Trump’s hush money defense in question as criminal trial nears close
Questions are swirling about whether former President Trump will take the stand in his historic hush money criminal trial as the Manhattan District Attorney’s Office ends its lead on the case this week. The former president’s lawyers don’t seem to have any answers, including whether Trump plans to take a stand. Todd Blanche, one of […]
Deadline to claim $1 billion in tax refunds nears – do you qualify?
(NEXSTAR) – A key deadline that could leave some taxpayers liable for an estimated $1 billion in refunds is approaching at the end of this month, the Internal Revenue Service announced. Taxpayers who did not file a 2020 tax return may be eligible for a refund if they file by May 17, and there is […]
Gas prices dip as Memorial Day weekend nears: AAA
Drivers took a little break at the pumps this week. (iStock) Drivers took a break this week as fuel prices fell just before the official start of the summer driving season, according to the latest AAA. report. The national average cost of a gallon of gasoline fell to $3.64, down just 3 cents from the […]
Gaza pier construction nears completion: By the numbers
U.S. forces are close to completing construction of a temporary port in the Mediterranean Sea off Gaza’s coast, but the weather has proven to be a recent obstacle. They temporarily paused construction of the pier on Thursday due to forecasted high winds and high sea swells, according to U.S. Central Command. The military vessels involved […]
Biden vs Bitcoin: What all is at stake as U.S. election 2024 nears – AMBCrypto News
The SEC’s involvement in cryptocurrencies raises questions about partisan regulation in future elections. Darius Dale is looking forward to policies that align with Biden’s on financing the budget deficit. Apart from Bitcoin [BTC] The 2024 US election is one of the most anticipated events of the year. Although the cryptocurrency industry has made significant progress […]
Alabama lawmakers eye gambling compromise as legislative session nears its end
The Alabama Legislature on Tuesday proposed a gaming compromise that would license the state lottery and multiple establishments with electronic gambling machines. But the bill faces an uncertain outlook while Congress is out of session. Lawmakers aim to bring the issue to a statewide vote this August, and a conference committee approved two proposed bills. […]
Tennessee nears law banning adults from helping minors find, receive sex reassignment care
Tennessee lawmakers in the Republican-dominated state House passed a bill Thursday that would make it illegal for adults to help minors find and receive gender reassignment care without the child’s parents’ permission. The bill now heads to Gov. Bill Lee’s desk where it could be signed into law. The state Senate passed the bill last […]
Mississippi Senate and House haggle over Medicaid expansion as session nears end
Leading Mississippi lawmakers began negotiations Tuesday on what could be a landmark plan to expand Medicaid coverage to tens of thousands of people in one of the nation’s poorest states. But even though Republicans control both the state House and the Senate, it is by no means clear whether they will reach a compromise by […]
Voters Look Back Fondly At Trump Presidency As 2024 Election Nears: POLL
Voters are much more approving of former President Donald Trump’s time in office now than they did in the fall of 2020, a new poll found. Trump’s margins on the economy, immigration, law and order, the pandemic, unifying the country and the Supreme Court have since improved ahead of a 2024 rematch with President Joe […]
Kathy Hochul gets on board with key parts of NY ‘Good Cause’ rent-control bill as state budget housing deal nears
Gov. Kathy Hochul is moving forward with key parts of a “just cause eviction” bill being pushed by left-wing lawmakers. He is bringing forward a major housing deal being negotiated as part of an already delayed state budget. Officials said Monday that Hochul and lawmakers were “close” to reaching an agreement on housing issues. The […]