According to The Economic Times, President Donald Trump's net approval rating has plunged to unprecedented lows, marking a significant decline since the beginning of the year. Recent polls from major news outlets and research institutions reveal a sharp 9-point drop in Trump's approval rating, from plus-7 in January to minus-2...
Trump Administration Considers Money for Pardoned Jan. 6 Rioters
WASHINGTON — President Donald Trump said his administration was considering whether to establish a compensation fund for pardoned rioters who stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, to stop certification of the election that he lost to former President Joe Biden. In an interview with conservative television station Newsmax, Trump...
Musk Slams Government Waste, Calls Treasury Payments System ‘Totally Insane’
Elon Musk criticized the federal government's financial management on Joe Rogan's Podcast "The Joe Rogan Experience." Musk highlighted poor communication between government databases and a lack of accountability in payments. @godalwayswins331♬ original sound - Godiscoming Speaking about the Treasury Department, he noted that its main payments system, responsible for nearly...
Intelligence Officials Face Lawmakers as More Signal Texts Are Released
Top intelligence officials who were part of a group chat on a consumer messaging app that discussed U.S. military plans to strike Houthi targets in Yemen were testifying before the House Intelligence Committee on Wednesday, hours after The Atlantic published more messages from the group, which had inadvertently included the...
USDA Explores Why US Egg Shortage Contrasts with Canada’s Abundant Supply
As the U.S. grapples with record-high egg prices and shortages due to avian flu, Canada's egg market remains stable and well-supplied. The stark contrast between the two neighboring countries has caught the attention of the U.S. Department of Agriculture, which is now exploring alternative production methods. Mike von Massow, a...
Trump to Announce Tariffs on Foreign Cars
President Donald Trump will announce auto tariffs during a news conference Wednesday afternoon, Karoline Leavitt, the White House press secretary, said during a briefing with reporters at the White House. Details of the tariffs remain unclear, including whether they will apply broadly to all imports of cars and car parts,...
Plant-Based Eating in Middle Age Linked to Healthier Senior Years
A recent study suggests that adopting a plant-based diet and limiting ultra-processed foods during middle age could significantly increase the chances of reaching 70 without major chronic illnesses, according to The Washington Post. The research, published on Monday, highlights the long-term benefits of maintaining healthy eating habits in one's 40s,...
Cuts Leave Social Security System in Disarray With Millions Affected
President Trump's Social Security Administration (SSA) is grappling with severe operational issues, leaving millions of Americans frustrated and underserved, according to The Washington Post. The agency's website has experienced multiple crashes, preventing retirees and disabled individuals from accessing their accounts. Staffing shortages have forced office managers to take on receptionist...
Stock Market Today: Nvidia, Tesla and Other Big Tech Drag Wall Street Lower
NEW YORK — Drops for Nvidia, Tesla and other former superstars are dragging Wall Street lower on Wednesday. The S&P 500 was down 0.8% in midday trading. The Dow Jones Industrial Average lost an early gain of 230 points and was down 37, or 0.1%, shortly before noon. The weakness...
Central Unified Hires Longtime Clovis Educator as Interim Superintendent
Central Unified trustees on Tuesday hired former Clovis Unified Superintendent Eimear O'Brien to lead the district while they search for a permanent replacement. Trustees voted unanimously to hire O'Brien as interim superintendent. The decision comes two weeks after the western Fresno school district's superintendent, Ketti Davis, stepped down. O'Brien began...