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Light at the end of the government shutdown tunnel

Monday, November 10 by The Center Square

U.S. Senate Republicans have offered Democrats a face-saving way out of the government shutdown: in exchange for support to reopen the government, Republicans will guarantee a vote on the expiring Obamacare subsidies and also reverse some of the Trump administration’s mass layoffs. ... Read More.

Everyday Economics: Is AI to blame for the layoffs – or a late-cycle hangover?

Monday, November 10 by The Center Square

(THE Center Square) – U.S. employers announced 153,074 job cuts in October – the worst October since 2003 – and headlines rushed to blame AI. Fair question: were the recent layoffs really caused by AI? Mostly, no. Cost-cutting was the top reason in October,... Read More.

Deal reached in U.S. Senate to reopen government

Monday, November 10 by The Center Square

A deal is close to being struck in the U.S. Senate to resume funding the federal government, indicating the end of the shutdown is close. President Donald Trump confirmed... Read More.

DMV small businesses also bear brunt of Congress’ budget brawl

Sunday, November 9 by The Center Square

As Congress convenes for a rare Sunday session amid the ongoing shutdown, the capital region’s small business owners wait with baited breath. Besides federal workers, benefits recipients and active-duty... Read More.

Legal experts split over state, federal immigration control

Sunday, November 9 by The Center Square

The second Trump administration has been largely defined by strict immigration enforcement and net zero illegal border crossings. Amid the enforcement, legal policy analysts are divided over whether federal or state governments should control immigration and border security. ... Read More.

Thousands of flights delayed, cancelled as shutdown rocks airports

Sunday, November 9 by The Center Square

More than 1,400 flights within, into or out of the U.S. were cancelled Sunday and more than 3,300 were delayed as staffing levels at airports worsen in the second month of the federal government shutdown. ... Read More.

Trump: Americans to receive $2,000 each from tariff revenue

Sunday, November 9 by The Center Square

President Donald Trump on Sunday said every American with the exception of the wealthy will receive $2,000 from the revenue the U.S. has collected from tariffs. “A dividend of... Read More.

Taxpayer costs rise as U.S. mounts pressure campaign against Venezuela

Saturday, November 8 by The Center Square

President Donald Trump's plans for Venezuela could cost U.S. taxpayers more each day as the military's most expensive aircraft carrier arrives. The president says the military is saving U.S. lives each time it destroys suspected drug boats in the area. ... Read More.

Light at the end of the government shutdown tunnel

Everyday Economics: Is AI to blame for the layoffs – or a late-cycle hangover?

Deal reached in U.S. Senate to reopen government

DMV small businesses also bear brunt of Congress’ budget brawl

Legal experts split over state, federal immigration control

Thousands of flights delayed, cancelled as shutdown rocks airports

Trump: Americans to receive $2,000 each from tariff revenue

Taxpayer costs rise as U.S. mounts pressure campaign against Venezuela

Federal court backs union on feds’ partisan emails

Senate Democrats propose new govt. funding deal; Republicans reject it

Trump administration will fully fund SNAP despite appeal

Report: Princeton ranked best university, best school overall

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