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President Donald Trump entered his second term pledging to dramatically reduce the size of the federal government. Backed by Elon Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), the administration quickly moved to cut programs and eliminate thousands of federal jobs . Now, as the United States faces a growing conflict with Iran, officials and lawmakers are examining whether those reductions may have weakened key parts of the government responsible for crisis response. Curr

Gasoline prices in the United States have climbed to around $3.47 per gallon , a sharp jump driven by rising global oil prices as tensions escalate in the Middle East. The surge follows military strikes and retaliatory threats that have disrupted oil shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical energy corridor responsible for nearly one-fifth of the world’s oil supply . While the economic impact has been immediate for American drivers, President Donald Trump has downpla

President Trump is facing mounting skepticism about his economic leadership, according to new polling data that shows his disapproval rating on the economy has reached an unprecedented level for his time in office. Thursday's release of the NPR/PBS News/Marist poll found that 59 percent of Americans disapprove of the president's economic management, compared to just 36 percent who approve. The disapproval figure marks an increase from 57 percent the month before and represent

Going through airport security is never anyone’s favorite part of traveling. But if the federal government shuts down this week, that TSA line you already dread could become a whole lot worse.