Politics
Trump’s promise to repeal SALT caps revives the fight on Capitol Hill
U.S. Representative Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) speaks during a press conference about the SALT Caucus outside the United States Capitol on Wednesday February 08, 2023 in Washington, DC. Matt McClain | The Washington Post | Getty Images House lawmakers are using former President Donald Trump’s own words as leverage to pressure their colleagues into preserving the […]
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Trump Media hits new 52-week low after DJT lockup restrictions expire
Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump looks on during a rally at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, in Uniondale, New York, U.S., September 18, 2024. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters Shares of Trump Media sank more than 7% Friday morning, hitting a new 52-week low one day after “lockup” restrictions expired, which had previously […]
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Kentucky sheriff charged in killing of judge at courthouse
This undated photo provided by Kentucky Court of Justice shows slain District Judge Kevin Mullins. Kentucky Court of Justice via AP A judge in a rural Kentucky county was fatally shot in his courthouse chambers Thursday, and the local sheriff was charged with murder in the killing, police said. The preliminary investigation indicates Letcher County […]
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U.S. keeps missile system in Philippines as China tensions rise, tests wartime deployment
U.S. and Philippine troops fire a High Mobility Artillery Rocket System during live fire exercises as part of US-Philippines army-to-army joint drills on March 31, 2023 in Laur, Nueva Ecija, Philippines. Ezra Acayan | Getty Images News | Getty Images The United States has no immediate plans to withdraw a mid-range missile system deployed in the Philippines, despite Chinese […]
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Trump says Fed’s rate cut was ‘political move’
Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump holds a rally at Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, in Uniondale, New York, U.S., September 18, 2024. Brendan Mcdermid | Reuters Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said on Thursday the U.S. Federal Reserve’s decision to cut interest rates by half of a percentage point was “a political move.” “It […]
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Biden claims he’s ‘never once spoken’ to Powell as president, but they met in Oval Office in 2022
Chairman of the Federal Reserve Jerome Powell (left) meets with President Joe Biden in the Oval Office on May 31, 2022. Saul Loeb | AFP | Getty Images President Joe Biden on Thursday said he had “never once spoken” to Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell while he was president. But the pair, joined by Treasury […]
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North Carolina GOP governor nominee Mark Robinson denies making racist and sexually graphic posts on porn forum
North Carolina Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson speaks on stage on the first day of the Republican National Convention at the Fiserv Forum on July 15, 2024 in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Chip Somodevilla | Getty Images North Carolina Republican gubernatorial candidate Mark Robinson called himself a “black NAZI” and said “slavery is not bad” in years-old comments […]
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Watch: Biden delivers remarks at the Economic Club of Washington, D.C.
[The stream is slated to start at 1:15 p.m. ET. Please refresh the page if you do not see a player above at that time.] President Joe Biden is speaking at the Economic Club of Washington, D.C., on Thursday, where he is expected to celebrate falling inflation and interest rates. The president’s remarks come the […]
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Trump Media shares slide with DJT sale restrictions set to lift
Former U.S. President and current Republican Presidential nominee Donald Trump speaks about the economy, inflation, and manufacturing during a campaign event at Alro Steel on August 29, 2024 in Potterville, Michigan. Bill Pugliano | Getty Images Shares of Trump Media fell at the opening bell Thursday, with just hours to go until former President Donald […]
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5 things to know before the stock market opens Thursday
Here are five key things investors need to know to start the trading day: 1. Roller coaster ride Stock markets took a volatile turn Wednesday as investors weighed the Federal Reserve’s interest rate decision. Market watchers initially cheered the outsized 50-basis-point rate cut, but it raised concerns that the Fed was trying to get ahead […]
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