The U.S. federal deficit is expected to hit $2 trillion in the 2024 fiscal year, nearly double the amount before the COVID-19 pandemic. Federal borrowing is now over $5 billion …
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(The Center Square) – Recent Medicare changes announced by the Biden administration could cost taxpayers more than $21 billion over the next three years, according to a new analysis by …
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Government Benefits Now Account for Nearly One-Fifth of Americans’ Income, Report Shows
Government benefits now account for nearly a fifth of Americans’ income, according to a report by the Economic Innovation Group (EIG). The study shows a significant increase in reliance on …
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Consumer confidence in the U.S. economy took a sharp nosedive in September, marking the biggest one-month decline since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Conference Board’s Consumer …
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U.S. New Home Sales Decline in August, but Falling Mortgage Rates Could Boost Future Demand
Sales of new U.S. single-family homes fell in August 2024, but the decline was smaller than expected. According to the Commerce Department’s Census Bureau, sales dropped 4.7% to a seasonally …
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Trump Vows to Block China from Buying U.S. Farmland: ‘We Have to Have Control of Our Land’
Former President Donald Trump vows to stop China from buying U.S. land if re-elected in the upcoming presidential election. In an exclusive interview with Breitbart News, Trump highlighted the need …
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To prevent delays in veterans’ benefits, Congress has approved a $3 billion emergency budget stopgap for the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). The Senate passed the measure on Thursday, following …
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Federal Judge Blocks Biden’s Latest Student Loan Forgiveness Effort, Extends Freeze Amid Legal Battle
A federal judge has once again blocked the Biden administration’s student loan forgiveness plan, extending a temporary restraining order for an additional 14 days. U.S. District Judge Randal Hall ruled …
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The U.S. Federal Reserve has cut its benchmark interest rate by half a percentage point, marking the central bank’s first reduction in over four years. The decision, announced on Wednesday …
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In a troubling sign for the U.S. economy, the federal government has paid over $1 trillion in gross interest on its debt for fiscal year 2024. According to the Treasury …