Route 80 sinkhole in Wharton NJ timeline: Video After a second sinkhole caused closures on Rt. 80 in Wharton, NJDOT investigators identified 90 possible instabilities or “voids” under the road. Drivers using navigation apps like Google Maps or Waze should be careful when traveling near the area of Route 80 impacted by the sinkhole. The…
Could President Trump’s tariffs spur a recession? An economist warns consumers about a potential economic downturn with President Donald Trump’s trade war pressing on. U.S. stocks are expectd to open modestly lower, consolidating gains made in the last two sessions as Federal Reserve officials kick off their policy meeting on Tuesday. Almost no one expects…
March 17 – U.S. stock index futures took a hit on Monday as Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s comments added to unease about an economic slowdown, while focus was on tariff-related signals from the Federal Reserve’s upcoming meeting. In a Sunday interview with NBC, Bessent warned that there are “no guarantees” the United States will escape…
Trump layoffs could impact IRS, tax refunds, experts say Tax experts are advising taxpayers to file early to avoid delays as the IRS faces potential layoffs from the Trump administration. IRS hasn’t experienced glitches issuing tax refunds so far, experts say. For the week ending March 7, the average federal income tax refund was $3,324…
Musk’s son attends Oval Office as Trump signs executive order Elon Musk attended the Oval Office with his son X as President Donald Trump signed an executive order to give Musk more power over federal workers. Being a parent in the digital age is a losing battle, according to Grimes. The Canadian singer-songwriter (real name:…
Recession fears persist amid inflation and trade wars President Donald Trump did not rule out the possibility of a recession in a recent Fox News interview, amid his administration’s continuing trade war. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Sunday that “there are no guarantees” when it comes to a potential recession hitting the United States. “Like…
Donald Trump was elected thanks to millions of folks who attend church and hold largely traditional values, but defy the stereotypes that progressives want to pin on them. ‘White Lotus’ Greg: Jon Gries on who could be the killer in Thailand “The White Lotus” star Jon Gries, or Gary/Greg, discusses who could be the killer…
President Trump threatens 200% tariff on alcohol from EU President Donald Trump has threatened to place a 200% tariff on all alcohol from the European Union. WASHINGTON – To some people, President Donald Trump is shaking things up. To others, he is sowing an unusual amount of chaos and confusion in a world that has…
Trump looking at tariffs on semiconductors, drugs, steel US President Donald Trump said he is considering potential tariffs on semiconductors, pharmaceuticals and steel at the House Republican Conference at Trump National Doral in Miami, Florida. Bloomberg As President Donald Trump on Thursday contemplated extending a global trade war to imports from Europe, the health-care industry…
Government shutdown averted: Senate advances funding bill Democrats helped the Senate advance the GOP spending bill with a vote of 62-38. U.S. stocks ended the day higher, with the blue-chip Dow clawing back 675 points, on optimism the government will stay open. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said he wouldn’t block a Republican government funding bill,…