Hear how Trump responded to release of his taxes CNN’s Kristen Holmes breaks down what we’ve learned so far after Democrats released former President Donald Trump’s tax returns to the public. 02:42 – Source: CNN Stories worth watching 15 videos Hear how Trump responded to release of his taxes 02:42 Now playing – Source: CNN…
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McCarthy’s concession could ‘put him on constant thin ice’ says analyst House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy has offered a key concession to critics of his bid for the House speakership. CNN Political analyst Scott Jennings discusses the possible ramifications on this move. 02:29 – Source: CNN Stories worth watching 16 videos McCarthy’s concession could ‘put…
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Markets DOW S&P 500 NASDAQ Fear & Greed Index —– is driving the US market Latest Market News China has abandoned its zero-Covid policy. What will the economy look like in 2023? Tax credit confusion could create a rush for electric vehicles in early 2023 Tesla shares are down 70% for the year as Morgan…
Continue ReadingSenior citizens will soon get that big hike in their Social Security benefits
CNN — Senior citizens and other Social Security recipients will start getting a heftier monthly benefit next month due to an 8.7% annual cost-of-living adjustment aimed at helping them cope with high inflation. The increase, the largest in more than 40 years, will boost retirees’ monthly payments by more than $140 to an estimated average…
Continue ReadingRecount confirms Democrat Kris Mayes won Arizona attorney general race
CNN — Democrat Kris Mayes won the Arizona attorney general race, an automatic recount confirmed. The Arizona Superior Court in Maricopa County announced the results of the recount Thursday. Mayes beat Republican Abraham Hamadeh by a 280-vote margin. In Arizona, an automatic recount is triggered when the margin between the two statewide candidates who received…
Continue ReadingBiden signs $1.7 trillion government spending bill into law
CNN — President Joe Biden on Thursday signed a $1.7 trillion federal spending bill that includes a number of administration priorities and officially avoids a government shutdown, ending what he called a “year of historic progress.” “It’ll invest in medical research, safety, veteran health care, disaster recovery, (Violence Against Women Act) funding – and gets…
Continue ReadingWhite House tells GOP chairmen they’ll have to restart oversight requests when new Congress begins
CNN — A top White House lawyer told two leading Republicans the oversight requests they issued during the last Congress would have to be reissued once the GOP assumes their House majority next week. The letter sent to Reps. Jim Jordan and James Comer, the incoming chairmen of the House Judiciary and Oversight committees, provides…
Continue ReadingMore false claims from George Santos about his work, education and family history emerge
CNN — Rep.-elect George Santos made additional false claims over the years about his family history, work history and education in campaign appearances over the years, a review of statements made in two of his campaigns for Congress found. CNN’s KFile uncovered more falsehoods from Santos, including claims he was forced to leave a New…
Continue ReadingHouse GOP leadership silent as incoming congressman’s lies threaten to overshadow their ascent to power
CNN — There’s a cloud hanging over Republicans’ takeover of the House next week – and for once, it’s not former President Donald Trump. Congressman-elect George Santos, whose victory in a New York district last month was key to the GOP flipping the chamber, insists he’s coming to Congress despite admitting this week to fabricating…
Continue ReadingPete Buttigieg Fast Facts
In photos: Former presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg CNN — Here’s a look at the life of Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, and former 2020 Democratic presidential candidate. Birth date: January 19, 1982 Birth place: South Bend, Indiana Birth name: Peter Paul Montgomery Buttigieg Father: Joseph A. Buttigieg, an English…
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