retaliate, escalating a battle over China's technology ambitions and other trade tensions. read more >
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