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Several US states are aiming to get rid of daylights savings time, and two states already do not observe it. The idea of getting rid of daylight saving time has gained new traction across the U.S., with several states pushing legislation or floating proposals to eliminate the twice-yearly clock switches. While the federal government still…
Washington D.C., the nation’s capital, is often thought of primarily as the seat of American politics. Yet beyond the iconic monuments, historic buildings, and bustling corridors of power, the city sustains a complex and dynamic economy shaped by both public and private sectors. Its unique position as the hub of U.S. government operations makes D.C.’s…
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney said on Wednesday that he shared “a meeting of minds” with U.S. President Donald Trump during recent discussions on the future of the steel and aluminum industries — sectors still facing significant American tariffs. Carney met Trump in the Oval Office on Tuesday for trade talks that officials later described…
California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Monday publicly criticized President Donald Trump and Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy over staffing shortages at Hollywood Burbank Airport. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) issued an advisory Monday noting delays at the airport, located near Los Angeles, due to a lack of air traffic controllers. According to the FAA, no controllers…
Bill Melugin has never been associated with a political party, but his current employer, Fox News, leans Conservative. Bill Melugin is a prominent national correspondent for Fox News, based in Los Angeles. Despite frequent speculation about his political leanings, there is no public record indicating that Melugin belongs to, or has ever been formally affiliated…
JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon on Tuesday described a government shutdown as “a bad idea,” while admitting uncertainty over whether past shutdowns significantly impacted the economy or financial markets. “I don’t like shutdowns, I think it’s just a bad idea. And I don’t care what the Democrats, Republicans say, it’s a bad idea. It’s not…
Kevin Mccarthy remains active in numerous projects after leaving Congress around two years ago. After a 17-year tenure in the U.S. House of Representatives, including a brief but tumultuous period as Speaker, Kevin McCarthy announced his departure from Congress at the end of 2023. His exit, prompted by a historic ouster from the Speaker’s role…
American pundits closely follow when the new 2025 Congress was sworn in, as it is an important event. The 119th Congress of the United States was officially sworn in on Friday, January 3, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. Eastern Time. This convening marked the commencement of the new legislative term, following the 2024 midterm elections. The…