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Hershey Ups Chocolate Prices for Retail Customers

Hershey Ups Chocolate Prices for Retail Customers

Candy and snack giant Hershey Co. is increasing the prices of its products due to issues with the cocoa supply. A Hershey spokesperson told The Washington Times that 75% of the company’s candy will still cost less than $4 for consumers. The Wall Street Journal reported that retail customers will see a 13% to 20% price increase…Read more

Pay Dirt: Trump Seeks Critical Minerals in Global Dealmaking

Pay Dirt: Trump Seeks Critical Minerals in Global Dealmaking

President Trump has positioned himself as a tough trade negotiator, peacemaker and champion for U.S. workers during the first six months of his second term. Connecting all of them are the precious metals, minerals and other valuables that can be extracted from the earth…Read more

Trump Criticizes Commanders Name, Urges Return to Redskins

Trump Criticizes Commanders Name, Urges Return to Redskins

President Trump wants the Washington Commanders to return to the Redskins name and re-embrace the franchise’s iconic Indian imagery that was retired in 2020. He threatened the franchise’s deal to build a new RFK Stadium in the District if it failed to comply…Read more

Public Will Have Chance to Comment on Proposed Rule Nixing Paper Straws

Public Will Have Chance to Comment on Proposed Rule Nixing Paper Straws

The public will be able to comment on a proposed rule banning federal contractors from offering government agencies paper straws once it enters the Federal Register on Monday. The rule affects the Department of Defense, the General Services Administration, NASA, the Office of Federal Procurement Policy…Read more

House Clears $9 Billion DOGE Spending Cut Package

House Clears $9 Billion DOGE Spending Cut Package

Congress cleared a $9 billion package of spending cuts to foreign aid and public broadcasting for President Trump’s signature, codifying a small portion of Department and Government Efficiency savings. The Senate-amended measure, which restored $400 million to a global AIDS prevention program that the original package had cut, passed the House…Read more

Trump Cracks Down on Fentanyl Substances with Bill Signing

Trump Cracks Down on Fentanyl Substances with Bill Signing

President Trump signed a bill Wednesday that permanently places illicit fentanyl and its chemical cousins on the most restrictive list of drugs in the U.S. The HALT Fentanyl Act is a long-awaited move to clarify regulations around the synthetic opioid and ensure consistency in drug enforcement…Read more

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Hershey Ups Chocolate Prices for Retail Customers

Hershey Ups Chocolate Prices for Retail Customers

Candy and snack giant Hershey Co. is increasing the prices of its products due to issues with the cocoa supply. A Hershey spokesperson told The Washington Times that 75% of the company’s candy will still cost less than $4 for consumers. The Wall Street Journal reported that retail customers will see a 13% to 20% price increase…Continue Reading

House Clears $9 Billion DOGE Spending Cut Package

House Clears $9 Billion DOGE Spending Cut Package

Congress cleared a $9 billion package of spending cuts to foreign aid and public broadcasting for President Trump’s signature, codifying a small portion of Department and Government Efficiency savings. The Senate-amended measure, which restored $400 million to a global AIDS prevention program that the original package had cut, passed the House…Continue Reading

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