SELECT LANGUAGE BELOW

Trump’s gag order in hush money case expanded to include judge’s family 

A New York judge on Monday expanded former President Donald Trump’s gag order to limit a recent barrage of attacks on his daughter. Judge Juan Marchan 5 page judgment President Trump has condemned a series of truthful social posts attacking the judge’s daughter since he was granted a gag order last week. “This pattern of […]

Economy expanded faster than expected on boost from shoppers, strong job market

The U.S. economy grew faster than previously expected in the fourth quarter, boosted by strong consumer spending and business investment in non-residential buildings such as factories and medical facilities. A report released by the Commerce Department on Thursday also showed a solid increase in profits last quarter by non-financial companies. Increased profits and increased employee […]

Expanded ‘Don’t say gay’ law advances to Alabama House

The Alabama Legislature on Wednesday introduced a bill that would ban public schools from discussing or teaching about gender identity and sexual orientation in the classroom until 12th grade, extending current law to fifth grade. House Education Policy Committee advanced The bill is currently headed for a full vote in the Alabama House of Representatives. […]

Google ‘predatory’ advertising practices probe expanded by Canada’s antitrust watchdog

Canada’s antitrust watchdog has expanded its investigation into whether Google’s online advertising business engages in predatory pricing. As part of the Competition Bureau’s investigation, which expands on an investigation that first began in 2020, law enforcement obtained an order from the Federal Court of Canada requiring Google to produce relevant records and written information. According […]

White House’s Kirby to get expanded role

John Kirby, who became a fixture at news conferences amid Russia’s war in Ukraine and fighting between Israel and Hamas, has an expanded role in the White House. Kirby has been promoted from deputy assistant to the president to chief of staff, and his new title will be White House national security communications adviser, a […]

White House shakes up communications, promotes Kirby to expanded role

The White House’s top national security official, Press Secretary John Kirby, has been promoted and his role expanded to include coordinating communications across multiple agencies. According to Reuters, U.S. officials said Kirby’s new title will be White House national security adviser, and he will be promoted from deputy aide to aide to the president. In […]

Could child tax credit be expanded in 2024?

(NEXSTAR) – American parents would be some of the primary beneficiaries if a bipartisan bill announced Tuesday becomes law. The roughly $78 billion in tax cuts would also go towards expanding the child tax credit and tax credits for businesses, but the path to passage could potentially be tougher. The announcement was made by Sen. […]