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1,407 stories Updated Dec 16, 2025 Related desks: Politics Social Security

The lead Dec 16, 2025 5

US Oil and Gas Industry Sets Production Records in November, Led by Texas

November set new U.S. production highs as Permian and Eagle Ford efficiency gains offset a lower rig count and boosted exports.

Outside Contributor

Dec 16, 2025 101

More Tax on Tips: Blue States Undercutting New Federal Tax Cuts

Blue states move to “decouple” from Trump tax cuts, taxing tips, overtime, and Social Security breaks at the state level.

Outside Contributor

Dec 15, 2025 57

Another MAHA Victory for Trump – 18 States Ban Junk Food from SNAP

18 states are working with USDA to ban SNAP purchases of junk food starting in 2026, expanding the Trump-backed MAHA effort.

Alan Jamison

Dec 13, 2025 13

America Is Still the Cradle of Creators, Innovators, and Entrepreneurs

Despite economic uncertainty, American innovation is surging as young entrepreneurs build breakthrough companies in defense, housing, energy, and health care—proving the nation remains the global leader in invention.

Ben Solis

Dec 12, 2025 35

Trump Takes a Bite Out of America’s Power Problem

America faces a growing power shortfall as data demands soar. While China prepares, the U.S. turns to nuclear power to close the energy gap.

Outside Contributor

Dec 11, 2025 52

POLL: Americans Souring on Higher Education

Americans are losing faith in higher education, with new polls showing a sharp decline in support for the value of a four-year college degree.

Sarah Katherine Sisk

Economy

US Oil and Gas Industry Sets Production Records in November, Led by Texas

More Tax on Tips: Blue States Undercutting New Federal Tax Cuts

Another MAHA Victory for Trump – 18 States Ban Junk Food from SNAP

America Is Still the Cradle of Creators, Innovators, and Entrepreneurs

Trump Takes a Bite Out of America’s Power Problem

POLL: Americans Souring on Higher Education

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