Category: Democratic Party

Trump Faces Blowback on Easing Iran Oil Sanctions

The New York Times – Business:
President Trump once assailed the Obama administration for making cash payments to Iran. Now he supports sanctions relief that could give the country a $14 billion windfall.
Democrats Demand Answers on Jared Kushner’s Mideast Business Dealings

The New York Times – Business:
Two prominent lawmakers wrote to the White House and Mr. Kushner after The New York Times revealed private fund-raising efforts by President Trump’s envoy in the region.
Trump’s Challenge to Free Market Capitalism

The New York Times – Business:
Stakes in private companies. Handshake deals with chief executives. The president’s economic policy has drifted far from principles that long defined the Republican Party. Is it capitalism at all?
T.S.A. Workers Brace for Another Shutdown They Didn’t Cause

The New York Times – Business:
As Congress leaves town without funding their department, airport security officers wonder, “How many more times am I going to be able to do this?”
Republicans Advance Stock-Trading Bill With Limited Restrictions

The bill would allow lawmakers to keep their existing stock and continue to sell it if they provide seven to 14 days of notice. Democrats called it a “gift to insider traders.”
Supreme Court Grapples With Whether to Lift Campaign Finance Limits

The dispute before the court involved a Republican effort to lift limits on how much money political parties can spend in coordination with candidates.
Obamacare Users Will Be Asked to Pay More for Plans That Cover Less

People who have health insurance under the Affordable Care Act will face higher deductibles and higher premiums.
Is Jennifer Welch the Democrats’ Toughest Critic?

The reality TV celebrity turned left-wing podcaster Jennifer Welch is fed up with President Trump. She also expects better from the Democrats.
What a Government Shutdown Solution Hasn’t Solved

Even with a legislative breakthrough looking imminent, air travel faces ongoing delays, and health insurance costs are still set to jump.
Groups Sue to Reverse Trump’s Cuts to Energy Projects in Democratic States

A lawsuit filed on Monday argued that the president has discriminated against blue states by slashing federal funds for political leverage during the shutdown.
Sean Duffy Juggles Shutdown Roles on Flight Safety and Trump Support

With near-daily TV appearances, the transportation secretary has emerged as the face of the Trump administration amid the shutdown.
Wall Street Laments Mamdani’s Victory and Plots Its Next Move

Many financiers are vowing to play nice with Zohran Mamdani, but some are already thinking about how they will blunt the mayor-elect’s most liberal initiatives.