The baby bust is mostly cultural, but partly economic. The economic drag on family formation is mostly about housing: In the past six years, it has become much more expensive to own or rent a home. The most obvious way to bring down prices is to increase supply. If you’ve been following debates over housing […]

The Army has launched an investigation into a recent fly-by of two AH‑64 Apache helicopters near singer Kid Rock’s Nashville, Tenn., estate after a video of the low-altitude maneuvers went viral online. “The Army is aware of a video circulating online that appears to show AH‑64 Apache helicopters operating in the vicinity of a private...

Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.) said Monday he has encouraged President Trump to “wind down” the Iran war and “wind up” efforts for a peace deal while noting that it would take an agreement from both parties to resolve the conflict in the Middle East. “Keep it up Mr President. Wind down the war and wind...

Transportation Security Administration (TSA) officers started to receive paychecks Monday for back pay missed during the shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), which first lapsed on Feb. 14. After Congress failed to secure a deal last week to reopen the DHS — which includes the TSA and other agencies — President Trump signed...

President Trump threatened Iran’s energy infrastructure Monday in spite of what he said was “great progress” in talks with officials in Tehran. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told reporters at the White House that Operation Epic Fury is "moving ahead successfully and according to plan," noting more than 11,000 targets have been hit and...

Essential workers are showing up every day, keeping airports secure, while not knowing when their next paycheck will arrive, as lawmakers leave Washington to enjoy time off — still without a deal.  

Millions of drivers use personal vehicles for their work, from delivery and ride-share providers to self-employed electricians, nannies, home health care aides and real estate agents.

The Department of Justice (DOJ) sued Minnesota on Monday for allegedly violating Title IX by allowing transgender girls on women’s sports teams, adding to the administration's growing list of lawsuits around transgender athletes. The DOJ argues Minnesota has engaged in sex discrimination by making female student athletes compete against transgender girls, as well as share locker rooms and...

President Trump touted updated plans for his multimillion-dollar White House ballroom construction project Sunday evening, amid heightened scrutiny. The president unveiled the new designs to media outlets aboard Air Force One. “I think it will be the finest building of its kind anywhere in the world,” Trump told reporters. “A lot of people are giving...

Sen. Mark Kelly (D-Ariz.) on Sunday criticized Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s invocation of religion in the war with Iran. Kelly, who is a retired naval officer, urged Pentagon leaders and fighters to be “merciful people” who “respect life” and “respect the rule of law” in an interview with Greg Sargent of The New Republic. “The...