# financial market (news sources) — RSS Amplifier Recent posts from the 4 feeds in the RSS Amplifier directory that cover financial market. Page: Feed: --- ## [Hegseth Is Weighing a Controversial Army Secretary](https://politicalwire.com/2026/08/27/hegseth-is-weighing-a-controversial-army-secretary/) _2026-08-27 · Taegan Goddard · Political Wire_ “Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth favors Sean Parnell to become the next Army secretary, but the Pentagon spokesperson would probably face a tough path to Senate confirmation,” NOTUS reports. ## [Wyoming’s Governor Sounds Alarm Over Election Monitors](https://politicalwire.com/2026/08/27/wyomings-governor-sounds-alarm-over-election-monitors/) _2026-08-27 · Taegan Goddard · Political Wire_ “Wyoming Gov. Mark Gordon (R) expressed concern Wednesday over how election observers from the U.S. Justice Department observed the state’s primaries last week, saying it was ‘aggressive’ and ‘irregular,'” NBC News reports. Said Gordon: “It sounded like the behavior of the observers was a bit aggressive. It just was irregular and I have asked the \[…\] ## [Trump Says Putin Will Not Attack NATO Territory](https://politicalwire.com/2026/08/27/trump-says-putin-will-not-attack-nato-territory/) _2026-08-27 · Taegan Goddard · Political Wire_ “President Donald Trump said he does not believe Russian President Vladimir Putin will attack NATO members, as tensions rise in Europe over Moscow targeting countries that supply weapons and money to Ukraine,” Bloomberg reports. “The president’s comments follow a rare trip by CIA Director John Ratcliffe to Russia for meetings on Tuesday, though it remains \[…\] ## [Trump Renames Lake Ontario as Lake America](https://politicalwire.com/2026/08/27/trump-renames-lake-ontario-as-lake-america/) _2026-08-27 · Taegan Goddard · Political Wire_ “President Donald Trump announced he was moving to rename Lake Ontario as Lake America, escalating his clash with Canada after trade negotiations between the two nations collapsed,” Bloomberg reports. NOTUS: What Trump’s “Gulf of America” tells us about “Lake America.” ## [Democrats Hand Trump More Tariff Powers](https://politicalwire.com/2026/08/27/democrats-hand-trump-more-tariff-powers/) _2026-08-27 · Taegan Goddard · Political Wire_ “After raging against a key tool in President Donald Trump’s economic arsenal, Senate Democrats quietly green-lit the authority before they left Washington, D.C,” Fox News reports. “Democrats have bashed Trump’s use of tariffs since they were first floated during his campaign in 2024, and have taken every chance to challenge and push back against duties \[…\] ## [Russia Imposes Austerity as Budget Deficit Widens](https://politicalwire.com/2026/08/27/russia-imposes-austerity-as-budget-deficit-widens/) _2026-08-27 · Taegan Goddard · Political Wire_ “Russia imposed sharp spending restrictions after an April liquidity crisis exposed the mounting costs of its war in Ukraine,” Bloomberg reports. “A tight austerity regime was introduced after Finance Minister Anton Siluanov warned Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin that there wouldn’t be enough cash that month to make all the necessary payments on time, as the \[…\] ## [Trump Fundraises for Paxton as He Trails in Polls](https://politicalwire.com/2026/08/27/trump-fundraises-for-paxton-as-he-trails-in-polls/) _2026-08-27 · Taegan Goddard · Political Wire_ “With control of the Senate hanging in the balance, President Trump is heading to Houston on Friday to raise money to help a Republican ally who has been struggling,” the New York Times reports. “The Republican National Committee is holding a fund-raiser for Ken Paxton, the scandal-plagued Texas attorney general who is running for Senate. \[…\] ## [Trump to Expand Deportation Flights to Haiti](https://politicalwire.com/2026/08/27/trump-to-expand-deportation-flights-to-haiti/) _2026-08-27 · Taegan Goddard · Political Wire_ “The Trump administration plans to step up deportation flights to Haiti as soon as this week, a move intended to more quickly expel thousands of Haitians whose legal status expired this summer with the end of a humanitarian program,” the New York Times reports. ## [Republican Efforts to Prosecute Fauci Are Hitting a Wall](https://politicalwire.com/2026/08/27/republican-efforts-to-prosecute-fauci-are-hitting-a-wall/) _2026-08-27 · Taegan Goddard · Political Wire_ “A Republican push to prosecute Dr. Anthony Fauci for contempt of Congress has stalled as the Trump administration questions whether the legal approach supports an indictment by the Justice Department,” the Wall Street Journal reports. “Three weeks after a GOP-led Senate committee voted to hold Fauci in contempt of Congress, some administration officials are skeptical \[…\] ## [Preservationists Urge Congress to Block Trump](https://politicalwire.com/2026/08/27/preservationists-urge-congress-to-block-trump/) _2026-08-27 · Taegan Goddard · Political Wire_ “A coalition of more than 600 historic preservation groups, architectural associations, Tribal governments and other organizations is urging Congress to block President Donald Trump’s efforts to weaken or evade laws intended to protect historic sites,” the Washington Post reports. “Members of the new coalition say they are seeking to safeguard sites in every congressional district \[…\] ## [Meet Claude, the AI assistant (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/nm9clmzfaOPA) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Conversational AI to answer questions, brainstorm ideas, and help with tasks. ## [Trump Adviser Says U.S. Needs to Ban Canadian Goods](https://politicalwire.com/2026/08/27/trump-adviser-says-u-s-needs-to-ban-canadian-goods/) _2026-08-27 · Taegan Goddard · Political Wire_ “The Trump administration’s top trade negotiator suggested the U.S. ought to consider banning some Canadian goods, injecting another threat into a trade dispute between Washington and Ottawa,” Bloomberg reports. ## [Edwards Sends Letter Refuting Ethics Censure](https://politicalwire.com/2026/08/27/edwards-sends-letter-refuting-ethics-censure/) _2026-08-27 · Taegan Goddard · Political Wire_ “Embattled North Carolina Rep. Chuck Edwards sent a 23-page letter to his colleagues defending himself against sexual harassment allegations that led to his decision to not run for reelection in November,” NOTUS reports. Wrote Edwards: “Friendship is not misconduct. Generosity is not misconduct. Social interaction is not misconduct. Caring deeply about colleagues who have become \[…\] ## [Mike Collins’ Former Staffer Posted KKK, Nazi Imagery](https://politicalwire.com/2026/08/27/mike-collins-former-staffer-posted-kkk-nazi-imagery/) _2026-08-27 · Taegan Goddard · Political Wire_ “A former staffer for Rep. Mike Collins (R-GA) shared images in June and July on his X account of a swastika and one that depicts himself in Ku Klux Klan robes,” the Washington Post reports. “The images follow other controversial actions and rhetoric from former Collins staffers and other Collins associates that have dogged his \[…\] ## [Russia-Ukraine Air War Has Entered a New, Deadlier Phase](https://politicalwire.com/2026/08/27/russia-ukraine-air-war-has-entered-a-new-deadlier-phase/) _2026-08-27 · Taegan Goddard · Political Wire_ Wall Street Journal: “The air war between Russia and Ukraine has entered a new phase. With expanded aerial arsenals and inadequate air defenses, both sides are bludgeoning each other in a bare-knuckle fight that is causing a widening swath of destruction and a rising civilian toll.” ## [Biden Derangement Syndrome](https://politicalwire.com/2026/08/27/biden-derangement-syndrome/) _2026-08-27 · Taegan Goddard · Political Wire_ Paul Krugman: “A clear indicator that Trump sycophants realize that they are caught in reality’s snare is how they respond to any question about current economic difficulties. Their first sentence almost always contains the word ‘Biden,’ as they make the false claim that things were worse under Joe Biden, or that Biden somehow caused all \[…\] ## [Caribbean Gilded Nests LLC Expands Fashion Collection With New Caribbean-Inspired Apparel and Accessories for 2026](https://www.abnewswire.com/pressreleases/caribbean-gilded-nests-llc-expands-fashion-collection-with-new-caribbeaninspired-apparel-and-accessories-for-2026_832407.html) _2026-08-27 · admin · ABNewswire_ “We are incredibly proud to unveil our latest collection, which represents everything our brand stands for — bold style, cultural richness, and the confidence that comes from wearing something truly unique. Every piece we introduce is chosen with care to … Continue