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The last American penny has been struck at the U.S. Mint in Philadelphia, marking the end of a coinage era that began in 1793 and concluded on November 12. The once-ubiquitous one-cent coin is already being missed by shoppers and cashiers alike. According to USA TODAY, some retailers have begun running short on pennies and […]
Poll: Support for Trump’s Government Management Falls Sharply, Even Among Republicans Public approval of President Donald Trump’s handling of the federal government has dropped significantly since earlier in his second term, according to a new poll from The Associated Press–NORC Center for Public Affairs Research. Much of the downturn is being driven by declining confidence […]
Former Columbus Township Trustee Benjamin Jackson is facing the possibility of more than six decades behind bars after pleading guilty Monday to multiple counts of theft and official misconduct. Jackson, a Republican, stepped down from his position last year following an investigation that revealed he had allegedly used township credit cards for personal purchases totaling […]
President Donald Trump announced Tuesday that Veterans Day will now also be recognized as “Victory Day for World War I,” honoring the United States’ role in Germany’s surrender on November 11, 1918. During a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery, Trump declared, according to the New York Post, “Today is not only Veterans Day, but it’s […]
Economists are cautioning that President Donald Trump’s proposal to lower monthly mortgage payments could leave many Americans carrying far more debt over time, offering short-term savings that may come with a long-term financial cost. Over the weekend, Trump suggested on Truth Social that the government could introduce a 50-year mortgage option. Bill Pulte, the director […]
A push by U.S. Sen. Mitch McConnell to close a loophole that enabled the sale of intoxicating hemp-derived products has become a major point of conflict in negotiations to reopen the federal government. His effort is being opposed by fellow Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul. After a key vote on Nov. 9, senators have begun advancing […]
The Senate voted 60-40 to move forward with legislation aimed at ending the shutdown, the longest in U.S. history. The chamber adjourned until Monday and has not yet scheduled a final vote. The House must also approve the bill before it can go to President Donald Trump for his signature. Under the agreement, Congress would […]
President Donald Trump said Sunday that he wants to provide most Americans with a $2,000 payment funded by tariff revenue, defending a policy that has become central to his administration. He promoted his tariff strategy as a source of new government income, arguing that it has spurred what he described as “record investment” in U.S. […]
Indiana Republicans continue to show strong approval for President Donald Trump, but that support is not fully extending to his call to redraw congressional maps before the next scheduled redistricting cycle, according to a new survey from Bellwether Research. The poll of 800 registered voters found that 90% of Republicans surveyed hold favorable views of […]
Total household debt climbed to a record $18.6 trillion last quarter, and while most borrowers remain on track with payments, young Americans are feeling the pressure. During the third quarter, 3 percent of outstanding balances became seriously delinquent — 90 days or more past due — the largest quarterly increase since 2014, according to the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Among […]
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is reducing the number of U.S. airline flights by 10 percent as the government shutdown continues, raising concerns for travelers preparing for upcoming trips. Here’s what to expect as the changes take effect. Why Are Flights Being Cut? According to the Associated Press, the FAA’s decision to scale back flights […]
Will Thanksgiving strain consumers’ budgets more this year? The answer varies depending on what ends up on the table. New research from Empower shows that 57% of Americans feel they are being “priced out” of their own kitchens because groceries have become too expensive to prepare a holiday meal at home. Nearly half (47%) say […]
