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Newsmax CEO Rings NYSE Opening Bell
Newsmax Inc. CEO Christopher Ruddy rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange Thursday morning to celebrate the company's stunning debut earlier this week as a public company.
Wed, 02 Apr 2025 22:10:11 EDTGrassley Bill Would Require Congress' Approval of Tariffs
A bipartisan Senate bill co-sponsored by Sen. Chuck Grassley, R-Iowa, would require congressional approval for all new tariffs, an effort to "reassert Congress' constitutional role," he said.
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:55:01 EDTSome Republicans Suggest Musk Step Away From DOGE
Some Republicans are suggesting that Elon Musk has served his purpose in the Trump administration and may be most helpful to President Donald Trump going forward by stepping back from his role atop the Department of Government Efficiency.
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:32:33 EDTTrump Administration Threatens School Funding Over DEI
The Trump administration Thursday threatened to withhold federal Title I funding from public schools nationwide unless state education officials prove that programs promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion have been eliminated. The Department of Education sent out a memo...
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:38:17 EDTSpeaker Endorses Rep. Donalds for Florida Governor
House Speaker Mike Johnson on Thursday endorsed Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Fla., in the upcoming race for Florida governor, calling him "a principled conservative leader."
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:36:47 EDTDOGE Cuts Lead to Layoff Increase of 205 Percent From Last Year
Employers in the U.S. laid off 275,240 employees in March, a 60% increase from the previous month and a 205% increase from March 2024, according to a new report Thursday from Challenger, Gray & Christmas.
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:16:12 EDTLe Pen Ban Could Spur Revenge Against French Parliament
The French government is bracing for political repercussions after the conviction of National Rally leader Marine Le Pen and her subsequent ban from running in the 2027 presidential election, BBC reported.
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 11:04:03 EDTEven Rich Americans Die Younger Than Europeans
Death comes for everyone, be they rich or poor. But no amount of money will help Americans live longer than Europeans, a new study says. Even the richest Americans face shorter lifespans compared to well-heeled Europeans, according to results published April 2 in the New...
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 07:42:58 EDTTrump Declares Tariff 'Operation' Over, Touts Positive Outlook
President Donald Trump voiced optimism in a social media post pointed at the skeptics of his sweeping tariffs, declaring the financial outlook for the country will be "bigger, better and more resilient than ever."
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 09:50:26 EDTSanctioned Russia Left Off Trump's Tariffs List
Russia is not among the 180 countries targeted by President Donald Trump's 10% reciprocal tariffs.
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 09:45:54 EDTVance: Elon Musk Will Continue to Be Adviser
Billionaire Elon Musk will remain a friend and adviser to President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance, even after he leaves his role with the Department of Government Efficiency, Vance said in an interview with Fox News on Thursday. Politico and ABC reported Wednesday...
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 08:51:39 EDTUnemployment Claims Fall Amid Strong Job Market
The number of Americans filing new applications for unemployment benefits fell last week, pointing to continued labor market stability ahead of potential volatility from import tariffs.
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 08:43:36 EDTNYC Mayor Eric Adams Running Independently for Reelection
New York City Mayor Eric Adams, one day after a judge dismissed federal corruption charges against him, announced Thursday that he will not be running as a Democrat in his bid for reelection.
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 08:22:47 EDTAP Sources: Justice Dept Declined to Prosecute Texas AG Paxton in Final Weeks of Biden's Term
The Justice Department quietly decided in the final weeks of the Biden administration not to prosecute Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton, effectively ending the corruption investigation that cast a long shadow over the political career of a close ally of President Donald...
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 08:22:02 EDTDanish PM to Visit Greenland Amid US Takeover Threats
Denmark's prime minister will aim to shore up a united front with Greenland on Thursday during a visit to the autonomous territory, which President Donald Trump has vowed to take over...
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 08:02:50 EDTJudge to Weigh If Trump Violated Venezuelan Deportation Order
A U.S. judge will hold a hearing on Thursday over whether the Trump administration violated his order temporarily blocking the deportation of alleged Venezuelan gang members under a rarely-invoked 18th century law.Washington-based U.S. District Judge James Boasberg on March...
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 07:31:52 EDTRussia: France 'Killed Democracy' With Le Pen Verdict
Russian Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Thursday that France had "killed democracy" with the conviction of far-right leader Marine Le Pen.
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 07:43:20 EDTGold Slips After Hitting All-Time $3,167 High
Gold prices took a breather Thursday after surging to yet another all-time high following U.S. President Donald Trump's announcement of sweeping import tariffs, which drove investors to the safe-haven asset.
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 07:38:17 EDTRussia: US Threats Against Iran 'Unacceptable'
Russia said Thursday that threats of military strikes against its ally Iran were unacceptable and warned that attacking the Islamic Republic could lead to potentially catastrophic results if nuclear installations were bombed.
Thu, 03 Apr 2025 07:32:01 EDTAP-NORC Poll: Trump's Changes to the Federal Government Aren't Yet a Clear Political Winner or Loser
President Donald Trump's dramatic changes to the federal government haven't emerged as an obvious political winner or loser, according to a new poll that indicates some Americans may be giving him the benefit of the doubt...
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