Republican Iowa Sen. Joni Ernst introduced a bill Wednesday that would require federal agencies to submit detailed reports outlining the true full costs of a government shutdown, including back pay…
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HONG KONG — China outlined new curbs on exports of rare earths and related technologies on Thursday, extending controls over use of the elements critical for many high-tech and military…
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The newly formed media corporation Paramount Skydance has acquired The Free Press, an online news and commentary outlet co-founded by Bari Weiss, who will join CBS News as editor-in-chief. Weiss…
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An expected sixth vote to reopen the government didn’t come to fruition on Tuesday, but lawmakers face a new wrinkle: the possibility that furloughed employees won’t be paid. The government…
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Former FBI Director James Comey pleaded not guilty on charges of alleged false statements and obstruction of congress during his first court appearance in Virginia on Wednesday. The former FBI…
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Comey to be arraigned in federal court after being indicted for alleged false statements, obstruction
Former FBI Director James Comey will be arraigned in federal court Wednesday morning after being indicted on charges of alleged false statements and obstruction of a congressional proceeding. Comey has…
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Charlie Javice, the founder of a startup company that sought to dramatically improve how students apply for financial aid, was sentenced Monday to more than seven years in prison for…
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YouTube said Monday it would settle a lawsuit brought by President Donald Trump for more than $24 million, adding to a growing list of settlements with tech and media companies…
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Electronic Arts, maker of video games like “Madden NFL,” “Battlefield,” and “The Sims,” is being acquired for $52.5 billion in what could become the largest-ever buyout funded by private-equity firms.…
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A federal judge disqualified Acting U.S. Attorney for the District of Nevada Sigal Chattah from involvement in several cases. ‘Given the Court’s conclusion that Ms. Chattah is not validly serving…
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Republicans and Democrats are trading barbs on Wednesday morning as the federal government settles into the first day of a shutdown. ‘Democrats made this choice, Democrats forced this crisis, and…
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Top insurance company in hot seat as blistering new ad campaign exposes ‘radical woke ideology’
A leading nonprofit dedicated to consumer information is launching a seven-figure ad campaign against what it is calling the ‘wokest insurance company’ in the country. In a letter to the…
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WASHINGTON — Americans are more likely to watch newly released movies from the comfort of their own homes instead of heading out to a theater, according to a new poll.…
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Amazon to pay $2.5 billion to settle FTC allegations that it duped customers into enrolling in Prime
SEATTLE — Amazon has reached a historic $2.5 billion settlement with the Federal Trade Commission, which said the online retail giant tricked customers into signing up for its Prime memberships…
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A group of the country’s top economic leaders, including every living former Federal Reserve chair, filed an amicus brief with the Supreme Court on Thursday in support of Fed governor…