Concerning economic data pose issues for GOP down midterm stretchRecent data paints a bleak picture of the economy, lending Republicans another blow as midterm early-voting is underway. Annual inflation, as measured by the consumer price index (CPI), rose from 3.4 percent in August to 3.7 percent in September, the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported Wednesday. A day later, the BLS reported that wholesale...The Hill15h agoWhole story →Economymidterm elections
Terror groups are handing Venezuela’s critical minerals over to ChinaThe Trump administration must address the corruption of the Venezuelan government and its role in allowing terrorist organizations and cartels to fund themselves by smuggling critical minerals to Chinese buyers.The Hill18h agoWhole story →SecurityEconomyvenezuela mineral smuggling
America’s $40 trillion debt is coming for your walletAs the U.S. national debt surpassed $40 trillion during Donald Trump's second term, critics warned that escalating interest payments and inflation are eroding public services and devaluing the dollar.The Hill19h agoWhole story →Economynational debt surpasses 40 trillion
Zelensky says Russian sanctions Trump waived 'could have helped enormously'Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky decried President Trump’s late-night decision to waive sanctions and tariffs against Russia days before they were set to take effect under a new law. “At a time when the Russians have carried out such a massive attack on our energy sector, a decision was unfortunately made in America to completely disregard...The Hill22h agoWhole story →SecurityEconomyrussian sanctions waiver
Health insurance is the sleeper midterms issue: Why premiums are spikingAmericans are bracing to pay significantly more for health insurance next month, whether they have Affordable Care Act plans or get insurance through work. Premiums for some people could be the highest in decades, while others may pay more in the form of out-of-pocket costs like copays or deductibles. People are getting squeezed by...The Hill1d agoWhole story →Healthmidterm elections
