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A new report published by the news outlet Money BetterThisWorld is sounding an alarm: the Washington, D.C. labor market — long sustained by the federal presence — is beginning to show signs of weakening, largely driven by a wave of job cuts initiated by the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE). The report, which draws on…
There were previously unsubstantiated reports that Jasmine Crockett had lost her congressional seat. Democratic Representative Jasmine Crockett has not lost her congressional seat, continuing to serve Texas’ 30th Congressional District, which covers parts of Dallas and Tarrant counties. Crockett, who first assumed office in 2023, succeeded longtime Congresswoman Eddie Bernice Johnson and has quickly established…
Many Republicans have questioned why Joe Biden didn’t release the Epstein Files while he was President. The mystery surrounding Jeffrey Epstein’s network continues to loom large years after his death, and one of the lingering questions is why former President Joe Biden did not order the release of the “Epstein files.” These files, which contain…
Many Americans are curious about why did Doug Collins choose to leave Congress several years ago. Doug Collins, a former Republican congressman from Georgia, left Congress at the height of his political influence, sparking speculation about his future and the motivations behind his decision. His departure from Washington marked the end of a distinctive era…
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…