Economy & Markets — Archive
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Feds Uncover Critical Link in Radicalization of Wannabe Trump Assassin
DHS intelligence report says Iran conflict 'may have contributed' to Cole Allen's decision to attack White House Correspondents' Dinner, per documents obtained by Reuters.
Minnesota's Eye-Popping Subsidy Payments to Nine Day Care Centers Exposed After Last Week's Fed Raids
The state's Child Care Assistance Program paid more than $67 million over eight years to providers that were targeted in 22 federal search warrants.
Former FedEx Driver Sentenced to Death for Killing Seven-Year-Old Texas Girl Athena Strand
The case has renewed scrutiny over contractor hiring practices after the victim's family alleged that FedEx and its subcontractor failed to conduct a required background check.
GOP Senator in Primary Runoff Praised Islamic Charity After State Department Cut Ties Over Terror Concerns
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, Cornyn's primary opponent, has made opposition to radical Islam a focal point of his campaign as both Republicans compete for conservative voters.
States Push Congress to Address National Debt as CBO Projects Continued Growth
Indiana, Tennessee, and other states point to balanced budget policies as models while federal deficits add roughly $2 trillion annually to the debt.
Less Washington, More America: A Return to Functional Federalism
As federal deficits near $3 trillion annually, some lawmakers push for devolving power back to states while others warn that rollback of federal protections could harm vulnerable populations.
Congressional Budget Reform Proposal Revives Debate Over Federalism and Government Accountability
Rep. Blake Moore's Comprehensive Congressional Budget Act would require votes on the full federal budget annually, amid growing frustration with centralized governance.
Daily Wire Investigation Finds Ohio Spent $1 Billion on Medicaid Home Health Care in 2024
The investigation, based on data published by DOGE, reveals billions in 'personal services' payments where relatives can be paid to provide companionship to family members.
House Republican Calls National Debt 'Ticking Time Bomb' as U.S. Debt Tops 100% of GDP
The $39 trillion debt level, reached for the first time since World War II, has sparked renewed debate over federal spending priorities and deficit reduction efforts.
Mark Sanford Quits House Race After One Month to Launch Debt-Focused Nonprofit
The former South Carolina governor and congressman says he can have more impact on the $38.9 trillion national debt outside elected office.