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As the Federal Trade Commission prepares to face off against Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) in a landmark antitrust case, all eyes are on U.S. District Judge James Boasberg — a figure with a history of high-stakes rulings and headline-making decisions. What Happened: On Monday, Boasberg will...

The S&P 500 and Nasdaq 100 indices fell sharply on Thursday after President Donald Trump announced sweeping tariffs on U.S. trading partners, following the market close on Wednesday. The indices have logged double-digit declines since Trump’s inauguration on Jan. 20, and technical charts...

Two prominent political figures have joined decentralized social media platform Bluesky, moves that coincided with helping to promote the Wisconsin Supreme Court election that has been of interest to Elon Musk. What Happened: Presidential candidate Hillary Clinton and former President Barack Obama...

The NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament is down to sixteen teams competing for the championship. While this year's tournament doesn't have any Cinderella stories, there is once again no perfect bracket. Minimal Upsets, No Perfection: The quest to have a perfect bracket comes with odds of 1 in 9.2...

President Donald Trump announced Wednesday he was buying a red Tesla Model S vehicle from Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:TSLA) during a White House event. The purchase was done to help Tesla CEO Elon Musk and drew plenty of attention to the car company, despite the fact that Trump will not be able to drive the...

As inflation continues to burn wallets, with grocery prices expected to spike partially due to Donald Trump‘s tariffs, Democrats are cooking up their own form of protest ahead of the president’s speech tonight. And yes, eggs — or at least empty cartons — might just make an appearance....

Former President Jimmy Carter almost made history at the 67th Grammy Awards, an accomplishment that could have added to his lifetime accolades. What Happened: Months after passing away at the age of 100 in December, Carter was honored with a Grammy Award win at the 67th annual music awards show...

On Sunday, renowned economist and Obama-era Treasury Secretary Lawrence Summers criticized President Trump’s recent tariff impositions, describing them as a “bully strategy” that could have far-reaching negative impacts. What Happened: In a series of posts on X, Summers voiced his...

Social media followers of the president, first lady and vice president were surprised to learn that they now follow people they may not have wanted to after Donald Trump was inaugurated as president on Monday. What Happened: Users of Instagram and Facebook, which are owned by Meta Platforms Inc. (...

Millions of people tuned into media coverage of Donald Trump's inauguration on Monday, Jan. 20, which came with the stock market also being closed and some people having the day off in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Here's a look at how many people watched the inauguration and how it...

President Joe Biden shared his farewell letter that highlighted overcoming a pandemic and "the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression," as he nears his White House exit on Jan. 20. Biden Bids Farewell: Biden wrote, "It has been the privilege of my life to serve this nation" in his...

President-elect Donald Trump is set to make history once again with his upcoming inauguration. The event promises to be a grand spectacle, featuring an impressive guest list of billionaires, former presidents, and global leaders. When Is Trump's Inauguration The swearing-in ceremony for Trump and...

President Joe Biden received low approval ratings and scores on a four-year progress report in two separate voter polls ahead of his exit from the White House on Monday, Jan. 20. Approval Rating Drops: Biden, who famously dropped out of the 2024 presidential election, will now leave the White House...

President Jimmy Carter's solemn state funeral in Washington, D.C.’s National Cathedral Thursday brought together five living U.S. presidents, including President-elect Donald Trump, who was seated next to Barack Obama, with whom he seemed to be having a lively conversation.   Carter was...

President Joe Biden is not the first president to pardon a family member involved in legal or political controversy. Bill Clinton played the family card when he pardoned his brother Roger for drug charges long after he had served his sentence. He also sparked controversy with the pardon of the late...