(WATCH) Montana Gold
The old expression “There’s gold in them thar hills” is as true today as it was when it was coined during the 1850s Gold Rush. And the price of gold, which has been on a tear for the last five […]
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(WATCH) Update: TVA
An update to our reporting on the controversial Tennessee Valley Authority whose CEO is America’s highest paid federal employee. Now, President Trump is slashing that paycheck by 90%, prompting the agency’s CEO to announce his retirement. Last fall we reported
(WATCH) California Oil
50,000 barrels a day of oil are now flowing from a once-shuttered oil operation offshore from Santa Barbara, California. That’s due to an executive order President Trump signed in March. But it’s not enough to solve California’s broader energy crisis.
(WATCH) Essential Work
Tennessee’s 2020 pandemic shutdowns sparked a new bill that would protect all jobs in that state from being labeled “non-essential” in future emergencies. With lawsuits to hold officials accountable, it’s a bold move against what one lawmaker calls overreach. Lisa
(GALLUP) 59% say they pay too much in taxes
The following is from Gallup News. A majority of Americans say they believe they pay too much in taxes, with views remaining largely unchanged in recent years, according to a new Gallup poll. Fifty-nine percent (59%) say they think the amount
(WATCH) Iran: Oil
Last week.. The president announced an international coalition of countries who have agreed to support escorts for ships through the Strait of Hormuz. At least 17 ships, including ten oil tankers, have been attacked in or near the Strait of
(GALLUP) Trust in banks recovers nearly 20 years after crash
The following is from Gallup News. Nearly two decades after the 2008 global financial crisis, confidence in banks has returned to precrisis levels in countries hit hardest by the crash, according to a new Gallup analysis. In 2025, a median of
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(WATCH) New Nuclear
The US is falling behind our competitors in building new nuclear power plants, even as the demand for electricity to fuel the growth of AI is exploding. President Trump is offering a new twist to the AI industry. Build your
