By the European Union’s own admission, its competitiveness and prosperity are foundering and rapidly falling behind the U.S.’s. It’s hard to imagine it wise for the United States to embrace any portion of Europe’s economic model, especially when it involves inserting the government into union contract negotiations. The Faster Labor Contracts Act bypassed committee for […]
In June 2025, the New Jersey Reparations Council released its 244-page report, “For Such a Time as This,” calling on the state to provide “repair” for a claimed $643,000 per-family racial wealth gap and endorsing sweeping reparations-related policies. Since then, several New Jersey reparations advocacy groups have again invoked Juneteenth to renew calls for lawmakers […]
Puerto Rico is once again convulsed by scandal. The head of its economic development agency recently resigned after accusing the governor’s chief of staff of reversing penalties for alleged bid rigging on U.S. federal contracts and installing political loyalists. The governor’s in-laws saw a prior investigation into illegal construction and mangrove destruction in the protected […]
Some in the United States may believe Vice President JD Vance’s claims that the memorandum of understanding with the Iranian regime can bring about a true regional peace. However, throughout the Middle East, it is seen as a failure of will on the part of President Donald Trump and a complete surrender to the Iranian […]
Next month will mark the 75th anniversary of the 1951 Refugee Convention. The treaty holds that refugees should not be returned to a country where they face threats to their life or freedom. Most countries have signed either the original convention or an additional 1967 protocol that updated the Convention language to remove time limitations included […]
The Senate Banking Committee will hear testimony from experts on affordability Tuesday morning as cost-of-living concerns in the U.S. grow ahead of the midterm elections. Rising costs — including gas price spikes amid the war in Iran — and inflation have voters on edge. The annual inflation rate sits at 4.2 percent, its highest point...
The Supreme Court is set to deliver opinions Tuesday morning as it looks to clear its docket before summer recess. Rulings in several high-profile cases are expected to be announced before July. New York, Maryland and Utah are holding primary elections Tuesday, and South Carolina will host its primary runoffs. All eyes are on New...
President Trump on Tuesday insisted that Iran has "fully and completely agreed to" future inspections of its nuclear facilities as negotiators work toward a final peace deal. "Despite their protestations and false statements to the contrary, coupled with the drumbeat of the Fake News, which is doing everything possible to make the U.S. Victory as...
Airline experts will testify before a Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee panel Tuesday morning on air safety as close calls and other recent aviation accidents have highlighted issues with the system. Antiquated technology and air traffic control staffing shortages have contributed to the concerns. Witnesses include former New Hampshire Gov. Chris Sununu (D), who...
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Bernie Sanders' socialist ideas are becoming increasingly influential in the Democratic Party, with his endorsed candidates winning across the country and progressive policies becoming more popular among Democrats.
Two more people have been arrested in connection with what federal law enforcement have said was a plot to attack the "UFC Freedom 250" event in front of the White House earlier this month on President Trump's 80th birthday. Court filings show that on Friday, William Lee Spartacus Falkner of Belfair, Wash., was charged with...
