Top Senate Democrat calls on FAA to reject White House arch approval pressure

Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) on Thursday urged the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) to reject the White House’s plan to build a triumphal arch near the Lincoln Memorial. The ranking member of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Aviation called the fanatic President Trump’s “latest vanity project” in his letter to the federal agency…

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Loomer meets Zelensky after turnaround on war

Far-right influential Laura Loomer met with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky on Thursday and expressed support for the country in a visit to Kiev after publicly reversing her long-standing and vocal opposition to supporting Ukraine in its war with Russia. Loomer, a loyal ally of President Trump, has frequently criticized U.S. military aid to Ukraine… Source…

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China can’t afford another crackdown on its tech companies

This report is from this week’s CNBC’s The China Connection newsletter, which brings you insights and analysis on what’s driving the world’s second-largest economy. You can subscribe here. The big story Instead of trumpeting China’s tech advances, Premier Li Qiang struck an uncharacteristically somber tone during a nationwide address on policy plans. I’ve heard him speak…

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Boeing (BA) Q1 2026 earnings

Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg speaks at Boeing Field at an event announcing Alaska Airlines’ order for 105 737 MAX 10s and five 787-10 Dreamliner jets, in Seattle, Washington, U.S., January 7, 2026. Dan Catchpole | Reuters Boeing CEO Kelly Ortberg said the company expects to ramp up production of its best-selling 737 Max aircraft to…

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