Christmas shoppers putting fewer gifts under the tree as recession looms
If the Christmas tree looks larger this year, the reason may be the smaller pile of gifts beneath it. Retail analysts expect Americans to spend roughly the same amount on holiday gifts this year as last. Yet, because of inflation, the money will buy fewer gifts. Seven fewer gifts, to be exact. The average consumer plans to purchase nine presents in the 2022 holiday season, down from 16 in 2021, according to a closely watched
Read MoreHow the Jan. 6 committee wants to safeguard democracy: 11 recommendations
The House committee examining last year's attack on the U.S. Capitol issued its long-awaited final report on Thursday night, marking the culmination of a historic investigation that’s captivated Congress and the country for the last 18 months. The thrust of the committee’s argument has centered on the accusation that former President Trump, while still in the White House, sought to use his executive authority in an illegal effort to cl
Read MoreJan. 6 committee releases final report
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Read MoreHouse to vote on funding bill Friday
The House will vote on a $1.7 trillion government funding package Friday, one day after the Senate approved the measure and just hours before the midnight shutdown deadline. House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) announced the vote on the House floor Thursday afternoon, shortly after the Senate approved the omnibus bill. He said a vote in the House was kicked to Friday because the meticulous process for preparing the bill — which spans 4,155 pages — to move from the Senate to the House would take hours “I have been over in the Senate talking to those who wil
Read MoreSean Hannity admits in deposition he didn't believe Trump voter fraud claims
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