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Tim Scott praises the ‘Laffer Curve’ as he vows to make Trump-era tax cuts permanent

Sen. Tim Scott, R-S.C., on Thursday advocated for cutting taxes and slashing government spending, including targeting welfare programs, as part…

FBI investigating violent threats against officials in Fulton County, Georgia

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is responding to violent threats made against officials in Fulton County, Georgia, the agency said…

Sen. Warren calls on Yellen, FSOC to do more to shore up regional banks

WASHINGTON — Sen. Elizabeth Warren is sounding alarm bells about the future of regional banks in a new letter Thursday…

Biden blasts Republican plan to cut taxes on the wealthy, cut social safety net programs

WASHINGTON — President Joe Biden in a speech Thursday contrasted his “Bidenomics” policies with what the White House has dubbed…

Trump loses bid to delay E. Jean Carroll rape-defame case, but granted expedited appeal

A federal appeals court on Wednesday denied a bid by Donald Trump to delay a defamation lawsuit by the writer…

Senate subpoenas Saudi Public Investment Fund’s U.S. subsidiary for info on PGA-LIV Golf deal

WASHINGTON — Bipartisan members of a Senate subcommittee on homeland security demanded transparency Wednesday from a Saudi Arabian investment fund…

Ron DeSantis turns to Wall Street executives, top lawyer for fundraising boost to catch Trump

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis is turning to a group of executives from Wall Street and a top lawyer for a…

GOP Sen. Mitt Romney says he will not run for reelection

Republican Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah on Wednesday announced that he will not seek reelection next year. His current term…

Before Elon Musk, Twitter rarely lobbied against state laws. Now X is suing California over one

Billionaire Elon Musk’s social media platform quietly waged a lobbying campaign to derail an online content moderation bill in California…

Trump, Meadows offer quid pro quo on speedy trial to sever Georgia election case from co-defendants

Donald Trump on Wednesday offered to “exchange” his right to a speedy trial in his Georgia election-conspiracy case for an…