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GOP candidate Bruce Blakeman criticizes Mamdani’s ‘death tax’ plan

GOP candidate Bruce Blakeman criticizes Mamdani's 'death tax' plan

Republicans Oppose NYC Mayor’s Inheritance Tax Proposal Republican gubernatorial candidate Bruce Blakeman, along with other state-level candidates, strongly criticized New York City Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s plan to significantly raise the inheritance tax, arguing that it would adversely affect middle-class families. On Monday, they unveiled a strategy to thwart the proposal. The Democratic Socialists aim to […]

Education Department Reveals Schedule to Release 7,500,000 Borrowers Caught in Biden’s ‘Unlawful Student Loan Relief Plan’

Education Department Reveals Schedule to Release 7,500,000 Borrowers Caught in Biden’s ‘Unlawful Student Loan Relief Plan’

Department of Education Updates Student Loan Borrowers On Friday, the Department of Education (ED) started informing 7.5 million federal student loan borrowers who are currently in expired SAVE plans that they will need to switch to legal repayment options, or they risk being automatically reassigned. Beginning July 1, federal loan servicers will send formal notices […]

Trump promises a prosperous future for US farmers with a new plan to reduce costs

Trump promises a prosperous future for US farmers with a new plan to reduce costs

On Friday, former President Donald Trump unveiled a set of initiatives designed to assist farmers and food suppliers in managing rising costs linked to energy prices, asserting the dawn of a new “golden age” for agriculture. He outlined reforms regarding farm equipment regulations, including measures to lower costs and expand federal loan guarantees for items […]

The pork chop meal plan (and other tips for cooking solo)

The pork chop meal plan (and other tips for cooking solo)

Reflections on “BLT Week” So, “BLT Week” has come to a close. Over the past week, I indulged in a bacon, lettuce, and tomato sandwich each day. When I add it all up, that’s about a 16-ounce bag of bacon, nearly two sliced tomatoes, and an entire head of iceberg lettuce consumed in eight days. […]

Barack Obama approved Gavin Newsom’s Prop. 50 redistricting plan

Barack Obama approved Gavin Newsom's Prop. 50 redistricting plan

Former President Barack Obama has openly endorsed Governor Gavin Newsom’s redistricting initiative, Proposition 50, according to Newsom during a recent interview. Newsom admitted feeling “very nervous” last summer while seeking Obama’s insights regarding Proposition 50, which passed with overwhelming support in November. This measure was designed to alter California’s congressional districts in a way that […]

Senate agrees on funding plan for DHS, excluding ICE and CBP, during shutdown

Senate agrees on funding plan for DHS, excluding ICE and CBP, during shutdown

Senate Reaches Agreement to End DHS Shutdown The Senate’s recent negotiations have brought Congress one step closer to resolving the ongoing Department of Homeland Security (DHS) shutdown, thanks to a last-minute deal that involves a temporary concession from Republicans, particularly Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, a Democrat from New York. On Friday, the Senate unanimously […]

A plan suggests limiting Social Security to $100,000. Will it succeed?

A plan suggests limiting Social Security to $100,000. Will it succeed?

Updated March 25, 2026, 6:30 PM ET A think tank based in Washington is suggesting that annual Social Security benefits for married couples be capped at $100,000 in an effort to address the growing deficit in the retirement trust fund. On the surface, it seems reasonable—after all, only the wealthiest Americans would be able to […]

Republicans Refresh Trump’s Grand Plan Before the Midterms

Republicans Refresh Trump’s Grand Plan Before the Midterms

President Trump’s notable legislation, the Big Beautiful Act, has resurfaced as a significant asset for Republicans gearing up for the 2026 midterm elections. However, they’re slightly rebranding it in a more appealing way. After President Trump signed the “Big Beautiful Act” into existence on July 4, 2025, it reinforced the earlier tax cuts from 2017 […]