Small business optimism spikes after election
Small business owners' optimism saw a significant spike after President Donald Trump won the White House and Republicans took both chambers of Congress, according to the latest survey...
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Congress readies nearly $900 billion in defense spending
The House is set to vote on the compromise version of the National Defense Authorization Act which authorizes nearly $900 billion to support U.S. military service members, infrastructure,...
SCOTUS wont hear Wisconsin schools transgender notification policy case
The U.S. Supreme Court said it would not hear a case brought by parents in Wisconsin against their school district over its lack of a parental notification policy...
Emergency petition urges halt to TikTok ban
The Liberty Justice Center filed an emergency petition alongside some TikTok creators, asking the court to halt the Jan. 19 ban until the U.S. Supreme Court gives its...
Gas prices declining, may rise after fall of Syrian government
An ongoing war in Syria has suddenly ended with the overturning of the long-standing Syrian government, creating national security and humanitarian concerns but also threatening global oil markets.
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DOD sends an additional $988 million package to Ukraine
The U.S. Department of Defense announced a new round of nearly $1 billion in U.S. taxpayer money for Ukraine as the conflict with Russia continues. Total U.S. taxpayer...
Everyday Economics: Could a Fed rate cut in December be the last of this cycle?
The U.S. labor market continues to show signs of a persistent slowdown. At the same time, inflation data is mixed, with core inflation exceeding expectations while headline inflation...
Everyday Economics: Could a Fed rate cut in December be the Llast of this cycle?
The U.S. labor market continues to show signs of a persistent slowdown. At the same time, inflation data is mixed, with core inflation exceeding expectations while headline inflation...
Wisconsin, Iowa senators celebrate passage of rural internet access bill
Legislation to expand rural Americans’ access to the internet by easing regulatory requirements for smaller broadband providers has unanimously passed the U.S. Senate.
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Hillsdale students write 4k thank-you cards in stark contrast to Yale’s Transgiving
While some schools across the nation hosted meagerly-attended “Transgivings” around Thanksgiving time, students at Hillsdale College wrote over 4,000 thank-you cards on the school’s annual “Day of Thanks.”
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