‘Get money out of politics’ ballot measure sparks free-speech fight in a battleground state
Michigan voters have approved Proposal 2, an initiative presented as a way to curb pay-to-play donations and reduce the influence of money in politics. Now the measure is facing a federal First Amendment lawsuit. The Mackinac Center for Public Policy argues that parts of the law could burden journalists, nonprofits and researchers who discuss candidates […]
Washington state voters seem to have approved the first-ever measure to separate boys’ and girls’ sports
REDMOND, Wash. — For Tumwater High School student Frances Staudt, Tuesday night brought the kind of tears that come with a long-awaited victory. After years of advocating for separate boys’ and girls’ sports, she watched as Washington voters appeared to back a measure she had helped champion. Initiative 638, which would require K-12 athletes to […]
West Virginia Implements Its Own Red Diesel Emergency Measure as Rising Prices Burden Americans
President Donald Trump’s initiative to reduce rising diesel prices gained momentum on Tuesday as West Virginia declared a statewide emergency, allowing truck drivers to utilize fuel that is typically set aside for farmers and heavy machinery. Governor Patrick Morrisey announced a 60-day state of emergency for all 55 counties, which momentarily lifts penalties for using […]
House Republicans urge the Senate to approve a permanent daylight saving time measure.
Gutfeld: An Unusual Campaign from Trump Fox News host Greg Gutfeld, alongside the ‘Gutfeld’ panel, discussed President Donald Trump’s recent criticism of Senator Tom Cotton, R-Ark., regarding Daylight Saving Time. The push to make daylight saving time permanent is gaining traction among House Republicans, especially after Trump urged Congress to act. House Majority Leader Steve […]
August PCE: Preferred inflation measure of the Fed increased less than anticipated
Market Sentiment and Inflation Insights The recent rise in oil prices has propelled the 10-year Treasury yield upward, and the panel on The Big Money Show is weighing in on market sentiment. They delve into various topics, including President Trump’s foreign policy concerning Iran and the implications of diesel export bans. In August, the Federal […]
Legislature Approves Government Funding Measure That Fails to Address Debt Issue
The House of Representatives managed to pass a continuing resolution (CR) on Tuesday, but it didn’t tackle the looming national debt at all. This CR, by continuing federal funding at current levels through December 11, effectively kept the government running and prevented a shutdown. However, it didn’t make any headway against the staggering $40 trillion […]
July PCE: Fed’s preferred measure of inflation stayed high
Inflation Data Rises Slightly Above Expectations The inflation measure favored by the Federal Reserve saw a minor uptick in July, with price increases staying above the central bank’s target range. According to the Commerce Department’s report released on Wednesday, the personal consumption expenditures (PCE) index rose by 0.2% from June to July, and year-over-year, it […]
Trump administration calls on SCOTUS to reject Obama judge’s effort to delay election security measure
Federal Judge Criticized for Ruling Against Election Integrity Measures U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani, who was appointed by former President Obama and is the daughter of immigrants, is reportedly making decisions that some allege undermine the Trump administration, even risking the security of elections in the U.S. In response, President Trump issued an executive order […]
House Democrats approve a measure on war powers regarding Trump’s conflict with Iran
House Democrats Condemn Trump’s Military Actions in Iran House Democrats managed to pass a resolution on Thursday morning that denounces President Donald Trump’s military operations in Iran, with some support from Republican members. Representatives Jason Crow from Colorado and Pramila Jayapal from Washington were key in securing the vote, which aimed to restrict Trump’s military […]
House approves temporary measure to maintain government funding beyond midterm elections
House Passes Stopgap Bill to Avoid Government Shutdown On Tuesday, House lawmakers approved a temporary spending bill designed to avert a government shutdown ahead of the midterm elections. This short-term funding measure will keep federal operations running until December 4, extending well beyond the September 30 funding deadline and the November 3 midterms. The continuing […]