Senate Passes Ukraine Aid, Biden Loses Steam in Presidential Poll
omny.fm On today's podcast: 1) US Senate Passes Ukraine Aid, Arms Shipments to Resume in Days 2) Biden’s Gains Against Trump Vanish on Deep Economic Pessimism 3) Tesla Speeds…
Who's Who in Donald Trump's Hush-Money Trial
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Biden is fighting Trump's tough tactics by calling for tripled tariffs on Chinese steel imports
aol.com None US President President Biden has called for a tripling of tariffs on Chinese steel and aluminum. • None China is now exporting the most steel since 2016, when it was…
Anthony Scaramucci Hosting U.S. Edition Of ‘The Rest Is Politics’; BBC Makes ‘Chess Masters’ Play; Erin Richards To Star In Welsh Drama ‘Mudtown’; Sarajevo To…
deadline.com Anthony Scaramucci To Host U.S. Edition Of ‘The Rest Is Politics‘ Anthony Scaramucci is getting into podcasting. The former White House Director of Communications will host…
Pecker’s Trump Trial Testimony Is a Lesson in Power Politics
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Trump Shaped the Supreme Court. Now He Wants His Victory
wsj.com The former president expects loyalty while the justices stress independence.
Morning news brief
npr.org Audio will be available later today. Former President Trump waits to hear if he violated a gag order. Tesla announces profits dropped by 55%. The Justice Department will pay…
Biden’s Gains Against Trump Vanish on Deep Economic Pessimism, Poll Shows
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Greg Abbott celebrates legal win over Texas border
newsweek.com Greg Abbott speaks with Donald Trump during a visit to the border in Eagle Pass in February. Abbott said it was "excellent work" by the grand jury to "overrule the judge's…
DJT Stock Falls. Here’s How Much Trump’s Stake in Truth Social Parent is Worth
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TikTok’s sale-or-ban bill has finally passed Congress. Here’s what it will mean for users
fortune.com No, TikTok will not suddenly disappear from your phone. Nor will you go to jail if you continue using it after it is banned. After years of attempts to ban the Chinese-owned…
GOP Senator Who Owns Meta Stock Denies Conflict of Interest Ahead Of TikTok Ban Vote: 'I Am Not Fighting Against A Company'
benzinga.com Senator Markwayne Mullin (R-Okla.) has refuted that there is any conflict of interest over his ownership of Meta Platforms Inc. META shares, ahead of a vote to potentially…
Trump brothers emerge as loyalty czars for dad's potential transition to White House
axios.com Donald Trump Jr. and Eric Trump have become key players in the early planning for a second Trump administration's transition team, and would focus on vetting potential…
Meme Coin BONK Could Soon Continue Parabolic Bull Run
beincrypto.com BONK, a prominent meme coin within the Solana ecosystem, has witnessed a remarkable rally in a market that has recently been characterized by cautious optimism. On…
Trump again bows to Beijing with pro-TikTok rant
washingtonexaminer.com Former President Donald Trump broke with the Republican Party on Monday, once again lamenting legislation that will force China to cede control over the TikTok social media…
The Get Tough on China Talk Is Politics, Not a Policy Glimpse
fisherinvestments.com Editors’ Note: MarketMinder favors no politician nor any party. We assess developments for their potential economic and market impact only. How do you know when you are in a…
To Fix NPR, Arrest the Flow of Taxpayer Funds To It
washingtontimes.com Money laundering most often refers to attempts to hide the criminal source of money. But it can also be used to describe making legal money transfers between parties…
198 Complexity Is The Enemy of Revenue: Why It’s Time to Shave The Marketing Dog
lochhead.com On this episode of Lochhead on Marketing, it’s time again to shave that Marketing Dog with Christopher Lochhead. If you’re an avid listener of the podcast, you probably…
London is the world's top talent magnet, eclipsing Amsterdam and New York. Yet it’s this country that beckons most
fortune.com London has long been continental Europe’s financial hub, with its vibrant Square Mile and the range of banks it’s home to. Clearly, even Brexit couldn’t dull its charm…
In Mexico’s Biggest Election Yet, Crypto Remains on the Sidelines
