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Economist: China Surpasses US in Key Military Areas
Chinese military production capacity is experiencing harrowing growth, far outpacing America's, The Economist recently reported.
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:25:36 EDT30-Year Mortgage Approaches 7%
U.S. mortgage rates increased to a four-month high this week, which together with higher home prices could sideline potential buyers from the housing market in the near term.
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 07:06:36 EDTTexas Gov. Abbott Orders State Agencies to Sell China Assets
The governor of Texas ordered state agencies to stop investing in China and sell assets there as soon as possible, citing financial and security risks, a sign of rising U.S.-China tensions starting to impact global capital flows.
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 06:12:57 EDTTrump Admin Could Extend US Stocks' Dominance
U.S. stocks are extending their lead over global peers and some investors believe that dominance could grow if President-elect Donald Trump can implement his economic platform without becoming mired in a full-blown trade war or ballooning the federal deficit.
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 05:35:33 EDTSen. Fetterman: Defeat of Fellow Pa. Sen. Casey Hits Hard
After Sen. Bob Casey, D-Pa., conceded his Senate race Thursday against Republican challenger Dave McCormick, fellow Democrat John Fetterman became the senior senator from Pennsylvania.
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 22:14:42 EDTKen Griffin: Trump Tariffs Could Fuel Crony Capitalism
Billionaire investor Ken Griffin cautioned that President-elect Donald Trump's proposed tariffs could lead the U.S. down a dangerous path toward crony capitalism, jeopardizing long-term economic competitiveness, CNBC reported.
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 22:01:08 EDTSen. Marshall Slams Wray, Mayorkas for Skipping Hearing
Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kan., slammed two Biden administration officials for skipping Thursday's threats to the homeland hearing, calling their absence a "slap in the face" to the families whose loved ones have been killed at the hands of illegal immigrants.
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:52:10 EDTRussia Told US in Advance of Ballistic Missile Strike
The Biden administration was given advance warning of Russia's ballistic missile attack Thursday on Ukraine, Semafor reported.
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:40:47 EDTDefense Department Adjusts Nuclear Deterrence Strategy
A deputy assistant secretary of defense said that the growing number of "nuclear competitors" is forcing the Department of Defense to adjust its nuclear deterrence strategy.
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:00:10 EDTPaxton Sues Dallas Over Marijuana Decriminalization Measure
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit Thursday against the city of Dallas, claiming its new marijuana ballot measure conflicts with state law and undermines law enforcement, The Hill reported.
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:04:29 EDTNetanyahu Calls ICC Warrants 'Modern Dreyfus Trial'
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu lashed out at the International Criminal Court on Thursday after it issued arrest warrants for him and his former defense minister, Yoav Gallant.
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 19:55:15 EDTVenezuelan Illegal Charged With Raping Boss' Daughter
A 20-year-old Venezuelan man in the U.S. illegally was arrested in Colorado on Tuesday over allegations that he raped his boss' 14-year-old daughter while living in the basement of the family's home.
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:49:21 EDTPlanned Parenthood Emails 'Negotiating' for Fetal Tissue
Emails shared with the New York Post by a pro-life activist show Planned Parenthood negotiating the terms of donation for aborted fetuses with medical researchers.
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 19:15:41 EDTMan Gets 9 Years for Detonating Bomb at Ala. AG's Office
A federal judge sentenced an Alabama man to nine years in prison on Thursday for detonating an explosive device outside of the state attorney general's office in Montgomery last February, the Department of Justice announced Thursday.
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:27:33 EDTKarl Rove: Trump Faces 'Messy' Hearings on Hegseth, Gabbard
Republican political strategist Karl Rove said that President-elect Donald Trump created undue "chaos and controversy" for himself over three of his Cabinet selections, asserting that confirmation hearings will be "messy and full of bad press."
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:49:28 EDTSen. Ron Johnson Threatens Subpoenas for COVID-19 Data
Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., on Tuesday demanded that the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Food and Drug Administration, and the Department of Health and Human Services preserve all records related to COVID-19 vaccines.
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:34:28 EDTDem Casey Concedes Pa. Senate Race, Boosting GOP Majority
Democrat Sen. Bob Casey of Pennsylvania on Thursday said he was conceding a closely fought race to Dave McCormick in a Republican victory that boosts the party's majority in the upper chamber....
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:20:53 EDTMexico Ready to Receive Deported Mexicans from US If Necessary
Mexico has a plan to receive deported Mexicans from the U.S. if President-elect Donald Trump launches mass deportations of immigrants living in the U.S. illegally, Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum said on Thursday.
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:14:55 EDTUkraine's Fmr Top General: World War III Has Begun
Citing the direct involvement of Russia's allies, Valerii Zaluzhnyi, Ukraine's former military commander in chief, said that World War III has officially begun.
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:05:17 EDTDrug Cartel Leader Who Faked Death Found in California
A high-ranking member of a Mexican drug cartel who allegedly faked his own death has been discovered living in California and now faces federal charges, the US Justice Department announced Thursday.
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 17:24:41 EDT