House Republicans wrestle with Ukraine aid’s future as Senate spending deal crumbles
House Republicans support sending aid to Ukraine as overhaul of U.S. border policy becomes more likely to fail, compromise on funding to Kyiv becomes more likely to fail is scrambling to find a way to pass it through Congress. “There are a lot of people who are advocating for military aid because that’s what they […]
Viral CNN clip puts spotlight on NYC migrant gangs spending money in other states
Former NYPD Commissioner Paul Mauro has responded to a viral video revealing that immigrant gangs often operate in New York City and then squander funds in other states. CNN anchors paused for a moment Friday after learning that some immigrant gangs were involved in criminal activities. new york cityto not face the threat of imprisonment, […]
Live Nation doubled lobbying spending to $2.4M in 2023 amid antitrust threat
Live Nation Entertainment will reduce its federal lobbying spending from $1.1 million in 2022 to $2.4 million in 2023 as it navigates legislative and regulatory efforts to fragment its power in the live entertainment and ticketing industry. It more than doubled to $1 million. The lobbying onslaught comes on the heels of Ticketmaster’s infamous Taylor […]
House Republicans poised to add controversial riders to annual spending bills
As the fight over government funding rages on Capitol Hill, House Republicans are focused on securing partisan policy changes that Democrats have criticized as bungling. Both chambers are ramping up talks on 12 annual government funding bills after top negotiators reached a bipartisan agreement on how to distribute dollars for year-round spending measures. But Republicans […]
Sol Wisenberg Explains Why Biden DOJ’s Probe Into Dem Rep’s ‘Astronomical’ Security Spending Is ‘Significant’
Former independent deputy prosecutor Sol Wisenberg said Tuesday that the Justice Department’s investigation into Democratic Sen. Cori Bush’s security spending is “serious” and that he typically criticizes conservatives and Republicans for “very political ”. The Justice Department has reportedly opened a criminal investigation into Bush’s security spending, including thousands of dollars to her husband. Bush […]
GM to cut spending on robotaxi unit Cruise in half
CyberGuy’s Kurt Knutsson joins “The Big Money Show” to discuss San Francisco’s new law allowing self-driving car tickets. general motors The company announced Tuesday that it will cut spending on its robotaxis division Cruise by half, or about $1 billion, in 2024. The company is looking to refocus the division after a pedestrian accident temporarily […]
US economy set to ‘slow noticeably’ as consumer spending loses steam: ‘Last hurrah’
Zuma Global President Heather Zumarraga talks to Varney & Co. about consumer spending habits for the 2023 holiday season. The U.S. economy is expected to cool significantly in the coming months as the once rampant spending by U.S. consumers finally comes to an end, according to Wells Fargo. Scott Wren, senior global market strategist at […]
3-year-old girl in Georgia dies after spending 11 hours in frozen woods, mother charged
Recently, a 3-year-old Georgia girl died after spending nearly 12 hours in the woods in frigid weather. According to reports, her mother has now been arrested and charged. Fox News Digital. Uriha Ridge, 35, is charged with child abuse and a single count of felony murder, according to the report. Authorities responded to the Foxhall […]
Inside the ‘dangerous’ spending scandal rocking Monaco palace
Palace malice reached Defcon 1. The scandal, which has been smoldering since 2021, involves some of the most powerful people in the postage-stamp-sized principality of Monaco, including Grand Duke Albert, the once-trusted “Gang of Four,” and shrewd real estate agents. Developers, and now includes Princess Charlene. In the wrong direction. Claude Palmero, the Grimaldi family's […]
Kim Jong-un Says North Korea Economy Is ‘Very Pitiful,’ Keeps Spending on Nukes
North Korea's communist dictator Kim Jong-un said in remarks to the Politburo on Wednesday that the country's economic situation is “extremely dire” and that most people have no access to food and other basic necessities. He complained that the government was not preparing the situation. “A serious political problem.” Kim was speaking at a conference […]