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NEW YORK, NY — Federal Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy confirmed today that construction on a fully transformed Penn Station in Manhattan will begin before the end of 2027, marking one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the nation.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Trump administration announced Wednesday that it is taking over direct management of Union Station, marking another aggressive move by President Trump to assert control over the nation’s capital.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Aug. 7, 2025 — Tech powerhouse Apple Inc. has announced a monumental $100 billion investment in U.S. facilities, further expanding its commitment to American innovation, manufacturing, and job creation. The announcement was made during a joint appearance at the White House with President Donald Trump and Apple CEO Tim Cook.
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Washington DC, there’s shooting for the moon — and then there’s putting a nuclear reactor on it. U.S. Transportation Secretary and newly installed interim NASA chief Sean Duffy confirmed Tuesday that the agency has fast-tracked plans to deploy a small modular nuclear reactor (SMR) on the moon by early 2030 — and investors wasted no time fueling a rally across the nuclear energy sector.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — in a dramatic escalation of its ongoing probes into the origins of the Russia investigation hoax, Attorney General Pam Bondi on Monday ordered the Department of Justice to convene a grand jury to examine how senior Obama administration officials handled, some say concocted “intelligence” surrounding alleged Russian interference in the 2016 presidential election. Which was proven to be totally false .
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Ridgewood NJ, The U.S. labor market showed clear signs of slowing in July 2025, with nonfarm payrolls rising by just 73,000 jobs, well below economists’ expectations of a 100,000 increase. The unemployment rate edged up slightly to 4.2% from 4.1%, signaling further softening in the job market, according to newly released government data.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. – In a sweeping move with far-reaching implications, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin has officially announced the agency’s intent to reconsider the 2009 Endangerment Finding, a foundational regulatory ruling that has shaped over a decade of climate policy in the United States.
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Washington DC, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled Monday that it may be time for a sweeping review of the Federal Reserve—beyond the current controversy over costly renovations—to examine whether the central bank is truly fulfilling its mission.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — In a sweeping decision with national implications, the U.S. Supreme Court has given the green light for federal agencies to resume mass layoffs of government workers under President Donald Trump’s executive order, originally signed on February 11, 2025. The ruling lifts the largest remaining legal block on the administration’s controversial plan for massive federal workforce reductions, also known as Reductions in Force (RIFs).
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NEW YORK, NY — New York Governor Kathy Hochul and the Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) are calling the city’s congestion pricing program a resounding success, just six months after its launch. Officials announced Saturday that the initiative has reduced traffic in Lower Manhattan by 67,000 vehicles per day and is projected to generate $500 million in revenue by 2025—funds that will fuel $15 billion in public transit upgrades.
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ATLANTIC CITY, NJ — In a significant blow to New Jersey’s clean energy ambitions, Atlantic Shores Offshore Wind has formally requested the New Jersey Board of Public Utilities (BPU) to terminate its offshore wind project permit, citing political opposition from the Trump administration.
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Washington DC, in a pivotal decision with wide-ranging implications for executive power, the U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday sided with the Trump administration, granting a request that allows the president to fire members of certain independent federal agencies. However, the ruling notably excludes the Federal Reserve, reinforcing its special status as a quasi-private institution.
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New York NY, JPMorgan Chase is taking a significant step into the world of cryptocurrency by allowing clients to invest in Bitcoin, marking a notable shift for the largest U.S. bank. The announcement came during the bank’s annual investor day on Monday, despite CEO Jamie Dimon’s longstanding and vocal criticism of Bitcoin and the broader crypto market.
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Washington DC, in a sweeping late-night move, President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday directing the termination of all federal funding for National Public Radio (NPR) and the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS). The order also tasks all federal agencies with identifying and ending any additional taxpayer support going to the two public broadcasters.
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Washington DC, two judges—one current, one former—are facing serious federal charges after allegedly helping undocumented immigrants evade law enforcement. In a major development that has sparked debate nationwide, Milwaukee County Circuit Judge Hannah Dugan and former New Mexico Magistrate Judge Joel Cano were arrested Friday on charges related to obstruction of justice and evidence tampering.
