The U.S. economy added 227,000 jobs in November, surpassing economists’ forecast of 215,000, the Department of Labor reported Friday. The unemployment rate edged up slightly to 4.2%, as more individuals entered the workforce.
Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield, one of the nation's largest health insurers, has reversed its decision to cap reimbursement for anesthesia care based on surgery time limits.
Democratic Rep. Jasmine Crockett of Texas sharply criticized the redistricting process in her state during a Thursday House Oversight Committee hearing on the 2020 Census.
President-elect Donald Trump announced Wednesday the nomination of Paul Atkins, a former Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) commissioner, to head the agency
Research by Steven Camarota from the Center for Immigration Studies highlights the significant growth in the United States' foreign-born population, driven by both legal and illegal immigration under the Biden administration. The study projects that if current immigration levels persist, the foreign-born population could exceed 82 million by 2040.
Washington state lawmakers have long warned of the potential for a budgetary crisis during an economic downturn, even as the state experienced record-breaking revenue growth over the past decade. Today, those warnings have some merit, as the state faces an estimated $10 billion to $12 billion deficit despite maintaining all-time high revenue levels.
The stock market is recording its strongest month this year following President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 election, reflecting investor optimism about the economic outlook under the incoming administration.
