Category: Politics
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Measure Limiting Late Credit Card Fees to $8 Temporarily Suspended
A federal judge in Texas suspended on Friday (10) the new rule from the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) that limits late credit card fees to $8, a victory for business and banking groups challenging the Biden administration’s crackdown on so-called “junk fees.” The U.S. District Judge, Mark Pittman, in Fort Worth, issued a temporary…
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Biden Says He Will Stop Sending Bombs to Israel If the Country Launches Action Against Rafah, Gaza
President Joe Biden said for the first time on Wednesday (8) that he would suspend some shipments of American weapons to Israel – which he acknowledged have been used to kill civilians in Gaza – if Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered a major invasion of the city of Rafah. “Civilians have been killed in Gaza…
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Under Oath, Porn Actress Reveals Details of Her Affair with Ex-President Trump
When Donald J. Trump met Stormy Daniels, he was a 60-year-old married mogul at the height of reality TV fame, and she, at 27, was a Louisiana native raised in poverty and seeking stardom in the adult film industry. But that casual meeting in Lake Tahoe, Nevada, nearly two decades ago is now at the…
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Real ID: In One Year You Will Need a New Driver’s License in the USA
In exactly one year, you will need a new identity or driver’s license if you want to use this document to board planes or enter federal public buildings. The REAL ID Act, a law that enhances and standardizes the current driver’s license, was supposed to go into effect in May 2023, but due to the…
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Biden Says Antisemitism Has No Place in America
President Joe Biden made a call on Tuesday (7) to combat a “fierce wave” of antisemitism that is emerging, stating that such hatred has no place in America. “We must not give hate any safe harbor against anyone,” Biden said. However, Biden’s firm support for Israel’s war against Hamas, which has already led to the…
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DACA Beneficiaries Will Be Eligible for Obamacare Health Plans
More than 100,000 young immigrants protected by the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program will soon be eligible to receive federal health care coverage for the first time since DACA was implemented over a decade ago. The Biden administration announced on Friday (3) a new federal rule that will allow DACA beneficiaries to enroll…
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More Than 2,000 Arrested in Pro-Palestine Protests in the U.S.
After weeks of demonstrations and police crackdowns on university campuses across the country, more than 2,300 arrests have already been made. The majority of protesters are demanding that their universities sever ties with companies linked to Israel. Israel classifies the protests as anti-Semitic, while critics of Israel say that the United States uses these allegations…
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How to Navigate an Election Year Regarding Your Finances
During election years, uncertainty about the future can shake investors’ confidence. To help you navigate your finances during this election cycle, work with a certified financial planner and consider these tips and insights: • Study the past to calm anxiety: A quick look at historical data can help you make balanced investment decisions during a…
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Protecting Americans’ Access to High-Quality Healthcare
Accepting Medicare is becoming increasingly unsustainable for doctors, resulting in many clinics refusing new Medicare patients or even closing their doors. At the same time, millions of additional Americans are expected to rely on Medicare in the coming years. With a 3.37% reduction in Medicare imposed earlier this year, the American Medical Association (AMA) says…
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How Much Do the U.S. Spend on the Military?
In 2023, the U.S. military spent approximately $820.3 billion, or about 13.3% of the entire federal budget for that fiscal year. In March 2023, the Department of Defense (DoD) requested $842.0 billion for 2024 — a 2.6% increase. With the third largest army in the world, with nearly 1.3 million active-duty troops, the U.S. estimates…