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Maryland Rep. Steny Hoyer retiring after 50 years in Congress

Jan 8, 2026

"Democratic Rep. Steny Hoyer of Maryland confirms he will not seek reelection next year, ending a career in Congress since 1981."

Aug 20, 2025

Trump administration's decision to revoke $48.5 million pledged for solar projects for low-income residents in New…

Dec 12, 2024

Reflecting on 2024 in personal finance, consumers turned out resilient despite high inflation and interest rates. A…

Medical Care in America: The Struggle Against Profit-Driven Insurers
Millions of Americans struggle with medical care, facing high premiums or denials from profit-driven insurance companies.
Minneapolis Mayor Calls for State Involvement in ICE Fatal Shooting Probe
Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey calls for state agencies to help investigate a fatal shooting by an ICE officer, citing deep mistrust of federal agencies in Minnesota.
Trump’s Climate Policies Could Cost US a Generation
"President Trump's actions in 2025 began a campaign to dismantle the nation’s ability to combat climate change, gutting key emissions standards and reversing key initiatives."
Analyzing Trump’s First Year: From Ukraine to Iran, a World Turned Upside Down
In his first year in office, Donald Trump has faced backlash from critics for his handling of international affairs, particularly with Ukraine, Iran, and Venezuela.
California’s AI boom reduces estimated budget deficit by $15 billion
California's budget proposal foresees a smaller deficit than expected due to surging revenues from artificial intelligence boom, while education system faces overhaul.