Plus: Conservative Editor Brings Fresh Perspective to Newsweek
 
 
August 2 2021
 
 
COMMENTARY
Besides Lost Jobs, 3 More Ways Minimum Wage Laws Hurt Workers They’re Meant to Help
By Rachel Greszler

Even workers who keep their jobs and get higher wages can be made worse off through other changes to employment caused by minimum wage laws, studies show.
ANALYSIS
Conservative Editor Brings Fresh Perspective to Newsweek
By Douglas Blair

“Newsweek’s idea is that we are going to be the home for [tough] discussions, and we’re not going to shy away from dicey issues,” Josh Hammer says in describing a new podcast.
NEWS
Pelosi’s Office Silent on Action to Determine Origins of COVID-19
By Andrew Trunsky

“The bill establishes that we must identify the precise origins of COVID-19 because it is critical for preventing a similar pandemic,” Rep. Brad Wenstrup, R-Ohio, says.
NEWS
Biden Administration Sues Texas Over Governor’s Order Restricting Transportation of Illegal Immigrants
By Kaylee Greenlee

The administration goes to court to challenge Gov. Greg Abbott’s executive order targeting the transportation of migrants who could spread COVID-19 in Texas.
COMMENTARY
America’s Aim in Indo-Pacific Should Be to Advance Economic Freedom
By Anthony B. Kim

The Indo-Pacific is home to at least five of the world’s trillion-dollar economies and hosts more than half of the world’s population in just two countries, India and China.
NEWS
Texas Man Gets 11 Years for Buying Homes, Cars With $25 Million in COVID-19 Relief
By Steven Hall

After pleading guilty to wire fraud and money-laundering offenses, he draws over 11 years in prison for running a scheme to receive about $24.8 million in forgivable loans during the pandemic.
NEWS
ICYMI: News Outlets That Criticized Trump for Targeting Reporters Mostly Silent About ‘Unmasking’ of Tucker Carlson
By Fred Lucas

The Washington Post and other news outlets that decry government intrusion aren’t willing to stand with Fox News host Tucker Carlson as he is “unmasked” by the National Security Agency.
 
     
 
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