India and South Africa block major investment deal at WTO talks
India and South Africa have filed a formal objection against an investment agreement at a World Trade Organization meeting in Abu Dhabi, blocking its adoption in a…
Trump is disqualified from Illinois ballot, judge rules
An Illinois state judge on Wednesday barred Donald Trump from appearing on the Illinois’ Republican presidential primary ballot because of his role in the insurrection…
Treasury watchdog on a ‘full court press’ to spread awareness of new business registry rules
WASHINGTON — Over 700,000 companies have submitted data to Treasury’s new beneficial ownership information registry, a senior Treasury official said…
Supreme Court will hear Trump presidential immunity claim in election interference case
The Supreme Court on Wednesday agreed to rule on whether former President Donald Trump is immune from criminal charges in…
Former New York cop charged with swindling investors in foreign exchange trading fund
A former New York City police officer was indicted for conspiracy to commit wire fraud after he allegedly lied to…
Congressional leaders strike partial budget deal, avert weekend government shutdown
Top congressional leaders on Capitol Hill struck a partial budget deal to temporarily avert a government shutdown on Wednesday. Leaders…
Trump ordered to pay full $454 million fraud judgment, but can apply for loans during appeal
An appeals court judge on Wednesday denied a request by former President Donald Trump to pause enforcement of the $454…
FTX fraudster Bankman-Fried seeks less than 7 year sentence, claims he is at risk of ‘harm and extortion’ in prison
Lawyers for Sam Bankman-Fried are asking a judge for a relatively short sentence like “junk bond king” Michael Milken instead…
Mitch McConnell to step down as Republican Senate leader in November
Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky said Wednesday that he will step down as Republican leader in the Senate in November.…
China’s Premier Li urges stronger economic, trade ties with U.S.
China and the United States should strengthen economic and trade ties and Washington should avoid decoupling from China, Chinese Premier…
