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RADFORD, VIRGINIA - JULY 22: Republican vice presidential nominee, U.S. Sen. J.D. Vance (R-OH) holds a campaign rally at Radford University on July 22, 2024 in Radford, Virginia. Vance is on the first campaign swing for either presidential ticket since President Joe Biden yesterday abruptly ended his reelection bid and threw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris. (Photo by Alex Wong/Getty Images)

Vance highlights Trump administration’s wins one year into second term

Vice President JD Vance has highlighted some of the accomplishments of the Trump administration exactly one year into President Donald Trump’s second term.

Trader William Lawrence works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange, Wednesday, Jan. 7, 2026. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)

Most of Wall Street drifts as defense companies rocket higher

Calm moves for Wall Street overall are masking some big gains underneath the surface for makers of weapons and other military equipment.

A sign advertising for new employees with an updated starting salary of USD $16.75 per hour is seen in the window of a Target store in Hollywood, California on November 9, 2021. - Even as millions of Americans who lost their jobs to the Covid-19 pandemic have returned to work, companies nationwide report they're still struggling to hire employees in recent months. More than 10 million jobs were unfilled as of the end of August, according to government data. (Photo by Robyn Beck / AFP) (Photo by ROBYN BECK/AFP via Getty Images)

19 states increase minimum wages on New Year’s Day

Minimum wage workers across 19 states will see their hourly compensation increase in early 2026, with more states to follow later in the year.

PALM BEACH, FLORIDA - DECEMBER 31: U.S. President Donald Trump and first lady Melania Trump arrive for a New Year’s Eve event at his Mar-a-Lago home on December 31, 2025 in Palm Beach, Florida. The president addressed guests and celebrated the arrival of 2026. (Photo by Joe Raedle/Getty Images)

Trump reveals resolution of ‘Peace on Earth,’ auctions off artwork for charity at Mar-a-Lago NYE party

President Donald Trump called for “peace on Earth” as he entered a New Year’s Eve gala with First Lady Melania Trump by his side at his Mar-a-Lago club.