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House passes GOP debt limit bill, as McCarthy tries to draw Biden into negotiations

WASHINGTON — A Republican bill to raise the debt limit and slash government funding passed the House on Wednesday, after…

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: Meta, Roku, Ebay and more

Check out the companies making headlines in extended trading. Meta Platforms — The Facebook parent popped 9% after announcing better-than-expected…

Bipartisan Senate bill would push ticket sellers to disclose fees upfront

WASHINGTON — Swifties, the BeyHive and Cure fans may have a reason to rejoice: Senators on Wednesday are set to…

Hunter Biden lawyers meet with DOJ prosecutors about pending criminal probe

Attorneys for Hunter Biden met with Department of Justice prosecutors Wednesday to discuss criminal charges that might be filed against…

We Build The Wall founder sentenced to 4 years in prison

The co-founder of a fundraising group linked to Steve Bannon that promised to help Donald Trump construct a wall along…

Stocks making the biggest moves midday: Microsoft, Chipotle, Boeing, First Republic Bank and more

Check out the companies making the biggest moves midday: Microsoft — Shares of tech giant Microsoft gained 7.24% Wednesday after…

Disney sues Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, alleges political effort to hurt its business

Walt Disney Co. sued Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday, alleging the Republican has waged a “relentless campaign to weaponize…

‘I’m here because Trump raped me’: E. Jean Carroll begins trial testimony

E. Jean Carroll, the writer who accuses former President Donald Trump of raping her in a New York department store…

Chamber of Commerce gets nearly half its funding from those who give at least $1 million

The U.S. Chamber of Commerce pitches itself as representing the interests of millions of businesses of all shapes and sizes.…

Peter Thiel, Republican megadonor, won’t fund candidates in 2024, sources say

Tech billionaire and Republican megadonor Peter Thiel, an early backer of former President Donald Trump who later broke with him,…