President Donald Trump
Trump sends envoy to Moscow, ups India tariff rate over importing Russian oil(The Center Square) – Ahead of President Donald Trump’s deadline for Russia to work out a ceasefire with Ukraine, Special Envoy Steve Witkoff traveled to Moscow Wednesday to meet with… Read More
Economy
U.S. economy picks up in Q2 after contracting earlier this year(The Center Square) – The U.S. economy grew at a rate of 3% between April and June, marking a shift after it shrank during the first quarter for the… Read More
Economy
World body cautiously upgrades global economic growth forecast(The Center Square) – As the U.S. backs off hefty tariffs in recent trade deals, strain on the global economy is easing, the International Monetary Fund said Tuesday. The IMF… Read More
Federal government
Social Security, Medicare to run out of money earlier than expected(The Center Square) – The Social Security program is nine years away from insolvency, the Social Security Board of Trustees said Wednesday. This forecast moved up one year… Read More
Government
Taxpayers spent $56 billion on improper Medicaid claims, White House says(The Center Square) – Taxpayers spent $56 billion on Medicaid last year for able-bodied adults abusing the program, according to a new report released by the White House Tuesday. The… Read More