Politics
Trump floats Strait of Hormuz as US territory; cost still unclear(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump says he’ll declare the Strait of Hormuz a U.S. territory, but no federal agency has said what controlling the key oil chokepoint… Read More
Culture
Seniors on track to receive up to 3.6% social security raise; trustees warn of 2032 fund depletion(The Center Square) – Seniors are on track for a Social Security raise of 3.2% to 3.6% next year, money paid from a retirement fund the program’s trustees say… Read More
Culture
US won’t say how it knows drug-boat strikes are working(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump’s administration says maritime strikes cut drug trafficking by up to 98%, but Southern Command won’t release the internal metrics it uses to… Read More
Government
Fed holds rates steady as three officials push for a hike(The Center Square) – The Federal Reserve held interest rates steady Wednesday, with three dissenting officials pushing not for the cuts President Donald Trump wants, but for an increase. Read More
Politics
Poll: Voters give Trump worse marks on economy than job overall(The Center Square) – President Donald Trump’s economic approval has fallen further than his overall job approval, a reversal from the economic strength that got him elected, a new… Read More