U.S. economic growth rebounded in the first quarter of 2026, boosted in part by a recovery following the previous quarter’s government shutdown.

First quarter GDP grew at 2%, slightly below the expected 2.3%, as equipment investment in AI and computers along with consumer spending led growth.

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Gross domestic product grew at a 2% rate in the first quarter, rebounding from a fourth quarter dented by a government shutdown.

U.S. Senate republican hopefuls Congressman Andy Barr and former Kentucky Attorney General Daniel Cameron gave their takes on nuclear energy, artificial intelligence, gas prices, and more at a public

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AI and consumer spending. They warn that the Iran war threatens both.