Research Locker

Welcome to the Research Locker, an open-source archive of documents packed with cited facts and figures. Our goal is to empower journalists by providing them with accurate information on the pressing issues faced by the American people. These documents are regularly updated with the latest data points, as indicated by the date above each title. Best of all, this comprehensive research is available to the public for free! Just click on a topic to view and download the PDF.

Pulse Check on the American Economy

June 5, 2025

The overall sentiment of the U.S. economy is mixed, with people under 30 feeling worse about their financial situation. Despite polling showing a negative sentiment for the national economy, more people rate their personal finances as “excellent or good” than “poor.”

Trump Administration’s Top Ten Accomplishments for the First 100 Days

April 29, 2025

During the first 100 days of President Trump’s second term, his administration has taken numerous actions to secure major victories for Americans, including signing legislation to protect American communities, securing trillions in funding for new economic opportunities, and eliminating wasteful government spending.

Rich States, Poor States 18th Edition

April 16, 2025

The 18th edition of Rich States, Poor States: ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index features an evaluation of each independent state and key areas of policy in that state to better understand its economic trajectory.

Making America Safe Again

April 2, 2025

During his campaign, President Trump promised to implement stronger immigration crackdowns on illegal aliens – and his administration is keeping its word to the American people. More than 32,000 arrests were made in the first 50 days of his administration, and 70% of those detained were either were either charged with or found guilty of a variety of crimes.

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

March 24, 2025

On December 22, 2017, President Trump signed into law the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. A number of these provisions were temporary and set to expire in 2026, including the lower individual tax rates, the higher standard deduction, the child tax credit, the higher estate tax exclusion, and the SALT cap. If the provisions set to expire in the TCJA aren’t extended, there would be an effective $4 trillion in tax increases.

SCOTUS Ruling on Foreign Aid

March 12, 2025

In March 2025, The Supreme Court Voted 5-4 To Reject The Trump Administration’s Emergency Appeal To Judge Ali’s Ruling. “A sharply divided Supreme Court on Wednesday rejected the Trump administration’s bid to freeze nearly $2 billion in foreign aid, but it was not clear how quickly money might start flowing.

Early Success of DOGE – Department of Government Efficiency

February 6, 2025

Since its establishment, DOGE has made significant strides towards its annual target. In its short time, it has already saved American taxpayers over $1 billion through the cancellation of “DEIA” projects. In the months ahead, DOGE will seek to cut $1 trillion from the federal deficit.

The Deconstruction of DEI in America

January 27, 2025

Donald Trump’s decisive victory over Kamala Harris in November has led to America’s biggest brands and universities scrapping or dramatically altering their DEI programs. The decision to move on from DEI initiatives in business “reflects a majority view among Americans” that “‘workers’ support of corporate diversity efforts has softened.”

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