Europe needs to ‘step up’ defense spending, Mike Waltz says
WASHINGTON – National security adviser Mike Waltz on Tuesday called for European countries to “strengthen” defence spending to 5% of GDP, giving birth to NATO allies on the eve of key Ukraine-Russia peace talks in the UK, and threatening President Trump’s administration to leave. Waltz In the interview Tuesday in “The Voice of Real America” […]
Canada’s Conservatives Make Cutting Spending the Core of Their Final Election Pitch – After Record-High Early Voting
The Canadian Conservatives released its official platform on Tuesday, pledging to cut taxes and increase spending on law enforcement and border controls while also reducing millions of dollars. Party leader Pierre Poilierve announced the publishing of the platform three days after rival Liberal Party leader and prime minister Mark Carney. Record 7.3 million Canadians cast […]
Medicaid madness: The RINO plot to sabotage Trump’s spending bill
On April 10, House Republicans narrowly passed a budget resolution aimed at tax cuts, border security and military spending to promote President Trump’s agenda. Hardline conservatives led by members like House Freedom Caucus MP Nancy Mace (Rs.C.) have called for deep cuts from Medicaid to curb the bloated eligibility. However, it didn’t land much with […]
Australian Dollar depreciates as US Dollar holds gains due to stronger consumer spending – FXStreet
The Australian dollar has stagnated as employment changes came at 32.2K against a consensus forecast of 40k. Australia’s unemployment rate rose to 4.1% in March, with market forecasts just below 4.2%. The US dollar received support as consumer spending was strengthened in March. Australian Dollar (AUD) trades lower USD (USD), snaps a 6-day winning streak. […]
Trump administration sued after taking down public spending tracker
The Trump administration has been accused of breaking the law in a recent lawsuit after knocking down a website intended to show the public how federal funds are paid to agencies. a New lawsuit Last month, filed in federal court in DC, he accused the Trump administration of violating federal law. “Congress has mandated rapid […]
GOP-Ordered Audits Find Wisconsin Universities, State Agencies Failed To Track DEI Spending
The Wisconsin Department of Legislative Audit has found that multiple state agencies and the University of Wisconsin (UW) system were unable to track millions of dollars in spending for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Legislative Audit Bureau has released the report 25-05 I'll report that 25-06 April 11th. The report found that several state […]
Ballerina finally comes home after spending 15 months in grim Russian prison
She came from Russia and had nothing but love. When Russian-American ballerina Xenia Karelina got off a Maryland plane 15 months later in Grimm Russia's prison on Thursday, she landed in the waiting arm of her overjoyed but uneasy fiancee, champion boxer Chris Van Harden. Van Hilden told the Post he was overwhelmed by nerves […]
Wisconsin audit reveals lack of tracking on DEI spending
Campus Day Retreat The University of Michigan will close its DEI office as the university scrambles to avoid scrutiny from President Donald Trump. The University of Wisconsin system and several state agencies have failed to specifically track spending on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives. Wisconsin's Legislative Audit Bureau (WLAB) recently revealed this. The audit […]
‘It Is Not An Option’: Byron Donalds Warns GOP ‘Budget Will Not Pass’ Without $1.5 Trillion Spending Cuts
Florida Republican Rep. Byron Donald warned Republicans on Friday that future budget packages would not pass unless they included $1.5 trillion in savings. The House on Thursday passed the resolution primarily along the party line, securing at least $1.5 trillion in spending cuts to advance the budget blueprint to enact a key portion of President […]
Rising Incomes and Spending Show Economy Remains Resilient Despite Gloomy Confidence
Both US personal income and consumer spending rose in February, the Commerce Department said Friday. Total personal income increased by 0.8%, or $194.7 billion, which is driven primarily by wage increases and transfer payments. Consumer spending rose 0.4% last month, or $87.8 billion. This profit was driven by an increase of $56.3 billion in commodity […]