coindesk.com Mexico is poised to have its biggest election ever in a few weeks, with 100 million voters choosing 628 elected officials, thousands of local officials and the president.…
Trump advisers are plotting dollar devaluation if he gets elected
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Donald Trump suffers huge vote against him in Pennsylvania primary
newsweek.com Nikki Haley addressing a crowd of supporters during a campaign stop in Iowa last year. Haley secured 16.5 percent of the vote in Pennsylvania, despite ending her campaign…
'No-Lose Deal For Donald Trump,' Says Expert On Ex-President's $1.1B Stock Bonus Deal With DJT
benzinga.com Brett Arends, a journalist for MarketWatch, recently expressed his views on Donald Trump’s $1.1 billion stock bonus deal with Trump Media & Technology Group Corp. DJT. What…
Late Night Tackles Trump’s Gag Order Hearing
nytimes.com “He violated the gag order during a hearing about whether he violated the gag order!” — JIMMY KIMMEL “Judge Merchan told Trump’s lead attorney — a guy named Todd Blanche —…
Kim Jong Un's Sister Pledges To Build North Korea's 'Overwhelming' Military Power Amid Rising Regional Tensions
benzinga.com In a recent statement, Kim Yo Jong, sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un, announced that North Korea is committed to strengthening its military power to safeguard its…
Can Trump get a fair trial?
theweek.com Former President Donald Trump's first criminal trial got underway Monday with opening arguments and the first witness testimony in a Manhattan courtroom. Prosecutors said…
Senate passes bill banning TikTok if parent company does not sell it
theguardian.com The Senate voted Tuesday to pass a bill that will either ban TikTok or force a sale of the short-form video app, giving its China-based parent company ByteDance up to one…
Chinese suppliers shrug off U.S. tariff threats as customers flock to their cheap goods
fortune.com China can withstand any new tariffs the world throws at it—even the punitive ones Donald Trump is planning if he wins a second presidential term—because its prices are…
Jimmy Kimmel Wants to Know ‘Why Trump Hasn’t Already Been Punished’ for Constant Gag Order Violations
thewrap.com During his monologue on Tuesday, Jimmy Kimmel spent a lot of time talking about the ins and outs of Trump’s ongoing criminal trial in New York. But among other things, the…
US banning TikTok? Your key questions answered
seattletimes.com After years of attempts to ban the Chinese-owned app, including by former President Donald Trump, a measure to outlaw the popular video-sharing app has won congressional…
Abortion-pill foes get a chilly reception at the Supreme Court
economist.com ANTI-ABORTION ACTIVISTS were thrilled when Donald Trump won the presidency in 2016. Mr Trump had promised to appoint justices who would “automatically” overturn Roe v Wade,…
Alina Habba claims judges try to make Donald Trump's attorneys look bad
newsweek.com Alina Habba, lawyer for ex-President Donald Trump, denounced the U.S. justice system, specifically calling out judges presiding over the various cases against her boss. "I…
Lara Trump wants RNC to "physically handle the ballots"
newsweek.com Lara Trump, former President Donald Trump's daughter-in-law, said on Tuesday the Republican National Committee (RNC) wants to "physically handle the ballots" amid the 2024…
The alarming implications of Trump’s immunity claim
reason.com When Congress impeaches and removes a federal official, the Constitution says, "the party convicted shall nevertheless be liable and subject to indictment, trial, judgment…
Tabloid publisher David Pecker told a Manhattan jury that nearly a decade ago he reached a deal with then-candidate Donald Trump and his lawyer Michael Cohen…
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Chris Hayes Disgusted All Over Again on Anniversary of Trump’s Bleach ‘Injection’ Idea: ‘So Much Worse Than I Remembered’
thewrap.com Tuesday is the four-year-anniversary of one of the grossest moments of the entire Donald Trump presidency: The day that he suggested people inject bleach or some other form…
China’s prices are just too low for buyers to sweat tariffs
japantimes.co.jp China can withstand any new tariffs the world throws at it — even the punitive ones Donald Trump is planning if he wins a second presidential term — because its prices are…
Trump wins Pennsylvania, but Nikki Haley wins over 147,000 votes
