Sen. Kennedy: The Census Counts Her as Poor Because It Never Counts Her Benefits
Sen. John Kennedy walked the Commerce secretary through one family’s benefits to show why the official poverty rate ignores most of what Washington spends.
Friday, October 16, 2026 · Deeply sourced news and analysis by M.A. Rothman
Sen. John Kennedy walked the Commerce secretary through one family’s benefits to show why the official poverty rate ignores most of what Washington spends.
Pete Hegseth says the Pentagon will no longer pay contractors to build factories and then pay again for the weapons. Companies foot the bill in exchange for steady orders.