News - Page 1648

WATCH LIVE: Trump to announce Apple’s $100 billion investment in US

President Donald Trump will make a “major announcement” regarding Apple‘s investment in the United States at around 4:30 p.m. ET Wednesday in the Oval Office. TRUMP THREATENS TO FEDERALIZE DC AFTER DOGE STAFFER ‘BIG BALLS’ ASSAULTED The announcement is expected to be about Apple’s new $100 billion investment in the U.S. over the next four […]

Tim Burchett interested in appointment to Marsha Blackburn’s Senate seat

Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN) is interested in being chosen for Sen. Marsha Blackburn’s (R-TN) Senate seat if she vacates it. Blackburn announced she is running for Tennessee governor in 2026 on Wednesday, and will need to vacate her seat if she wins. She won re-election last November. Burchett, a former Knox County mayor who was […]

Democratic PACs line up to help Texas Democrats pay cost of avoiding special session

After fleeing Texas to protest Republicans’ redistricting efforts, Texas Democrats could accrue nearly $400,000 in fines that the state legislature threatened to enforce in retaliation for abandoning their duties. Politico estimated that at least $382,500 in penalties will be racked up if Democratic lawmakers fail to return to the special legislative session, which ends on […]

Primary election day in WA; turnout projections and key races

(The Center Square) – Tuesday is primary election day in Washington state. Ballots must be postmarked or placed in a ballot drop box by 8 p.m. Tuesday to be counted. Washington has a top-two primary, which means that in candidate races, the top two vote-getters advance to the general election regardless of party affiliation. Across […]

Trump’s bill, North Carolina veto spur Duke Energy surge

(The Center Square) – Nuclear production tax credits federally, and fiscal recovery for generation investments in North Carolina, are helping Duke Energy customers, according the company’s president and chief executive officer. Harry Sideris, in an earnings call with company executives, said surpassing expectations was helped by the July 4 bill signing by President Donald Trump […]

Indy Car rebukes name of new ‘Speedway Slammer’ migrant detention facility touted by Noem

Indiana Motor Speedway expressed displeasure at Department of Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem’s announcement Tuesday that a new migrant detention center would reference the motorsport company. “We were unaware of plans to incorporate our imagery as part of yesterday’s announcement. Consistent with our approach to public policy and political issues, we are communicating our preference […]

Noem says age limit for ICE applicants has been removed

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem said the age barrier for Immigration and Customs Enforcement applicants has been removed amid “overwhelming” interest in employment at the organization. As of Wednesday morning, ICE’s frequently asked questions page does not reflect this change, saying law enforcement officer applicants are eligible for referral for criminal investigator positions before turning […]

Legal action threatened over NYC plan to hike delivery worker pay

(The Center Square) — New York City may face a lawsuit if Mayor Eric Adams signs off on a proposal to raise wages for food delivery workers. The trade group behind the threat, as well as many of its allies, say the plan will raise grocery prices and reduce jobs. The Democratic-led City Council approved […]

One Big Beautiful Bill Act opens door to ending some gun controls

The Independence Day signing by President Donald Trump of his “big, beautiful bill” could clear the way for the most sweeping change ever in America’s gun laws. Several of the nation’s most prominent Second Amendment advocacy groups said one tweak made to the 91-year-old National Firearms Act opened the door to its unraveling, and with […]

Trump hopes Armenia-Azerbaijan talks will be another notch in his peace-deal belt

President Donald Trump is hoping to add another peace deal to his accomplishments, this time settling a decadeslong dispute between former Soviet states Armenia and Azerbaijan. Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan and Azerbaijani President Ilham Aliyev will speak with Trump in Washington, D.C., on Thursday and Friday in a meeting aimed at “promoting peace, prosperity, and economic […]
spot_img

Latest articles

Newsletter

Subscribe to stay updated.