Ranking the states most and least dependent on the federal government

Food for thought! The progressive erosion of federalism in the US by a bigger and bigger federal government! It has been debated for several decades!

Ranking the states most and least dependent on the federal government "In some states, federal funds make up a modest share of government revenue, while in others they represent 40% of state and local budgets."

Too little history! This chart should go back to at least 1960!

Federal aid as a share of total state revenue

Federal aid as per state capita

Europe Approves $105 Billion Loan to Arm Ukraine for the next two years with Palki Sharma

Good news! Finally, the Europeans step up!

When will the lethargic, apathetic Russian Slav(e)s/Serfs finally get rid of their last tsar, the megalomaniac, warmonger and war criminal Putin the Terrible! He is an ugly remnant of the Cold War and a former KGB agent. He is a wannabe Stalin. Please Russian people make the world a better, more peaceful place again! How many more young Russian men will be killed or maimed before you act!

US Customs and Border Protection says it has collected over $200 billion in Trump admin tariff revenue so far

Good news! Of course, as a free trader myself, I am not very happy with the situation. However, e.g. the Communist Party of China has craftily undermined and taken advantage of free trade for many years.

Maybe these $200 billion extra government revenue could be used for tax relief of hard working Americans!

CBP says it has collected over $200 billion in Trump admin tariff revenue so far | Just The News "“CBP’s enforcement delivers results,” CBP Commissioner Rodney Scott said. “By combining intelligence-led targeting, rigorous oversight, and swift action, we are safeguarding the U.S. economy, protecting American industries, and holding accountable those who seek to break our trade laws.”"