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GAO Audit Says DOGE Overstated Government Savings
Auditors also found that 108 of the 264 lease terminations credited to DOGE had already been scheduled before the department was established.
U.S. Sanctions Cuban Military Firms Over Russia And China Arms Deals
Under the sanctions, all property and financial assets of the designated individuals and organisations that fall under U.S. jurisdiction are frozen, and American citizens and businesses are prohibited from conducting transactions with them.
Hunter Wins Florida Python Challenge After Capturing 96 Snakes
This year's event attracted 907 participants from 30 U.S. states, as well as Canada and Vietnam, who collectively removed 280 pythons from the ecosystem.
Security Alert Halts US Avocado Inspections In Michoacán
Mexico is expected to export around 1.2 million metric tonnes of avocados to the United States in 2026, making the inspection programme critical to maintaining trade flows.
FIFA President Infantino Faces Growing Calls To Resign
UEFA said its threat to boycott FIFA competitions remains in place because FIFA has not guaranteed that similar proposals will not be made again
The Rebound Holds
The RCM/TIPP Economic Optimism Index held July's rebound in August, easing just 0.4 points to 45.1, as personal finances firmed and the six-month outlook slipped.
Dominion Pockets Profits During Proposed Sale
Dominion said it has contracted an additional 5.3 gigawatts of data center capacity in Virginia so far this year, bringing its total demand from data centers to 53.8 gigawatts.
What Led To The $100 Billion Trump Tariff Refunds
U.S. Customs and Border Protection launched the Consolidated Administration and Processing of Entries (CAPE) system to process claims.
What New Sanctions Has China Imposed Ahead Of The Xi-Trump Summit
Several American firms were added to its countermeasures list, preventing Chinese individuals and businesses from cooperating with them.
Jay Clayton Sworn In As Director Of National Intelligence
Clayton's appointment concludes an unusual transition period, as Senate-confirmed nominees typically assume office immediately after being sworn in.
The East Rutherford File
Nine in ten watchers enjoyed the 2026 FIFA World Cup. Two-thirds want more. What a TIPP poll of 1,463 adults says about the summer America finally tuned in.
Do Democrats Even Know What The DSA Stands For?
The Fox Poll also found that 52% of Democrats have a favorable view of socialism, compared with 11% of Republicans and 17% of independents
Will Social Security Be There When You Retire? 47% Of Americans Say No: I&I/TIPP Poll
Six years to insolvency, and no popular way out.
American Businesses Can’t Get Enough Of China’s AI
The latest generation of Chinese models is challenging the long-held view that the country’s AI technology lags the United States by at least six months.
Watch: Indonesia's National Park Faces Wildfire
The wildfire covered 148 acres of land inside Indonesia's Bromo National Park.
Watch: Trump Tears Into Abdul El-Sayed
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Abdul El-Sayed, the Democrats Michigan Senator candidate as lacking substance and putting forward "socialist" policies.
Watch: National Guard Brings In Helicopters To Battle Washington Wildfires
Two wildfires are active in Eastern Washington.
Watch: Stable Yen Important For U.S., Entire Region, Says Sec. Bessent
Bessent praised Tokyo's commitment to implementing structural policy reforms.
Russia Starting To Lose Ground In Ukraine
Russia is suffering problems in its war against Ukraine that partly stem from a growing Ukrainian military strength: the use of medium-range drone attacks
Working Through College No Longer Works Like It Once Did
The gap between wages and higher education costs has widened sharply since 1970, raising fresh questions about affordability and student debt.
Many Degrees Aren’t Leading To Degree-Level Jobs
Criminal justice, performing arts, and liberal arts rank among the most underemployed majors, underscoring growing concerns about college ROI
Supreme Court Deals Another Blow To Palestinian Authorities In $656 Million Case
Justice Sonia Sotomayor on Monday signed an order rejecting an emergency application from the Palestinian authorities to stop a $656 million judgment in favor of Americans killed or wounded in Israel.
GOP-Led Senate Committee Approves Fauci Contempt Resolution
Committee Chairman Sen. Rand Paul argued that Fauci improperly refused to answer questions despite receiving a Biden-era pardon
Candidate Who Promised Not To Take Corporate Money Allegedly Took Corporate Money
Cognetti has accepted donations from numerous political committees that receive large sums of money from corporate PACs, including money from Boeing, JPMorgan Chase, and UnitedHealthcare.
Watch: Trump Tears Into Abdul El-Sayed
U.S. President Donald Trump criticized Abdul El-Sayed, the Democrats Michigan Senator candidate as lacking substance and putting forward "socialist" policies.
Monetary Savings Versus Real Savings
The NIPA framework is based on the Keynesian view that spending by one individual becomes part of the income of another individual
Gold Climbs To Seven-Week High On Weak Jobs Data
Spot gold briefly touched $4,295 per ounce before easing to around $4,268, while gold futures traded near $4,329 per ounce
US Job Openings Drop In June, Hiring Increases
Job openings, a measure of labor demand, had decreased by 178,000 to 7.359 million by the last day of June, the Labor Department‘s Bureau of Labor Statistics said in its Job Openings and Labor Turnover Survey, or JOLTS report, on Tuesday.
No Deadline. Endless Counting. No Trust.
Nine justices face a simple question: when does it end?
Trump Says Nothing — And Means Everything
Conflicting signals on the Iran war may be a deliberate strategy of strategic ambiguity.
Editors’ Picks
Trump’s Approval Ratings Remain Low As Voters Fret Over Economy, Inflation: I&I/TIPP Poll
Can Trump reverse his slump in time for fall's midterm elections?
The Blueprint
Trump has asked the Middle East to sign a single sweeping settlement with Israel, and one day perhaps with Iran. The structure he describes could take years to build, if it rises at all. But someone has finally drawn it.
The American Kill Line
The viral Chinese meme that explains everything wrong with Beijing's reading of America.