In Allentown, Trump’s ‘A+++++’ economy collides with reality
When Idalia Bisbal moved to this Pennsylvania city synonymous with America’s working class, she hoped for a cheaper,…
Supreme Court won’t halt judge’s probe into civil service laws’ virility, for now
The Supreme Court on Friday declined to block a federal district court from investigating whether President Trump has…
Trump finalizes 1% pay raise for most feds
President Trump on Thursday issued an executive order implementing his plan to provide civilian federal workers with a…
Kirsten Davies confirmed as Pentagon CIO
The Defense Department is getting a new chief information officer as the Pentagon pushes forward with digital modernization.…
Epstein files deadline: What to know
The “Epstein files” are maybe, finally, coming out — or at least, some of them are. Friday is…
11 numbers that capture the Trump effect on education
by Sarah Butrymowicz, The Hechinger Report December 18, 2025 About 1.5 million people teach on college campuses in…
Trump administration unveils proposals to cut off transgender care for minors
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services on Thursday unveiled a series of regulatory actions designed to…
‘We want it back’: Trump asserts U.S. claims to Venezuelan oil and land
MEXICO CITY — President Trump’s order of a partial blockade on oil tankers going to and from Venezuela and his…
China is investing billions in Latin America, potentially sidelining US farmers for decades to come
by Mónica Cordero, Investigate Midwest, Investigate Midwest December 15, 2025 // Initialize Svelte app from jsDelivr CDN(function() {const…
Gold edges higher as dollar eases ahead of year-end U.S. jobs data
Gold prices edged higher on Tuesday, supported by a softer dollar, as investors awaited the release of key U.S.…
Rep. Ilhan Omar sends letter to DHS seeking clarity on Twin Cities ICE crackdown
Minnesota Congresswoman Ilhan Omar is calling for clarity about the immigration crackdown in the Twin Cities. In a…
Gold rises on softer dollar, yields as markets eye U.S. jobs data; silver steadies
Gold extended gains on Monday, supported by a weaker dollar and softer U.S. Treasury yields, as investors looked ahead…