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Don Lair | May 4, 2026 at 10:47 AM EDT

Stocks have never posted a losing year after a midterm election since 1950. Here’s why that matters heading into 2026 elections.

Markets hate uncertainty. But they have a remarkably consistent way of handling it. Since 1950, the S&P 500 has not…

Don Lair | May 4, 2026 at 9:54 AM EDT

80% of Americans want Wall Street banned from buying single-family homes. Here’s what could actually happen after November.

Few issues unite voters across party lines like housing. According to a Harvard CAPS/Harris poll from earlier this year, roughly…

Douglas A. McIntyre | Feb 20, 2026 at 9:28 AM EST

Tesla’s Self-Driving Future Hit By Waymo’s New York Disaster

Gov. Kathy Hochul of New York is about to completely kill a proposal to expand the use of autonomous for-hire…

Aaron Webber | Feb 18, 2026 at 11:46 AM EST

The U.S. Military Budget and Which Presidents Expanded It the Most

The size of the U.S. military budget has long mirrored the nation’s changing roles, expanding during periods of war, international…

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Aaron Webber | Feb 6, 2026 at 12:04 PM EST

America’s Wealthiest Politicians and the Sources of Their Fortunes

By definition, politicians should be public servants focused on governance rather than personal gain. But in the United States, many…

David Beren | Feb 5, 2026 at 7:00 AM EST

America’s Oldest Lawmakers Still Serving in Congress

Age has long been a point of debate in American politics, but it becomes especially controversial when lawmakers remain in…

Jennifer Geer | Dec 27, 2025 at 6:00 AM EST

Discover the 15 Nations That Emerged After the Soviet Union’s Collapse

When the Soviet Union dissolved in 1991, it marked one of the most dramatic geopolitical shifts of modern times. Practically…

Drew Wood | Dec 19, 2025 at 7:00 AM EST

The 21 Most Massive Empires in History

Throughout human history, empires have risen and fallen, whether long-lived and short-lived. These powers reshaped borders, cultures, and the course…

Drew Wood | Dec 11, 2025 at 11:35 AM EST

How the U.S. Tried to Contain the Arms Race: Cold War Treaties Explained

The United States and the Soviet Union signed numerous arms control treaties to limit the scope, danger, and expense of…

Aaron Webber | Dec 10, 2025 at 9:53 AM EST

These Are the Countries With the Lowest Tariff Rates in the World

Tariffs are usually only used by corrupt or incompetent governments to protect domestic industries or punish rivals Tariffs usually backfire,…

David Beren | Nov 17, 2025 at 10:23 AM EST

These Are the Most Influential Female Members of Congress

24/7 Insights Men still outnumber female members of Congress. Some of the most powerful women are high-ranking Congressional leaders. Nancy…

David Beren | Nov 8, 2025 at 11:05 AM EST

2025’s Ethically Concerning Stock Trades and the Infamous Congressmen That Turned Out to Be Crooks

24/7 Insights Sadly, multiple members of Congress have been convicted for various crimes. Many congressional convictions relate to fraud, bribery,…

David Beren | Oct 14, 2025 at 11:28 AM EDT

State of Superior and Other American States That Could Have Been

24/7 Insights Throughout American history, many states have been proposed. One proposed state would have occupied much of the Western…

Drew Wood | Oct 9, 2025 at 8:02 AM EDT

These Are the Most Salacious Presidential Scandals of All Time

24/7 Wall St. Insights As a result of scandals, over the years ethical standards for presidents have been more clearly…

Sam Stebbins | Oct 6, 2025 at 1:50 PM EDT

States Where Trump’s Approval Rating Has Plummeted

So far, President Donald Trump’s second term in the White House has been largely defined by a series of directives…

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Politics Articles

Stocks have never posted a losing year after a midterm election since 1950. Here’s why that matters heading into 2026 elections.

80% of Americans want Wall Street banned from buying single-family homes. Here’s what could actually happen after November.

Tesla’s Self-Driving Future Hit By Waymo’s New York Disaster

The U.S. Military Budget and Which Presidents Expanded It the Most

All Politics Articles

America’s Wealthiest Politicians and the Sources of Their Fortunes

America’s Oldest Lawmakers Still Serving in Congress

Discover the 15 Nations That Emerged After the Soviet Union’s Collapse

The 21 Most Massive Empires in History

How the U.S. Tried to Contain the Arms Race: Cold War Treaties Explained

These Are the Countries With the Lowest Tariff Rates in the World

These Are the Most Influential Female Members of Congress

2025’s Ethically Concerning Stock Trades and the Infamous Congressmen That Turned Out to Be Crooks

State of Superior and Other American States That Could Have Been

These Are the Most Salacious Presidential Scandals of All Time

States Where Trump’s Approval Rating Has Plummeted

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Stocks have never posted a losing year after a midterm election since 1950. Here’s why that matters heading into 2026 elections.

80% of Americans want Wall Street banned from buying single-family homes. Here’s what could actually happen after November.

Tesla’s Self-Driving Future Hit By Waymo’s New York Disaster

The U.S. Military Budget and Which Presidents Expanded It the Most

All Politics Articles

America’s Wealthiest Politicians and the Sources of Their Fortunes

America’s Oldest Lawmakers Still Serving in Congress

Discover the 15 Nations That Emerged After the Soviet Union’s Collapse

The 21 Most Massive Empires in History

How the U.S. Tried to Contain the Arms Race: Cold War Treaties Explained

These Are the Countries With the Lowest Tariff Rates in the World

These Are the Most Influential Female Members of Congress

2025’s Ethically Concerning Stock Trades and the Infamous Congressmen That Turned Out to Be Crooks

State of Superior and Other American States That Could Have Been

These Are the Most Salacious Presidential Scandals of All Time

States Where Trump’s Approval Rating Has Plummeted

Live Nasdaq Composite: Markets Take a Breather amid Stellar AI Earnings Cycle

Live: Can CrowdStrike Deliver Another Blowout Quarter With Q1 Earnings Tonight?

Live: Will C3.ai Beat Q4 Earnings After the Bell Tonight?

Move Over, Magnificent 7. Traders Are Flocking to SanDisk, Marvell, Micron, and the Parabolic 7

XRP Slides 10% in a Week: Will XRP Drop Again Before the Senate CLARITY Act Vote?

After Comparing Every Covered Call S&P 500 ETF These 3 Pay Up to 12 Percent Without Touching Principal

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