Category: Republican Party

Inside Sam Bankman-Fried’s Quest to Win Friends and Influence People

In just three years, the FTX co-founder built a massive operation to woo politicians, regulators and nonprofits to support his crypto goals.
Many Flags but No Ivanka

Decoding the many visual cues of Donald Trump’s presidential announcement.
Yellen Urges Congress to Raise Debt Limit Beyond 2024 Election

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.”
FTX Nears Collapse After a Deal With Binance Fails

After a rescue deal collapsed, the cryptocurrency exchange is scrambling for a lifeline, as investors and customers prepare to fight for their money.
Why Wall Street Loves Gridlock in Washington

Stocks tend to rally after midterm elections, historical data shows. They perform even better when voters deliver divided government.
In Georgia, Football and Politics Converge

Some fans saw a convergence between a University of Georgia football game and the close race between Senator Raphael Warnock and Herschel Walker, a Georgia football hero.
What Will the Midterms Mean for Big Business?

The G.O.P. and corporate America, longtime allies, are showing signs of a breakup — which recent polls suggest will likely play out with a Republican House.
Republicans Float Changes to Social Security and Medicare

Democrats have seized on Republican proposals to limit retirement benefits to galvanize voters ahead of the midterm elections.
Republicans Continue to Spread Baseless Claims About Pelosi Attack

Some of the conspiracy theories have already seeped into the Republican mainstream.
Biden Hopes to Amplify Contrast With Republicans on Economic Policy

Visiting Syracuse, N.Y., which has benefited from recent legislation, the president will point to his administration’s efforts to lower costs for families.
Republicans Denounce Inflation, but Few Economists Expect Their Plans to Help

Proposed tax and spending cuts by the G.O.P., which is making a push to take back Congress, are unlikely to bring down rapidly rising prices any time soon.
Appeals Court Finds Consumer Bureau’s Funding Unconstitutional

The decision, expected to be appealed, could upend every regulation and enforcement action the bureau has issued.