House moves forward with modified FISA bill, but will it be enough to appease hard-liners?
The House Rules Committee advanced a modified version of a key federal surveillance extension, increasing pressure on Republicans to forgo their recent infighting and pass the legislation ahead of its scheduled expiration next week. The committee advanced a new proposal to reauthorize Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act during a late-night meeting on […]
Income investing opportunities emerge as the outlook for rate cuts moves to September – CNBC
Although traders’ hopes for a June rate cut were dashed, income-seeking investors may find a golden opportunity to pick up bonds and high-dividend stocks at bargain prices. Consumer prices rose faster than expected in March, rising an annualized 3.5%, beating Wall Street expectations. The news sparked a selloff Wednesday, with the Dow Jones Industrial Average […]
House Speaker Mike Johnson fears ouster if he moves on Ukraine aid, Biden claims
House Speaker Mike Johnson knows he has to pass additional Ukraine aid, but Donald Trump’s “reign of death” over the Republican Party means doing so will force him out of office. “I’m concerned,” President Biden said in a televised interview. Tuesday evening. Biden, 81, told Univision News: “I hope the Speaker of the House will […]
Donald Trump Calls to ‘Kill FISA’ as Speaker Johnson Moves to Enable Deep State Surveillance
Former President Donald Trump called on Wednesday to “kill FISA” as House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-Louisiana) moves to reauthorize the controversial surveillance law. “Kill FISA. It was used illegally against me and many others. They spied on my campaign!!! DJT” Former President I have written. Prime Minister Johnson is expected to vote to reauthorize Section […]
House GOP moves quickly to install new spending chief
House Republicans are expected to move quickly this week to install a new chair for the powerful House Appropriations Committee as they aim to get off to a strong start in crafting a government funding plan for next year. ing. The House Republican Steering Committee plans to consider a new chair once the House returns […]
Apple Moves into Home Robotics as Next Frontier After Car Project Fizzles
Apple is exploring personal robots as a potential new growth area after canceling its electric car project earlier this year. bloomberg report Apple has set up a team to explore a move into personal robots, with engineers working on a mobile robot that could follow users around their homes, according to people familiar with the […]
Biden moves to protect federal workers from Trump ‘deep state’ purge
The Biden administration has finalized rules that could protect the jobs of millions of federal employees as former President Donald Trump promises to “destroy” what he calls the “deep state” if he wins a second term in the White House. President Joe Biden says the new rule will combat corruption and partisan interference to ensure civil servants […]
Maine moves to join Democratic-led pact to elect president by popular vote instead of Electoral College
A new Maine bill was passed by the state legislature on Wednesday that would tie Maine’s Electoral College votes for president to the country’s popular vote. The bill narrowly passed the state’s lower chamber in a 73-72 vote. It was then approved by the state Senate, and it now heads to the desk of Gov. […]
Joe Biden Moves to Slash Medicare Advantage
The Biden administration has finalized a move to cut Medicare Advantage as the 46th president claims former President Donald Trump seeks to cut the entitlement program. The Biden administration on Monday cut Despite pressure from Republicans and medical experts, base payments for Medicare Advantage plans increased by an average of 0.16 percent. This follows Biden’s […]
Five money moves to make this spring
In a wide-ranging interview on “Kabuto: Coast to Coast,” Corcoran Group founder and “Shark Tank” star Barbara Corcoran discusses real estate market trends and challenges. Most of us are familiar with the concept of “spring cleaning” when it comes to our homes, but the spring season is also an ideal time to make important decisions […]