Grand Canyon fire now 54% contained; 144,432 acres burned
America’s largest active wildfire is now 54% contained, according to a report on a U.S. government website. …
Report: Post-election audits in swing states insufficient
A recent report analyzed the 2024 post-election audits of seven swing states, finding that many were “inadequate” and lacking “transparency.” …
U.S. producer prices surge in July as tariffs increase costs
U.S. wholesale inflation surged last month, a sign that President Donald Trump's tariffs are boosting costs and higher prices may…
Colorado sued over social media warnings for minors
An internet trade group filed a lawsuit against Colorado Thursday morning, challenging a new law that would require social media…
Illinois judge rejects Texas legislature lawsuit over absconding Dems
An Illinois judge has rejected a lawsuit filed by the state of Texas against 33 House Democrats who absconded from…
DOJ settles race-based admissions with military academies
The Department of Justice announced this week a settlement of litigation challenging the race-based admissions practices at the U.S. Military…
Everyday Economics: CPI takes center stage as tariff-driven price pressures mount
The economy was already slowing, and that was before higher tariffs kicked in last week, raising import taxes to the…
Details pending on billions in foreign investments coming from trade deals
When President Donald Trump announced a string of trade deals with key U.S. trading partners recently, he touted pledges for…
Negative net migration is harmful to the economy, economists say
Though the economy and immigration were issues that helped President Donald Trump secure the White House, some economists have said…
Texas House sues six Democrats absconding in California
Following through on his pledge to use all means necessary to find, arrest and return absconding House Democrats to Texas,…
With antisemitism on the rise, a glimmer of hope at Jewish delis
With antisemitism at its highest level in recorded history, Jewish delis in the U.S. are providing a glimpse of hope,…
‘Exactly what we need’: First expedited coal lease advances
The first expedited coal lease under the Big Beautiful Bill has advanced with the goal of energy independence and job…