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'The Big Shrink': Americans are pulling back on spending as high prices persist

As the prices of basic necessities like groceries, rent and car insurance continue to rise, more and more Americans are curbing their spending. new Survey results According to a survey released by Empower, 62% of Americans believe that inflation is reducing their purchasing power and income relative to the prices they pay. Their money They’re […]

Crypto industry spending 'unprecedented' money on 2024 election: Report

The crypto industry has spent more than $119 million on the 2024 federal elections to boost crypto-friendly candidates and defeat crypto skeptics, a research firm said. A new report from Public Citizen. This “unprecedented” spending accounts for nearly half, or 48 percent, of all money given by corporations to this year’s elections, according to a […]

Joe Biden’s Migrants Create $5.5 Billion in Taxpayer Spending for NYC Agencies, Landlords

New York City has distributed $5.5 billion in taxpayer funds to landlords, businesses and city agencies since 2023 to help undocumented immigrants settle into New Yorkers’ homes, jobs, schools and communities. Taxpayer spending is rising fast: “New York City taxpayers have spent $308 million on immigration since July 1,” the report said. New York Post […]

Wisconsin voters reject GOP-led measures aimed at curbing governor's spending power

Wisconsin voters rejected two ballot measures that would have limited the governor’s spending power, Decision Desk HQ projects. The Republican-led state Legislature proposed the bill as part of a primary vote that took place on Tuesday, which aims to increase scrutiny of Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, a Democrat, and future gubernatorial candidates. One bill would […]

Burger King sales slump as customers pull back on fast food spending amid inflation

Burger King Inc.’s sales fell last quarter despite touting discounts on its menu as inflation-weary customers continued to avoid eating out, parent company Restaurant Brands Inc. said Thursday. The Toronto-based conglomerate, which also owns brands such as Tim Hortons, Papa John’s and Popeyes, said same-store sales at the Whopper maker fell 0.1 per cent and […]

‘Squad’ Rep Cori Bush’s loss cheered by right, left sounds off on AIPAC spending

Controversial Rep. Cori Bush of Missouri on Tuesday became the second “Squad” member to lose in this year’s Democratic primary, following Rep. Jamaal Bowman of New York. Bush, a controversial lawmaker who rose to prominence in the Black Lives Matter movement, was denied a third term after Democratic voters appointed St. Louis County Prosecutor Wesley […]