Live updates: Senate poised to vote on Gabbard, RJK Jr.; House convenes first DOGE hearing
Two of President Trump's most controversial cabinet candidates face floor votes in the Senate on Wednesday. Despite serious Republican skepticism, Tarshi Gabbard, who passed through the upper chamber, was able to be confirmed as director of national intelligence. The appointment of Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to lead the Department of Health and Human Services will […]
Stock futures are little changed as traders brace for January consumer inflation report: Live updates – CNBC
Orange juice futures expand defeat The future of orange juice (Mar) was low again on Tuesday, marking eight consecutive negative sessions. The OJ reached its lowest level since May 9, 2024, reaching a low of 385.50 cents per pound. Given the continued supply constraints in Florida and Brazil, market observers are surprised by the recent […]
Musk defends mass DOGE firings, says the US should not ‘live in a bureaucracy’
WASHINGTON – Elon Musk defended the government's efficiency department's work Tuesday, saying the United States should not be run by “bureaucracy.” Speaking next to President Trump in his oval office, the technology mogul claimed he was performing his commander's duties by firing thousands of government workers and cutting federal spending. “If people are unable to […]
S&P 500 falls as Powell urges caution on rate cuts, trade tensions escalate: Live updates – CNBC
The trader works on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange on February 4, 2025. NYSE Stocks were largely unchanged on Tuesday as investors diluted a careful commentary from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on interest rates. With the potential escalation of the US tariffs and the world trade war, concerns remain in the […]
Exeter City v Nottingham Forest, Juventus v PSV, and more: football – live | Champions League
Important Events Shows key events only Please turn on JavaScript and use this feature preamble Diversity is the spice of life, and this MBM literally says it quite a bit. We don't just bring you live piping hot FA cup action Exeter v Nottingham We also bring you the latest updates from Forest – where […]
Amid court losses, Trump administration talk of ignoring rules fuels fears of constitutional crisis – live | Trump administration
The story of the Trump administration ignoring the fear of a constitutional crisis amid the loss of courts Good morning, reader of the US Politics Blog. Donald TrumpEfforts to promote the federal government were given dim receptions from judges across the country. The judge recently handed over a ruling that hinders his attempts to reduce […]
Assisted dying bill has lost Commons majority now high court signoff abandoned, says MP – UK politics live | Politics
Commons lawmakers on the dying bill's Public Bill Committee have just begun scrutiny of bills by line. The committee has already held several meetings, but they were dedicated to taking evidence from witnesses. You can see the minutes of the committee here. And it's here Commons Paper Set amendments to the proposed bill. Share good […]
Canada calls Trump metals tariffs ‘totally unjustified’ as Hong Kong to file complaint with WTO – business live | International trade
Opening Summary Good morning, and we welcome comprehensive coverage of business, financial markets and the global economy in response to the latest US tariffs. Donald Trump On Monday, he announced a 25% tariff on foreign steel and aluminum, increasing his controversial bids to boost the US economy by hiking taxes on imports from abroad. Correction […]
LIVE: 67 people dead in DC midair collision FULL COVERAGE | LiveNOW from FOX
An investigation into how an American Airlines jet carrying dozens of passengers and an Army Black Hawk helicopter collided … source
Middle East crisis live: Trump says Gaza ceasefire should be cancelled if hostage release delayed | Donald Trump
Important Events Shows key events only Please turn on JavaScript and use this feature Trump says aid to Jordan and Egypt can be withheld if Palestinian refugees are not taken Trump, talking to a reporter in an oval office, He also suggested that if he does not bring Palestinian refugees, he could withhold aid from […]