NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! With the deadline to file taxes a week away, a record number of voters say their taxes are too high, according to the latest Fox News Poll. They are also bothered by the rich not paying their fair share and how the government uses their money. In … Read more
Lawmakers react to White House’s massive defense spending proposal – CBS News Watch CBS News Lawmakers are reacting to the Trump administration’s request for a $1.5 trillion in defense spending for 2027 as the war with Iran intensifies. Source link
Washington — President Trump’s budget proposal for fiscal year 2027 asks Congress for $1.5 trillion in defense spending — a 42% increase — while cutting nondefense spending by $73 billion, or 10%. The White House released the 92-page budget request on Friday, accompanied by several summaries of the administration’s key priorities across the executive branch. The … Read more
NEW YORK — Shoppers increased their spending in February, particularly on cars and clothing, after pulling back at the start of the year due to severe winter storms. Retail sales rose a better-than-expected 0.6% in February, from a revised 0.1% decline in January, the Commerce Department said Wednesday. But there’s concern that the Iran war, … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A consumer watchdog group is accusing the federally funded National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine of using taxpayer dollars to support DEI, transgender-related and other left-leaning initiatives, according to a new report. Consumers’ Research compiled the “Woke Alert” report outlining what it describes as left-leaning research, … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! FIRST ON FOX: One of the nation’s most prominent railroad unions is facing new scrutiny after a watchdog report alleged its leadership is quietly working against the political views of its members who support President Donald Trump’s agenda. The report, released by the American Accountability Foundation (AAF), … Read more
NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! A new pro-AI political group is jumping into the 2026 midterms with plans to spend more than $100 million, marking a major escalation in efforts to shape U.S. tech policy. The organization, Innovation Council Action, is championed by tech investor and White House AI adviser David Sacks … Read more
Rather than raising taxes, Washington lawmakers need to get serious about sound budgeting. Source link
Illinois’ Democratic primary elections on Tuesday received a lot of attention, and not always for the candidates on the ballot. The primary for the open seat left by retiring Sen. Dick Durbin, had served as a test for Illinois Gov. JB Pritzker’s political clout ahead of a potential 2028 presidential run. And outside spending from … Read more
Democratic divide expands ahead of 2026 midterms Former U.S. Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg joins ‘Saturday in America’ to discuss the 2026 midterm elections, the growing rift between Democrats as socialism gains favor, intensifying anti-ICE protests and Nicolás Maduro’s capture. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Chicago City Treasurer Melissa Conyears-Evrvin failed to defeat … Read more