Bipartisan tax bill clears key congressional hurdle, teeing up potential House vote
Bipartisan tax bill clears key congressional hurdle, teeing up potential House vote
WASHINGTON — A $78 billion tax package with major benefits for companies took a significant step towards becoming law on Friday, when a key House panel overwhelmingly approved the bill by a vote of 40-3. The strong bipartisan showing in t...
2024-01-23 11:13:31
<b>New Hampshire primary: Trump, Haley face off after DeSantis drops out</b>
New Hampshire primary: Trump, Haley face off after DeSantis drops out
New Hampshire voters head to the polls Tuesday for the first primary election of the 2024 presidential cycle. But if former President has his way, the kickoff race could effectively mark the end of the road to the Republican nomination. Fol...
2024-01-23 11:13:26
<b>‘A total failure to launch’: Why Ron DeSantis was doomed from the start</b>
‘A total failure to launch’: Why Ron DeSantis was doomed from the start
Iowa was supposed to be make-or-break for Ron DeSantis. The Florida governor essentially moved his campaign there late last year, and Never Back Down, his allied super PAC, spent tens of millions of dollars knocking on doors in the state. "...
2024-01-23 11:13:19
Haley attacks Trump: New Hampshire primary
Haley attacks Trump: New Hampshire primary
Republican presidential candidate has been throwing harder punches at GOP frontrunner , days before her make-or-break on Tuesday. The former U.N. ambassador on Sunday took shots at Trump's mental acuity, his cozy relations with foreign dict...
2024-01-23 11:13:13
<b>Trump's proposed 10% tariff plan would shake up every asset class: Strategist</b>
Trump's proposed 10% tariff plan would shake up every asset class: Strategist
Markets need to begin thinking about the structural impact of 's proposed 10% tariff increase, which "shakes up every asset class," according to Michael Every, global strategist at Rabobank. The former president, and overwhelming favorite t...
2024-01-23 11:13:07
<b>Can Haley beat Trump? A New Hampshire VFW hall spotlights her stark enthusiasm gap</b>
Can Haley beat Trump? A New Hampshire VFW hall spotlights her stark enthusiasm gap
FRANKLIN, N.H. — Nikki Haley is throwing harder punches, hosting more events and appearing alongside the popular Republican governor, John Sununu. But with just hours left before 2024's first , Haley is falling behind on a crucial metric:...
2024-01-23 11:13:01
<b>Biden going to Michigan, Nevada to up outreach to key voters</b>
Biden going to Michigan, Nevada to up outreach to key voters
After having planted President Joe Biden's flag in South Carolina this week with , his campaign will continue its ramp-up this month with visits by Biden to Nevada and Michigan, each home to important Democratic constituency groups he needs...
2024-01-17 09:08:59
<b>Hunter Biden contempt finding passes House committees</b>
Hunter Biden contempt finding passes House committees
Two Republican-led House committees passed resolutions Wednesday recommending that Hunter Biden be found in contempt of Congress for refusing to be deposed behind closed doors as part of an impeachment probe of his father, President . The r...
2024-01-17 09:08:53
Shutdown deadline may force Speaker Johnson into short-term budget bill
Shutdown deadline may force Speaker Johnson into short-term budget bill
Senate Republicans repeatedly said this week that a short-term spending bill may be necessary to keep the government open, a harsh reality for House Speaker , who is balancing a looming deadline with the demands of hardline Republicans. The...
2024-01-17 09:08:47
Why the U.S. may extend its run as the world's leading economy
Why the U.S. may extend its run as the world's leading economy
The U.S., China and India may take turns leading the global economy this century, according to an analysis from the Centre for Economics and Business Research. The CEBR forecast suggests China could potentially take the top spot as the worl...
2024-01-17 09:08:40
Biden and Speaker Johnson talk border security amid shutdown
Biden and Speaker Johnson talk border security amid shutdown
House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., spoke with President Joe Biden about border security Wednesday, according to Johnson spokesman Raj Shah. "Speaker Johnson spoke with President Biden today," Shah said in a statement. "The Speaker strongly...
2024-01-17 09:08:31
<b>Chris Christie drops out of the 2024 presidential race</b>
Chris Christie drops out of the 2024 presidential race
WINDHAM, N.H. — Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie announced Wednesday that he is getting out of the 2024 presidential campaign — as his main competition for moderate votes in the New Hampshire primary, Nikki Haley, gains on Donald T...
2024-01-17 09:08:24
Trump won't pledge to divest from businesses if he wins second term
Trump won't pledge to divest from businesses if he wins second term
Former President on Wednesday signaled that he plans to retain his stake in his empire if he is elected to a second term in November. He also defended the millions of dollars his hotels and properties made from foreign governments while he...
2024-01-17 09:08:18
Haley, DeSantis clash over Disney and government's role in business
Haley, DeSantis clash over Disney and government's role in business
WASHINGTON — Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and Nikki Haley butted heads Wednesday night over the role of government in regulating private business practices during the final Republican primary debate before the Jan. 15 Iowa caucuses. "We took...
2024-01-17 09:08:12
Trump fraud trial judge was swatting target, New York police say
Trump fraud trial judge was swatting target, New York police say
Police are investigating a incident at the New York home of the set to hear closing arguments later Thursday morning in the fraud of former President . It is the second time in days that a swatting attempt has been made against a judge hand...
2024-01-17 09:08:05