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U.S. Deficit, Pegged at $1.7 Trillion, Effectively Doubled in 2023
The widening gap between what the government spends and what it earns comes as Congress continues to spar over the proper levels of federal spending.
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The Federal Deficit Is Growing. This Is Why.
Tax receipts dipped unexpectedly last year. The Biden administration blames Republican tax cuts, but the truth is more complicated.
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Crypto Influencers and ‘Degenerates’ Flock to Sam Bankman-Fried’s Trial
The presence of crypto YouTubers, podcasters and commentators at the FTX founder’s fraud trial has created something of a culture clash in the courtroom.
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Sam Bankman-Fried’s Trial Reveals New Details of How FTX Died
Prosecutors in the criminal fraud case have built the most intricate account to date of the cryptocurrency exchange’s frantic final days.
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D.C. judge formally issues gag order against Trump. Here’s what to know.
What to know about the gag order imposed on Donald Trump by U.S. District Judge Tanya Chutkan, and gag orders in general.
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DeSantis Super PAC Helps Pay for Private Flights, in Unusual Move
The Florida governor’s campaign, facing a cash crunch, has found a way to offload the steep costs of private air travel. Campaign finance experts say the arrangement could test the limits of the law.
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Mainstream Republicans, ‘Squishes’ No More, Dig In Against Jordan
Facing intimidation for opposing Jim Jordan’s speakership candidacy, mainstream Republicans are refusing to back down, defying their reputation for caving in the face of party clashes.
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Maui Is Open for Travel, but the Loss of Lahaina May Reshape Tourism
The entire island of Maui is bracing for the return of tourism even as disaster relief efforts continue. The path to recovery is uncertain.
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The Art of Living a Stress-Free Life
Stress. It’s a commonplace emotion in today’s society. We experience it when we’re stuck in traffic, working on a project with a looming deadline, or dealing with a difficult personal situation. Stress can be beneficial in some cases, providing the motivation needed to get a task done. But when it’s constant and overwhelming, it can…
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What to watch with your kids: ‘Taylor Swift: The Eras Tour’
Common Sense Media’s guide to this week’s family movies and TV shows.