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Only 4 percent of Americans back Russia in war, but 44 percent don't back Ukraine either: Poll
Only 4 percent of surveyed Americans said they are backing Russia in the war in Ukraine, but 44 percent said they also don’t back Ukraine in a CBS News/YouGov poll. In the poll, which took place ...The Hill - 1d -
Poll: 70 Percent of Americans Believe In Climate Change
A new AP poll shows that Americans are catching on.Inc. - 3d -
83 percent of Americans disapprove of Trump's Jan. 6 pardons: Poll
A majority of Americans are displeased with President Trump over his decision to pardon nearly all of those charged for their role in the Jan. 6, 2021, attack on the Capitol, according to a poll. ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Why American Businesses Aren’t Raring to Get Back Into Russia
The White House promised “incredible opportunities” if Moscow ended the war in Ukraine. But Russia’s economy is struggling and the business environment is unpredictable.The New York Times - 4d -
Trump approval rating holding at 44 percent: Survey
President Trump’s approval rating is holding firm at 44 percent after his first month back in the Oval Office, according to a survey released this week. The Reuters/Ipsos poll found that 44 percent ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump holds 52 percent approval rating after first month in office
President Trump holds a 52 percent approval rating in after his first month back in the Oval Office, polling shows. A Harvard CAPS/Harris survey found that 33 percent strongly approved of the ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Kevin O’Leary: DOGE should cut 20 percent more
“Shark Tank” investor Kevin O’Leary defended tech billionaire Elon Musk on Monday evening, saying he thinks the Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) should make even more cuts to government ...The Hill - 6d -
37 percent of contracts on DOGE list not expected to save any money
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has initiated the process to terminate roughly 1,125 government contracts, however 37 percent of those cancellations aren’t expected to yield any ...The Hill - 6d -
71 percent of Trump voters oppose Medicaid cuts: Poll
Most President Trump voters say they oppose any cuts to Medicaid as Republican lawmakers wrestle with how to reach up to $2 trillion in budget cuts through their reconciliation bill, a poll ...The Hill - 6d -
Egg prices expected to rise more than 40 percent in 2025: USDA
Tired of soaring egg prices? Don't expect relief anytime soon, according to a new USDA forecast.The Hill - 5d -
Trump says Zeldin plans to cut up to 65 percent of EPA staff
President Trump said Wednesday that Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin has floated cutting the agency’s workforce by up to 65 percent. Speaking at the inaugural Cabinet ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump Says E.P.A. Layoffs Will Cut Staff by 65 Percent
The president said Lee Zeldin, the E.P.A. administrator, was planning mass layoffs. Several hours later, White House officials said the president was referring to budget cuts.The New York Times - 4d -
Trump administration eliminating 90 percent of USAID foreign aid contracts
President Trump’s administration is eliminating over 90 percent of the U.S. Agency for International Development’s (USAID) foreign contracts along with $60 billion in global aid worldwide, multiple ...The Hill - 4d -
White House says EPA will cut 65 percent of spending, not staff
Shortly after President Trump said Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin plans to cut 65 percent of the agency’s staff, the White House clarified and said Trump was ...The Hill - 4d -
52 percent say Trump will try to serve third term: Poll
Fifty-two percent of Americans said that President Trump will try to serve a third term, according to a poll from YouGov. When asked if they believe the president “will attempt to serve a third ...The Hill - 4d -
Nvidia’s Profit Jumps 80 Percent as Company Rides Tech’s AI Boom
The Silicon Valley company, which dominates the market for chips needed to build A.I. systems, said revenue was up 78 percent from a year earlier.The New York Times - 4d -
China cyber espionage up by 150 percent in 2024: Report
China's cyber espionage operations continue to become more aggressive amid the increasing use of emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI) to help carry out attacks, according to a ...The Hill - 4d -
Atlanta Fed predicts negative 1.5 percent GDP growth in first quarter
The Atlanta Federal Reserve is projecting a contraction of the nation's gross domestic product (GDP) of 1.5 percent in the first quarter, flashing a warning sign for the U.S. economy. The ...The Hill - 3d -
This Bank’s Board Is 78 Percent Female—but Don’t Credit DEI
Piermont Bank CEO Wendy Cai-Lee says she just wanted to find the best directors—and ended up with seven women.Inc. - 12h -
