Bonds Decline in Asia After Slide in Treasuries: Markets Wrap
Sovereign bonds and shares declined in Asia after hawkish signaling from the Federal Reserve intensified a selloff in
2023-10-03 10:55
Why a rare gun charge against Hunter Biden could misfire
One man convicted of the same count was jailed for nearly four years. But such cases have proven legally shaky.
2023-10-03 09:51
What does the US Speaker of the House do?
House Speaker Kevin McCarthy is facing the most serious threat to his leadership to date.
2023-10-03 09:20
Burger King still open in Russia despite pledge to exit
The owner of the fast-food brand says there are "no new updates" on its pledge to leave Russia.
2023-10-03 07:21
Marriage equality eludes Japan's same-sex couples
Japan offers same-sex couples no clear legal protection, leaving them feeling nearly invisible.
2023-10-03 05:25
Biden's reference to a deal with McCarthy on Ukraine funding creates confusion
President Joe Biden appeared to suggest over the weekend that Democrats had reached a new deal with embattled House Speaker Kevin McCarthy on Ukraine aid -- a major omission from a funding bill that managed to avert a government shutdown.
2023-10-03 02:54
Who is Laphonza Butler, California's next senator?
Laphonza Butler, the woman selected by California Gov. Gavin Newsom to succeed the late Democratic Sen. Dianne Feinstein, is a longtime union leader and abortion rights advocate, who also will be the first out Black lesbian to enter Congress.
2023-10-03 02:26
Oil Drops Below $90 on Macroeconomic Gloom, High Interest Rates
Oil prices fell, with the US benchmark tumbling below $90 a barrel, as worries about further interest rate
2023-10-03 02:20
US House Speaker Kevin McCarthy stares down a right-wing coup
His ouster as Speaker could throw an unruly US House of Representatives into even further disarray.
2023-10-03 02:16
Matt Gaetz says 'stay tuned' on effort to oust McCarthy but does not yet call for motion to vacate the chair
GOP Rep. Matt Gaetz of Florida did not move forward on Monday with his effort to oust Kevin McCarthy from his speakership, saying the California Republican owes him answers and depending on his response there "may be other votes coming -- today or this week."
2023-10-03 01:19
SCOTUS declines to hear John Eastman's appeal to undo ruling allowing House Jan. 6 committee access to his emails
The Supreme Court said Monday that it will not take up former Donald Trump lawyer John Eastman's request to undo a ruling that allowed the House January 6 select committee to access emails he said were shielded by attorney-client privilege.
2023-10-02 22:22
Supreme Court declines to consider longshot bid to disqualify Trump from running for president
The Supreme Court said Monday that it will not take up a longshot challenge to Donald Trump's eligibility to run for president because of his alleged role in the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol.
2023-10-02 22:18