Everyday Economics: Retail sales and housing suggest a resilient consumer
This week, the focus shifts to the consumer, with March retail sales and the National Association of Realtors' pending home sales report.
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National
Authorities: 8 children killed in domestic shootings in NW Louisiana
Eight children were killed early Sunday in domestic-related shootings at three Shreveport homes, authorities said.
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Supreme Court to hear migrant parole case Wednesday
The U.S. Supreme Court will begin its final oral arguments sitting of the current term on Monday. The justices will hear several high profile... Read More.
U.S., Iran to resume talks; Trump issues dire threat
Talks to strike a deal with Iran will reconvene this week ahead of Wednesday's ceasefire expiration as President Donald Trump issued fresh threats Sunday... Read More.
Trump admin seeks health-care price transparency
Taxpayer advocates are applauding the Trump administration over its efforts calling for medical price transparency in federal employee health-care plans while health-care industry leaders... Read More.
Analysis: Homelessness predicted to rise despite policy efforts
Homelessness is predicted to rise, while policies predicted to lower the homeless numbers only address part of the cause, according to analysts.
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Iran reverses course, closes Strait of Hormuz
Less than 24 hours after Iran and President Donald Trump touted the Strait of Hormuz open, the Islamic Republic has reportedly reversed course, closing... Read More.
Los Angeles school district seeks state’s money for pay hikes
The Center Square) - The Los Angeles Unified School District managed to avoid a strike this week after reaching 11th-hour agreements with three unions.... Read More.
Congress kicks off government funding process for 2027
Six months out from fiscal year 2027, U.S. lawmakers are making progress on the annual 12 appropriations bills that will fund the federal government.
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Congress passes FISA Section 702 stopgap after 18-month extension fails in House
The U.S. Senate has adopted the House's 10-day extension of the expiring Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act, leaving Republican leadership less... Read More.
