U.S. Senate Passes Temporary Funding Bill to Avert Shutdown
The Republican-led U.S. Senate on Saturday passed a temporary funding measure that would keep federal agencies operating through December 11, seeking to prevent a government shutdown just weeks before the November 3 congressional elections....
Democrats Plan Trump Investigations Before Impeachment If They Win House
U.S. House Democrats are preparing an extensive investigative strategy targeting President Donald Trump’s business, political and financial networks if they regain control of the chamber in November. Rather than immediately pursuing impeachment, Democratic leaders...
Berkshire Hathaway Steps Up Investments as Cash Hoard Shrinks
Berkshire Hathaway began drawing down its massive cash reserves in the second quarter, investing billions of dollars in stocks while accelerating share buybacks. The conglomerate repurchased $4.5 billion of its own shares during the...
Court Blocks Trump’s $400 Million White House Ballroom Project
A U.S. federal appeals court on Friday ordered the Donald Trump administration to halt construction of a $400 million ballroom at the White House, ruling that the president cannot fundamentally reshape the historic complex...
Canada Jobs Surge in July
Canada’s economy added 75,100 jobs in July, far exceeding expectations of 16,500, while the unemployment rate fell to 6.4%, its lowest level in two years. The strong data suggests the economy is showing resilience...
Mexico Inflation Hits Six-Year Low
Mexico’s annual inflation slowed to 3.12% in July, its lowest level since May 2020, according to INEGI data. The reading fell from 3.37% in June and matched economists’ expectations. The data came a day...
Trump Faces 21st Court Defeat Over Voter Rolls
The Trump administration has suffered 21 consecutive court defeats in its efforts to obtain state voter rolls ahead of the November 2026 midterm elections. Federal judges across the country have repeatedly ruled that states...
Meta Fined $567 Million Over Teen Mental Health
A New Mexico state court has ordered Meta to pay $567 million into a teen mental health fund and make major changes to how Facebook and Instagram operate for young users, ruling that the...
Trump Signs New Orders Targeting Birthright Citizenship
U.S. President Donald Trump has signed two executive orders seeking to restrict birthright citizenship, renewing his administration’s efforts to challenge the longstanding interpretation of the 14th Amendment. The orders target what the White House...
Burger King Boosts Restaurant Brands Sales Growth
Restaurant Brands International surpassed second-quarter same-store sales expectations, driven by strong demand at Burger King in the United States. The fast-food giant benefited from popular value deals such as the “2 for $5” and...