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Judge who blocked Trump from cutting funding to sanctuary cities has deep ties to Democratic Party

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Judge who blocked Trump from cutting funding to sanctuary cities has deep ties to Democratic Party

An Obama-appointed federal judge in California who issued a ruling blocking the Trump administration from cutting funding to sanctuary cities has deep financial ties to the Democratic Party, records indicate.The judge has also spoken at events in support of former Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Barack Obama and held leadership roles on committees to elect Obama and John Kerry.Judge William Orrick of the U.S. District Court for the […]

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Whip watch: Dick Durbin gives tearful goodbye as Dem power play begins for No. 2 Senate spot

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Whip watch: Dick Durbin gives tearful goodbye as Dem power play begins for No. 2 Senate spot

With the upcoming departure of longtime Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., in 2026, a battle will soon commence for his coveted role as Senate minority whip, the second-highest leadership role in the caucus next to Senate Minority Leader Charles Schumer."There comes a point in your career when the torch must be passed, and I’ve reached that point," Durbin said during a press conference in Springfield Thursday. "I will not be seeking […]

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Trump Store sparks buzz and debate with new Trump 2028 merchandise

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Trump Store sparks buzz and debate with new Trump 2028 merchandise

The Trump Organization is back in the spotlight — this time with a bold new piece of headwear.The official Trump Store, an online retailer, launched a red "Trump 2028" hat, priced at $50 and proudly made in America. The high-crown cap features full embroidery, a snap closure, and, as the product page puts it, invites fans to "make a statement" — and judging by the chatter online, it’s doing just […]

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Intel forecast falls short of estimates, fanning tariff worries

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Intel forecast falls short of estimates, fanning tariff worries

Intel forecast second-quarter revenue below Wall Street estimates on Thursday, casting a shadow over new CEO Lip-Bu Tan's first round of earnings at the helm, against the backdrop of a raging Sino-U.S. trade war.Intel shares were down 5.8% in extended trading.The dour outlook from Intel could be another source of pessimism for investors who are counting on Tan to turn the chipmaker around after years of missteps have left it […]

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‘Real relief’: New GOP proposal could help families receive thousands of dollars

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‘Real relief’: New GOP proposal could help families receive thousands of dollars

Some Republican lawmakers are seeking an increase in the child tax credit while scrapping other controversial tax benefits.The "Family First Act," sponsored by Sen. Jim Banks, R-Ind., and Rep. Blake Moore, R-Utah, would raise the credit to $4,200 for children under 6 years old and $3,000 for older children. Families can claim the credit for up to six children and would be "fully refundable."Notably, the legislation would add a $2,800 […]

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Google parent Alphabet buys back stock, extends dividend in earnings beat

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Google parent Alphabet buys back stock, extends dividend in earnings beat

Google parent Alphabet said it would buy back $70 billion worth of shares and increase its dividend by 5% as it reported first-quarter earnings above Wall Street expectations on Thursday.Shares jumped 4% in extended trading, adding about $75 billion to the company's market value.Alphabet beat quarterly revenue estimates, benefiting from steady growth in its digital advertising business, which helped offset muted growth at its cloud computing unit.3M BEATS FIRST-QUARTER ESTIMATES, […]

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Stocks attempt third day of gains, Trump eyes softer tariff tone: Live Updates

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Stocks attempt third day of gains, Trump eyes softer tariff tone: Live Updates

Thu, 24 Apr 2025 16:08:18 -0400[image][Stock Table]Stocks extended gains for the third-straight trading session on Thursday.The Dow Jones Industrial Average was up 486.83 points, or 1.23%, while the S&P 500 and Nasdaq Composite climbed 2.03% and 2.74%, respectively.The major indexes opened mixed on Thursday after China said there are no ongoing talks with the U.S. on tariffs.Ministry of Commerce spokesman He Yadong said on Thursday that "Any claims about the […]

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