After months of secretive negotiations, the details of a $118.2 billion aid proposal for Ukraine, Israel, and the southern U.S. border have finally been released by senators. Including $60.1 billion for Ukraine, $14.1 billion for Israel, and $20.2 billion for border security, the proposal aims to address various global challenges, such as humanitarian assistance and
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President Joe Biden emerged victorious in the South Carolina Democratic primary, securing 96% of the vote with 60% of votes counted, according to NBC News projections. Biden’s resounding triumph comes as no surprise considering his incumbency advantage and commanding lead in pre-election polls. This win echoes his previous primary victory in South Carolina, which played
The House Speaker, Mike Johnson, has recently made a significant announcement regarding an Israel-only funding package that is set to be voted on in the coming week. This new development has emerged as a challenge to a Senate package that is expected to include broader foreign aid and address border security funding. The announcement reflects
In a controversial move, Malaysia has halved the jail sentence of former premier Najib Razak, who was convicted of graft and money laundering related to the 1MDB scandal. This decision is expected to raise concerns about Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s dedication to combating corruption. Despite campaigning on an anti-corruption platform, Anwar formed a government with
When it comes to running a successful presidential campaign, having a well-funded political action committee is essential. However, the latest Federal Election Commission records reveal that former U.N. ambassador Nikki Haley’s PAC, SFA Fund Inc, entered the election year with just $3.5 million in cash. This relatively small sum raises new questions about whether Haley
Taylor Swift, the influential pop-music megastar, endorsed President Joe Biden’s winning campaign in 2020. However, despite not backing Biden’s reelection bid yet, Swift has become the subject of criticism and conspiracy theories from former President Donald Trump’s allies. As the Super Bowl approaches, where Swift is expected to support her boyfriend, Kansas City Chiefs tight
Former President Donald Trump recently made a bold statement regarding the stock market under President Joe Biden’s administration. While admitting that the stock market is on the rise, Trump tried to take credit for it, asserting that the market is “THE TRUMP STOCK MARKET” due to the positive projections of his potential victory in future
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has recently made headlines by announcing criminal charges against two individuals and the guilty plea of another person for orchestrating a massive cryptocurrency Ponzi fraud scheme known as HyperFund. This fraudulent scheme, which operated under different names such as HyperTech, HyperCapital, HyperVerse, and HyperNation, is said to have scammed investors
The recent attack on the Marlin Luanda, a tanker attacked by Yemen’s Houthi group, has prompted commodities trader Trafigura to assess the security risks of further voyages in the Red Sea. This attack, along with the escalating conflict between the Houthi group and Israel, has raised concerns among shipping companies and forced them to reevaluate
The wrestling world was left in shock as Vince McMahon, the executive chairman of the board of TKO Group Holdings and founder of WWE, announced his resignation from both companies. In a WWE memo obtained by CNBC and confirmed by the company, it was revealed that McMahon would no longer hold any positions at TKO