Congress Eyes Fresh Sanctions on Palestinian Government, Countering White House Embrace of Hamas-Supporting PA

Congressional Republicans want to impose a fresh sanctions package on the Palestinian government over its ongoing financial support for imprisoned terrorists. The legislation is a counter to the White House’s diplomatic embrace of the Hamas-supporting Palestinian Authority (PA), which the Biden-Harris administration hopes to install as the Gaza Strip’s ruling authority once Israel’s war on

U.S. economy grew 2.8% last quarter as growth hit the gas

The nation’s economy remains robust as the latest GDP data shows growth at a 2.8% annual rate, far exceeding economists’ expectations of a weaker 1.9% annual pace of growth. Consumers and businesses helped drive growth despite the pressure of continually high interest rates. Thursday’s report from the Commerce Department said the gross domestic product —

U.S. economy grew 2.8% last quarter, exceeding expectations

The nation’s economy remains robust as the latest GDP data shows growth at a 2.8% annual rate, far exceeding economists’ expectations of a weaker 1.9% annual pace of growth. Consumers and businesses helped drive growth despite the pressure of continually high interest rates. Thursday’s report from the Commerce Department said the gross domestic product —