Category: USA
Jewish friends of GOP donor associated with Justice Thomas defend him from ‘Nazi fetish’ claims: ‘Foolishness’
Fox News FIRST ON FOX: Members of the Jewish community are rushing to the defense of a GOP donor who is friends with Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas and recently came under fire for possessing Nazi memorabilia in his massive collection of historical artifacts. Real estate developer and Texas resident Harlan Crow has faced scrutiny from…
Read MoreTeam DeSantis fires back at Newsom, other Dem governors with postcards celebrating ‘Florida’s freedom’
Fox News EXCLUSIVE: Florida Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis’ team is firing back at Democrat governors like California Gov. Gavin Newsom who criticized the Sunshine State for its coronavirus policies by providing an update on Florida residents who previously fled from states that imposed “disastrous policies” and “lockdowns.” In a digital postcard to “Democrat governors,” DeSantis’…
Read MoreFirst Annual Drop in Rents Since Pandemic Began, Redfin Says
Wall Street Journal “There are fewer people willing to splurge on rentals right now,” Redfin’s chief economist said. https://www.wsj.com/articles/first-annual-drop-in-rents-since-pandemic-began-redfin-says-caeebeb5
Read MoreFed to Raise Rates Despite March’s Retail Sales Drop
Wall Street Journal Despite a slowdown in retail sales in March, first-quarter consumption could still be high enough to persuade the Federal Reserve to raise interest rates by a final 25 basis points in early May, Paul Ashworth, chief U.S. economist at Capital Economics, writes in a note. https://www.wsj.com/articles/fed-to-raise-rates-despite-marchs-retail-sales-drop-a527b4d0
Read MoreTraces of Ancient Uzbekistan
Wall Street Journal After years of cultural diplomacy, seldom-seen artworks and newly excavated artifacts from the Central Asian nation will go on display in Berlin. https://www.wsj.com/articles/traces-of-ancient-uzbekistan-c3a11a76
Read MoreDem Rep Tony Cardenas accepted prohibited lobbyist cash to legal defense fund, ethics complaint alleges
Fox News California Democratic Rep. Tony Cárdenas accepted thousands of dollars from a registered lobbyist to his legal defense fund long after the alleged victim dismissed a lawsuit against him, according to a government watchdog group. On Friday, the Foundation for Accountability and Civic Trust (FACT) filed a complaint to the Office of Congressional Ethics calling for…
Read MoreIran Is Recruiting Militant Allies to Launch Attacks Against Israel
Wall Street Journal The commander of the Quds Force has met leaders of Hamas and Hezbollah in recent weeks to coordinate strikes. https://www.wsj.com/articles/iran-is-recruiting-militant-allies-to-launch-attacks-against-israel-c40f369f
Read MoreTrump, Newsom echo each other’s attacks in effort to take down DeSantis
Fox News On the surface, former President Donald Trump and California Gov. Gavin Newsom would seem to be political foes, but they appear to share the same goal: taking down Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis. In recent weeks, both Trump and Newsom have launched relentless attacks against DeSantis, using similar arguments and talking points not only…
Read MoreBest Buy Lays Off Hundreds at Stores
Wall Street Journal The electronics and appliance retailer is working to lower costs and shift its business as more sales happen online. https://www.wsj.com/articles/best-buy-lays-off-hundreds-at-stores-as-sales-move-online-4623b4b3
Read MoreNatural Gas Rebounds to Finish 5% Higher
Wall Street Journal Natural gas bounced-back sharply after falling below $2 early in the session, and finished 5.3% higher at $2.114/mmBtu. https://www.wsj.com/articles/natural-gas-tumbles-to-31-month-low-on-storage-outlook-f98a4b41
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