The rising cost of housing has invited criticism and ideas from across the political spectrum but is still considered one of the most challenging issues to solve despite bipartisan concern. Average rates for a fixed 30-year mortgage have more than doubled since Jan. 1, 2022. Straight Arrow News contributor Newt Gingrich warns readers that the…

Congress has until the end of September to fund the government. With about a week to spare, here are the options: Meet the deadline, pass a stopgap bill, or shut down. But when budget showdowns reach shutdowns, there is a significant taxpayer cost. Here are five times politicians shut down the government in this week’s…

The U.S. is barreling toward a government shutdown. Congress has so far failed to agree on spending legislation to fund the government starting Oct. 1. But didn’t the U.S. just deal with a spending crisis a few months back? Government shutdowns and debt ceiling debacles are often conflated. Here are the differences between a government…

Hydrogen fuel is used to propel NASA rockets into space, and certain car manufacturers are placing their bets on hydrogen fuel-cell vehicles to advance sustainable mobility. Despite these promising applications, hydrogen fuel has yet to achieve widespread adoption. Straight Arrow News contributor Peter Zeihan delves into the mechanics of hydrogen fuel, its potential for cleaner…

China is grappling with a range of challenges, including political, economic, and demographic issues. Youth unemployment rates are rising while fertility rates are declining, and banks are predicting a slowdown in economic growth. China’s economy is also feeling the effects of tech companies relocating and product bans being imposed by other countries. Straight Arrow News…

A historic strike begins as autoworkers and Detroit’s three big car companies fail to come to an agreement. And NASA releases its findings after a yearlong study into UFOs. These stories and more highlight The Morning Rundown for Friday, Sept. 15, 2023. Autoworkers go on strike against Detroit’s Big 3 For the first time ever, the…

United Auto Workers are striking against Detroit’s Big Three automakers at the same time for the first time. The impact could be financially devastating. Economists estimate 10 days on the picket lines against General Motors, Ford and Fiat Chrysler-parent Stellantis could cost the U.S. economy $5.6 billion and push Michigan into a recession. Strikes can…

General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis in Detroit are facing a potential strike by the United Auto Workers (UAW) union. If an agreement is not reached by 11:59 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 14, it could result in the largest U.S. strike by active employees in 25 years. A Cornell study and NPR reporting indicate union strikes…

The COVID-19 pandemic shook the world in March 2020, reshaping major political institutions, global economies and entire societies. It also thrust public health into the spotlight of social, cultural and political debates. COVID-19 case counts are rising again. It remains an open question how societies will choose to respond this time around, now that they…