reading → ## [Erica’s Trendy Designs LLC Launches New Collection of Graphic Tees and Accessories for Professionals Who Start Every Day in Style](https://www.abnewswire.com/pressreleases/ericas-trendy-designs-llc-launches-new-collection-of-graphic-tees-and-accessories-for-professionals-who-start-every-day-in-style_832406.html) _2026-08-27 · admin · ABNewswire_ “We believe that what you wear and carry with you each morning sets the tone for your entire day. Our designs are created for hardworking professionals and students who want to feel inspired and stylish from the moment they step … Continue reading → ## [Grizzly Grooming Co. Unveils Proprietary Nine-Oil Beard Formula and Bold Scent Collections to Serve the Modern Bearded Man](https://www.abnewswire.com/pressreleases/grizzly-grooming-co-unveils-proprietary-nineoil-beard-formula-and-bold-scent-collections-to-serve-the-modern-bearded-man_832404.html) _2026-08-27 · admin · ABNewswire_ “Our nine-oil formula took years to perfect because we refused to cut corners. We tested, reformulated, and refined until we had something that genuinely performs at the highest level. Then we made sure every man could afford it, because great … Continue reading → ## [Factory vs. Trader: Verify Real Custom Hardware Manufacturers](https://www.abnewswire.com/pressreleases/factory-vs-trader-verify-real-custom-hardware-manufacturers_832403.html) _2026-08-27 · admin · ABNewswire_ Shenzhen, Guangdong, China – August 27, 2026 – Red Flags of a Pure Trading Company Disguised as a Factory 1. Overly Broad Product Portfolios Across Unrelated Industries A genuine manufacturing plant invests heavily in specific machinery, tooling, and specialized engineering … Continue reading → ## [How to Choose the Right Multi-Pair Instrumentation Cable for the next Project?](https://www.abnewswire.com/pressreleases/how-to-choose-the-right-multipair-instrumentation-cable-for-your-project_832402.html) _2026-08-27 · admin · ABNewswire_ Shanghai, China-August 26,2026 The Direct Answer: A Four-Step Selection Framework People always ask: “How do I select the correct multi-pair instrumentation cable for my project?” The simple answer: You need to make four core decisions in sequence: Step Decision Key … Continue reading → ## [Prime Noise-Cancelling Picks (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/hEfUmeSX8eFF) _2026-08-27 · **Sponsored**_ Browse Prime-eligible, 4-star-and-up noise-cancelling earbuds with fast shipping and deals ## [WS to Participate in CIBF2026: 18th Shenzhen International Battery Technology Exhibition](https://www.abnewswire.com/pressreleases/ws-to-participate-in-cibf2026-18th-shenzhen-international-battery-technology-exhibition_832401.html) _2026-08-27 · admin · ABNewswire_ Dongguan, Guangdong, China – August 27, 2026 – Dongguan Wangsheng Automation Equipment Co., Ltd. successfully showcased its comprehensive portfolio of lithium and Sodium Battery Pilot Line solutions at CIBF 2026, the 18th China International Battery Fair held at the Shenzhen World … Continue reading → ## [Top 5 Tips for Choosing the Best OLED Touch Screen Solutions](https://www.abnewswire.com/pressreleases/top-5-tips-for-choosing-the-best-oled-touch-screen-solutions_832400.html) _2026-08-27 · admin · ABNewswire_ Guangzhou City, Guangdong Province, China – August 27, 2026 – So, when you’re looking into Oled Touch Screen options, there’s actually quite a bit to consider. These screens are pretty popular because they pop with vibrant colors and really sharp contrast … Continue reading → ## [Complete Guide to Windproof Cables for Port Cranes](https://www.abnewswire.com/pressreleases/complete-guide-to-windproof-cables-for-port-cranes_832399.html) _2026-08-27 · admin · ABNewswire_ Pudong, Shanghai, China – August 27, 2026 – Every typhoon season, large lifting equipment at ports and terminals faces severe challenges. Windproof cables — also known as wind guy cables or wind resistance cables — serve as critical safety devices for … Continue reading → ## [China Top Tape Casting Machine Suppliers for Industrial and Business Needs](https://www.abnewswire.com/pressreleases/china-top-tape-casting-machine-suppliers-for-your-needs_832398.html) _2026-08-27 · admin · ABNewswire_ Wenzhou, Zhejiang, China – August 27, 2026 – Looking to get a Tape Casting Machine? Honestly, the