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In a significant policy shift, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced the termination of two key programs that collectively provided over $1 billion in funding to schools, childcare centers, and food banks for purchasing food directly from local farms. The decision has raised concerns among agricultural advocates, educators, and community leaders about the potential…
Vivek Ramaswamy is looking to gain ground in the polls in the 2025 Ohio Gubernatorial Election. Vivek Ramaswamy, the biotech entrepreneur and former Republican presidential candidate, has transitioned from the national stage to focus on Ohio’s gubernatorial race. His campaign has garnered significant attention, marked by substantial fundraising efforts and early polling leads. Transition to…
The gubernatorial race in New Jersey is heating up, and there are several NJ governor candidates vying for votes. The race to become New Jersey’s next governor in 2025 is shaping up to be one of the most unpredictable and hard-fought contests in recent state history. With incumbent Governor Phil Murphy completing his second term…
Retired Gen. Barry McCaffrey issued sharp criticism of President Donald Trump’s remarks to top military leaders at Quantico, Virginia. McCaffrey, who appeared Wednesday on MSNBC’s “Morning Joe,” described the event as highly unusual and unsettling. “I’ve been doing this a long time. That presentation at Quantico from the president and secretary of Defense was one…
Suzanne Bonamici has served in the U.S. Congress since 2012, representing Oregon’s 1st Congressional District, a diverse region that includes much of Portland West, its western suburbs, and coastal counties. Her time in Congress has been marked by policy work in education, environmental protection, civil rights, and support for working families. Early Background & Entry…
A government shutdown happens when the U.S. Congress fails to pass funding legislation for federal agencies, or the President does not sign it into law. Without this funding, many parts of the government are forced to close or significantly scale back operations until a budget agreement is reached. While essential services continue, the effects of…
By now, Americans should be well aware that there have been a substantial number of tariffs placed on nearly every country on Earth. This runs the gamut from China (population 1.4 billion) to the Heard and McDonald Islands (population 0)and nearly everywhere in between. What this is doing is making the conditions ripe worldwide for…
In 2024, the number of existing home sales dropped to nearly 30 year low with only a little over 4 million residences being sold throughout the U.S. Most experts agree the reason for the lower number of total sales boils down to lack of inventory, coupled with relatively high interest rates compared to the last…
It’s no secret that DOGE cuts in the federal government have thrown a wrench into both hiring and day to day operations. What’s particularly concerning is that with cuts to the National Science Foundation (NSF), there is a very good chance that AI development is going to be scaled back considerably. Just after Inauguration Day,…
It’s no secret that tariffs are typically considered as bad for an open economy. There are a few times when they can be a useful tool in temporarily supporting a sector, or preventing foreign governments from intentionally undermining a business, but generally they just increase prices for everyone involved. The smattering of tariffs, and the…