Trump Signs Executive Orders Boosting U.S. Coal Production
President Donald Trump signed four executive orders Tuesday aimed at increasing coal production to address rising U.S. energy demands, especially in supporting the usage of…
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Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Postponed for One Month
UPDATED 3/6/2025: President Donald Trump announced Thursday he is postponing a 25% tariff on some imports from Canada and Mexico. The order comes after President…
Senator Mitch McConnell Won’t Seek Reelection in 2026
Longtime Kentucky Senator Mitch McConnell, the longest-serving Senate party leader, announced Thursday he will not seek reelection in 2026. The Kentuckian was first elected to…
Tariffs on Canada and Mexico Delayed 30 Days, Tariffs on China Imposed
UPDATED 2/4/2025: President Donald Trump signed executive orders on Saturday enacting a 25% tariff on all imports from Canada and Mexico, except for a 10%…
Kentucky’s Federal Delegation to Hold Key Leadership Positions in 119th Congress
UPDATED: Several members of Kentucky’s federal delegation were elected to lead key committees in the House and Senate before the 119th Congress convenes in January….
Senator Mitch McConnell Named to Senate Committee Leadership Roles
After stepping down as U.S. Senate Republican Leader this month, Senator Mitch McConnell was named chair of the Senate Rules Committee and chair of the…
U.S. House and Senate Elect Leadership with Republican Majority
More than a week after the 2024 election, the U.S. House and Senate have met to decide on their leadership. U.S. Senator John Thune Elected…
Federal Reserve cuts interest rate by quarter-point
The Federal Reserve announced Thursday a reduction in the national interest rate by a quarter of a percentage point following steady economic growth, an easing…
U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell reflects on accomplishments in leadership, outlines future priorities
As U.S. Senate Republican Leader Mitch McConnell transitions from his role as the longest-serving Senate Republican Leader in American history, the Kentucky Chamber hosted an…
Federal Reserve reduces interest rate by a half-point
This week, the Federal Reserve announced a reduction in the federal interest rate by half of a percentage point, which is double the predicted cut…