Fox Biz reporter pushes back on Trump tariff narrative.

A 9-year-old boy in Florida was arrested for bringing a loaded revolver onto a school bus, prompting police action after students alerted the driver. The child, who faces multiple charges including possession of a firearm on school property, admitted to taking the gun from his uncle’s room and intended to show it to classmates if bullied, though no one was harmed. Want More Context? 🔎

In Los Angeles, a Home Depot parking lot has become a focal point for immigration raids, with agents targeting day laborers seeking work, leading to heightened alertness among workers and advocates. Despite legal challenges, the Supreme Court's recent ruling allows federal operations to continue, raising concerns over civil rights and the impact on local communities and businesses. Want More Context? 🔎

Results from the National Assessment of Education Progress reveal a persistent decline in high school students' reading and math performance, with 12th graders scoring at their lowest in over 20 years and significant losses in eighth-grade science. The achievement gap is widening, particularly affecting students' basic proficiency, and a gender gap has re-emerged in STEM subjects post-pandemic. Want More Context? 🔎

Most U.S. adults believe personal choices significantly drive poverty and homelessness, with 68% noting an increase in poverty over the past 25 years, despite data showing a decrease in the poverty rate. The poll reveals support for removing homeless encampments, but highlights divisions on root causes, with 60% attributing poverty primarily to personal choices and nearly half citing unfair systems. Want More Context? 🔎

The New Orleans Archdiocese has proposed a $230 million settlement for survivors of clergy sexual abuse, following prior claims of a $179.2 million offer deemed insufficient by attorneys for the survivors. If accepted by two-thirds of the survivors by late October, payments could begin next year, with ongoing concerns about the archdiocese's accountability and the emotional toll on survivors. Want More Context? 🔎

A nationwide crackdown on the Sinaloa Cartel led to over 600 arrests, including 171 in New England, during a week-long operation by the DEA. The enforcement resulted in significant drug seizures, including 480 kg of fentanyl and $11 million in cash, highlighting the cartel's extensive reach into both urban and rural communities across the U.S. Want More Context? 🔎