TABLER STATION, W.V. — Virginia’s shift toward higher taxes and new regulations is triggering an interstate economic “brawl,” as West Virginia Gov. Patrick Morrisey moves to lure businesses and workers across the border. Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger has promoted an “affordability agenda,” but a wave of proposed tax increases and regulatory changes from legislative Democrats […]
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‘I don’t support ICE’: Gas station refusal ignites debate over denying service to federal agents
A string of recent incidents in which ICE agents and Department of Homeland Security leadership have been refused service at corporate gas stations and hotel chains has raised questions about whether private businesses can lawfully deny service to federal law enforcement officers. The incidents — including ICE agents who were turned away from hotels and […]
Trump ignites trade war against all, slaps 20% tariff on EU, 10% on Ukraine
U.S. President Donald Trump on April 2 announced a 10% baseline tariff on all imports into the country, along with higher rates for dozens of countries that maintain trade surpluses with the United States. He claimed the measure would ultimately strengthen the U.S. economy and lower prices for consumers, adding that it will serve as […]