Rep. Don Bacon, R-Neb., talks with reporters after a meeting of the House Republican Conference in the U.S. Capitol on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. Tom Williams | CQ-Roll Call, Inc. | Getty Images Rep. Don Bacon, a centrist Republican in Nebraska, is preparing to announce his retirement from Congress. Bacon’s retirement from Congress creates a…
Prime Minister Keir Starmer speaks during a visit to a Jaguar Land Rover car factory on April 7, 2025 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. Wpa Pool | Getty Images News | Getty Images LONDON – The U.K.-U.S. trade deal comes into play on Monday, giving a preferential tariff rate to British cars imported to America, while…
U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with Democratic Republic of the Congo’s Foreign Minister Therese Kayikwamba Wagner and Rwanda’s Foreign Minister Olivier Nduhungirehe in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington D.C., June 27, 2025. Ken Cedeno | Reuters A federal judge on Friday dealt another blow to President Donald Trump’s…
“Politics isn’t wagging the tail – it’s shaking the entire dog.” These strong words from one wealth manager to CNBC last week capture a hectic first half of trading. They also set the stage for an uncertain second half, where “geoeconomics” looks set to remain a dominant market force. This week, expect attention to…
“Politics isn’t wagging the tail – it’s shaking the entire dog.” These strong words from one wealth manager to CNBC last week capture a hectic first half of trading. They also set the stage for an uncertain second half, where “geoeconomics” looks set to remain a dominant market force. This week, expect attention to…
France views Eutelsat as a strategic asset in the EU’s push for technological sovereignty. Benoit Tessier | AFP via Getty Images For years, France’s Eutelsat has been trying to build a European alternative to Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite broadband service. The company merged with British satellite venture OneWeb in 2023, consolidating the region’s satellite communications…
A sign sits in front of a McDonald’s restaurant on May 13, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson | Getty Images The S&P 500 rose to a fresh record on Friday, but macro uncertainties persist. Investors may want to consider dividend-paying stocks as a way to enhance returns in the event of choppy markets. Tracking…
After years of living in San Francisco, California natives Malana Moberg, 59, and Roland Salvato, 64, were ready for a change. Salvato had spent approximately 30 years working as a project manager, while Moberg worked as a marketing consultant. After a stint running their own company, The RoMa Group, they decided to the countryside to…
It’s not uncommon for Americans to feel like they’re not saving enough for retirement — no matter their age or income level. But earning a higher salary can help you save more, as long as you increase your contributions along with your income. So it may not be surprising that workers with higher incomes tend…
In the ever-swirling vortex of Middle Eastern geopolitics, few trilogies are as volatile, polarizing, and captivating as the relationship between Iran, Israel, and former U.S. President Donald Trump. These three forces—two long-time regional adversaries and one reality TV star-turned-political juggernaut—have created a combustible mix of ideology, strategy, and personal ambition. Their interactions, policies, and provocations…
