Small businesses uncertainty hits new high, survey finds
Newly released polling data shows that American small business uncertainty hit an all-time high and optimism remains low just weeks before Election Day.
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National
Report: Trump, Harris plans both add to U.S. debt; Trumps costs more
No matter who voters elect to be the next president, the U.S. federal debt is expected to continue to grow.
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Evacuations urged in Tampa Bay ahead of Hurricane Milton
Florida residents in and near Tampa Bay are strongly urged to evacuate ahead of Hurricane Milton, a Category 4 storm that could increase its intensity.
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Report: Stadium, arena subsidies not worth it for taxpayers
Professional sports teams and government officials promise tax revenue benefits when taxpayer subsidies are used to build new or renovation stadiums and arenas.
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Everyday Economics: This weeks iInflation report could send Treasury yields higher
A strong jobs report caused yields and mortgage rates to rebound sharply last week. Nonfarm payrolls increased by 254,000, marking the strongest gain since March. The unemployment rate...
Progressives either silent on or not worried about Harris policy flips
As Vice President Kamala Harris campaigns for president, she notably has tried to distance herself from some of her past progressive policy positions, moving closer to the center...
Report: More than 50 jihadist cases in 29 states show persistent terror threat
A new report published by the U.S. House Committee on Homeland Security states that “foreign jihadist networks and homegrown violent extremists” represent a “persistent terror threat to America.”
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Harris dodges one October surprise, faces another in tight race
American voters are one month out from election day, and some new developments threaten to upset the close race.
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Election year Medicare move costs taxpayers $21B over next 3 years
The Congressional Budget Office has released an analysis of the Biden administration's newly announced Medicare prescription drug premiums, estimating the new program could cost taxpayers more than $21...
Hurricane Helene response takes center stage at Trump rally
On a rally stage hundreds of miles north of Hurricane Helene’s path of devastation, former President Donald Trump attacked the federal government’s ongoing response to the disaster.
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