Trump: 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico will go into effect Tuesday
President Trump said Monday that the 25 percent tariffs on Canada and Mexico will officially go into effect Tuesday, announcing there is no room for dealmaking to delay them again. “The tariffs, ...The Hill - 2h -
46 percent of voters see no clear winner in Trump-Zelensky meeting: Poll
Forty-six percent of surveyed American voters said that neither the U.S. nor Ukraine walked away as a winner from last week’s tumultuous meeting between President Trump and Ukrainian President ...The Hill - 2h -
Trump Will Impose 25 Percent Tariffs on Canada and Mexico on Tuesday
President Trump said he would impose levies on America’s largest trading partners Tuesday. Industries are preparing for the worst.The New York Times - 19m -
The Death of Competition in American Elections
A vast majority of 2024 races for Congress and state legislatures were decided by low-turnout or meaningless primaries. The trend is making politics more polarized and eroding public trust.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
Trust Was Once an American Superpower
Undermining one of our country’s greatest and least-appreciated assets.The New York Times - 6d -
A Day of American Infamy
A dreadful moment for Ukraine, for the free world, for the legacy of an America that once stood for the principles of the Atlantic Charter.The New York Times - 2d -
This Never Happened With an American President Before
Trump’s behavior in the Oval Office with Zelensky was an unparalleled break with American foreign policy.The New York Times - 3d -
Meta Approves Executive Bonuses Up to 200 Percent After Laying Off 1 in 20 Workers
Your company should consider the message this sends to the non-executive workforce, and not follow the tech giant’s example.Inc. - Feb. 21 -
Pentagon firings to begin next week in effort to cut up to 8 percent of civilian workforce
The Pentagon seeks to cut more than 5,000 civilian employees on probation status beginning next week in a bid to eventually shave off up to 8 percent of the U.S. military’s civilian workforce, the ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
A Strong Dollar Means Bargains for Americans Traveling Abroad
The dollar’s strength against the euro, the yen and other foreign currencies means bargains for U.S. travelers.The New York Times - Feb. 20 -
It’s time for Americans to withhold their taxes | Judith Levine
The point is not to deprive the government of funds. It’s to expose the regime’s criminality. Political power boils down to two things: votes and money. But when money buys presidents, senators and ...The Guardian - Feb. 20 -
USDA Layoffs Derail Projects Benefiting American Farmers
The blanket firing of Department of Agriculture scientists has thrown a host of climate science and crop projects into chaos.Wired - Feb. 20 -
Why 'Severance' would fall flat with the American workforce
While there’s no polling data asking about whether we’d be willing to become “severed,” don’t expect Americans to clamor for it any time soon.The Hill - Feb. 21 -
American suspected of killing her newborn baby in Paris
An 18-year-old American student is suspected of throwing her newborn baby out of a third-floor hotel window, Paris prosecution sources told CBS News.CBS News - Feb. 24 -
Meet the House un-American activities caucus
Four House GOP members have asked Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi to sue three small civil society organizations for allegedly aiding illegal aliens, drawing comparisons to the House Un-American ...The Hill - Feb. 24 -
Protesters Display Upside-Down American Flag at Yosemite
Organizers said the inverted flag, historically used as a sign of distress, was meant to draw attention to the Trump administration’s cuts to the National Park Service.The New York Times - Feb. 24 -
Democrats warn of ‘largest Medicaid cut in American history’
House Democrats are ramping up their attacks on the GOP’s budget plan, warning that the massive spending blueprint would translate into the steepest Medicaid cut in the program’s history. Behind ...The Hill - 6d -
Inside the gold bar grifting scheme that's defrauding Americans
Victims of gold bar scams reported losses of $126 million in 2024.ABC News - 5d -
WATCH: American tourists found dead in Belize hotel
An investigation is underway into the deaths of Kaoutar Naqqad, 23, Imane Mallah, 24, and Wafae El-Arar, 26, who were staying at the Royal Kahal Beach Resort.ABC News - 5d -
Trump's continues the American tradition of abandoning allies
It would be nice to rationalize America’s decisions, from Vietnam onward, to cut and run as necessary or inevitable, but we see the same scenario playing out in Ukraine.The Hill - 4d -
Everyday Americans, not executives, will feel the pain of Medicaid cuts
These aren’t just budget cuts — they’re an assault on your health care.The Hill - 4d