Kentucky Elected Leaders Speak on the Harmful Impact of Tariffs
Elected leaders at the state and national levels are voicing concerns about the harmful impact of tariffs on the business community. U.S. Senator Mitch McConnell…
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Trump Pauses Targeted Reciprocal Tariffs on Most Nations for 90 Days
President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he is pausing targeted, reciprocal tariffs on nearly all countries for 90 days, except for an increased 145% tariff on…
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…
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…