US Politics & Business News
A new poll reveals that Americans are growing increasingly skeptical of information released by the federal government, with majorities expressing low levels of trust. The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research and USAFacts conducted the survey, releasing their findings on Wednesday to broad public attention. The results paint a stark picture of the relationship…
Political experts and commentators are increasingly skeptical that any election cycle alone can resolve the structural fractures running through American society today. A recent opinion piece in The Hill argues that midterm elections will not end political threats, heal the nation’s divisions, or restore a meaningful sense of civic civility. The core argument is straightforward:…
Three researchers at Anthropic have gone public with stark warnings that artificial intelligence development could destroy humanity before the end of this decade. Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon, 27, announced his resignation, citing his refusal to contribute to a competitive race where firms prioritize speed over ensuring humans maintain control of advanced AI systems. Coxon wrote…
L3Harris Technologies (LHX) is strengthening its missile defense footprint after securing a landmark $4.7 billion contract from Lockheed Martin (LMT). Announced on September 8, 2026, the seven-year undefinitized contract award covers propulsion systems for the PAC-3 Missile Segment Enhancement interceptor, known as the MSE. The award represents L3Harris’ largest PAC-3 propulsion contract to date and…
UBS strategists are making a bold case for European equities, arguing that the region’s stocks are high quality and significantly underowned by global investors. The Swiss banking giant says Europe has long suffered from a reputation that no longer reflects the underlying reality of its corporate landscape. UBS is telling clients to forget what it…
The White House announced sweeping import bans on a range of Canadian goods, escalating an already bitter trade dispute between the two neighboring countries. President Donald Trump signed a series of executive orders Monday targeting Canadian whey products, molasses, non-alcoholic beer, and numerous alcoholic beverages including malt beer, wines, cider, whiskies, vodka, and other spirits….
The Republican Party’s first-ever midterm convention kicks off in Dallas this week, placing GOP candidates squarely in the middle of a difficult political calculation. Candidates must weigh the benefits of aligning publicly with President Trump against the risks of being tied to a president with slumping approval numbers just 55 days before the election. Trump…
Stefany Shaheen has secured the Democratic nomination for New Hampshire’s 1st Congressional District, defeating a crowded field of nine candidates in a hard-fought primary race. Shaheen, a health tech entrepreneur and daughter of Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, is projected to narrowly defeat state Democratic Party Vice Chair Maura Sullivan with 90% of precincts reporting, according to…
Shares of AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) climbed to a nearly three-week high on Tuesday, driven by fresh regulatory filings and growing momentum around satellite broadband competition. ASTS stock jumped 6% during Tuesday’s session and added another 0.4% in overnight trading ahead of Wednesday’s open. AST’s unit, AST & Science, filed with the Federal Communications Commission on…
Howmet Aerospace Inc. (HWM) has delivered a standout performance in 2026, surging 26.5% year to date and far outpacing broader market benchmarks. The S&P 500 has gained just 12.2% over the same period, while Howmet’s own industry has actually declined 5.4%, making the company’s run all the more impressive. Peers GE Aerospace (GE) and RTX…