Retailers claim credit card swipe fees are driving inflation – Scripps News
Inflation has eased since its peak in 2022, but retailers say credit card processing fees aren't helping to lower inflation. The National Retail Federation sent a letter to the Senate Judiciary Committee this week urging Congress to take action to limit credit card transaction fees. What is a swipe fee? Businesses are charged a fee […]
‘One conversation really changed my mind’: the personal stories driving MPs’ decisions on assisted dying | Assisted dying
During Labor's away day before the last election, the party's candidates debated their positions as parliamentary debaters. The chosen topic, assisted dying, was an intentionally tricky problem designed to test their analytical skills. But just a few months later, many new members find themselves faced with very practical decisions about changing the law. “I'm going […]
‘Trump Train’ trolls celebs from Oprah to Meghan Markle by driving through their tony Calif. enclave
On Saturday, a procession of Trump fans drove the “Trump Train” through an A-list California enclave filled with left-handed celebrities such as Oprah Winfrey and Meghan Markle. series of posts with X indicated a successor Waving flags, holding signs and honking their horns, cars and motorcycles cross Montecito's Coast Village Road, defiantly declaring their support […]
Thune ‘adamant’ about Trump support, driving MAGA agenda despite tense past relationship
Senate Minority Leader John Thune (R.D.) told Republican senators before they selected him to replace Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.). He was “adamant” that he would carry out President-elect Trump's policies as party leader. Wednesday. Sen. Josh Hawley, R-Missouri, said, “Senator Thune said many times in this long meeting that he supports President Trump 100%, […]
Truckers driving cross-country from Alaska to Washington DC to deliver Capitol Christmas tree
Two American truck drivers embark on a cross-continental journey to commemorate a special Christmas delivery. Alaska natives John Shank and Fred Austin bring holiday cheer to Washington, D.C., by carrying the annual Christmas tree to the U.S. Capitol. This year's tree was selected from Alaska's National Forests and will travel 4,000 miles from the Tongass […]
Ford CEO Admits Driving Chinese EV After Receiving Billions From Taxpayers To Make Rival Cars Domestically
Ford CEO Jim Farley on Monday said he would drive a Chinese-made electric vehicle (EV) even though the company received billions of dollars in tax money to make the EV in the United States. admitted that he had done so. Speaking to British actor Robert Llewellyn on Monday's The Fully Charged Podcast, Farley said he […]
California Keeps Driving Up Gas Prices With ‘Layers And Layers’ Of Green Rules And Regs
California's latest law cracking down on fuel refiners in the state will likely push already high prices at the pump higher, according to multiple energy experts. Democratic California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed ABX2-1 into law on October 14, forcing state officials to impose certain restrictions on refiners to prevent alleged price gouging by energy companies […]
Wealthier Americans are driving retail spending and powering US economy
This is a trend that surprises many. Why do Americans continue to spend at a brisk pace in retail stores and restaurants, despite the pressure of high prices? One of the main reasons is relatively simple. That's because wealthier consumers are increasingly driving spending, driven by significant increases in income, home equity, and stock market […]
Jason Bateman Tells Tim Walz He Tossed His Tesla Because It Felt Like ‘Driving Around a Trump Sticker’
Actor Jason Bateman told Kamala Harris' pick for vice president, Tim Walz, that he let go of Tesla because CEO Elon Musk supported former President Trump. Meeting with the Governor of Minnesota smartless Bateman said on the podcast that he's grateful that the variety of electric cars that have come out over the years allowed […]
Union workers in crucial swing state reveal issues driving their support for VP Harris: ‘Very excited’
LAS VEGAS – Two members of the local Las Vegas Culinary Union, which supported Vice President Kamala Harris as a presidential candidate, are backing her in a battleground state where unions play a key role and opening doors to help her win. He spoke to FOX News Digital about why he is bashing him. Role […]