Ben News
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BREAKING: The U.S. economy gained 228,000 jobs in March, smashing expert predictions, per ABC News.
It’s exciting to see America’s workforce powering ahead.
It’s exciting to see America’s workforce powering ahead.
April 4, 2025 at 7:41 PM
BREAKING: The U.S. economy gained 228,000 jobs in March, smashing expert predictions, per ABC News.
It’s exciting to see America’s workforce powering ahead.
It’s exciting to see America’s workforce powering ahead.
JUST IN: Trump suggests now is the ideal moment for Fed Chair Powell to slash interest rates.
Lower rates could give our economy the boost it deserves.
Lower rates could give our economy the boost it deserves.
April 4, 2025 at 7:08 PM
JUST IN: Trump suggests now is the ideal moment for Fed Chair Powell to slash interest rates.
Lower rates could give our economy the boost it deserves.
Lower rates could give our economy the boost it deserves.
DEVELOPING: House Republicans have launched a probe into ActBlue’s operations, per Elon Musk.
I hope this brings transparency to a system that’s long needed it.
I hope this brings transparency to a system that’s long needed it.
April 4, 2025 at 6:46 PM
DEVELOPING: House Republicans have launched a probe into ActBlue’s operations, per Elon Musk.
I hope this brings transparency to a system that’s long needed it.
I hope this brings transparency to a system that’s long needed it.
UPDATE: Crude oil prices have plunged to their lowest point since 2021.
It’s great news for American drivers filling up at the pump.
It’s great news for American drivers filling up at the pump.
April 4, 2025 at 6:21 PM
UPDATE: Crude oil prices have plunged to their lowest point since 2021.
It’s great news for American drivers filling up at the pump.
It’s great news for American drivers filling up at the pump.
NEW: Canada shed 33,000 jobs in March, marking its steepest drop since 2022, while the U.S. job growth soared beyond forecasts.
I’m proud to see America thriving as our neighbors struggle to keep up.
I’m proud to see America thriving as our neighbors struggle to keep up.
April 4, 2025 at 5:59 PM
NEW: Canada shed 33,000 jobs in March, marking its steepest drop since 2022, while the U.S. job growth soared beyond forecasts.
I’m proud to see America thriving as our neighbors struggle to keep up.
I’m proud to see America thriving as our neighbors struggle to keep up.
BREAKING: Alleged MS-13 leader Joel Vargas-Escobar, tied to murders, caught in Long Island, per Fox.
Locking up threats like him keeps our streets safer.
Locking up threats like him keeps our streets safer.
April 4, 2025 at 2:14 PM
BREAKING: Alleged MS-13 leader Joel Vargas-Escobar, tied to murders, caught in Long Island, per Fox.
Locking up threats like him keeps our streets safer.
Locking up threats like him keeps our streets safer.
NEW: Mayorkas pinned 2021 border chaos on Trump, but 2025 shows Trump’s team shut it down.
Results matter more than blame games to me.
Results matter more than blame games to me.
April 4, 2025 at 1:47 PM
NEW: Mayorkas pinned 2021 border chaos on Trump, but 2025 shows Trump’s team shut it down.
Results matter more than blame games to me.
Results matter more than blame games to me.
UPDATE: Kosovo’s Osmani seeks to axe US tariffs, saying “Kosovo is ready for a more robust relationship.”
Strengthening ties with allies benefits us all.
Strengthening ties with allies benefits us all.
April 4, 2025 at 4:11 AM
UPDATE: Kosovo’s Osmani seeks to axe US tariffs, saying “Kosovo is ready for a more robust relationship.”
Strengthening ties with allies benefits us all.
Strengthening ties with allies benefits us all.
JUST IN: Severe storms claim 7 lives, including 6 in Tennessee, per FOX Weather.
My heart goes out to those hit by this tragedy.
My heart goes out to those hit by this tragedy.
April 4, 2025 at 3:38 AM
JUST IN: Severe storms claim 7 lives, including 6 in Tennessee, per FOX Weather.
My heart goes out to those hit by this tragedy.
My heart goes out to those hit by this tragedy.
BREAKING: Obama reportedly argued against Harris’s nomination, doubting her chances, per a new book.
I respect his take on what wins elections.
I respect his take on what wins elections.
April 4, 2025 at 2:26 AM
BREAKING: Obama reportedly argued against Harris’s nomination, doubting her chances, per a new book.
I respect his take on what wins elections.
I respect his take on what wins elections.
DEVELOPING: US immigration to recognize only two genders, dropping Biden policy, per Fox.
Common sense finally prevails in our system.
Common sense finally prevails in our system.
April 4, 2025 at 1:51 AM
DEVELOPING: US immigration to recognize only two genders, dropping Biden policy, per Fox.
Common sense finally prevails in our system.
Common sense finally prevails in our system.
NEW: Taiwan blasts Trump’s 32% tariff as “highly unreasonable,” plans US talks, per Barrons.
Fair trade deals should benefit both sides, not just us.
Fair trade deals should benefit both sides, not just us.
April 4, 2025 at 1:04 AM
NEW: Taiwan blasts Trump’s 32% tariff as “highly unreasonable,” plans US talks, per Barrons.
Fair trade deals should benefit both sides, not just us.
Fair trade deals should benefit both sides, not just us.
