The U.S. dollar is strong right now. Here’s why.

The U.S. Dollar Index (DXY) has increased by 20% since the beginning of the year. This value measures the strength of the U.S. dollar against six foreign currencies.

Democrats try to buck history in midterm elections as GOP decries inflation

Historically, the president’s party usually loses seats in Congress (and sometimes the majority) as voters blame the party in power for any variety of real or perceived shortcomings.

In this episode of the CNS podcast “Takeover”: the Federalist Society

We explore tactics used by conservative interest groups to help get justices appointed to the highest court in the land.

Governors, EPA address restoration failures, path forward

A report released by the EPA last week said only West Virginia and Washington are on track to meet their pollution reduction objectives.

Smithsonian’s popular Air & Space Museum readies for a relaunch

The museum’s flagship location, on the National Mall, closed to the public in March as part of a seven-year major renovation that began in 2018.

Maryland senators to Pentagon: address toxic chemicals on bases

At issue are what are known as PFAS, which stands for per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, a group of “forever chemicals” that come from consumer and industrial goods and that can cause a variety of diseases in humans.

Maryland educators eye better pay following new Baltimore County deal

Baltimore County’s $76 million compensation package plan looks to improve teacher pay and increase teacher retention rates.

Moore, Cox join candidates at Eastern Shore campaign event

Approximately 5,000 people attended this year’s J. Millard Tawes Crab & Clam Bake, where booths, signs and hats advertising 2022 political candidates could be spotted throughout the event.

Court considers second Cox effort to halt Maryland early vote count

Just four days before the Maryland State Board of Elections is to begin counting early mail-in ballots, Republican gubernatorial nominee Dan Cox filed another effort to halt the board’s plan to certify the Nov. 8 elections earlier.