Hemp Clause in Spending Bill Might Harm Legitimate Industry
Hemp Industry Faces Challenges from New Legislation The hemp industry is gearing up to advocate against recent government funding legislation that includes a clause which could severely limit the sale of hemp-derived intoxicating products. This regulation threatens to undermine a legitimate $28 billion industry, potentially putting about 300,000 jobs in jeopardy. Specifically, the bill would […]
Senate moves forward with temporary spending bill, taking a significant step toward concluding the longest government shutdown in U.S. history.
Senate Moves to End Longest Government Shutdown in U.S. History As the U.S. faced its longest government shutdown, the Senate took action late Sunday night aimed at ending it. A bipartisan group, primarily composed of Republican senators and some centrist Democrats, struck a deal to fund the government, clearing a significant hurdle after a 40-day […]
Nasdaq drops sharply as consumer confidence approaches record lows, fears over AI spending increase
This past week was tough for tech stocks, marking their steepest decline since April. On Friday, they dipped again as consumer sentiment plummeted to near-record lows, sparking concerns over spending in the AI sector. The Nasdaq, which is heavily weighted with tech companies, dropped 0.2% on Friday and saw an overall decrease of 3% for […]
Trump’s tech advisor criticizes OpenAI’s federal spending plan, leading Sam Altman to reconsider.
OpenAI’s Recent Request for Federal Backstop Draws Attention OpenAI has recently drawn eyes after it reportedly sought guarantees and loans from the federal government for its investments. This move, however, has led to a quick retraction of the statement by the company, but not before a letter from OpenAI surfaced, hinting at more behind the […]
I’m a dairy farmer still facing debt at 63. My husband and I have two sons, and at one time we were spending $2,000 a month on health insurance. Who can assist us?
**Question:** “I’m 63, a first-generation dairy farmer, and still dealing with debt. I was denied disability benefits, but we have talked about retirement. My husband, who is 62, just started getting his disability after facing health challenges for many years. Our two sons are interested in farming, and I help out on weekends. They don’t […]
“Here’s My Straightforward Suggestion”: McEnany Explains Why To Abolish Filibuster For Spending Bills
McEnany Urges GOP to Dismiss Filibuster on Spending Bill On Thursday, former White House press secretary Kayleigh McEnany urged Republicans to lift the filibuster concerning the current spending bill. Her call came shortly after President Donald Trump, on Truth Social, requested that the Senate filibuster be eliminated to resolve the ongoing government shutdown. However, this […]
Itay Chen came back to Israel for his burial after spending nearly 2 years held by Hamas.
Mother Reflects on the Loss of Her Son Returned from Gaza After 759 days of anguish, our son Itai has finally come home, though it’s not the happy reunion we envisioned ever since he was taken on October 7, 2023. We prayed for a different ending, longing to hear his laughter again and hold him […]
Pete Hegseth commends South Korea for increasing its defense spending.
Pentagon Secretary Praises South Korea’s Increased Defense Spending Pentagon Secretary Pete Hegseth recently spoke favorably about South Korea’s intention to boost military spending and enhance its role in defending against threats from North Korea. The U.S. is keen for South Korea to strengthen its defense capabilities, which would allow American resources to focus more on […]
Senate rejects GOP spending bill for the 14th time while bipartisan discussions aim to prevent a shutdown
On Tuesday, the Senate turned down the 14th attempt to reopen the federal government, even as there seemed to be some momentum towards a potential agreement to end the ongoing shutdown. Senators voted 54-44 against a “clean” continuing resolution that had been passed by the House, which would have funded the government until November 21. […]
Campaigns in 2025 are pouring millions into spending even in a non-election year.
2025 Election Year Packs a Punch Typically, the year following a presidential election can be seen as a quieter period for political campaigns, but it seems 2025 is anything but average. This year has seen intense gubernatorial contests in New Jersey and Virginia, not to mention the high-profile New York mayoral race grabbing headlines. Plus, […]