As Trump’s deadline for limiting credit card rates approaches, banks are left with only questions and no solutions.
Trump’s Credit Card Interest Rate Demands Leave Industry in Limbo NEW YORK – Last week, President Donald Trump issued a directive to the credit card industry, giving them until January 20 to meet his request for a 10% cap on interest rates. With the deadline approaching, there’s a mix of uncertainty among consumer advocates, politicians, […]
As Trump approaches his deadline for regulating credit card rates, banks are left with questions but no solutions.
Trump’s 10% Interest Rate Cap Proposal Raises Questions NEW YORK – President Trump recently informed the credit card industry that they have until January 20 to implement a 10% interest rate cap. As the deadline approaches, there’s a fair amount of uncertainty among consumer advocates, politicians, and bankers regarding the administration’s actual intentions, as well […]
John Harbaugh and the Giants are on a positive trajectory as a deal approaches
Though John Harbaugh’s hiring hasn’t been officially confirmed as of Friday night, the Giants are optimistic. They believe Harbaugh will fulfill their football aspirations, stepping in as the 24th head coach in the team’s history. The agreement between the Giants and Harbaugh was reached around Wednesday evening, with a contract set for five years at […]
Centrist Democrat chosen to head committee discussing Mamdani’s adjustments to police mental health approaches.
New Leadership for NYC Council’s Public Safety Committee A moderate Democrat has been appointed to lead the New York City Council committee responsible for evaluating Mayor Zoran Mamdani’s proposed Community Safety Authority. Bronx Councilman Oswald Ferris has taken over from Manhattan’s more progressive Councilman Yousef Salam, following the decision by City Council President Julie Menin. […]
Southwestern Michigan Expected to Experience Heavy Lake-Effect Snow and Strong Winds as Winter Storm Approaches the Great Lakes
Heavy Snow Expected in Great Lakes Region Parts of the Great Lakes region could see several more feet of snow by Tuesday, with intense lake-effect snow moving through the area. As of Thursday, snowfall had started on the shores of Lake Erie and Lake Superior, affecting areas in New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio. These places […]
Senate funding bill passes challenge as January 30 shutdown deadline approaches
Senate Advances Key Spending Legislation The Senate has taken significant steps toward finalizing a three-bill spending package, overcoming key procedural challenges on Thursday, with voting to follow later in the day. Just months after experiencing the longest government shutdown in history, lawmakers are scrambling to prevent another partial shutdown, facing a deadline of January 30. […]
Silver stock SLV rises 3.8% heading into the weekend as spot silver approaches $80; CPI is next.
Market Update: Silver Trends and Upcoming Data NEW YORK, January 11, 2026, 12:19 pm ET — Markets are closed. SLV rose by 3.8% on Friday, with spot silver approaching $80 per ounce. Traders are anxiously awaiting U.S. CPI data set to be revealed on January 13th, alongside the rebalancing of commodity indexes scheduled for mid-January. […]
Nurses union in New York warns of strike as deadline approaches
Nurses Union Threatens Strike in NYC Hospitals The union representing nurses in New York State indicated it would initiate a strike at major private hospitals in the city if a new labor contract isn’t finalized or significant progress isn’t made soon. The New York State Nurses Association (NYSNA) plans to commence strikes at facilities such […]
Jim Justice supports his ban on transgender sports as Supreme Court hearing approaches
High-Stakes Case for West Virginia’s Transgender Sports Ban Hedgesville, West Virginia – In 2021, Jim Justice, then Governor of West Virginia, signed the Save Women’s Sports Act, which prohibits transgender girls from competing in women’s sports. Now serving as a U.S. Senator, Justice is facing the Supreme Court next week on this contentious issue, which […]
Notebook of a Reporter: Democrats discuss cuts to ICE funding as the January 30 shutdown deadline approaches
Congressional Spending and ICE: A Tenuous Connection Recent events highlight a connection between Congressional spending, the Minnesota ICE shooting, and military operations concerning Venezuela. Many consider the “power of the purse” one of Congress’ most esteemed prerogatives. This has prompted a call from some progressive Democrats to either defund ICE in upcoming government funding negotiations […]