Congressional Perks: Lawmakers billed taxpayers for limousine services
A number of U.S. representatives like to be driven in style, billing taxpayers tens of thousands of dollars for limo service from their office... Read More.
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Number of service members killed in action rises to six
The number of American service members killed in action as part of Operation Epic Fury has climbed from four to six, as Secretary of... Read More.
Questions remain on Trump’s plans for $2,000 tariff rebate checks
American consumers hoping for tariff refunds could be disappointed.
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Appeals court won’t delay tariff refunds
A federal appeals court on Monday rejected the Trump administration's request to delay a step toward granting tariff refunds.
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Oil, gas prices jump as Iran war disrupts Middle East output
U.S. and global oil and gas prices surged higher Monday as concerns grew that attacks by Israel and the U.S. on Iran could spiral... Read More.
Southwestern states react to U.S. airstrikes in Iran
Politicians and others in the Southwest remain divided over U.S. airstrikes in Iran.
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Public school test scores continue to decline since pandemic
Academic achievement in U.S. public schools continues to fall behind pre-pandemic levels, with national test data showing a persistent decline in math and reading... Read More.
Supreme Court declines to hear felony gun possession case
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to decide whether individuals with felony records can be permanently disarmed under the Second Amendment.
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Plastics industry applauds Trump’s focus on strengthening manufacturing
The plastics industry is pleased by President Donald Trump's mention at the State of the Union of strengthening manufacturing in the nation, with an... Read More.
Hegseth: Operation Epic Fury ‘just the beginning’ of U.S. action in Iran
Operation Epic Fury is "just the beginning" of American combat operations in Iran, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and General Dan Caine told reporters... Read More.