UPDATE: Hungary rolls out military honors for Netanyahu’s Budapest visit despite ICC warrant.
Standing by allies matters more than international courts to me.
Standing by allies matters more than international courts to me.
April 4, 2025 at 12:32 AM
UPDATE: Hungary rolls out military honors for Netanyahu’s Budapest visit despite ICC warrant.
Standing by allies matters more than international courts to me.
Standing by allies matters more than international courts to me.
JUST IN: JD Vance on running for president: “When we get to that point, I’ll talk to the president.”
I appreciate his teamwork with Trump first.
I appreciate his teamwork with Trump first.
April 4, 2025 at 12:07 AM
JUST IN: JD Vance on running for president: “When we get to that point, I’ll talk to the president.”
I appreciate his teamwork with Trump first.
I appreciate his teamwork with Trump first.
BREAKING: Katy Perry and an all-female crew, including Gayle King, head to space April 14, per ABC News.
This bold trip shows American innovation at its best.
This bold trip shows American innovation at its best.
April 3, 2025 at 11:39 PM
BREAKING: Katy Perry and an all-female crew, including Gayle King, head to space April 14, per ABC News.
This bold trip shows American innovation at its best.
This bold trip shows American innovation at its best.
NEW: Senators Grassley and Cantwell push for Congress to approve all new tariffs.
Checks and balances make sense to keep trade fair for us.
Checks and balances make sense to keep trade fair for us.
April 3, 2025 at 11:13 PM
NEW: Senators Grassley and Cantwell push for Congress to approve all new tariffs.
Checks and balances make sense to keep trade fair for us.
Checks and balances make sense to keep trade fair for us.
DEVELOPING: Irish woman fumes online after her friend battled an illegal migrant trying to snatch her child.
We need borders that keep families safe, not threatened.
We need borders that keep families safe, not threatened.
April 3, 2025 at 10:47 PM
DEVELOPING: Irish woman fumes online after her friend battled an illegal migrant trying to snatch her child.
We need borders that keep families safe, not threatened.
We need borders that keep families safe, not threatened.
JUST IN: Colorado mandates climate change warning stickers at gas stations, per Denver Post.
Seems like overreach when we need affordable fuel options.
Seems like overreach when we need affordable fuel options.
April 3, 2025 at 10:19 PM
JUST IN: Colorado mandates climate change warning stickers at gas stations, per Denver Post.
Seems like overreach when we need affordable fuel options.
Seems like overreach when we need affordable fuel options.
UPDATE: Howard Lutnick supports Trump tariffs, saying “Our beef is beautiful and theirs is weak,” per NYP.
I’m all for backing American farmers over the EU.
I’m all for backing American farmers over the EU.
April 3, 2025 at 9:54 PM
UPDATE: Howard Lutnick supports Trump tariffs, saying “Our beef is beautiful and theirs is weak,” per NYP.
I’m all for backing American farmers over the EU.
I’m all for backing American farmers over the EU.
NEW: White House weighs costs of acquiring Greenland for US control, per Washington Post.
Expanding our reach could strengthen our position globally.
Expanding our reach could strengthen our position globally.
April 3, 2025 at 9:28 PM
NEW: White House weighs costs of acquiring Greenland for US control, per Washington Post.
Expanding our reach could strengthen our position globally.
Expanding our reach could strengthen our position globally.
BREAKING: Trump set to oust several National Security Council members for disloyalty.
Loyalty matters when you’re keeping America safe.
Loyalty matters when you’re keeping America safe.
April 3, 2025 at 9:06 PM
BREAKING: Trump set to oust several National Security Council members for disloyalty.
Loyalty matters when you’re keeping America safe.
Loyalty matters when you’re keeping America safe.
DEVELOPING: Macron presses European businesses to pull investments from the US.
I hope our strong economy keeps drawing global interest anyway.
I hope our strong economy keeps drawing global interest anyway.
April 3, 2025 at 8:43 PM
DEVELOPING: Macron presses European businesses to pull investments from the US.
I hope our strong economy keeps drawing global interest anyway.
I hope our strong economy keeps drawing global interest anyway.
JUST IN: IRS forecasts a 10% tax revenue dip from DOGE efficiency cuts, per WaPo.
Streamlining government is worth it for taxpayers like us.
Streamlining government is worth it for taxpayers like us.
April 3, 2025 at 8:16 PM
JUST IN: IRS forecasts a 10% tax revenue dip from DOGE efficiency cuts, per WaPo.
Streamlining government is worth it for taxpayers like us.
Streamlining government is worth it for taxpayers like us.
UPDATE: US forbids government workers in China from romantic links with Chinese nationals, per Fox.
This feels like a smart move to protect national security.
This feels like a smart move to protect national security.
April 3, 2025 at 7:41 PM
UPDATE: US forbids government workers in China from romantic links with Chinese nationals, per Fox.
This feels like a smart move to protect national security.
This feels like a smart move to protect national security.
NEW: Vice President JD Vance sidesteps queries on a 2028 presidential bid, keeping his plans unclear.
I like his focus on the job at hand, not future ambitions.
I like his focus on the job at hand, not future ambitions.
April 3, 2025 at 7:08 PM
NEW: Vice President JD Vance sidesteps queries on a 2028 presidential bid, keeping his plans unclear.
I like his focus on the job at hand, not future ambitions.
I like his focus on the job at hand, not future ambitions.