McCarthy-Biden showdown is about much more than the US national debt
The clash between President Joe Biden and House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy over the US debt will decide who is the most dominant figure in Washington for most of the next two years. And a failure by the two men to come to terms by this time next month would result in a national default that could have a profound impact on the economy and the 2024 election.
2023-05-09 12:23
Deal or default? Biden, GOP must decide what's on the table
Before President Joe Biden and congressional leaders can even try to avert an unprecedented U.S. government default, their initial challenge on Tuesday will be to agree on what exactly they’re talking about as they hold their first substantive meeting in months
2023-05-09 12:22
Russia Is Trying to Erase Ukrainian Identity in Areas It Occupies
Behind the front lines of the war, Russian forces are trying to ensure that the territory they have
2023-05-09 12:19
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried seeks dismissal of indictment
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is seeking a dismissal of criminal charges against him, saying prosecutors have improperly turned civil and regulatory issues into federal crimes
2023-05-09 11:58
Sam Bankman-Fried wants his case thrown out of court
Lawyers for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried on Monday filed motions to dismiss the US government's fraud charges against him.
2023-05-09 11:55
Bankman-Fried Asks Judge to Dismiss Post-Extradition Charges
Former FTX Chief Executive Officer Sam Bankman-Fried asked a judge to dismiss several criminal charges against him, arguing
2023-05-09 11:53
Asian markets mostly down as US inflation moves into focus
Asian markets struggled Tuesday as investors eyed the release of US inflation data later in the week that could play a key role in shaping...
2023-05-09 10:58
Indicted FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried urges court to toss charges
By Luc Cohen NEW YORK (Reuters) -Sam Bankman-Fried, who has long denied stealing from customers of his FTX cryptocurrency exchange,
2023-05-09 10:48
Wanda in Talks With Banks on Loan Relief as Challenges Mount
Dalian Wanda Group Co. is in talks with major Chinese banks on a loan relief plan that could
2023-05-09 10:26
Pakistan Army Slams Imran Khan for Murder Attempt Allegations
Pakistan’s army criticized former premier Imran Khan for accusing one of their senior officials of orchestrating assassination attempts
2023-05-09 10:15
Biden meets Republican leaders in debt limit standoff
President Joe Biden will convene a high-stakes meeting with Republican leaders Tuesday in hopes of breaking an impasse over the US debt limit -- with repercussions that could...
2023-05-09 09:47
Palantir Gains After Posting Rosy Forecast, Touting Demand for AI Tools
Palantir Technologies Inc. rallied 20% in late trading after giving a strong earnings forecast and saying that demand
2023-05-09 08:48