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Trump’s Approval Hits a New Second-Term Low in Marquette Poll
President Donald Trump’s job approval fell to 37% in the latest Marquette University Law School poll released September 15, marking his lowest rating of his second term. The survey also found Democrats widening their lead on the generic congressional ballot as voters gave Trump weaker marks on inflation, gas prices and the economy.
GAO Says DOGE Wasted $9.5 Billion. The Administration Says That’s a 400% Return
A new GAO report says federal agencies spent an estimated $9.5 billion on paid administrative leave in 2025 as the Trump administration pushed workforce cuts through its DOGE agenda. The White House says the cost was a one-time expense tied to annual savings from a smaller federal workforce.
The Fed Just Raised Rates for the First Time Since 2023. It’s the Opposite of What Trump Wanted
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point on September 16, 2026, marking its first increase since 2023. The move directly contradicted President Donald Trump’s calls for lower rates and signaled the central bank remains focused on inflation.
Data Centers Could Trigger Blackouts 13 Days a Year in Pennsylvania by 2030
A Pennsylvania-commissioned grid study says fast-rising data center electricity demand could sharply increase outage risk by 2030 if new power supply does not keep pace. Regulators say the most severe scenario points to more than 13 potential loss-of-load events a year.
House votes to end Iran war, 7 Republicans join Democrats
The U.S. House voted 220-204 to approve a new war powers resolution aimed at ending continued military action against Iran without congressional approval. Seven Republicans joined Democrats in the chamber’s third such vote this summer.
Trump’s Approval Hits a New Second-Term Low in Marquette Poll
President Donald Trump’s job approval fell to 37% in the latest Marquette University Law School poll released September 15, marking his lowest rating of his second term. The survey also found Democrats widening their lead on the generic congressional ballot as voters gave Trump weaker marks on inflation, gas prices and the economy.
GAO Says DOGE Wasted $9.5 Billion. The Administration Says That’s a 400% Return
A new GAO report says federal agencies spent an estimated $9.5 billion on paid administrative leave in 2025 as the Trump administration pushed workforce cuts through its DOGE agenda. The White House says the cost was a one-time expense tied to annual savings from a smaller federal workforce.
The Fed Just Raised Rates for the First Time Since 2023. It’s the Opposite of What Trump Wanted
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point on September 16, 2026, marking its first increase since 2023. The move directly contradicted President Donald Trump’s calls for lower rates and signaled the central bank remains focused on inflation.
Data Centers Could Trigger Blackouts 13 Days a Year in Pennsylvania by 2030
A Pennsylvania-commissioned grid study says fast-rising data center electricity demand could sharply increase outage risk by 2030 if new power supply does not keep pace. Regulators say the most severe scenario points to more than 13 potential loss-of-load events a year.
House votes to end Iran war, 7 Republicans join Democrats
The U.S. House voted 220-204 to approve a new war powers resolution aimed at ending continued military action against Iran without congressional approval. Seven Republicans joined Democrats in the chamber’s third such vote this summer.
Trump’s Approval Hits a New Second-Term Low in Marquette Poll
President Donald Trump’s job approval fell to 37% in the latest Marquette University Law School poll released September 15, marking his lowest rating of his second term. The survey also found Democrats widening their lead on the generic congressional ballot as voters gave Trump weaker marks on inflation, gas prices and the economy.
GAO Says DOGE Wasted $9.5 Billion. The Administration Says That’s a 400% Return
A new GAO report says federal agencies spent an estimated $9.5 billion on paid administrative leave in 2025 as the Trump administration pushed workforce cuts through its DOGE agenda. The White House says the cost was a one-time expense tied to annual savings from a smaller federal workforce.
The Fed Just Raised Rates for the First Time Since 2023. It’s the Opposite of What Trump Wanted
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point on September 16, 2026, marking its first increase since 2023. The move directly contradicted President Donald Trump’s calls for lower rates and signaled the central bank remains focused on inflation.
Data Centers Could Trigger Blackouts 13 Days a Year in Pennsylvania by 2030
A Pennsylvania-commissioned grid study says fast-rising data center electricity demand could sharply increase outage risk by 2030 if new power supply does not keep pace. Regulators say the most severe scenario points to more than 13 potential loss-of-load events a year.
House votes to end Iran war, 7 Republicans join Democrats
The U.S. House voted 220-204 to approve a new war powers resolution aimed at ending continued military action against Iran without congressional approval. Seven Republicans joined Democrats in the chamber’s third such vote this summer.
Trump’s Approval Hits a New Second-Term Low in Marquette Poll
President Donald Trump’s job approval fell to 37% in the latest Marquette University Law School poll released September 15, marking his lowest rating of his second term. The survey also found Democrats widening their lead on the generic congressional ballot as voters gave Trump weaker marks on inflation, gas prices and the economy.
GAO Says DOGE Wasted $9.5 Billion. The Administration Says That’s a 400% Return
A new GAO report says federal agencies spent an estimated $9.5 billion on paid administrative leave in 2025 as the Trump administration pushed workforce cuts through its DOGE agenda. The White House says the cost was a one-time expense tied to annual savings from a smaller federal workforce.
The Fed Just Raised Rates for the First Time Since 2023. It’s the Opposite of What Trump Wanted
The Federal Reserve raised its benchmark interest rate by a quarter-point on September 16, 2026, marking its first increase since 2023. The move directly contradicted President Donald Trump’s calls for lower rates and signaled the central bank remains focused on inflation.
Data Centers Could Trigger Blackouts 13 Days a Year in Pennsylvania by 2030
A Pennsylvania-commissioned grid study says fast-rising data center electricity demand could sharply increase outage risk by 2030 if new power supply does not keep pace. Regulators say the most severe scenario points to more than 13 potential loss-of-load events a year.
House votes to end Iran war, 7 Republicans join Democrats
The U.S. House voted 220-204 to approve a new war powers resolution aimed at ending continued military action against Iran without congressional approval. Seven Republicans joined Democrats in the chamber’s third such vote this summer.
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