Airlines Charge Billions in ‘Junk Fees’ to Boost Revenue: Senate Report

The committee report said that airlines increasingly rely on ancillary fees to make billions, raising questions about cost transparency and consumer impact. As millions of Americans prepare for record-setting air travel this holiday season, the Senate Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations (PSI) released a report on Nov. 26 detailing the growing reliance of major airlines on

Missouri Law Requiring Voter ID Upheld by County Circuit Judge

A 2016 constitutional amendment opened the door for Missouri lawmakers to enact photo ID requirements but this was challenged in 2022. Missouri voters will have to continue showing government-issued photo identification to cast regular ballots in elections after a County Circuit Judge found the law enforcing it constitutional. A 2016 constitutional amendment opened the door

How Trump’s Return Could Reshape Middle East Policy

President-elect Donald Trump, who has positioned himself as a ‘peace through strength’ candidate, faces a Middle East inflamed with recent conflicts. Analysis As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, he will have to contend with a Middle East inflamed by multiple interconnected armed conflicts. The Biden administration has secured a cease-fire

Musk, Ramaswamy Will Hold DOGE Talks With House Republicans

The meeting will be the DOGE’s first formal interaction with Congress. WASHINGTON—House Speaker Mike Johnson announced on Nov. 27 that he would host Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and biotechnology businessman Vivek Ramaswamy at the U.S. Capitol to discuss the activities of their new Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), with Republican members of Congress.

Democrat Adam Gray Takes Lead in Tight California Congressional Race

The former Assemblyman leads incumbent Rep. John Duarte by just 182 votes in the Central California district. Former Democratic state Assemblyman Adam Gray has taken the lead over Republican incumbent Rep. John Duarte in the razor thin race for California’s 13th Congressional District by just 182 votes. Duarte had been leading by 202 votes Tuesday

Appeals Court Sides with Texas Over Razor Wire Border Barrier

Earlier this year, Abbott directed the Texas National Guard to install more than 100 miles of wire along the Texas–Mexico border. The state of Texas was given the green light to continue building a razor wire border barrier to prevent illegal immigration at the southern border. On Tuesday, Gov. Gregg Abbott shared an update on