2020 January

Kudlow predicts 3 percent GDP growth in 2020

The White House’s top economic adviser predicted 3 percent growth for the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) in the next year as economic indicators continue to post strong gains.  During an interview on John Catsimatidis’s radio show Sunday, Larry KudlowLawrence (Larry) Alan KudlowMORE, the director of the National Economic Council under President TrumpDonald John TrumpBiden […]

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Interior extends tenure of BLM head who once advocated selling public lands

Interior Secretary David Bernhardt on Thursday extended the tenure of the controversial acting director of the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), ensuring William Pendley will stay at the helm of the agency even as he faces calls for his firing. A temporary redelegation of authority signed by Bernhardt leaves Pendley in charge of the BLM through […]

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Trump proposal would nix climate reviews for new projects: report

An expected proposal from the Trump administration will relieve agencies from having to consider climate change when they approve projects like pipelines, highways and other big infrastructure projects, according to reporting from The New York Times.  Changes to how agencies must conduct environmental impact statements are expected to be unveiled next week and could drastically […]

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Recession tops list of CEOs' economic concerns

American CEOs are most worried about a recession as the new year begins, according to the latest survey by The Conference Board. Economic decline topped the list of concerns for American chief executives heading into a crucial election year, compared with 12 months ago when recession was only third on their list of worries. One reason […]

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DHS to review state laws granting driver's licenses to undocumented immigrants

Acting Homeland Security Secretary Chad WolfChad WolfHouse Homeland Security rip DHS’s ‘unacceptable’ failure to comply with subpoena Hillicon Valley: Amazon alleges Trump interfered in Pentagon contract to hurt Bezos | Federal council warns Trump of cyber threats to infrastructure | China to remove foreign technology from government offices Documentary groups challenge Trump administration’s vetting of […]

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Delta workers file lawsuits claiming uniforms causing medical problems

Hundreds of Delta Air Lines employees are suing Wisconsin-based clothing company Lands’ End, claiming uniforms made by the company have caused serious health problems. The first class-action lawsuit was filed in October, and the second was filed Tuesday in Madison, Wis., the Wisconsin State Journal reported on Friday. The filings allege that the uniforms — unveiled […]

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NY officials initially offered Amazon $800M more than previously known for HQ2

New York state officials offered Amazon nearly $1 billion more in incentives than was previously known to convince the tech behemoth to build its second headquarters in New York City.  Documents reviewed by The Wall Street Journal, which were obtained through a Freedom of Information Act FOIA request, showed that the state offered to provide […]

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US officials say Erik Prince may have violated Venezuela sanctions: report

Blackwater founder Erik Prince may have evaded U.S. sanctions on Venezuela, two senior U.S. officials reportedly said Monday. The unnamed officials told The Associated Press that Prince, the brother of Secretary of Education Betsy DeVosElizabeth (Betsy) Dee DeVosUS officials say Erik Prince may have violated Venezuela sanctions: report Teacher’s union leader: DeVos is ‘a cautionary […]

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Warren announces support for new North American trade pact

Sen. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth Ann WarrenWarren announces support for new North American trade pact Bloomberg rises to third place alongside Warren in national poll Poll: Biden holds double-digit lead over 2020 Democratic rivals MORE (D-Mass.) said Friday that she supports President TrumpDonald John Trump Trump asks New York judge to dismiss rape allegation case NYT to […]

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'I could earn a lot more somewhere else' – Mourinho key to Alderweireld re-signing at Tottenham

The Belgium defender has committed his future to the north London club and says the new manager’s appointment helped him reach his decision Tottenham defender Toby Alderweireld says Jose Mourinho was a decisive factor in signing a new deal at the club, admitting he could have earned considerably higher wages elsewhere. The 30-year-old was about to […]

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