Capitol Hill staffers, already frustrated by the prospect of a first missed paycheck on Friday due to the government shutdown, have begun highlighting how seemingly everyday, small tasks are becoming increasingly difficult. “There have been so many small inconveniences where we don’t realize are essential to having an open and effective government — the doors being […]

President Donald Trump and Chinese paramount leader Xi Jinping seem to be embracing a water-under-the-bridge mentality following their trade summit in South Korea. Despite speculation that the summit could prove to be a tense confrontation between the two world leaders — their first time meeting in person since Trump returned to office — the United […]

President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping’s first in-person meeting since Trump’s return to the White House came at a crucial moment in the U.S.-China relationship, as the two superpowers posture for a competitive advantage in areas ranging from rare earth minerals to artificial intelligence. However, Trump’s readout for the pair’s “amazing,” roughly 100-minute […]

The national average price for regular gas on Friday is $3.04 per gallon, a slight decrease from earlier this week. There were no spooky increases at the pumps or frightening fuel costs this Halloween.  Overall, gas prices have remained relatively steady with a downward trend to the $3 per gallon price point, according to AAA. […]