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Amid the lengthy shutdown crippling federal services nationwide, President Donald Trump doubled down on his commitment to construct a southern border wall in his Tuesday address. What Trump Said Trump attributed domestic economic concerns to southern border violations. “All Americans are hurt...

The U.S. stock markets took a hit Tuesday along with Americans' hope for bipartisanship in Washington after a meeting about a potential holiday season government shutdown between President Donald Trump, House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer devolved...

Each day, Benzinga takes a look back at a notable market-related moment that occurred on this date. What Happened On Nov. 6, 1986, President Ronald Reagan signed the Immigration Reform and Control Act to forbid the hiring of illegal immigrants and provide legal status to many living in the U.S....

The reversal of PAPSA, the federal ban on sports betting enacted in 1992, marks a new era in American sports culture. What legal sports betting will ultimately look like is up for debate by lawmakers, and it does not appear it will be made available as quickly as some had hoped. What Happened...

President Donald Trump agreed to a request from congressional Democrats to raise the debt ceiling and extend government funding through Dec. 15, while also tying it into relief funding for the victims of Hurricane Harvey. The plan, announced by Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer and House...

Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer wants federal authorities to investigate a hot new trend in nose candy: “Snortable chocolate” powder laced with caffeine that reportedly gives the user a sweet buzz. The New York Democrat is targeting such products as “Coco Loko,” which...

Robert Mueller’s bulletproof reputation as a relentless, by-the-book investigator virtually guarantees a rigorous and wide-ranging investigation of President Donald Trump’s ties to the Kremlin, the former FBI director’s supporters say. “I can’t think of a better...

Following the failure of the healthcare bill, the Trump administration is planning a bipartisan effort to concurrently drive tax reform and infrastructure spending, Axios reported Monday. While the approach would herald a major shift in White House strategy, it's far from novel — even in...

Immigration has been a major policy focal point during the first 50 days of the Trump administration. Despite the president’s hardline stance on the topic, he has remained silent on a prolonged immigration debate that is currently circulating through congress that has garnered cooperation...

Congressional Republicans may need to have a bit of flexibility when it comes to funding two of their top legislative priorities. According to Height Securities, Republicans will likely not be able to get enough Democratic votes to defund Planned Parenthood and fund the construction of a border...

Preet Bharara, a notable federal prosecutor in Manhattan who gained notoriety for investigating cases of insider trading, was fired over the weekend. As has become the norm when a new president enters the White House, the President requested federal prosecutors appointed by the prior administration...

Led by the likes of Sen. Chuck Schumer (D - New York), American Democrats are pushing for investigations into executive relationships with Russia, and President Donald Trump is responding tit for tat. On Friday, a Tweet was posted to Trump’s personal Twitter Inc (NASDAQ: TWTR) account...

President Donald Trump’s firing of Acting Attorney General Sally Yates late Monday shares some similarities with the actions of another president who tested executive powers — Richard Nixon. Yates was fired after directing her department not to defend Trump’s executive order on...

President Donald Trump is wrecking the airspace after some of his earth-shattering announcements shook the standings of several companies and governments. The Travel Ban Trump issued an Executive Order last Friday imposing a freeze on refuge admissions from Syria, a 120-day ban on refugee...