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GDP increased by 2% in the first quarter despite the conflict in Iran.

GDP increased by 2% in the first quarter despite the conflict in Iran.

In early 2026, the U.S. economy saw a moderate acceleration, expanding at a 2% rate between January and March, rebounding from a 43-day federal government shutdown that occurred the previous fall. However, the ongoing war in Iran casts a shadow over future prospects. The Commerce Department announced on Thursday that the nation’s gross domestic product […]

House passes measure to extend contentious FISA warrantless surveillance authority, but Senate probably won’t agree.

House passes measure to extend contentious FISA warrantless surveillance authority, but Senate probably won't agree.

House Votes to Extend Controversial Surveillance Powers WASHINGTON — Following weeks of intense division, the House of Representatives has voted to prolong the disputed surveillance authorities under Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA) for the remainder of President Trump’s time in office. However, the Senate may not pass the measure. Majority Leader […]

GOP Rep. Ken Calvert criticizes California’s energy madness

GOP Rep. Ken Calvert criticizes California's energy madness

California’s Gas Prices Spark Congressional Debate Gas prices in California are currently a hot topic among lawmakers, particularly for Congressman Ken Calvert (CA-41), who has made it an official issue. Calvert introduced a resolution, describing the country’s energy policy as chaotic, claiming it’s draining people’s finances and threatening national security. He criticized government leaders for […]

Trump indicates he might reduce US military forces in Germany following tensions with Iran

Trump indicates he might reduce US military forces in Germany following tensions with Iran

President Trump on Wednesday hinted at potentially scaling back the U.S. military presence in Germany, reigniting tension with Chancellor Friedrich Merz over the ongoing conflict in Iran. This remark followed Merz’s criticism earlier in the week, suggesting that the U.S. had been “humiliated” by Iranian leadership and questioning the overall American strategy in the war. […]

City parents reveal the almost six-figure expense of raising children in New York

City parents reveal the almost six-figure expense of raising children in New York

Parents in New York City seem to scoff at a recent study that estimated the cost of raising a child in New York at about $15,447 annually, when spread over 18 years. Yet, families across the five boroughs told the Post their expenses are significantly higher, with estimates ranging from $19,000 to an eye-popping $100,000 […]