Energy and Economy

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America’s Power Grid Modernization Puts Reliability And Energy Capacity In Focus

New federal grid investments aim to unlock existing capacity as rising electricity demand tests America’s aging power infrastructure.

Republican Digest Contributor · September 23, 2026

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Historic Summer Heat And Drought Leave Nearly Half Of The United States Facing Dry Conditions

Record summer heat and widespread drought have strained water supplies and fueled wildfire risks across large parts of the United States.

Republican Digest Contributor · September 20, 2026

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U.S. Markets Face New Pressure As Treasury Yields Reach 5 Percent And Oil Stays Above $100

Rising Treasury yields and elevated oil prices put borrowing costs, inflation, household budgets, and U.S. markets back in focus.

Republican Digest Contributor · September 18, 2026

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Federal Reserve Raises Interest Rates As Inflation Remains Elevated Across The United States

The Federal Reserve raised rates on September 16 as officials responded to persistent inflation and resilient economic activity.

Republican Digest Contributor · September 16, 2026

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U.S. Gasoline Prices Climb Above $4.30 as Energy Costs Pressure Household Budgets

U.S. gasoline prices climb above $4.30 a gallon as rising crude oil costs increase pressure on household budgets.

Republican Digest Contributor · September 14, 2026

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U.S. Employers Add 162,000 Jobs in August as Unemployment Holds at 4.1%

The U.S. labor market posted a stronger-than-expected performance in August, with employers adding 162,000 nonfarm jobs while the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.1 percent. The latest employment figures provide an important look at the condition of the American economy as the country enters the fall.

Republican Digest Contributor · September 4, 2026

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Tim Cook’s Apple CEO Tenure Nears Its End as Leadership Transition Takes Effect

Apple is entering a significant leadership transition as Tim Cook prepares to leave the company’s chief executive role at the end of August, with longtime hardware executive John Ternus set to become CEO on September 1, 2026. The change marks one of the most consequential executive handoffs in the U.S. technology sector in more than a decade.

Republican Digest Contributor · August 31, 2026