DNC puts up billboards holding Trump responsible for rural hospital shutdowns
Democrats Highlight Rural Health Care Issues in New Campaign On Tuesday, the Democratic National Committee (DNC) erected a sign outside three rural hospitals, claiming these facilities are facing closures or cutbacks due to a recent domestic policy package signed by President Donald Trump. The DNC placed this sign in locations including Sirex, Missouri; Stillwell, Oklahoma; […]
Store shutdowns contribute to a 274% increase in retail job losses in 2025
A recent report from Challenger, Gray & Christmas reveals that the number of job cuts announced in the first five months of 2025 has surged by 80% compared to the same timeframe last year. Approximately 696,000 jobs have been slated for elimination through May, a significant jump from just over 385,000 during the same period […]
Family Dollar set to join Uber Eats following widespread shutdowns
Family Dollar is joining the lineup of retailers on Uber Eats, as discount chains brace for significant ownership changes and numerous store closures. This week, Uber announced that Family Dollar would be added to its platform, broadening its array of retail partner delivery services, which let customers get groceries and household supplies delivered right to […]
Refinery shutdowns create doubt regarding California’s fuel future.
Several refineries in California have recently announced plans to shut down operations, raising concerns about the potential effects on fuel supply and prices in the state. Valero Energy Corp. was the most recent to do so, notifying the California Energy Commission (CEC) last month that it might need to “idle, rebuild, or halt operations” at […]
Shutdowns Are Always ‘End of the World’, But Now Dems Doing It Is Okay?
On HBO's “real-time” broadcast on Friday, host Bill Maher responded to a proposal that Democrats should shut down the government over differences with the Trump administration. Every time a closure is threatened, “It's always the end of the world…and you're going to crash the economy. But are you okay now?” Alyssa Farah Griffin, co-host of […]
NJ gym owner who defied COVID shutdowns cleared of charges
A controversial New Jersey gym owner who defied the Garden State’s COVID-19 restrictions has been acquitted of more than 80 charges related to a series of pandemic-era run-ins with police. became. And he celebrated by posting on social media that the governor “could suck the life out of me.” –k” Ian Smith and Frank Trumbetti, […]
Looming shutdowns, Hunter’s testimony, maybe an impeachment: Congress’ blockbuster week
Some weeks are blockbusters on Capitol Hill, and others like this one. Hunter Biden testifies. Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin explains. A partial shutdown of government agencies is imminent. “Congress hasn’t even met the deadline for the last fiscal year. So October 1st was the deadline,” exclaimed Republican Rep. Warren Davidson of Ohio on Fox […]