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Trump’s Campaign is Getting Weird–Is He Losing It?

Posted July 13th, 2023 at 3:32pm by Keya Vakil

Trump has never shied away from launching ugly and personal attacks on his political opponents, but several comments and actions in recent months suggest a growing truth: that the former president is getting even stranger and more reckless in his behavior. (AP Photo/John Locher)

White House Announces New Plan To Lower Child Care Costs, Support Child Care Providers

Posted July 12th, 2023 at 4:12pm by Isabel Soisson

The Biden administration’s newly proposed actions, which would likely take effect in 2024, would lower child care costs for 80,000 American families by capping their child care copayments at 7% of the family income. (Photo via Shutterstock)

Veterans Have Until Aug. 9 to Apply for Backdated PACT Act Disability Payments

Posted July 11th, 2023 at 4:04pm by Isabel Soisson

The PACT Act removed the need for certain veterans to prove a service connection if they are diagnosed with certain cancers or respiratory conditions and sped up the process of receiving benefits. Eligible veterans who apply by Aug. 9 could get tens of thousands of dollars in backdated disability compensation. (Photo via Shutterstock)

Biden Cracks Down on ‘Junk’ Health Insurance Plans That ‘Exploit’ Americans

Posted July 10th, 2023 at 4:33pm by Isabel Soisson

Short-term insurance plans offer limited coverage, can deny coverage based on pre-existing conditions, and trick consumers into buying products that provide “little or no coverage when they need it most,” according to the White House. (Photo via Shutterstock)

Biden Administration Announces $3.1 Billion in Funding to Tackle Homelessness, With Focus on Veterans

Posted June 30th, 2023 at 3:29pm by Isabel Soisson

In May, President Biden announced that it’s his administration’s goal to reduce homelessness in the United States by 25% by 2025 and to rehouse 38,000 veterans in 2023. (Photo via Shutterstock)

Supreme Court Takes Student Debt Relief Away From 43 Million Americans

Posted June 30th, 2023 at 12:28pm by Isabel Soisson

Nationwide, more than 45 million people owe $1.6 trillion in federal loans for college, according to government data, and as many as 43 million of them stood to benefit from Biden’s cancellation program. (AP Photo/Mariam Zuhaib)

What ‘Bidenomics’ Actually Means for Workers in Iowa

Posted June 28th, 2023 at 7:22pm by Amie Rivers

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Iowa Gets $415 Million for High-Speed Internet Expansion From Biden’s Infrastructure Law

Posted June 27th, 2023 at 11:34am by Isabel Soisson

This funding’s aim is to help connect the estimated 8.5 million families and small businesses nationwide that still haven’t been able to access the full capabilities of modern technology. (Photo via Shutterstock)

FCC Proposal Would Force Cable Companies To Institute ‘Up-Front’ Pricing

Posted June 23rd, 2023 at 12:47pm by Isabel Soisson

The Biden administration has been putting pressure on companies across multiple sectors to be more transparent with consumers. (Photo via Shutterstock)

Ticketmaster to End Hidden Fees, Show Full Ticket Prices Amid Pressure From Biden

Posted June 15th, 2023 at 3:32pm by Isabel Soisson

While Ticketmaster and SeatGeek have agreed to institute more transparency when it comes to ticket sales, some anti-monopoly advocates think the answer is “breaking up” these companies altogether. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)