Conservative commentator Tim Pool says someone opened fire on his West Virginia home last week … but, we’ve spoken to police, and they say they can’t corroborate his story. Here’s the deal … on Saturday, Pool wrote on X that a vehicle…
Conservative commentator Tim Pool says someone opened fire on his West Virginia home last week … but, we’ve spoken to police, and they say they can’t corroborate his story. Here’s the deal … on Saturday, Pool wrote on X that a vehicle…
President Trump insists the economy is thriving. So, how does he explain why so many voters view the economy negatively? Also, the Federal Reserve considers whether to cut interest rates today. Will concerns over inflation keep rates as is or will unemployment worries prompt another cut? Plus, the unraveling of the Afghan man accused of gunning down two National Guard members. How are other Afghans in the US who fought for the CIA navigating the stress and despair that commonly haunt frontline soldiers?
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“Jimmy Neutron” star Jeff Garcia is in the hospital … and it doesn’t sound good. Family sources tell us Jeff is currently hospitalized in Southern California, but it’s unclear what is ailing him. We’re told Jeff was previously hospitalized around…
President Trump heads to Pennsylvania to defend his record on affordability as polls show voters increasingly blame his policies for high prices.
The Supreme Court appears poised to grant presidents far greater power over independent agencies, signaling a major shift in how the federal government operates.
And Indiana lawmakers move toward a congressional map that could eliminate the state’s last two Democratic seats, intensifying a nationwide battle over mid-cycle redistricting.
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