Most Americans cannot afford a $1,000 urgent expense. Inflation has chipped away at Americans’ cost of living. The enormous spike in prices and erosion of consumers’ purchasing power have disadvantaged millions. They have been forced to cut back on their savings, forgo retirement plans, and depend on credit cards for day-to-day expenses or unforeseen circumstances….
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President Donald Trump made clear his intent to levy a tariff on goods coming into the United States unless and until his various domestic demands were met. Naturally, the legacy media and a number of politicos were aghast at the possibility that the commander-in-chief would be willing to wield such a weapon. After all, if…
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President Trump’s foreign policy priority clear made clear with Rubio’s first international visit. US foreign policy watchers put a lot of stock in who would be first on Secretary of State Marco Rubio’s dance card. However, it’s no surprise Rubio would look to the south for his first outreach. Now that the United States has…
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The Trump administration wasted little time making itself known to some terrorists. ISIS is back on America’s radar. For the national security pundits waiting for President Trump to send a message about global terrorism, the wait was short. Somalia had become a haven for ISIS terrorists during the Biden administration. However, it took just ten…
Performance and politics on the calendar. Nestled between the Aventine and Palatine hills of Rome, the Circus Maximus was once the site of races, gladiatorial battles, theater, and ceremonies. It was the entertainment center of the world. Politicians sought to expand their reputations with spectacle, and if recent happenings on Capitol Hill are any indication,…
Biden administration Vice President Kamala Harris may have been defeated in November, but her husband, Doug Emhoff, has already parachuted into his next plum position: a partnership at a powerful progressive establishment law firm that has represented George Soros in court on multiple occasions. “Willkie Farr & Gallagher LLP [on Jan. 27] announced that Douglas…
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The Democratic National Committee (DNC) elected Minnesota party leader Ken Martin as its new chair on Saturday, February 1. Martin’s election is the party’s first real step towards coming back from a disastrous election cycle, and Democrats hope their new leader can right the listing ship before it capsizes completely. Perhaps they shouldn’t hold their…
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“We have a housing crisis in our country. We need millions of homes,” said Scott Turner, President Donald Trump’s pick to run Housing and Urban Development (HUD). With skyrocketing prices for both home sales and rentals, it’s hard to disagree. Indeed, during his committee hearing, both Democrats and Republicans agreed on one key thing: There…
The fateful day has arrived. President Donald J. Trump told America and the world what was coming, and now it’s here. Beginning today, February 1, the US will impose tariffs on imports from Mexico, Canada, and China. The leaders of all three targeted nations vowed to respond, though exactly what those responses will be remains…
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Plus, the money supply and weaker consumer confidence. President Donald Trump has been in power for the length of a cup of coffee, yet he still has not resolved the eggflation crisis. No yolk! With egg prices failing to decline in the new administration’s opening days, the walls could be closing in on Trump. While…
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Another senator pushes to ban minors’ access to some platforms. State Sen. Tanya Storer (R-NE) recently introduced a bill that would require social media websites to verify age before allowing Nebraskans to create a profile. Those younger than 18 would need parental consent. The idea is to protect children’s mental health, an ongoing issue that…
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This could be the golden ticket for Lone Star State students. Some say everything is bigger in Texas: steaks, dreams, and deep pockets. In a rare move, the Texas Senate pledged $1 billion for a school vouchers program and proposed legislation to grant children who enroll in private schools $10,000 in scholarships to help pay…
