A warm front and cold front combination is moving eastward from a storm system exiting the Central Plains and heading into the Great Lakes. The system’s cold front will approach late Thursday into early Friday, bringing a risk of thunderstorms. The Storm Prediction Center has placed much of Eastern Pennsylvania, Southern New England, New Jersey, … Read more
Sen. Mark Warner warned that a trade war resulting from President Trump’s escalating tariffs on foreign goods would negatively impact Virginians and the broader American public. He also called for TikTok to be sold to a non-Chinese company. Warner, along with fellow Virginia Sen. Tim Kaine and Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-Minn), introduced a resolution to … Read more
Stephen McLeod, operating as A&S Contracting, has agreed to pay $750,000 to settle allegations that he inflated invoices and concealed the use of subcontractors on U.S. Postal Service (USPS) projects, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Virginia. McLeod provided maintenance and repair services for postal facilities in Virginia, Maryland, North … Read more
April brings an unusual shift for Social Security beneficiaries, as payments will arrive earlier than usual due to how weekends and holidays align on the calendar. The Social Security Administration (SSA) follows a set payment schedule, but occasional calendar quirks can cause unexpected changes. Beneficiaries should be aware of these adjustments to ensure they receive … Read more
As the Trump administration intensifies its immigration crackdown, even some of the president’s staunchest supporters are voicing concerns over his deportation policies. On Saturday’s episode of The Joe Rogan Experience, the popular podcaster, who backed Trump in November, criticized a recent deportation operation, calling it “horrific.” “You’ve got to be worried when people who aren’t … Read more
Elon Musk has had a rough day, facing major setbacks but also a surprising win. On Tuesday night, his favored conservative candidate lost the Wisconsin Supreme Court race, despite Musk and his super PAC pouring at least $15.5 million into the campaign. By Wednesday morning, things got worse. Tesla reported first-quarter delivery numbers that fell … Read more
Tomorrow, April 3, is a crucial day for millions of Americans as they receive their Social Security payments. Nearly 70 million people, including retirees, individuals with disabilities, and survivors, rely on these funds. The Social Security Administration (SSA) follows a set schedule, distributing payments based on birth dates. Those who have been receiving benefits since … Read more
Presidents typically avoid disrupting the economy, especially when unemployment is low and growth is steady. But Donald Trump has just taken a massive risk with an unprecedented wave of tariffs on imports from 185 nations—ignoring economic experts and historical warnings. Trump has long believed that making imported goods more expensive would boost domestic production, despite … Read more
President Donald Trump has declared a state of emergency in the United States to safeguard national sovereignty and strengthen economic security, according to a briefing on the White House website. Speaking from the Rose Garden, Trump stated that foreign trade policies have created a national emergency, leading him to issue an executive order imposing tariffs … Read more
The Social Security Fairness Act brings a major change in how benefits are calculated for certain individuals. This new law eliminates the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO), which have long reduced or eliminated Social Security benefits for more than 3.2 million people. These individuals typically receive a pension from jobs … Read more