U.S. eases oil sanctions on Venezuela after banning Russian oil imports
The U.S. government has eased sanctions on Venezuela to allow the dictatorship to import oil in the country.
DEMOCRATIC PARTY
Tulsi Gabbard says she is leaving the Democratic Party, calling it “an elitist cabal of warmongers driven by cowardly wokeness”
In a video posted to Twitter on Tuesday, October 11, Tulsi Gabbard announced that she is leaving the Democratic Party.
Economy
U.S. mortgage rate hits the highest level since 2006
The U.S. mortgage rate has continued to rise for seven straight weeks, hitting its highest level in 16 years.
Economy
U.S. job openings fell by 10% in August
In August 2022, U.S. job openings fell by 10% in August, as layoffs began to rise.
JOE BIDEN
U.S. Chamber of Commerce says the impending national rail strike could cost more than $2 billion a day
A statement from the U.S. Chamber of Commerce says that the national rail strike could cost the U.S. economy “more than $2 billion per day”
JOE BIDEN
Biden’s debt forgiveness plan could cost up to $1 Trillion
New estimates show Biden’s student loan forgiveness program could cost up to $1 trillion.
JOE BIDEN
Poll finds that the majority of Americans believe the federal government’s actions are hurting them
A Monmouth University poll finds that most Americans believe that the federal government’s actions are hurting them.
approval
Biden’s approval hits historical low amongst key demographics, only 22% with young adults
New polling suggests president Biden’s approval has sunk even lower.
inflation
Less than 30% of Americans think the U.S. is heading in the right direction, poll finds
In a recent poll from Rasmussen Reports, 29% of Likely U.S. Voters think the country is heading in the right direction.
gas prices
Lyft and Uber levy ‘fuel surcharge’ on customers amid high gas prices
On March 14, 2022, Lyft Inc decided to join ride share competitor Uber Inc in levying a ‘fuel surcharge’ on customer rides due to the higher gas prices drivers are facing.