axios.com A sizable share of Republican primary voters in Pennsylvania cast a ballot for former UN Ambassador Nikki Haley on Tuesday, despite former President Trump clinching his…
Millions of salaried workers will be eligible for overtime pay under new Biden rule
wgntv.com The Biden administration has finalized a new rule set to make millions of more salaried workers eligible for overtime pay in the U.S. The move marks the largest expansion in…
U.S. Senate passes TikTok sell-or-ban bill, sends it to Biden
asia.nikkei.com The Senate passed legislation on Tuesday that would force TikTok's China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban, a contentious move…
‘Shriveled’: Trump looks ‘small, tired, alone’ in courtroom experts say
msnbc.com Donald Trump went after Judge Merchan on social media moments after the gag order hearing during his hush money election interference trial. Yet, Trump looked “small, tired…
These 18 senators voted against Ukraine and Israel aid
aol.com None The Senate passed a bill to provide aid to Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan — and force a sale of TikTok. • None Three Democrats and 15 Republicans voted against it. It now…
Lara Trump Boasts RNC Will Have ‘People Who Can Physically Handle Ballots’ on Election Day
mediaite.com Republican National Committee Co-Chair Lara Trump said the organization will have poll watchers who “physically handle ballots” at polling stations on election day. Her…
Congress tells China: sell TikTok or we’ll ban it
economist.com Joe Biden joined TikTok only two months ago, with a video entitled “lol hey guys”. Now America’s president is poised to sign a bill that could ban the popular app. On April…
Senate passes bill forcing TikTok's parent company to sell or face U.S. ban
pbs.org The Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would force TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban, a contentious move by…
TikTok parent moves closer to being forced to sell or face a ban after Senate vote
fortune.com The Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would force TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban, a contentious move by…
Senate passes bill forcing TikTok's parent company to sell or face ban, sends to Biden for signature
apnews.com The Senate passed legislation Tuesday that would force TikTok’s China-based parent company to sell the social media platform under the threat of a ban, a contentious move by…
US approves $60 billion in Ukraine aid
semafor.com The News The US Senate has passed a sweeping foreign aid package including $60 billion in military aid and economic support for Ukraine, sending it to the White House where…
‘That’s Not the Law’: Elie Honig Challenges Former Roger Ailes Attorney on Trump Trial Claim
mediaite.com CNN Senior Legal Analyst Elie Honig mixed it up with a criminal defense attorney who once represented ex-Fox News CEO Roger Ailes. After court adjourned for the day in…
Biden adminstration finalizes rule to grant overtime for millions more salaried workers
apnews.com The Biden administration has finalized a new rule set to make millions of more salaried workers eligible for overtime pay in the U.S. The move marks the largest expansion in…
The US Senate passes the TikTok divestment bill by a margin of 75-17; the legislation now heads to President Biden, who has said he will sign it into law
scmp.com The House on Saturday passed the legislation 360 to 58, attaching it to the sweeping foreign-aid bill. “Tonight we tell our allies, we stand with you. We tell our…
Senate passes bill that could ban TikTok in the US
businessinsider.com Tyler Le/Business Insider The Senate just passed a TikTok "ban" as part of a larger foreign aid bill. Once Biden signs it into law, ByteDance will have 270 days to sell…
Scientific American Claims It Is "Misinformation" That There Are Just Two Sexes
zerohedge.com Scientific American Claims It Is "Misinformation" That There Are Just Two Sexes Authored by Steve Watson via Modernity.news, Scientific American has published a piece…
Trump VP Pool, Including A Mystery Candidate, Put On Notice By Anti-Abortion Group: 'GOP Ticket Poses A Significant Threat'
benzinga.com In the lead-up to the 2024 elections, EMILY’s List, a pro-abortion rights organization, has issued a warning to 14 potential Republican VP candidates for their hardline…