US NewsNovember 8, 2025
Chicago downtown office space vacancy rate jumps to record high levels
By Glenn Minnis
New data shows Loop vacancies ballooned over the recent third quarter as post-pandemic work trends continue to impact and impede demand.
Economy
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US NewsNovember 8, 2025
President Trump Orders DOJ Probe into Meatpackers Amid Surging Beef Prices and Allegations of Collusion
By Tommy Flynn
Attorney General Pam Bondi confirmed the probe's launch on X, stating it is underway in coordination with the Department of Agriculture's Antitrust Division. The investigation targets the "Big Four" processors—Tyson Foods, Cargill, JBS USA, and National Beef Packing—which control 85% of the U.S. market, according to USDA data.
PoliticsOctober 24, 2025
Polls Favor Trump as Democrats Block Clean Funding Bill 12 Times Amid Shutdown
By Tommy Flynn
Only 48% of Americans primarily blame Trump, compared to 61% during the 2018-19 shutdown. His resilience stems from strong Republican support and a polarized electorate.
PoliticsOctober 24, 2025
President Trump Ends Trade Talks with Canada Over Deceptive Reagan Advertisement
By Tommy Flynn
The ad prompted a response from the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation and Institute, which stated it misrepresents the address through selective editing without permission and is reviewing legal options.
EconomyOctober 8, 2025
Trade deal between Canada, U.S. will likely require more time
By Morgan Sweeney
When asked whether Canada would leave Washington “empty-handed,” Trump suggested they would be pleased with Tuesday’s negotiations without specifically mentioning a deal.
PoliticsOctober 8, 2025
Trump Administration Redirects Tariff Revenue to Sustain WIC Amid Democratic Shutdown Demands
By RWTNews Staff
WIC, which provides vouchers for nutritious foods, breastfeeding support, and nutrition education, expended $7 billion in fiscal 2024 and faced exhaustion by mid-October without intervention.
US NewsOctober 6, 2025
Everyday Economics: Government shutdown clouds economic picture
By Orphe Divounguy
As Washington remains gridlocked, Americans face more than political theater – they're losing access to critical economic information. The government shutdown has halted the release of key data that Federal Reserve officials use to guide interest rate decisions and that businesses rely on for planning.
EconomyOctober 2, 2025
First day of government shutdown leaves Wall Street unfazed
By Morgan Sweeney
The S&P finished the day at 6,711.20, up 0.34% from Tuesday. The broad market index also saw an intraday record. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 43.21 points, or 0.09%, to close at 46,441.10. The Nasdaq composite climbed 95.15 points, or 0.42%, ending the day at 22,755.16.
US NewsSeptember 26, 2025
Trump tariffs drugs, furniture, heavy trucks to 'protect' U.S. markets
By Brett Rowland
Trump has said he wants to use tariffs to restore manufacturing jobs lost to lower-wage countries in decades past, shift the tax burden away from U.S. families, and pay down the national debt.
EconomySeptember 15, 2025
Everyday Economics: Fed decision week: Housing, retail, and rate cut reality
By Orphe Divounguy
The risk for markets lies in the gap between expectations and reality. If the Fed proves more cautious than markets anticipate, the recent easing in financial conditions could reverse quickly, creating volatility across asset classes.
US NewsSeptember 14, 2025
Funding for green groups soared after 2009 endangerment finding, nonprofit finds
By Brett Rowland
Democracy Restored, a nonprofit dedicated to showing how government works, reviewed the tax returns of more than 75 of the top nonprofit organizations focused on climate change.
EconomySeptember 9, 2025
Biden-Era Job Figures Face Massive Downward Revisions, Sparking Fraud Concerns Tied to 2024 Election
By Tommy Flynn
The timing of these disclosures fuels suspicions of foul play. Throughout 2024, monthly jobs reports under Biden touted robust growth—averaging over 200,000 additions per month—bolstering claims of a thriving recovery that Democrats leveraged on the campaign trail.