A new poll from KFF found that healthcare costs are the top health-related issue influencing voters ahead of November’s midterm elections. Sixty-one percent of respondents said the price of healthcare will have a major impact on which party they support as control of Congress hangs in the balance. Among voters aligned with the Make America […]
A new survey from Generation Lab found that more than 8 in 10 young adults believe economic conditions in the United States are either bad or terrible. The poll, conducted April 26-29, surveyed young Americans across multiple age groups. Among the 546 respondents ages 18-24, 55 percent described the economy as bad, while another 29 […]
Lindsey Graham’s recent comments on gas prices have left many Americans scratching their heads. The senator’s statement that Americans “deserve” higher gas prices has sparked a heated debate about the country’s energy policies and the impact on everyday citizens. But what’s behind this bold claim, and what does it reveal about the current state of […]
Lithium deposits beneath parts of the Appalachian region could supply the United States with critical battery materials for centuries, according to new estimates from the United States Geological Survey (USGS). The agency identifies about 2.3 million metric tons of lithium oxide stored in pegmatite rock formations across the eastern U.S., particularly in the Carolinas, with […]
Rudy Giuliani, former New York City mayor and close ally of President Donald Trump, was hospitalized with pneumonia on May 3 at Good Samaritan Medical Center in West Palm Beach. According to his spokesperson, Ted Goodman, Giuliani was placed on a ventilator but is now breathing on his own. Goodman said Giuliani’s condition was complicated […]
Secretary of State Marco Rubio is scheduled to meet Pope Leo XIV on Thursday, according to the Vatican, as tensions continue between the United States, Italy and the Holy See. During his visit to Rome, Rubio is also expected to meet Italian Foreign Minister Antonio Tajani and possibly Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni, though officials have […]
President Donald Trump signed bipartisan legislation to fund most of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), ending the longest shutdown in the agency’s history. The bill excludes immigration enforcement operations but passed quickly after House approval, resolving a months-long standoff fueled by disputes over Trump’s immigration policies. DHS had been without regular funding since Feb. […]
Gas prices are rapidly climbing across the state, with increasing reports of costs surpassing $4.50 per gallon in the Indianapolis area and beyond. Patrick De Haan, petroleum analyst for GasBuddy, issued an alert around 2 p.m. Wednesday as gas prices in Indiana jumped to $4.79 per gallon. The surge is also reflected in the state’s […]
South Carolina Sen. Lindsey Graham, joined by two fellow Senate Republicans, introduced legislation Monday aimed at funding a proposed White House ballroom backed by President Donald Trump. Graham, alongside Republican Sens. Katie Britt of Alabama and Eric Schmitt of Missouri, put forward a Senate bill that would allocate federal funding for the ballroom project. Renewed […]
King Charles III is set to acknowledge tensions between London and the Trump administration while emphasizing the enduring U.S.-U.K. relationship in remarks to a joint meeting of Congress on Tuesday. According to a Buckingham Palace preview first reported by The New York Times, the king will say “the two countries have always found ways to […]
American defense strategy is entering a new era driven by advanced technology, as the Pentagon has issued a multimillion-dollar contract to test powerful humanoid robots. Foundation Future Industries has landed a $24 million deal to develop its “Phantom” robots, which are engineered to infiltrate hostile locations and reduce risks to U.S. forces. CEO Sankaet Pathak […]
US President Donald Trump has claimed that the United States “totally controls” the Strait of Hormuz, calling the blockade a “tremendous success” and stating it will remain until a “final deal” with Iran is reached. However, a Financial Times report says at least 34 tankers linked to Iran have managed to pass through the US […]