World Dec 11 U.S. sanctions 3 of Maduro’s nephews as pressure campaign on Venezuela ramps up The U.S. imposed sanctions on three nephews of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, among others, on Thursday as President Donald Trump looks to inflict further pressure on the South American nation.
Politics Dec 02 Sabrina Carpenter, Franklin the Turtle publisher condemn the Trump administration’s use of their work on social media Carpenter tweeted Tuesday: “this video is evil and disgusting. Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.”…
Politics Nov 13 ‘The worst time’ to be a federal employee: Workers question whether the shutdown was worth their sacrifices Many are left feeling that their livelihoods served as political pawns in the fight between recalcitrant lawmakers in Washington.
World Oct 24 U.S. imposes sanctions on Colombia’s president amid escalating dispute with Trump The Trump administration imposed sanctions Friday on Colombian President Gustavo Petro, his family and a member of his government over accusations of involvement in the global drug trade, sharply escalating tensions with the leftist leader of one of the closest U.S. allies in…
Politics Oct 23 U.S. hits $38 trillion in debt, after the fastest accumulation of $1 trillion outside of the pandemic This rapid debt accumulation is the fastest outside of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the debt having reached $37 trillion in August.
Politics Oct 16 Trump administration working on doubling Argentina financing to $40 billion The Trump administration is looking to provide an additional $20 billion in financing for Argentina. This would be on top of a $20 billion credit swap line pledged earlier this month to support Argentina's currency.
Economy Oct 15 Social Security’s cost-of-living announcement is delayed, yet another shutdown side effect The postponement of the announcement has made it more difficult for people to plan out their finances.
Politics Oct 15 WATCH: Senate convenes as Trump administration threatens more firings due to federal shutdown With every passing day of the government shutdown, hundreds of thousands of federal employees furloughed or working without pay face mounting financial strain. And now they are confronting new uncertainty with the Trump administration's promised layoffs.
Nation Sep 30 What the government’s phase-out of paper checks means for you The U.S. government is phasing out paper checks for most programs. The change starts Tuesday and affects recipients of benefits like Social Security, Supplemental Security Income and tax refunds.
Politics Sep 03 Podcasters and influencers covered under Trump’s ‘no tax on tips’ plan The Treasury Department has released a preliminary list of jobs exempt from income tax on tips, including food service, concierge, and salon workers.