By the evening of December 7 th , 1941, President Franklin Roosevelt understood that the world crisis had taken a new, decisive turn. The United States had been attacked. It must go to war. Yet …
Although the Federal Emergency Management Agency told Congress last month that it had $4 billion in its Disaster Relief Fund, officials also warned that the Fund could have a shortfall of …
"We'll know neutral by 'its works.' We will gradually remove restrictions and observe how the economy reacts," the Federal Reserve chair said almost two weeks ago when the Central Bank delivered a 50 …
A leftwing judicial influence group is finding the spotlight unwelcome. The Environmental Law Institute’s Climate Judiciary Project (CJP) brands itself as an objective source for judges …
Despite intensifying polarization, the Republican and Democratic parties are alike in one important respect: Both now behave as though budget deficits don’t matter. Red and blue politicians …
The Affordable Care Act, aka Obamacare, became law in 2010 and provisions from the legislation began in 2014. The overall goal of the law was to provide health insurance to an increased number of …
With inflation easing faster in recent months, Fed policy has become more restrictive. Concerns are mounting that the Federal Reserve may have once again lagged behind the curve. The latest jobs …
The late economist and U.S. ambassador John Kenneth Galbraith once wrote, “Politics is the art of choosing between the disastrous and the unpalatable.” I bet you know where most of …
We live in an era in which cable television news is set to go the way of the 8-track tape player, and the changing media landscape is profoundly impacting how Americans get their political news. …
Americans overwhelmingly desire all the traditional trappings of the American dream—owning a home, having a family, and looking forward to a comfortable retirement. But very few believe they …
(The Center Square) – Retail sales surpassed expectations, rising 1.0% in July, and were up 2.7% from a year ago. Both initial and continuing unemployment claims fell again, indicating a …
On Thursday, August 15th, the Biden Administration announced prices for the 10 drugs that have been negotiated by the government to save patients money at the pharmacy counter. The Associated …
The debate about open primaries may soon occur in the halls of Congress. A group of bipartisan lawmakers last month introduced the “Let America Vote Act of 2024” to require open primaries …
A higher-than-expected increase in the unemployment rate caused significant panic last week. However, data from the Institute for Supply Management indicated that the services sector expanded in …
For decades, commercial airlines have relied on meticulously overhauled or repaired aircraft parts that meet the Federal Aviation Administration’s (FAA) safety certification standards. These …
A chilling letter this week from Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is a reminder that Americans cannot forget about the importance of the judiciary in upholding free speech and our other …
America's veterans have made immense sacrifices in their service to our country. While nothing can fully repay the debt we owe them, providing comprehensive Veterans Administration (VA) disability …
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(The Center Square) – The Federal Reserve is expected to hold the bank’s key interest rate steady this week. Traders currently expect three rate cuts this year beginning in September. …
The moment a baby is born, a parent is too. There is suddenly a new (screaming) person in the world. But just as suddenly, there’s a new you, too. (Also possibly screaming.) You have a new …
New allegations that Secret Service training resources were reallocated to “executive leadership bonuses” and DEI-prioritized recruitment are among the torrent of charges leveled against …
Louisiana is a state that few can rival. The culture, the food and passion for enjoying life, a state embodied in the phrase laissez les bons temps rouler or let the good times roll. This cherished …
The Secret Service had already been under investigation by House Oversight Committee Republicans for several months when a bullet came within inches of killing former President Trump, killed a …
Ronald Reagan’s legend began after he was shot. With his doctors soon to operate, he quipped, “I hope you’re all Republicans.” He told his wife, “Honey, I forgot to …
When the 46th President of the United States took the debate stage a week ago, it became apparent, even from his first answer, that this would not be the performance he hoped for. For me as a …