McConnell Considering Whether to Give Biden Infrastructure Win

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., is privately telling his members to separate a bipartisan infrastructure deal from Democrats’ $3.5 trillion spending plan, Politico is reporting. Aside from questioning the financing, McConnell has not offered much criticism of…

Jobless Claims Fall to Pandemic Low, Underscoring US Rebound

Applications for U.S. state unemployment insurance fell last week to a fresh pandemic low, indicating that dismissals are easing as business conditions improve and firms look to increase headcounts. Initial claims in regular state programs decreased by 26,000 to 360,000 in…

2 Mass Shootings in Chicago in Just Hours

At least 10 people were shot in Chicago in two separate incidents on Wednesday as violence continued its nightmare grip on the city. “Mass shootings are becoming the norm,” said Rev. Michael Pfleger…

2 Mass Shootings in Chicago in Just Hours

At least 10 people were shot in Chicago in two separate incidents on Wednesday as violence continued its nightmare grip on the city. “Mass shootings are becoming the norm,” said Rev. Michael Pfleger…