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Judge blocks Pentagon chief Hegseth’s censure of Sen. Kelly over troops video, for now
Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Ariz., at left, and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. Reuters A federal judge on Thursday temporarily enjoined Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth from officially censuring Sen. Mark Kelly over that Arizona Democrat’s participation in a video reminding American military service members they have a right to refuse illegal orders. Judge Rich Leon’s order in […]
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Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Crocs, Cisco, Lululemon, AppLovin & more
Check out the companies making the biggest moves in midday trading: Crocs — Shares of the clogs manufacturer surged 21% after Crocs reported upbeat guidance for the current quarter. The company sees adjusted earnings ranging from $2.67 to $2.77 per share, surpassing the FactSet consensus call for $2.52 per share. The earnings outlook for the […]
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FTC tells Tim Cook to look into reports Apple News is censoring conservatives
US businessman Tim Cook looks on during the World Economic Forum (WEF) annual meeting in Davos on Jan. 20, 2026. Ludovic Marin | AFP | Getty Images FTC Chair Andrew Ferguson has called on Tim Cook to review possible political bias in Apple News’ practices after allegations that the platform is censoring conservative news outlets. […]
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Cisco’s memory-price warning is having ripple effects across the tech sector
Every weekday the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer holds a “Morning Meeting” livestream at 10:20 a.m. ET. Here’s a recap of Thursday’s key moments. 1. Wall Street is lower Thursday, with declines picking up steam after the conclusion of the Morning Meeting. The market rotation into cyclicals from technology stocks, especially software, continues to […]
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Fed chair drama: Tillis pours cold water on off-ramp for Powell criminal probe
Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., on Thursday rejected a proposal aimed at ending the Department of Justice’s controversial criminal probe into Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell and clearing a path for his successor, Kevin Warsh, to be confirmed. The proposed off-ramp, which has been floated by at least one Republican lawmaker this week, would see the […]
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Spirit Airlines sells more planes, calls back 500 flight attendants from furlough ahead of spring break
A Spirit Airlines plane is at George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) in Houston, Texas, on Dec. 29, 2025. Reginald Mathalone | Nurphoto | Getty Images Spirit Airlines, trying to emerge from its second bankruptcy in less than a year, has sold another 20 of its Airbus planes and is bringing flight attendants back from furlough. […]
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Tariff-linked U.S. Customs bond funding shortfall reaches record-breaking $3.5 billion in 2025
Cranes unload shipping containers from a ship at the Port of Long Beach Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026. Allen J. Schaben | Los Angeles Times | Getty Images A record-breaking number of companies shipping products into the United States are coming up short on a federal government requirement to financially guarantee they can cover the import […]
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Waymo begins deploying next-gen Ojai robotaxis to extend its U.S. lead
A Waymo autonomous vehicle outside the Google headquarters in Mountain View, California, US, on Tuesday, Feb. 3, 2026. David Paul Morris | Bloomberg | Getty Images Waymo on Thursday said it has begun using its sixth-generation driverless system to provide robotaxi rides to employees on Ojai vehicles, which use a base model made by Chinese […]
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January homes sales tank more than 8%, as Realtors say potential buyers are ‘struggling’
Prospective buyers arrive during an open house at a home in Seattle, Washington, US, on Sunday, Jan. 18, 2026. David Ryder | Bloomberg | Getty Images High home prices, faltering supply and weaker consumer confidence in the economy all continue to weigh on the U.S. housing market. Sales of previously owned homes in January dropped […]
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Trump administration will end immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota: Homan
Tom Homan, White House “Border Czar” speaks at a press conference at the Bishop Henry Whipple Federal Building on February 4, 2026 in Minneapolis, Minnesota. John Moore | Getty Images Border czar Tom Homan on Thursday said President Donald Trump has agreed with his proposal to conclude the monthslong federal immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota. […]
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