Supreme Court agrees to hear Guam hazardous disposal case
The U.S. Supreme Court agreed to hear a case over whether the U.S. Air Force can destroy hazardous munitions in Guam.
The case, Department of the Air Force v.... Read More.
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Oil futures top $108 a barrel, prices at the pump keep climbing
As the U.S.-Israeli-Iran conflict continues, the price of gas at the pump in the U.S. is skyrocketing and President Donald Trump said it was a "small price" for Americans to pay. This was as the seventh U.S. service member was confirmed killed so far... Read More.
Everyday Economics: Existing home sales report may be noisy. Inflation will shape outlook
This week's economic calendar includes several important housing reports, including existing home sales, housing starts, and building permits. But the most consequential releases are likely to be the first reading on February consumer inflation and the delayed January report on personal consumption expenditures, or... Read More.
Texodus: At least 12 Texas members of Congress won’t be returning next year
Twelve members of Texas' congressional delegation elected in 2024 won't be returning to office next year. Eleven are incumbents; one is deceased. The number is expected to grow depending on the outcome of upcoming elections.
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War in Iran shocks markets, costs U.S. taxpayers $1 billion a day
The escalating war in Iran has already rattled global markets and driven oil prices to their highest levels since April 2024. If the conflict persists, the strain on the global economy deepens and the burden on U.S. taxpayers grows.
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Advocates, lawmakers propose increased cigarette tax
Anti-tobacco advocates and state officials across the country are proposing an increased tax on cigarette packs.
The Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids published an annual report tracking the landmark 1998... Read More.
Legal experts anticipate SCOTUS will overturn drug user gun ban
Legal experts anticipate the U.S. Supreme Court will strike down a law barring unlawful drug users from possessing firearms.
On Monday, justices of the U.S. Supreme Court heard arguments... Read More.
Parents’ rights advocates hail SCOTUS ruling against secret gender transitions
The U.S. Supreme Court's ruling in Mirabelli v. Olson deciding against California's law that allowed for gender transitions of school children without parental knowledge has met with commendation from advocacy groups and law firms, with a legal counsel calling the decision one of the... Read More.
Veteran suicide rate remains high despite spending millions
Veterans die by suicide at roughly twice the civilian rate, despite the Department of Veterans Affairs spending more than $500 million a year to address the problem.
In 2023,... Read More.
BlackRock summit to focus on workforce needed for U.S. infrastructure boom
A coalition of government officials, corporate executives, and labor leaders is gathering in Washington next week to address what many see as the biggest obstacle to a new wave of U.S. infrastructure investment: finding enough skilled workers to build it.
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Debate grows as states consider teacher strike bans
Many states are considering new policies affecting teachers' ability to strike or participate in protests, and education officials and labor advocates continue to debate the legality of teacher strikes.
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American gasoline prices increase most in one week since 2020
American gasoline prices continued to rise on Friday and are up the most of any week since 2022.
Iran widened attacks on energy-producing countries near its borders and the... Read More.