Government and politics
Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos says in op-ed: ‘Americans don’t trust the news media’
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos arrives for his meeting with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson at the UK diplomatic residence in New York City, Sept. 20, 2021. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images News | Getty Images Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos in an op-ed published Monday evening defended the newspaper’s recent controversial decision not to […]
Read More
Washington Post loses a reported 200K digital subscriptions, 3 editorial board members over endorsement veto
The Washington Post Building at One Franklin Square Building on June 5, 2024 in Washington, DC. Andrew Harnik | Getty Images The Washington Post reportedly has lost more than 200,000 digital subscriptions, and three members of its editorial board have stepped down on the heels of its decision not to endorse a candidate in the […]
Read More
Harris hones in on manufacturing plan in Michigan as Trump leads on economy
Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris attends a campaign event at Wings Event Center in Kalamazoo, Michigan, October 26, 2024. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters Vice President Kamala Harris is planning to put manufacturing at the center of her closing message against former President Donald Trump in the battleground state of Michigan on Monday. […]
Read More
Harris dismisses Tony Hinchcliffe ‘nonsense’ about Puerto Rico at Trump MSG rally
Democratic presidential nominee U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris speaks to the media before boarding Air Force Two to depart for Michigan, at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, U.S. October 28, 2024. Evelyn Hockstein | Reuters Vice President Kamala Harris on Monday dismissed the “nonsense” spouted at Donald Trump’s campaign rally in New York City a day […]
Read More
Trump Media shares surge up to 20% after Trump rally in New York City
Republican presidential nominee and former President Donald Trump holds a rally at Madison Square Garden in New York on Oct. 27, 2024. The Washington Post | The Washington Post | Getty Images Shares of Donald Trump’s social media company rocketed up more than 20% Monday, on the heels of the Republican presidential nominee’s campaign rally […]
Read More
Philadelphia DA sues Elon Musk PAC to stop $1 million lottery for voters
Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk speaks during a town hall event hosted by America PAC in support of former US President and Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center in Oaks, Pennsylvania, on October 18, 2024. Ryan Collerd | Afp | Getty Images The Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office filed a […]
Read More
Robinhood jumps into election trading, giving users chance to buy Harris or Trump contracts
Upstart broker Robinhood is jumping into the prediction betting game, announcing Monday users can begin trading the 2024 presidential election that is eight days away. Users can trade a Kamala Harris or Donald Trump contract starting Monday, said the company, as long as they meet certain criteria that include being a U.S. citizen. The trading […]
Read More
Election win for Russia-friendly party in Georgia sets the stage for protests and possible violence
Citizens and Georgian Dream Party supporters, carrying flags of Georgia and the Georgian Dream Party, attend the Georgian Dream Party’s election rally. Anadolu | Anadolu | Getty Images Mass protests are expected in the Georgian capital of Tbilisi on Monday after the ruling, Russia-friendly party Georgian Dream claimed victory in a contentious parliamentary election this […]
Read More
Trump headlines Madison Square Garden rally after vulgar, racist remarks from allies
Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a rally at Madison Square Garden, in New York, U.S., October 27, 2024. Andrew Kelly | Reuters Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump headlined a rally at New York’s Madison Square Garden on Sunday that began with a series of vulgar and racist remarks by allies of the former president. Trump, a New York celebrity for decades, hoped to use the […]
Read More
Oil prices slide more than 4% after Israel’s ‘limited’ attack on Iran seen as not disrupting supplies
View of Iran’s oil industry installations in Mahshahr, Khuzestan province, southern Iran. Kaveh Kazemi | Getty Images Oil prices will remain under pressure for the rest of this year, it may be difficult to see Brent crude oil prices reaching $80 in the foreseeable future. Andy Lipow president at Lipow Oil Associates “The recent Israel […]
Read More