options out there can be pretty overwhelming. You’ve got a bunch of suppliers in China, many of whom are really pushing the envelope when … Continue reading → ## [ABM® Rock Wool Supports China Agricultural Bank Data Center Project with High-Performance Fire Protection Solutions](https://www.abnewswire.com/pressreleases/abm-rock-wool-supports-china-agricultural-bank-data-center-project-with-highperformance-fire-protection-solutions_832397.html) _2026-08-27 · admin · ABNewswire_ Dafeng, Jiangsu, China – August 27, 2026 – With the rapid development of digital economy, data centers have become critical infrastructure supporting cloud computing, big data, artificial intelligence, and financial services. As one of the important digital infrastructure projects of … Continue reading → ## [RBA 'quietly' reduced US dollar exposure, big banks tip rate hike — as it happened](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-27/asx-markets-business-news-live-updates-thursday-27-august/107083084) _2026-08-26 · Adelaide Miller, Yiying Li, and David Taylor · Business_ The Reserve Bank, it has been revealed, reduced its target share of US dollars in its foreign reserves portfolio by 10 percentage points in 2025. ## [Trump Visa Restrictions Will Worsen Strains on Economy](https://politicalwire.com/2026/08/26/trump-visa-restrictions-will-worsen-strains-on-economy/) _2026-08-26 · Taegan Goddard · Political Wire_ “Several Trump administration initiatives unveiled this week to restrict legal immigration — including a worldwide immigrant visa appointment pause and the cancellation of tourism and business visas — will harm the economy and workforce, experts say,” the Washington Post reports. Wall Street Journal: The Trump administration pauses immigrant visa applications. ## [Three Rating Changes in Texas Move Towards Democrats](https://politicalwire.com/2026/08/26/three-rating-changes-in-texas-move-towards-democrats/) _2026-08-26 · Taegan Goddard · Political Wire_ Larry Sabato’s Crystal Ball: “The open Texas Senate race moves to Toss-up, as state Rep. James Talarico (D) leads in polls more often than not against state Attorney General Ken Paxton (R), who will need a rescue operation from national Republicans.” “Gov. Greg Abbott (R-TX), though much better-positioned than Paxton, is no longer in a \[…\] ## [ASIC warns of 'first significant cracks' in Australian private credit](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-27/asic-warns-first-significant-cracks-in-australian-private-credit/107081904) _2026-08-26 · David Taylor · Business_ The collapse of a large and hugely indebted NSW property developer leaves several private credit lenders and their investors heavily exposed, while other major funds have started restricting withdrawals. ## [Ron DeSantis Says Flock Cameras ‘Out of Control’](https://politicalwire.com/2026/08/26/ron-desantis-says-flock-cameras-out-of-control/) _2026-08-26 · Taegan Goddard · Political Wire_ “Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis said the use of automated-license plate readers has gotten ‘out of control,’ as debates continue across the country over Flock Safety’s AI-enabled cameras,” the Wall Street Journal reports. Said DeSantis: “No one’s been stronger on law enforcement than me—but I don’t want to have this become a surveillance state.” ## [Screen Share With Real Control (Sponsored)](https://crawlproof.com/a/CvsCrgqmai8m) _2026-08-26 · **Sponsored**_ Collaborative screen sharing with simultaneous remote control — open source, like Screenhero. ## [Judge Allows Trump’s Mail-in Ballots Plan to Proceed](https://politicalwire.com/2026/08/26/judge-allows-trumps-mail-in-ballots-plan-to-proceed/) _2026-08-26 · Taegan Goddard · Political Wire_ “A federal judge on Wednesday allowed President Donald Trump, at least temporarily, to move forward with his effort to exert federal control over mail-in ballots ahead of the midterm elections,” NBC News reports. “The decision by Boston-based U.S. District Court Judge Indira Talwani to lift an injunction that applied nationwide follows a Supreme Court decision \[…\] ## [Trump Says Canada ‘One of the Worst’ to Deal With](https://politicalwire.com/2026/08/26/trump-says-canada-one-of-the-worst-to-deal-with/) _2026-08-26 · Taegan Goddard · Political Wire_ “President Donald Trump maintained his firm stance amid the ongoing U.S.