Old National acquiring Bremer Financial in $1.4 billion deal, much less than previous estimates – Star Tribune
St. Paul-based Bremer Financial, Minnesota's second-largest bank, is being sold to Old National Bank for $1.4 billion, ending a five-year battle over Bremer's future. Bremer and Evansville, Ind.-based Old National announced the deal Monday, which will create Minnesota's third-largest bank as measured by deposits. However, the $1.4 billion sale price is significantly lower than previous […]
A national service program to help Trump solve the border crisis
The Blueprint polling initiative is crediting President-elect Donald Trump with his victory. 3 major issues: Inflation, immigration, cultural liberalism and voter alienation from the Democratic Party brand. Blueprint concluded that Vice President Harris failed to outperform her past on all three issues. And perhaps no issue illustrates that headwind more clearly than immigration. America's failed […]
How I learned to stop worrying about the national debt – even though it’s $35 trillion
Whether you're an overeducated dumbass or a high school dropout, there's a good chance the dollar numbers surrounding the U.S. debt can be confusing. Make no mistake, Uncle Sam's $35 trillion in outstanding debt (yes, that trillion with a “T”) seems like a huge number. Also consider that the total amount in 2020 was “only” […]
Trump team working 'hand in glove' with Biden administration on national security: Waltz
Rep. Michael Walz (R-Florida), who President-elect Trump has chosen to be his national security adviser in the next administration, said Sunday that the Trump transition team is “working closely with the Biden administration on national security.” ” He said he is working on it. “Jake and me, [White House national security adviser] Jake Sullivan and […]
McMaster disagrees that Gorka is a 'good person to advise on national security'
HR McMaster, former National Security Advisor to the President, said that Sebastian Gorka, who President-elect Trump recently nominated as Deputy Assistant to the President and Senior Director of Counterterrorism in the incoming administration, will be “advised on national security matters.'' When asked if he was the right person, he answered in the negative. “Is he […]
‘Tired Of Everybody Questioning Elections’: Idaho County Draws National Attention With Unique Ballot Transparency Tool
Ada County, Idaho, launched its election transparency tool Ballot Verifier in April 2024, giving users access to every ballot cast in the county starting in 2022. Ballot Verifier allows users to view contest results, ballot images, and voting records for over 680,000 ballots. According to Go to the Ada County Elections Office. This tool doesn't […]
Trump names Seb Gorka, Alex Wong to be senior national security staff
President-elect Trump has nominated first-term alumni Alex Wong and Sebastian Gorka to join his national security team for his second go-around. President Trump said in a statement after taking office that Gorka will serve as deputy chief of staff and senior counterterrorism director, while Wong will serve as chief of staff and national security adviser. […]
US national debt hits a new record: $36 trillion
Rich Dad Company co-founder Robert Kiyosaki talks about his support for Bitcoin and explains his concerns about the bond market on Kabuto: Coast to Coast. US national debt On Friday, debt exceeded $36 trillion for the first time in U.S. history as the federal government continues to accumulate debt at a record pace. According to […]
The Guardian view on 30 years of the national lottery: winners and losers | National lottery
T1994 was a big year for British culture. Four Weddings and a Funeral broke box office records and Oasis' Definitely Might became the fastest-selling debut album in British music history up to that point, earning them a spot on the Eurostar to Paris. But for all the talk of Cool Britannia, perhaps the most far-reaching […]
Trump picks Tulsi Gabbard to be Director of National Intelligence
Fox News anchor Martha MacCallum has the latest on the president-elect’s choice on ‘The Story.’ Subscribe to Fox News! source