House and Senate Republicans are headed to a crossroads over how much it will cost to extend President Trump’s 2017 tax cuts. How will Republicans in Congress pay for the tax cuts and which additional cuts will be added? Which issues will be the thorniest? And how will lawmakers avoid ballooning the already large federal debt?

The U.S. is embroiled in escalating trade wars on multiple fronts against Europe, Mexico and Canada. How will the tariff hikes impact the growth and inflation at home and across the board? What kind of impact will tariff hikes have on inflation, business investment and the economies at home and abroad? Will central banks have to keep interest rates higher for longer than previously expected?

Trump 2.0 is a big proponent of various cryptocurrencies and pledged to make America "the crypto capital of the planet." What additional crypto executive orders can we expect to see during his second term and is the possibility of a stablecoin in American’s future?

Antitrust regulators aren't backing down from cases against Big Tech names like Google, Meta and Apple. Where do the FCC, FTC and Justice Department stand on antitrust issues? And how will the growing consolidation of AI platforms and technologies play out in a second Trump Administration?

While President Trump has pledged to “drill, baby drill,” the country’s energy future will rely on far more than just fossil fuels. With U.S. and global electricity demand on the rise, alternative energy sources like solar, wind, coal, nuclear and geothermal will play an increasing role. How will energy technologies shift dramatically in the next four years in the overall energy picture? And what are the environmental repercussions?

Ransomware, phishing and data breaches, oh my! Advancements in technology and more complex cyber threats are a package deal. What should c-suite executives do to protect their companies? And what role is AI playing in complicating cybersecurity attacks?

In recent years, many startups have had a tough time raising money to get their fledgling businesses going. What is the current climate for entrepreneurship? Will the majority of startups continue to be AI-focused? How will the IPO market fare during Trump 2.0?

All real estate is local. How much further do interest rates need to fall to jumpstart the housing sector? What impact will the recent nosedive in the stock market have on an already slower housing market?