Department of Labor looks to clawback $2.9B in pandemic funding
The U.S. Department of Labor is clawing back $2.9 billion in unused pandemic funding sent to states to prop up unemployment insurance programs.
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Helene: Death toll 107 in North Carolina, 236 in seven states
Hurricane Helene’s death toll in North Carolina has grown to 107 and is 236 across seven states.
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Bishop takes ceremonial oath from Meadows
Dan Bishop, former congressman from North Carolina’s 8th Congressional District, ceremonially pledged his oath of office on Wednesday in the Indian Treaty Room of the White House.
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Senate Republicans to vote on budget plan permanently extending Trump tax cuts
Through a newly-introduced amendment, Senate leaders have found a way to move the House’s budget resolution forward and make President Donald Trump’s 2017 tax cuts permanent.
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Trump, Republicans shrug as stocks plummet after tariffs
President Donald Trump and some Republicans were quick to shrug off stock losses Thursday as the market responds to a jolt from Trump's reciprocal tariffs.
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Gun group urges Colorado governor to veto controversial bill
A Colorado gun group delivered a petition Thursday morning to Gov. Jared Polis urging him to veto a controversial gun control bill that the legislature recently passed.
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Ohio Republicans push taxpayer funding for Browns stadium
Despite concerns from Gov. Mike DeWine, national economists and other lawmakers, Ohio House Republicans are moving ahead with plans to give $600 million in taxpayer funds to the... Read More.
Small packages shipped from China face new taxes under Trump tariff plan
President Donald Trump rolled out his controversial array of reciprocal tariffs on nations around the world, but a lesser reported element of his new trade policy... Read More.
Stocks tumble after tariffs unveiled
The U.S. stock market took a tumble Thursday morning in response to President Donald Trump’s sweeping tariff policy unveiled Wednesday afternoon.
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Americans more worried about economy, less worried about immigration, poll shows
Americans’ concern about inflation, the economy, health the federal budget and Social Security is up, with concern about Social Security hitting the highest level in 15-years, according to... Read More.
