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The deadline for approval of federal spending between now and the end of September is fast approaching. Originally set to end at midnight on Friday, Congress is working to extend …

Drug addiction is a terrible thing that can utterly destroy a person’s life. Even if it doesn’t kill you, the harm it can cause is often beyond all repair. And …

Sometimes actions have unforeseen repercussions. When Donald Trump sent 59 cruise missiles to an airfield in Syria in response to their suspected gas attack on their own people, it was …

Donald Trump recently had a significant milestone in his Presidency: his first military strike. In response to the news that President Bashar al-Assad of Syria had attacked his own people …

We’ve talked before about Janet Yellen and the Federal Reserve Board. They’re the ones who vote on whether to raise or lower the interest rate for banks and credit unions—and, …

There’s been a lot of talk, during the election cycle and since, about homicide rates in the U.S. Some people claim they’re ballooning out of control. Others say that the …

Especially for larger states, some form of rail that connects the major cities seems like a good idea—at least on the surface. California has been trying for years now to …

Quick survey: What do you think of your job? Chances are, you’re not thrilled with it. In fact, a staggering 70% of Americans hate their jobs. Considering how much of …

Whether you love him or hate him, it’s clear by now that Donald Trump is a force to be reckoned with. His policies, particularly those regarding immigration, are already changing …

Donald Trump’s various cabinet picks have dominated the news cycle for several months now. Their work histories, qualifications, and confirmation hearings have all been covered extensively by the media on …