Politics
Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas pressed on questions over friend’s $267,000 RV loan
Two leading Democratic senators are pressing Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas to reveal whether he repaid a wealthy friend any of the principal for a $267,230 loan he used to buy a luxury motorhome. The letter to Thomas’ lawyer, dated Tuesday, raises questions about potential tax violations by the conservative justice, who is the longest-serving […]
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Biden slams Trump as he touts record-high Dow crossing 40,000
U.S. President Joe Biden delivers remarks on the September Jobs Report at the White House in Washington, D.C., on Oct. 6, 2023. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images President Joe Biden’s campaign ripped presumptive Republican nominee Donald Trump after the Dow Jones Industrial Average hit a record 40,000 on Thursday. “Toughest news yet for the one guy […]
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United Airlines says FAA cleared it to add new aircraft, routes after safety review
A United Airlines 737 Max 8 Leslie Josephs | CNBC United Airlines said the Federal Aviation Administration has cleared it to add new aircraft and routes months after the regulator stepped up its scrutiny of the carrier after several safety incidents. “Today, we got some good news: after a careful review and discussion about the […]
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Supreme Court rules Consumer Financial Protection Bureau funding structure is legal
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau headquarters in Washington, D.C., on May 14, 2021. Andrew Kelly | Reuters The Supreme Court ruled Thursday that the funding structure of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is legal. The court in a 7-2 decision rejected an argument that the CFPB’s funding method violated the U.S. Constitution’s Appropriations Clause because […]
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‘Biggest barrier’ to Saudi-Israeli normalization is the two-state solution, says ex-CIA director
Gen. David Petraeus, Former CIA Director, Fmr. Central Commander and American commander in Iraq. Adam Jeffery | CNBC A two-state solution to the Israel-Palestinian conflict is “elusive” right now, according to former CIA director David Petraeus, adding that it is also the “single biggest barrier” to normalizing relations between Israel and Saudi Arabia. “A solid […]
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Ukraine war live updates: Putin heaps praise on Xi while in China; Russia says forces advancing ‘in all directions’ in Ukraine
Putin heaps praise on Xi, China at start of state visit Russian President Vladimir Putin heaped praise on his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping during a two-day state visit to China. After the two leaders and their delegations held around 45 minutes of talks, Putin said at a press conference that discussions had been “warm and […]
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Slovakia’s prime minister no longer in life-threatening condition after assassination attempt
Slovakia’s Prime Minister Robert Fico walks during the European Council summit at the EU headquarters in Brussels, on April 18, 2024. Kenzo Tribouillard | Afp | Getty Images Slovakia’s populist Prime Minister Robert Fico is expected to survive a multiple-shot assassination attempt following surgery, according to the country’s deputy prime minister. “Fortunately, as far as […]
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As Putin and Xi meet, the power dynamics between Russia and China keep the West guessing
China’s President Xi Jinping and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin attend the opening ceremony of the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on Oct. 18, 2023. Pedro Pardo | Afp | Getty Images Russia’s close relationship with superpower China is under close scrutiny as Russian […]
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Xi welcomes Putin to China as both leaders seek to bolster strategic ties
China’s President Xi Jinping (R) and Russia’s President Vladimir Putin attend the opening ceremony of the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing on October 18, 2023. Pedro Pardo | Afp | Getty Images Chinese leader Xi Jinping welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin in Beijing […]
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U.S. questions China’s no-first-use nuclear call given buildup
China has not responded to U.S. nuclear-weapons risk-reduction proposals and Washington has questions about Beijing’s call for no-first-use talks while China continues to build up its arsenal, the top U.S. arms control official said on Wednesday. Under Secretary of State Bonnie Jenkins told the Senate Foreign Relations Committee the U.S. estimates China currently has 500 operational […]
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