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Jobless benefits applications hold steady as labor market remains strong

Thu, Apr 18, 2024 at 9:43 am

The number of Americans filing for jobless benefits didn’t change last week. The Labor Department reports unemployment claims for the week ending April 13 were unchanged from the previous week’s 212,000. In total, 1.81 million Americans were collecting jobless benefits during the week that ended April sixth. It represented an increase of 2,000 from the previous week.

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Greg Clugston SRN News White House correspondent

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U.S. imposes new rounds of sanctions on Iran

Thu, Apr 18, 2024 at 10:52 am

The United States has issued new sanctions against Iran after its attack on Israel. In a move to punish Iran for its unprecedented attack on Israel last weekend, the Biden administration has imposed a new round of sanctions. They target 16 individuals and two entities involved in Iran’s drone production. In a White House statement, the president said he had directed the Treasury Department “to continue to impose sanctions that further degrade Iran’s military industries.” He also repeated that “the United States is committed to Israel’s security.”

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Bob Agnew SRN News U.S. Senate correspondent

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Trump, Johnson To Hold Joint Press Conference At Mar A Lago

Wed, Apr 10, 2024 at 4:14 pm
Election integrity will take center stage on Friday as House Speaker Mike Johnson [R-LA] and former President Trump hold a joint press conference at Trump’s Mar a Lago resort in Florida. The two have long had amicable relations..Johnson supportive of Trump’s effort to challenge certification of the 2020 election, and has endoresd his bid for reelection. The joint apperance also comes at a time when Johnson can benefit from a strong show of support from the former Commander in Chief. He’s facing the threat of being ousted as Speaker , an effort being lead by fellow Trump supporter , Georgia Repreentative Marjorie Taylor Green.
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Bernie Bennett SRN News U.S. House correspondent

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Michael Harrington SRN News religion desk editor

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Evangelicals want action on immigration

Fri, Mar 1, 2024 at 10:25 am

Evangelicals want action on immigration

VERBATIM: According to a new survey by LifeWay Research, the surge in illegal border crossings during the Biden administration is worrying Evangelical Christians. 80% want Congress to take action to stop the flow. Lifeway spokesman Scott McConnell says “The urgency continues to grow for Congress to act this year to improve laws around immigration.” The poll also finds that Evangelicals are concerned for the welfare of illegal aliens and want to share the gospel with them. Michael Harrington, SRN News.

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WALL STREET BUSINESS REPORT 4-18

Thu, Apr 18, 2024 at 5:39 am

WALL STREET BUSINESS REPORT 4-18

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AM SPORTSCAST 4-18

Thu, Apr 18, 2024 at 5:37 am

AM SPORTSCAST 4-18

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