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 —

GAO Reports Security Vulnerabilities at Federal Buildings, Cites Covert Tests

The Government Accountability Office (GAO) has warned that decades-old security vulnerabilities in federal buildings are continuing to go unaddressed. According to an agency report released on July 23, the Federal Protective Service (FPS)—which is responsible for the security of federal facilities and screening of visitors—is failing to detect prohibited items inside bags in 50 percent

Trump Campaign Files FEC Complaint to Block Harris From Using Biden Campaign Money

A new complaint accuses Vice President Kamala Harris of breaking federal law in order to access more than $95 million held by President Joe Biden’s campaign. The Trump campaign has filed a complaint against Vice President Kamala Harris seeking to stop her from using campaign money raised by President Joe Biden. The complaint alleges that

Biden, Netanyahu to meet a day after Israeli leader’s fiery speech to Congress

President Biden is meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the White House Thursday — a day after Netanyahu urged Congress in a joint address to continue to stand with Israel in the war against Hamas.  The meeting is Mr. Biden’s first with a foreign leader since he exited the race for the presidency Sunday and

Biden, Harris say Gaza cease-fire deal close after meeting Netanyahu

Washington — The Biden administration ratcheted up pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to accept an elusive cease-fire deal with Hamas during meetings in Washington Thursday. But despite that pressure, Israel appears to have issued new demands in the negotiations for an agreement to secure the release of dozens of hostages still held in Gaza in exchange for

Biden says Gaza cease-fire deal close after meeting Netanyahu

Washington — The Biden administration ratcheted up pressure on Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to accept an elusive cease-fire deal with Hamas during meetings in Washington Thursday. But despite that pressure, Israel appears to have issued new demands in the negotiations for an agreement to secure the release of dozens of hostages still held in Gaza in exchange for