-Canada trade war on Wednesday, repeating his claims that Canada is one of ‘the worst countries’ in the world to deal with and that they have taken ‘advantage’ of the U.S. during a radio interview with conservative host Glenn Beck,” ABC News reports. ## [U.S. Allies Cast Doubt On Trump’s Hormuz Claim](https://politicalwire.com/2026/08/26/u-s-allies-cast-doubt-on-trumps-hormuz-claim/) _2026-08-26 · Taegan Goddard · Political Wire_ “U.S. allies are privately warning that the Strait of Hormuz is still likely mined, casting doubt on President Donald Trump’s claim that the U.S. Navy has completely removed and detonated explosives laid by Iran,” Bloomberg reports. ## [Thinning the Ranks of the Freedom Caucus](https://politicalwire.com/2026/08/26/thinning-the-ranks-of-the-freedom-caucus/) _2026-08-26 · Taegan Goddard · Political Wire_ “The ranks of the hard-right House Freedom Caucus are depleting in the 2026 elections,” NBC News reports. “The primary season has already been harsh for the group of a few dozen rebellious conservatives, with more political dangers ahead in the coming months.” ## [Did Trump Just Put South Carolina in Play?](https://politicalwire.com/2026/08/26/did-trump-just-put-south-carolina-in-play/) _2026-08-26 · Taegan Goddard · Political Wire_ Dan Pfeiffer: “I hoped that Darline Graham would lose last night’s South Carolina primary. Graham, who was appointed to fill out the last few months of her brother Lindsey’s term, is now running for the Republican nomination for a full six-year term.” “Donald Trump had urged the South Carolina governor to appoint Graham and then \[…\] ## [Nothing Left](https://politicalwire.com/2026/08/26/nothing-left/) _2026-08-26 · Taegan Goddard · Political Wire_ Just published: Nothing Left: Confessions of a Democratic Operative by Evan Barker. “In August 2024, standing on the floor of the Democratic National Convention, Barker hit her breaking point. In that moment, she saw what no one inside the party dared admit: the Democrats had lost their way, and there was no path back.” ## [Nothing Left](https://politicalwire.com/2026/08/26/nothing-left/) _2026-08-26 · Taegan Goddard · Political Wire_ Just published: Nothing Left: Confessions of a Democratic Operative by Evan Barker. “In August 2024, standing on the floor of the Democratic National Convention, Barker hit her breaking point. In that moment, she saw what no one inside the party dared admit: the Democrats had lost their way, and there was no path back.” ## [Trump Doubts Iran’s Supreme Leader Is Dead](https://politicalwire.com/2026/08/26/trump-doubts-irans-supreme-leader-is-dead/) _2026-08-26 · Taegan Goddard · Political Wire_ “President Trump said Wednesday that he believes Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei is alive but badly wounded from a February airstrike — dismissing speculation that he is secretly dead despite being unseen throughout the U.S.-Israeli war with his country,” the New York Post reports. Said Trump: “He was very seriously wounded, but I don’t think \[…\] ## [Poll Shows Talarico Beating Paxton in Districts Trump Won](https://politicalwire.com/2026/08/26/poll-shows-talarico-beating-paxton-in-districts-trump-won/) _2026-08-26 · Taegan Goddard · Political Wire_ A new Texas Southern University poll of the Texas Senate race finds James Talarico (D) with a solid lead over Ken Paxton (R) in three congressional districts that President Donald Trump carried by double digits. And don’t miss the new Polling Dashboard for the latest. ## [Philadelphia DA Says He’ll Keep Piece of Trump’s Ballroom](https://politicalwire.com/2026/08/26/philadelphia-da-says-hell-keep-piece-of-trumps-ballroom/) _2026-08-26 · Taegan Goddard · Political Wire_ “Philadelphia District Attorney Larry Krasner said Tuesday he was going to keep a piece of President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom as a paperweight ‘after we all blow it up,'” Fox News reports. Said Krasner: “In about 10 to 15 years, we are all going to be sitting here with smiles on our faces. And \[…\] ## [GOP Candidate Wants ICE Agents at Polling Places](https://politicalwire.com/2026/08/26/gop-candidate-wants-ice-agents-at-polling-places/) _2026-08-26 · Taegan Goddard · Political Wire_ “Maine gubernatorial candidate Bobby Charles said he plans