Libertarians asked Trump to headline their convention — stirring anger
Some Libertarian Party leaders are fuming over the party’s decision to have former president Donald Trump headline their national convention this month, with national committee members calling on the party to rescind the invitation. The choice to have the presumptive
Ukrainian-born Spartz, criticized for Ukraine votes, faces primary fight Tuesday
Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.) — the first Ukrainian-born member of Congress — is fighting to hold onto her seat Tuesday against a well-funded primary challenger who has criticized her record on aiding her homeland in its war against Russia. Spartz faces
Biden looks to project presidential power as campaign heats up
Declaring major new restrictions on border crossings. Canceling billions of additional dollars in student debt. Reclassifying marijuana as less dangerous. Declaring a climate emergency. With six months to go before the election, President Biden is taking or mulling these and other
Congresswoman battling brain disorder delivers House speech using a text-to-voice app
Rep. Jennifer Wexton (D-Va.) stepped to the microphone on the House floor Monday to speak about one of her latest pieces of legislation, as she has done many times before during her five years in Congress. But the voice that gave
Congressman: Racist trope not ‘focal point’ of video he shared of Ole Miss counterprotesters
Rep. Mike Collins (R-Ga.) on Monday denounced racism and discrimination several days after he shared a video of counterprotesters at the University of Mississippi that included a shot of one participant making apelike gestures and noises in front of a
For Biden, a tough call looms on whether Israel violated laws in Gaza
The Biden administration is expected to notify Congress this week whether it believes Israel has violated U.S. or international law in Gaza, a determination with significant moral and political stakes for President Biden. The forthcoming report, portions of which are expected
Trump mocks Sen. Tester’s weight, hints at a Mont. campaign appearance
Former president Donald Trump mocked Sen. Jon Tester’s weight at a fundraiser Saturday night in Palm Beach, Fla., comparing his appearance to that of a pregnant woman, according to a recording of the event obtained by The Washington Post. Trump made
USDCAD and USDCNH: USDCNH retreated below 7.17000
USDCAD and USDCNH: USDCNH retreated below 7.17000 On Friday, USDCAD retreated to support at the 1.36098 level. On Friday, USDCNH retreated to 7.16530 levels. USDCAD chart analysis On Friday, USDCAD retreated to support at the 1.36098 level. It was followed by a quick return
Canada’s Tax Authority Targets Crypto Tax Dodgers, Investigating Multimillion-Dollar Cases
The Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) is cracking down on crypto, going after C$54m ($39.5m) in suspected unpaid taxes. It is also launching investigations into hundreds of crypto investors. The National Post reported Monday that Sahil Behal, a director general at the CRA’s
Swiss National Bank Chair Jordan Discusses Two Alternatives to Wholesale CBDC
The Swiss National Bank’s (SNB) chairman of the governing board, Thomas Jordan, noted that the bank is exploring best ways to tokenize financial assets. Speaking at an event in Basel on Monday, Jordan noted that the Swiss National Bank is investigating