The Ridgewood Blog Brings a Free Market Laissez-faire Point of View to Local, New Jersey State and National Issues.
Who Is Elizabeth MacDonough—and Why Is She Stalling Major Budget Reforms in Washington?
the staff of the Ridgewood blog
WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a stunning turn of events, Senate Parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough has singlehandedly halted over $2 trillion in proposed savings aimed at cutting waste and reducing the national deficit. Most Americans may not even be aware of her role, but she’s now being called the most powerful—and controversial—person in Washington.
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Washington DC, the high-profile alliance between Tesla CEO Elon Musk and President Donald Trump has officially collapsed, erupting in a public war of words on social media. Once seen as political allies, Musk and Trump are now embroiled in a bitter feud that could reshape the intersection of tech, politics, and the 2024 election cycle.
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Port Newark NJ, U.S. tariff collections surged to a record high in April, with customs duties hitting $16.3 billion for the month, according to data released Monday by the Treasury Department. The spike reflects the growing impact of President Donald Trump’s new trade tariffs, including the 10% across-the-board levy on imports that went into effect on April 2.
