Politics
Retrofitted Qatari jet takes flight as Air Force One for Trump’s trip to North Dakota
The refurbished Boeing 747 with luxury features, worth $400 million, was gifted by Qatar, something that raised ethical concerns.
South Korean government discriminated against Coupang, U.S. companies, House report finds
The House Judiciary Committee said the South Korean government discriminated against Coupang and other U.S. companies, in a new report.
Trump says Council of Economic Advisers head Pierre Yared is leaving
The Council of Economic Advisers has provided the president with information and advice on both domestic and international economic policy since 1946.
Trump’s annual financial disclosure released, reveals crypto earnings
One line on the disclosure shows Trump received $236.25 million in net proceeds from token sales distributed by World Liberty Financial LLC.
Private equity in youth sports draws bipartisan scrutiny in Congress
Democratic and Republican Congress members expressed alarm at the trend of private equity investment in youth sports.
FDA lets Philip Morris market Zyn nicotine pouches as less harmful than cigarettes
The Trump administration has expanded access to nicotine products despite concerns from public health critics about youth use and addiction.
GOP Rep. Tom Kean says depression diagnosis caused months-long absence from Congress
New Jersey Rep. Tom Kean said he was diagnosed with depression, explaining a months-long absence from Congress in a competitive district in the midterm elections.
Supreme Court strikes down limits on political parties’ campaign spending, in win for GOP
watch now VIDEO1:1401:14 Supreme Court strikes down limits on political parties’ campaign spending Squawk on the Street The Supreme Court on Tuesday struck down limits on the amount that political parties can spend in coordination with candidates for office, notching a win for Republicans who argued the restrictions violated the First Amendment. Read more How […]
Supreme Court upholds birthright citizenship, blocks Trump order
President Donald Trump attended oral arguments in the case, underscoring his staunch opposition to granting automatic citizenship to many immigrants’ babies.
Trump says he picks Sonderling to be labor secretary
President Donald Trump posted on Truth Social on Monday that he would nominate Keith Sonderling, who is acting labor secretary, to take on the role permanently, which would require Senate approval.