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Sen. Mitt Romney (R-Utah) is not a fan of former President Donald Trump. So much so, that he believes nearly all other candidates, regardless of party, are better options than Trump in the upcoming election. What To Know: According to a report from The Hill citing a recent interview...

The overturning of Roe v. Wade Friday — and resulting end to a half-century of federal abortion rights in the U.S. — is expected to lead to the procedure becoming illegal or restricted in about half of states.  Major American corporations are responding by covering travel expenses...

A small media company that owns one of the top portfolios of big four network television stations has outperformed media giants and could continue to see strong returns with acquisitions, sports wagering launches and share buybacks. About Nexstar Media: The largest local television and media...

The surge in online shopping during the pandemic could put pressure on delivery companies like FedEx Corporation (NYSE: FDX) and United Parcel Service Inc (NYSE: UPS). This demand has led to UPS putting limits on the number of packages delivered from certain customers. What Happened: The Wall...

The political terrain for the Keystone XL pipeline is looking rough again. On Wednesday, U.S. District Judge Brian Morris revoked a critical water-crossing permit for the $8-billion project, citing the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ inadequate assessment of effects on endangered river species...

Facebook, Inc. (NASDAQ: FB) has poached Jennifer Newstead, legal adviser to the State Department, as its new general counsel, The Wall Street Journal reported. What Happened Newstead was appointed by President Donald Trump to act as the State Department's top legal adviser, according...

In a case with potential First Amendment repercussions, the U.S. Department of Justice is demanding the IP addresses of people who visited a website that helps organize protests against President Donald Trump, according to the hosting domain. The hosting domain Dreamhost said in a blog post that it...

The convening of a grand jury to look into Russia’s meddling in U.S. politics guarantees the issue will be a long, taxing drag on President Donald Trump’s already side-tracked agenda, his family and the keyboard he uses to vent on Twitter Inc (NYSE: TWTR). Though the grand jury’s...

The Postal Reform Act of 2017, a bipartisan attempt to overhaul the perennially ailing U.S. Postal Service, appears headed for the dead letter office amid the chaos in Congress. Even though the U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee approved the sweeping legislation on March 16,...

One of President Donald Trump's election promises that struck a chord with the people was his plan to spend $1 trillion on infrastructure. The plan unveiled in October last envisaged spending on highway, waterway, airport, pipeline and bridge projects. Private Participation Sought Trump intends...

According to various media sites, including Business Insider, the Republican Party wants to re-instate as law "Wall Street's worst nightmare": The Glass Steagall Act. The Glass Steagall Act dates back to 1933 and restricts banks that hold Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. insured deposits from...

Tragedy hit Orlando, Florida, over the weekend as Omar Saddiqui Mateen, a New York-born U.S. citizen of Afghani descent, killed at least 50 people and injured at least another 50 other at a LGBT nightclub. Early reports suggested the shooter pledged allegiance to Islamic terrorist groups. Rep....

Political intelligence website GovBrain uses an automated process to analyze political "events," then ties them to a ticker symbol as a way of determining how government decisions affect the financial markets. The name, GovBrain, which founder Dr. Brent M. Eastwood admitted seemed to...

The Marketplace Fairness Act, AKA the new legislation that will require states to collect sales tax from items purchased online, is likely to clear the Senate when the final vote is conducted next month. It is not yet clear if it will do the same in the House, however, where many conservative...