U.S. stock markets were poised for lift off Thursday, after a strong earnings report from computer chip giant Nvidia signaled that there is still plenty of room to run in…
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U.S. added 119,000 jobs in September, but there are signs of a weakening labor market
by adminThe United States added 119,000 jobs in September, a stronger-than-expected figure and a sign that the economy was adding jobs at a healthy clip before government shutdown. But the details…
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Shoppers are still flocking to Walmart. The company raised its full-year earnings and sales outlook Thursday, heading into the crucial holiday shopping season. Walmart also offered fresh signs that it…
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Congressional Democratic leaders warned Thursday that President Donald Trump’s posts accusing several Democrat senators of sedition, ‘Punishable by DEATH,’ would encourage political violence against lawmakers. Trump posted on his social…
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EXCLUSIVE: Social Security Administration touts major gains under Trump, says service ‘strongest in decades’
by adminThe Social Security Administration (SSA) sent a formal letter to Congress Thursday afternoon claiming that Americans’ benefits, processing times and service levels have improved under President Donald Trump this year.…
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Senate Republicans, Dems block dueling attempts to repeal controversial Arctic Frost provision
by adminSenate Republicans and Democrats squared off on the Senate floor Thursday, blocking attempt after attempt to repeal or change a controversial law that would allow senators to sue for hundreds…
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Congressional Republicans are sorting out what their plan to tackle expiring Obamacare subsidies will be, but they acknowledge that, ultimately, President Donald Trump will be the deciding factor. Senate Democrats…
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Trump admin gives $10k bonuses to air traffic controllers with perfect attendance during government shutdown
by adminSecretary of Transportation Sean Duffy and Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) Administrator Bryan Bedford announced Thursday that hundreds of air traffic controllers and technicians who worked during the government shutdown will receive…
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Epstein files to go public as Trump says he signed law authorizing release of records
by adminPresident Donald Trump said on Wednesday evening that he signed legislation greenlighting the Justice Department to release files related to the late financier and convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. ‘I…
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Senators rail against ‘cash grab’ spending bill provision as House preps repeal vote
by adminThe Senate is once again finding a moment of bipartisan unity in its fury over a recently-passed law that would allow lawmakers to sue the federal government and reap hundreds…