Donald Trump has often claimed he had “no idea” about the conservative Heritage Foundation’s policy project, known as Project 2025. However, his recent choices for key administration roles suggest otherwise. While Trump tried to distance himself from this controversial blueprint during his campaign, several of his picks are directly tied to the project. Let’s break…
President Joe Biden has authorized the provision of antipersonnel land mines to Ukraine, according to U.S. officials, marking a significant and controversial step in supporting Kyiv’s defense against Russian advances. This decision aligns with other recent moves, such as supplying Ukraine with long-range missile systems, as the administration ramps up efforts to counter Russia’s growing…
More Tax Cuts for the Wealthy. More Cuts for 70 Million Americans. In a move that has sparked widespread concern, Republican leaders are reportedly considering significant cuts to social programs they once vowed to protect. The proposed changes aim to offset the enormous cost of extending the 2017 tax cuts, which largely benefited billionaires and…
November 14, 2024 — A Kentucky woman has filed a lawsuit seeking to overturn the state’s near-total abortion ban, arguing that the restrictive laws violate her constitutional rights. The lawsuit, submitted Tuesday in a Louisville state court, claims that Kentucky’s abortion bans infringe on the plaintiff’s rights to privacy and personal autonomy. The woman, using…
November 14, 2024 — US households are reaching record debt levels, but new data from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York shows that most families are handling this increase effectively. As of September 30, household debt (not adjusted for inflation) hit a fresh high of $17.94 trillion, with credit card and auto loan balances…
November 14, 2024 — A significant discovery of rare earth minerals in Wyoming is sparking optimism for the US manufacturing industry, as it could begin to close the gap between the US and China in rare earth production. China currently dominates global manufacturing, holding over 31% of the market and producing 95% of all rare…
November 13, 2024 — Republican Eric Hovde has refused to concede the Wisconsin Senate race to incumbent Democrat Tammy Baldwin, citing “voting inconsistencies” as his reason for contesting the projected outcome. With 99% of votes counted, Baldwin has 49.4% of the vote to Hovde’s 48.5%, a margin of fewer than 30,000 votes. The margin does…
Carthage, MO, November 13, 2024 — Schreiber Foods, a Wisconsin-based dairy giant, has unveiled plans for a substantial expansion of its operations in Carthage, Missouri. If completed as proposed, this new project could bring as many as 250 additional jobs to the city, marking a major investment in the local economy. Expansion Plans and Tax…
November 13, 2024 — Despite challenges over the past few years, economists are projecting a positive rebound in the U.S. housing market, with a focus on increased home sales in the coming years. Chief Economist Lawrence Yun from the National Association of Realtors (NAR) forecasts a 9% rise in home sales in 2025, with an…
November 13, 2024 — Tesla has announced its sixth recall this year for the 2024 model-year Cybertruck, this time affecting 2,431 vehicles due to a faulty drive unit inverter. Unlike many previous recalls, this one can’t be fixed through a software update—owners of affected trucks will need to take their vehicles to a Tesla service…
November 13, 2024 — After decades of decline, American manufacturing has made a historic comeback, with small cities at the forefront. This resurgence, sparked by strategic policies from the Biden administration, has revitalized communities previously facing economic downturns. Programs like the CHIPS and Science Act and the Inflation Reduction Act have incentivized manufacturers to open…
Sheboygan, WI — General Motors (GM) has initiated a recall affecting 461,839 vehicles across the United States, including models popular in Wisconsin, due to a transmission defect that may cause rear-wheel lockup, significantly increasing the risk of accidents. Affected Models: The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) has identified that the transmission control valve in…