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Lack of Homeland Security funding hits maritime workers
Employees of the Transportation Security Administration are not the only ones working without a paycheck during the partial government shutdown. …
Arizona legislators promote new gun rights and safety bills
Women supporting gun rights and safety - self-described “warrior women” - spoke in favor of three new Arizona bills Thursday…
Change in anti-drug policy consideration after bombing Venezuelan boats
U.S. officials are signaling a more aggressive approach to drug trafficking, with emphasis on expanding authority, overseas operations, and targeting…
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…
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…
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…
Mississippi primaries to watch on Tuesday
Mississippi will hold its state primary elections on Tuesday, making it the fourth state in the nation to elect party…
Advocates, lawmakers propose increased cigarette tax
Anti-tobacco advocates and state officials across the country are proposing an increased tax on cigarette packs. …
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. …
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…
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…
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…