to ask White House border czar Tom Homan to send U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents to Maine polling stations this election season,” NOTUS reports. “If Charles succeeds, the move could validate long-held fears by many in the Democratic Party that President Donald Trump could use immigration \[…\] ## [Exchange of the Day](https://politicalwire.com/2026/08/26/exchange-of-the-day-428/) _2026-08-26 · Taegan Goddard · Political Wire_ Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins was interviewed on Spectrum News: REPORTER: Which countries are we importing the beef from? ROLLINS: I will be very transparent, I am actually not part of those conversations. I am not sure. ## [Court Allows Assault Charges Against Lawmaker to Proceed](https://politicalwire.com/2026/08/26/court-allows-assault-charges-against-lawmaker-to-proceed/) _2026-08-26 · Taegan Goddard · Political Wire_ “A federal appeals court is allowing two federal assault charges against Rep. LaMonica McIver (D-NJ) stemming from an oversight visit to Delaney Hall Detention Facility to move forward, finding she does not have legislative immunity from the charges,” MS NOW reports. ## [How Trump Folded the Graham Dynasty Into His Own](https://politicalwire.com/2026/08/26/how-trump-folded-the-graham-dynasty-into-his-own/) _2026-08-26 · Taegan Goddard · Political Wire_ “When President Trump stormed into American politics, he sought to tear down the hawkish Republican establishment represented by the likes of Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina. His project was a smashing success,” the New York Times reports. “Ten years later, in a quick effort that culminated last night, he pulled out all the stops \[…\] ## [Poetic Justice for Donald Trump](https://politicalwire.com/2026/08/26/poetic-justice-for-donald-trump/) _2026-08-26 · Taegan Goddard · Political Wire_ Just published: Poetic Justice for Donald Trump: The Only Kind We’re Going to Get by Buck Banks. A compilation of satirical limericks ripped from the headlines during the Trump era. ## [Three Pro-Israel Democrats Given Key Roles On Panel](https://politicalwire.com/2026/08/26/three-pro-israel-democrats-given-key-roles-on-panel/) _2026-08-26 · Taegan Goddard · Political Wire_ “Three pro-Israel Democrats have been given key roles on a powerful congressional body overseeing U.S. foreign policy in a move rounding sharply counter to popular sentiment within the party and likely to anger leftwing activists,” The Guardian reports. ## [20pc more children are growing up in rental housing, as ownership rates plunge](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-27/more-children-are-growing-up-in-rental-housing/107082682) _2026-08-26 · Michael Janda · Business_ There has been a 20 per cent jump in Australian children growing up in rental households this century, with this group facing an average of six moves by age 14, according to a new research paper. ## [Macquarie Group dumps KPMG from audit contract](https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-08-26/kpmg-responds-after-being-dropped-macquarie-group/107082306) _2026-08-26 · Business_ Accounting firm KPMG says it is facing the consequences of its "past failings" as it is dropped by Macquarie Group. ## [Angry Ohio Voters Could Turn Their State Purple Again](https://politicalwire.com/2026/08/23/angry-ohio-voters-could-turn-their-state-purple-again/) _2026-08-23 · Taegan Goddard · Political Wire_ “Across Ohio, a state that receded from the nation’s political battle zone as its voting patterns turned an ever deeper shade of red, signs of discontent this year are everywhere,” the New York Times reports. “In packed public forums, residents rage about data center projects. In grocery store aisles, shoppers lament to cashiers how little \[…\] ## [The Midterms Feel Like 2006 All Over Again](https://politicalwire.com/2026/08/23/the-midterms-feel-like-2006-all-over-again/) _2026-08-23 · Taegan Goddard · Political Wire_ “The war in the Middle East is increasingly unpopular. So is the president as his numbers dip perilously — a common development in the sixth year of a presidency. Congressional Republicans are embroiled in unsavory scandals. Americans are shelling out big bucks for gas while economic anxiety runs high,” the New York Times reports. “The \[…\]