Jackson County sheriffs holding the line on border security
In the small rural county of Jackson, roughly two hours south of Houston, the sheriff and his deputies have been combatting an unprecedented amount... Read More.
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Homelessness spiked 18% in 2024; migrants caused record rise
The number of homeless people in the U.S. reached the highest level recorded in 2024, as more than 770,000 people lived without housing on... Read More.
Everyday Economics: Yields rise on higher uncertainty, not bullish outlook
The benchmark 10-year Treasury yield, which influences consumer borrowing costs for credit cards, auto loans and mortgages, rose again last week.
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Gender transition procedures for minors receive increased scrutiny from emboldened GOP
Gender transition procedures on minors face intensifying scrutiny as the transgender-friendly Biden administration prepares to step down, with Republican lawmakers demanding a federal health... Read More.
Report: College tuition rose 3.4% in 2024
With the second semester of the 2024-2025 school year coming soon, recent data shows that while college tuition and fees have inevitably increased, the... Read More.
Trump faces federal employee unions in government efficiency battle
President-elect Donald Trump has pledged to drastically cut government and clean out inefficiencies, but he faces an entrenched power in Washington, D.C. that may... Read More.
Biden administration scrubs union accountability site
President Joe Biden has nixed a federal union accountability website despite his administration’s promises that it would be back.
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Median U.S. home price expected to hit $410,700 in 2025
Home prices could climb 2% in 2025 and an additional 2% in 2026, according to the latest forecast from the National Association of Realtors.
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Gov. Abbott issues orders to safeguard Texas from CCP threats
Ahead of the state legislature convening in January, Gov. Greg Abbott issued four executive orders to safeguard Texas from espionage threats posed by the... Read More.
Utah taking targeted approach on illegal immigration, Venezuelan prison gang violence
Utah is taking a targeted approach to help President-elect Donald Trump with his deportation efforts after the state has been inundated with illegal border... Read More.
