Chuck Schumer Prepares to Cave on Government Funding, Only Talked Tough ‘to Save Face’
Senate Democrats put themselves in the corner, with minority leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) trying to escape. Schumer announced Wednesday afternoon that Democrats would reject the government's plans to fund the government past the Friday deadline until the end of the fiscal year on September 30th. President Donald Trump and his administration have ensured that the […]
Ukraine agrees to 30-day ceasefire as US prepares to lift military aid restrictions | Ukraine
Ukraine said it was ready to immediately accept a 30-day ceasefire in the war with Russia as it announced it would immediately resolve restrictions on military aid and sharing intelligence news after high stakes talks in Saudi Arabia. Donald Trump said he hopes Vladimir Putin will return and forth. If the Russian president did, it […]
Elon Musk’s SpaceX prepares for 8th Starship launch, pending FAA approval
Elon Musk's SpaceX is preparing to begin its eighth flight tests of the spacecraft from Bocachica, Texas. “Starship Flight 8 will fly on Friday,” SpaceX CEO Musk said in a X Sunday post. For the first time, future flights will have multiple payload deployments and multiple experiments on re-entry with the aim of returning the […]
Hooters prepares to file for bankruptcy amid declining foot traffic
Hooters is famous for wearing waitresses in slingwings and beer-fitting t-shirts, but they can increase their stomachs. The casual dining chain is preparing to file for potential bankruptcy as it plans to work with creditors to restructure operations. Bloomberg News. The company is involved with law firm Rope & Gray to help with the process, […]
IRS prepares to fire thousands of probationary employees – Federal News Network
The IRS is preparing to close thousands of probation employees following the government-wide trend that began last week. It is not yet clear whether the IRS plans to fire all or some of its probation employees. However, several emails from IRS leaders to staff, obtained by the federal news network, say the end of this […]
DOGE Prepares To Potentially Audit Fort Knox And Its Gold Reserves, Rand Paul Encourages Efforts
(l) A tank of M1 Abrams sits on a pedestal above the entrance sign for Fort Knox, a US military facility in Fort Knox, Kentucky, on May 31, 2021. (Photo: Jon Cherry/Getty Images) / (R) Gold Bullion Bars and Coins was held in New York City on January 9, 2003 by Manfra, Tordella and Brookes, […]
Trump admin prepares to change conditions of CHIPS Act and its $39B subsidies: sources
The White House is about to renegotiate the Chip and Science Act award, indicating a delay in future semiconductor payments. People, along with a third source, say the new administration is considering projects awarded under the 2022 Act, with a $39 billion subsidy aimed at increasing the power of US domestic semiconductors. That's what I […]
Snow and freezing rain pummel the mid-Atlantic while California prepares for likely flooding
Snow, sleet and freezing rain were expected to disturb Central Appalachians and the Mid-Atlantic states on Wednesday, but California was ready for the storms that have been devastated by recent wildfires. Heavy snow was expected to be nearly 14 inches, particularly in parts of Virginia and West Virginia, according to the National Weather Service. Ice […]
Gurney’s Montauk reopens following renovations, prepares to launch new restaurant
Gurney's Montauk Resort and Seawater Spa resumed this week despite reports that the owner BLDG management skipped payments on a $217 million loan. A spokesman accused of missing out on the initial reported payment Real dealfor subsequently resolved management errors. A representative told Side Dish that the loan will be extended under new terms and […]
Panama’s President Says Canal Talks ‘Impossible’ as Marco Rubio Prepares Visit
Panama President Jose Raul Mulino is “negotiated” on this issue because it is “impossible” to return the Panama Canal on Thursday to return the Panama Canal to the dominance of the United States. He said he couldn't. Mulino made a statement at a press conference in anticipation of the arrival of Marco Rubio, Secretary of […]