Deadlines Loom Large in Congress, Setting up Dramatic December

U.S. Congress

In the past, Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, (R). KY Assuming that, like last time, both parties generally support another continuing resolution to kick the proverbial can down the road to their future selves, the next catastrophe to avert would be defaulting on the national debt.

Do You Need A Learner’s Permit Over 18 Texas? Learner’s Permit Information

Learning Center

Do you need a learner’s permit over 18 Texas? No, you don’t need one. Learner’s permit in Texas is only for teenagers (under 18). Individuals between the ages of 18 to 24 have different requirements. 

GOP Outraises DNC in October by more than $2 million

Elections

According to filings by the Federal Election Commission, the Democratic National Committee raised $11.4 million while the RNC raised $13.8 million.

The Cost of Thanksgiving Dinner is up 14% this Year

Economy

Although the turkey is usually the star of Thanksgiving dinners, the prices this year seem to be on the rise even though the bird isn't one that soars. Along with turkey, many of the other common items to complete a Thanksgiving dinner have increased in price as well, such as stuffing mix, cranberry sauce, and pies.

Harvard Economist Fears ‘eye-popping’ Inflation for the U.S.

Economy

Recently, Kenneth Rogoff made his views known about the predicament in which the United States finds itself. As an economist from Harvard, Rogoff keeps a careful eye on the markets — as well as what is happening in the real world.

Tech Companies invited to bid on Defense’s JEDI contract replacement

Government

The Department of Defense (DoD) has formally opened bidding among the big names of Silicon Valley for a contract involving Joint Warfighting Cloud Capability (JWCC). Amazon Web Service (AWS), Google, Microsoft and Oracle have all been named as candidates.

Expect Riots if NYPD’s Anti-Crime Unit is Reintroduced, says BLM Co-founder

U.S. Politics

Black lives co-founder Hawk Newsome is raising the alarm if Mayor-elect Eric Adams goes ahead with his plans of re-introducing the Anti-crime unit.

Despite CBO Score, House approves Biden’s Build Back Better Act

U.S. Congress

Even though McCarthy prevented a vote on Thursday evening as expected, House Dems called the House to order, and a vote was held Friday morning. The nearly $2 trillion dollar spending bill was passed in the House by a measure of 220 - 213.

Kyle Rittenhouse Found Not Guilty on all Counts in Kenosha Trial

People

After three days of deliberations, Kyle Rittenhouse has been found not guilty on all charges against him. Rittenhouse has become a household name particularly in the last month when his trial took place.

Whistleblower Revealed FBI Created ‘Threat Tag’ to Track Alleged Harassment of Education Officials

Government

On Tuesday, House Republicans released an October 20 FBI internal memo which revealed that the FBI had instructed agents to apply a "threat tag" to all investigations or threat assessments directed specifically at education officials.