Data shows drop in U.S. consumer sentiment New data shows major drop in U.S. consumer sentiment 04:47 U.S. consumer sentiment swooned in March, with a preliminary gauge released by the University of Michigan on Friday proving far weaker than economists had expected. The results are “a reflection of the Great Uncertainty around the economic policies
As Congress mulls potentially massive cuts to federal Medicaid funding, health centers that serve Native American communities, such as the Oneida Community Health Center near Green Bay, Wisconsin, are bracing for catastrophe. That’s because more than 40% of the about 15,000 patients the center serves are enrolled in Medicaid. Cuts to the program would be
Russian forces have reported recent success retaking their Kursk border region. Amid efforts to broker a 30-day cease-fire between Russia and Ukraine, U.S. President Donald Trump appealed to Russian President Vladimir Putin to spare potentially thousands of Ukrainian troops that have been surrounded by Russian forces. In a March 14 post on his Truth Social
The Trump administration’s recent changes to student loans are causing frustration and confusion for some borrowers. In response to a February court ruling that blocked some Biden-era programs, the Education Department has taken down online and paper applications for income-driven repayment plans. “This especially hurts anyone who’s lost their jobs, including federal workers,” said Natalia
President Trump is delivering remarks at the Justice Department Friday to lay out his vision for the department, with a focus on crime and immigration. It’s a notable appearance, given that no president has appeared at the Justice Department in a decade. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the president’s speech will be on
‘That’s his goal. That’s what I’m working for,’ Howard Lutnick says. President Donald Trump is seeking to waive income taxes on individuals earning under $150,000 per year, said U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick in two interviews this week. “I know what [Trump’s] goal is … no tax, for anybody who makes less than $150,000 a
Pentagon launches fitness and grooming review, slamming ex-Joint Chiefs Chair Mark Milley for lowering standards. Hegseth vows to restore discipline and military readiness.