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Washington’s court system is warning lawmakers that years of flat funding have pushed the judiciary to a critical threshold, with no relief in sight. A proposed $18 million cut in federal funding threatens to accelerate a crisis already defined by staffing shortages, rising caseloads, and mounting security threats. DC Courts Executive Officer Herbert Rouson Jr….
US equity futures are trading slightly higher Monday morning, with E-mini S&P 500 contracts up roughly 0.1% and Nasdaq-100 futures gaining around 0.6%. The overall backdrop remains complicated, as global bond yields continue climbing and put pressure on borrowing costs for households and businesses alike. The US 10-year yield moved approximately 6.8 basis points higher,…
Minnesota Senate candidate Michele Tafoya is sharply criticizing former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem and state leadership over the handling of ICE operations in Minnesota. Tafoya appeared on “The Hill Sunday” to discuss her campaign and the ongoing controversy surrounding Immigration and Customs Enforcement actions in the state. She did not hold back in her…
L3Harris Technologies (LHX) is aggressively expanding its footprint across international markets, positioning itself to serve a much broader customer base beyond U.S. borders. In fiscal 2025, the company’s international revenues reached $4.8 billion, accounting for 22% of total revenues across its global operations. L3Harris serves customers in more than 100 countries, giving the company exposure…
The U.S. Department of War has signed a landmark framework agreement with Lockheed Martin (LMT) to rapidly scale production and delivery of the AIM-260 Joint Advanced Tactical Missile, known as JATM. The agreement establishes a multi-year procurement pathway that sends clear, long-term demand signals across the entire military industrial base, especially for missile manufacturers. Defense…
A sweeping bipartisan poll reveals that 90% of voters are deeply concerned the national debt is driving up inflation and everyday costs. The Peter G. Peterson Foundation survey found voters directly linking the debt to rising prices for groceries, energy, housing, and transportation across the country. The national debt is now approaching $40 trillion, a…
Diesel prices in the United States have shattered records in rapid succession, with the national average climbing to $6.45 per gallon as of Friday, according to AAA. That figure represents a five-cent increase from Thursday alone and a staggering jump of 39 cents over just one week of trading. The prior record of $5.94 per…
A man identified as Wilber Rafael Garces Perez, 29, of Venezuela, was shot and injured by a federal ICE officer in North Austin, Texas, on Sunday. The shooting occurred near the intersection of U.S. 183 and Anderson Square just before 1 p.m., according to authorities. Austin Police Chief Lisa Davis said Garces Perez was shot…
The U.S. Senate faces a packed legislative week, with lawmakers targeting passage of the Protect College Sports Act and a major nomination hearing. The House is out of session for the final two weeks of September, placing the full legislative spotlight firmly on the Senate and its remaining GOP priorities. The Protect College Sports Act…
Iowa Senator Chuck Grassley is pressuring President Trump to restrict diesel exports as skyrocketing fuel prices squeeze farmers and truckers across the country. Grassley, a Republican, took to the social platform X over the weekend to make his case directly and forcefully to the president. “[W]hy doesn’t Pres Trump put an embargo on diesel exports…