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AMERICA'S JOB MACHINE ROARS BACK AS ECONOMY DEFIES GLOBAL TURMOIL
WASHINGTON, D.C. — June 5, 2026 — The American economy delivered another powerful reminder of its resilience under President Donald Trump's leadership, posting a third consecutive month of strong job growth despite rising inflation pressures and instability in the Middle East. The Labor Department reported that employers added 172,000 jobs in May, far exceeding expectations, while the unemployment rate remained at a stable 4.3 percent for the third straight month. Even more e

Capitol Times
Jun 5


From The Wealth of Nations to Verifiable Finance: When History Reaches a New Turning Point
Prelude To Entire Book Published By Capitol Times Media - Available July 2026 From Interviews With The Senior Advisor Of The California Crypto Commission From January/2025 to May/2026 By Scott Shields and Stephanie Li - Contributing Writers For Capitol Times Media 06/04/2026 I. In A New Era, Theory Does Not Come First; Facts Do When an era reaches a turning point, theory does not come first. Facts come first. When facts accumulate to the point where old theories can no longe

Scott Shields
Jun 4


Senate Republicans Face Critical Test as Democrats Target Trump's Immigration Agenda
WASHINGTON, D.C. — June 4, 2026 As Senate Republicans prepare for a marathon vote-a-rama on President Donald Trump's $70 billion immigration enforcement package, Democrats are once again attempting to derail one of the administration's most important national security priorities. The legislation would provide three years of funding for U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and Border Patrol, strengthening America's ability to secure the border and enforce immigration

Capitol Times
Jun 4
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