Category: Democratic Party

Months Before a Potential Crisis, Both Parties Kick Off a Fiscal Blame Game

The New York Times – Business:
As the Treasury Department begins taking steps to avoid hitting the debt limit, Republicans and Democrats are positioning themselves politically for a drawn-out fight.
Disney Prepares for a Board Fight by Nelson Peltz

The New York Times – Business:
After months of talks, the activist investor Nelson Peltz is jockeying for a director position at the entertainment giant as he pushes for a series of changes.
Kevin McCarthy’s Business Ties Complicate His Rise to Power

The New York Times – Business:
To land the House speaker position, the California Republican will have to win over opponents who question his ties to Silicon Valley and his commitment to right wing causes.
How Sam Bankman-Fried Negotiated His Bail

The New York Times – Business:
Intense legal wrangling led to the disgraced crypto mogul paying virtually nothing to live with his parents ahead of his upcoming trial. He returns to court on Tuesday.
Restaurateur, Political Donor, Tipster: The Many Roles of FTX’s Ryan Salame

The New York Times – Business:
The co-chief executive of an FTX unit who told regulators about wrongdoing at the exchange was a big Republican donor. He also bought restaurants.
What Are the Politics of Elon Musk? It’s Complicated.

The New York Times – Business:
Elon Musk has tweeted about political topics regularly since taking over Twitter, often belittling some liberal causes. But what he stands for remains largely unclear.
Inside Sam Bankman-Fried’s Quest to Win Friends and Influence People

The New York Times – Business:
In just three years, the FTX co-founder built a massive operation to woo politicians, regulators and nonprofits to support his crypto goals.
Why the G20 Summit Matters to Investors

The New York Times – Business:
Stocks rallied in Asia on Tuesday following a historic meeting between President Biden and his Chinese counterpart, Xi Jinping.
Yellen Urges Congress to Raise Debt Limit Beyond 2024 Election

The New York Times – Business:
Republicans might try to use the borrowing cap as leverage if they achieve a majority in the House or Senate, but the Treasury secretary cautioned against a “devastating economic self-inflicted blow.”
Two County Tallies in Nevada Show Democratic Route to Senate

The New York Times – Business:
The path became clearer on Wednesday night as the first post-election vote tallies in Nevada and Arizona showed Democrats faring well among mail voters.
Republicans Float Changes to Social Security and Medicare

The New York Times – Business:
Democrats have seized on Republican proposals to limit retirement benefits to galvanize voters ahead of the midterm elections.
Roz Wyman, Who Helped Bring the Dodgers to Los Angeles, Dies at 92

The New York Times – Sports:
As a City Council member, she vowed to bring Major League Baseball to the city and persuaded the team’s owner, Walter O’Malley, to move from Brooklyn.