Economic adviser Kevin Hassett dismissed economic bedwetters, saying strong spending bodes well for the economy. White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett said Sunday that record Black Friday sales underscore the administration’s optimism on economic growth despite concerns around tariffs and inflation. Hassett, the director of the White House National Economic Council, cited what he said … Read more
The new savings plan for kids is just being set up, but advocates already have ideas for fixing shortcomings they see and expanding the program. The Trump administration is gearing up to create investment accounts for millions of children — and in the process, advocates hope, create a new generation of capitalists. The initiative, tucked … Read more
But the Homeland Security secretary said the alleged shooter was “radicalized” in the U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem on Sunday said the motive behind the shooting of two National Guard members remains unknown but that the alleged shooter was “radicalized” upon coming to the U.S. In an interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press” on … Read more
Democrats and even some Republicans said Hegseth’s orders may have been illegal if a report on his commands to kill survivors of a boat attack are true. Lawmakers from both parties raised alarms Sunday that Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth may have committed a war crime following a report that he ordered a follow-on attack to … Read more
It now appears Byron Donalds will be forced to grind it out in a race that could turn bitter and nasty quickly. TALLAHASSEE, Florida — President Donald Trump’s endorsement was supposed to clear the field for Rep. Byron Donalds. Instead, the GOP governor’s race in Florida is veering toward a bitter and unpredictable brawl — … Read more
An exiled former governor tries to make a comeback against a young liberal promising change. Sound familiar? JERSEY CITY, New Jersey — A disgraced former governor is trying to claw his way back to power — only to be blocked by a younger progressive with momentum. No, it’s not Andrew Cuomo’s failed New York City … Read more
Some 84 percent of voters said no to a proposal to extend mandatory civic or military service to women, while around 79 percent voted against the inheritance tax, according to initial projections. Voters in Switzerland rejected by large majorities two initiatives in a referendum on Sunday, one proposing a 50 percent inheritance tax on the … Read more
The Arizona senator is facing criticism for a video he and other Democratic congressional members made. Sen. Mark Kelly on Sunday appeared unconcerned by threats from President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, dismissing both as unserious people. In an interview with NBC’s “Meet the Press” on Sunday, Kelly said the reaction to a … Read more
The Republican accused the Trump administration of sending “mixed signals” on peace talks with Russia. Rep. Don Bacon (R-Neb.) called Sunday on the Trump administration to refocus its energy on defending Ukraine’s sovereignty in peace talks with Russia. Bacon said the White House was sending “mixed signals” regarding the ongoing negotiations with Russian and Ukrainian … Read more
Sen. Mark Kelly said there should be an investigation; Republican Sen. Markwayne Mullin blasted Kelly. Sen. Mark Kelly on Sunday said he has “serious concerns” over reports that military members deliberately killed survivors of a boat strike in September. In an interview with CNN’s “State of the Union,” the Arizona Democrat said he hopes the … Read more