Senators have finally unveiled the details of a long-awaited $118.2 billion aid proposal aimed at Ukraine, Israel, and the southern U.S. border. After months of closed-door negotiations, the bill allocates $60.1 billion to Ukraine aid, $14.1 billion to Israel, and $20.2 billion to enhance security at the U.S. border. It also includes funding for humanitarian
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President Joe Biden has secured a resounding victory in the South Carolina Democratic primary, according to a projection by NBC News. With 60% of the votes counted, Biden has garnered an overwhelming 96% of the vote, solidifying his position as the frontrunner in the race. His competitors, House Rep. Dean Phillips and author Marianne Williamson,
The negotiations over emergency aid proposed by President Joe Biden in October continue to be deadlocked, with House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., announcing an Israel-only funding package to be voted on next week. This move presents a challenge to the long-awaited Senate package that is expected to be released this weekend. While the Senate bill
Malaysia’s former premier, Najib Razak, had his jail sentence for graft and money laundering related to the multibillion-dollar 1MDB scandal halved on Friday. This move has sparked concerns about the commitment of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s government to fighting corruption. Anwar, who ran on an anti-corruption platform, formed a coalition with Najib’s party, the United
Entering the election year with a mere $3.5 million in cash, political action committee SFA Fund Inc. is raising concerns about the financial viability of former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley’s presidential campaign. While the committee managed to raise over $50 million, it spent almost $63 million to back Haley, leaving her with a paltry war
Taylor Swift, the pop-music megastar and influential figure, has long been revered for her talent and success in the music industry. However, in recent years, her foray into politics and endorsement of President Joe Biden’s campaign has made her the target of criticism and conspiracy theories from allies of former President Donald Trump. As Swift’s
The cryptocurrency industry has been riddled with scams and fraudulent schemes, but none have been as widespread and lucrative as the HyperFund pyramid scheme. In a shocking turn of events, the Department of Justice (DOJ) has brought criminal charges against two individuals and secured the guilty plea of a third person for orchestrating this $1.9
Former President Donald Trump recently took to his new social media platform, Truth Social, to assert that the stock market’s upward trajectory is solely thanks to his influence. In an all-caps post, Trump declared, “THIS IS THE TRUMP STOCK MARKET” and attributed the market’s success to investors projecting his future victory over President Joe Biden.
Commodities trader Trafigura recently faced a security crisis when one of its tankers, the Marlin Luanda, was attacked by Yemen’s Houthi group in the Red Sea. As a result, Trafigura is now evaluating the risks associated with further voyages in the region. This incident has prompted other shipping companies to suspend transits through the Red
In a shocking turn of events, Vince McMahon, the executive chairman of TKO Group Holdings and founder of WWE, has resigned from both companies following allegations of sexual assault and sex trafficking. The news was confirmed by a WWE memo obtained by CNBC, which stated that McMahon will no longer have a role with TKO