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Changes to expect in your child’s school lunches under new USDA nutrition standards
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on Friday proposed major changes to school lunches in an attempt to make the meals healthier, with particular emphasis on reducing sugar and salt. The plan, which is set for a 60-day public comment period starting Tuesday, is a multi-year effort that was developed with input from school nutrition...
What we learned about the US economy this past week
A recent wave of surprisingly solid economic data reveals that the U.S. economy is in a far stronger position than most economists expected. Friday’s stunning jobs report, coupled with a surprising jump in job openings, has forced experts to recalibrate their expectations for an economy being slowed by the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hikes. Here’s...
Eight Republicans who could challenge Trump in 2024
The possibility of a crowded GOP presidential primary in 2024 has grown likelier in recent days following reports that former U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Nikki Haley is gearing up to officially announce a White House bid later this month. Former President Trump is the only high-profile Republican who has formally announced a presidential campaign,...
Chinese spy balloon poses ‘no imminent danger,’ top Foreign Affairs Democrat says
House Foreign Affairs Committee ranking member Rep. Gregory Meeks said Friday the Chinese spy balloon flying over the United States presents "no imminent danger" to Americans.
Biden gaffes: The president bats .500 in January, a slip up every other day
President Biden averaged just under a half a gaffe per workday in January as he dodged questions from the press on his possession of classified documents.
Minnesota bill would make state ‘trans refuge’ for kids seeking transgender medical treatment
Minnesota will consider a bill introduced by Rep. Leigh Finke of the Democratic-Farmer-Labor Party that seeks to transform the state into a "trans refuge."
Diane Feinstein’s extremely awkward, very uncomfortable exit from the political stage
LOS ANGELES — Several of her House colleagues are already running for her Senate seat. She isn’t raising real money. And it’s so widely...
Democrats’ intra-party feud: DNC set to back Biden plan to upend presidential nominating calendar
The Democratic National Committee is expected to approve a plan by President Biden to dramatically alter the top of its presidential nominating calendar for the 2024 election cycle
Jordan, Cruz shred Biden over suspected Chinese spy balloon by comparing him to past presidents: ‘Weakness’
Rep. Jim Jordan said President Biden's inaction on the suspected Chinese spy balloon flies in the face of previous presidents, like Ronald Reagan and John F. Kennedy.
Eric Swalwell roasted on social media after asking why GOP colleague’s ‘gun’ is ‘so small’
Eric Swalwell, a Democrat from California, prompted backlash after he inquired about the size of a Republican colleague's pin, which is in the shape of a rifle.