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Rep. Barr to run for McConnell's Senate seat in GOP primary
Rep. Andy Barr announced Tuesday fthat he will run or Kentucky's U.S. Senate seat in 2026, looking to replace longtime Republican leader…
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What is the highly coveted H-1B visa? Trump administration moves put attention on the program
The H-1B visa has long been a highly coveted employment visa for foreign citizens with specialized skills to live and work in the U.S.,…
Politics
Colorado fights Trump administration bid to help imprisoned loyalist Tina Peters
Colorado's chief deputy attorney general urged a federal judge on Tuesday to reject the Trump administration's unprecedented bid to help…
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Judge rules administration must produce evidence in Abrego Garcia deportation
A federal judge scolded the Trump administration Tuesday for more defiance in the case involving deported MS-13 gang suspect Kilmar Abrego…
Business
Tesla profit falls in the wake of brand controversy and tariffs
Tesla is off to a bumpy start this year. The electric vehicle giant’s profit plunged 71% in the first quarter to $409 million as the…
Business
Trump says he has no intention of firing Fed chief Powell
President Donald Trump said he had no intention of firing Federal Reserve chairman Jerome Powell despite his frustration with the central…
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Oil prices settle up nearly 2% on new Iran sanctions, equities rally
Oil prices settled more than US$1 per barrel higher on Tuesday (Apr 22) as new US sanctions against Iran and rising equity markets helped…
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US stocks soar on White House optimism on China trade deal
Wall Street stocks jumped on Tuesday (Apr 22), rebounding from the prior day’s rout, after upbeat comments from Trump administration…
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Trump won't fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell
President Trump said he has no plans to fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell even after calling him a "major loser." Source link
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FDA to ban artificial food dyes by next year
The Food and Drug Administration announced it will move to eliminate six petroleum-based food dyes found in breakfast cereal, drinks,…
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Karoline Leavitt tells corrupt federal workers to find new jobs
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt told federal workers that if they don't like President Trump's agenda, they should find…
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A Clash of Foreign Policy Visions over Syria
For now, the Trump administration seems to be leaning tentatively toward engagement. Source link
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Somehow the World’s Fiscal Role Models Are Now Greece and Argentina
While most major countries, led by the U.S., continue to grow their government debt, the fiscal disasters of yesteryear are reporting…
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Trump to speak at Alabama, West Point commencements
President Trump said he'll give commencement addresses for the University of Alabama and the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New…
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State Department will shrink under plan to cut bloat, boost efficiency
The State Department will reverse "decades of bloat and bureaucracy" by closing offices and consolidating functions under a reorganization…
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South-east Asia’s place in the sun just got dimmer
[SINGAPORE, VIETNAM, MALAYSIA] Washington has fired another shot in the clean energy trade war with South-east Asia in the crosshairs – a…
Business
US: Wall Street opens higher after selloff
Wall Street’s main indexes jumped at the open on Tuesday (Apr 22), as investors turned their focus to corporate earnings after President…
Business
BRC Asia signs pact to buy majority stake in Southern Steel Mesh for RM61 million
Steel fabricator BRC Asia said on Tuesday (Apr 22) it has entered into a conditional share purchase agreement to buy a controlling stake…
Business
Walmart-backed Flipkart to shift base back to India from Singapore
Flipkart will shift its holding company from Singapore to India, the e-commerce company said on Tuesday (Apr 22), as its parent Walmart…
Business
CDL unit raises offer for M&C New Zealand to NZ$2.80 a share
The higher offer reflects 60% premium to 1-month volume weighted average share price of NZ$1.75 City Developments Ltd’s (CDL) wholly owned…
Business
Indian banks hit record as new RBI liquidity rules boost outlook
The rally – led by private lenders – reflects growing investor confidence that the sector’s credit growth is recovering from last year’s…
News
It’s Time to Hold International Organizations Accountable for Supporting Terrorism
Sovereign countries can be sued for providing such aid. Institutions such as UNRWA should be no different. Source link
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Trump’s War on the Fed
Politician-driven monetary policy has a long record of failure. Source link
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We Need a New and Improved Environmentalism
This Earth Day, let’s commit to an environmentalism that works for America, not against it. Source link