Category: Republican Party

America Set to Hit Its Borrowing Limit Today, Raising Economic Fears

The New York Times – Business:
The milestone will not immediately affect markets or growth, but it sets the stage for months of entrenched partisan warfare.
GOP in Talks With Networks About Debates, and Even CNN Is Included

The New York Times – Business:
Conversations between R.N.C. officials and television executives signal that the contours of the Republican nominating contest are shaping up.
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.
Wall Street Sets Low Expectations for Corporate Earnings

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Earnings season kicks off this week, and analysts expect a big drop in corporate profits and more announcements about layoffs.
Speaker Drama Raises New Fears on Debt Limit

The New York Times – Business:
An emboldened conservative flank and concessions made to win votes could lead to a protracted standoff on critical fiscal issues, risking economic pain.
Republicans’ Internecine Conflict Is Mirrored in Conservative Media

The New York Times – Business:
National Review has called the House leadership votes “an embarrassing spectacle.” Others have cheered it on.
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.
Biden Caps Two Years of Action on the Economy, With New Challenges Ahead

The New York Times – Business:
The president used a slim congressional majority to enact legislation that could reshape the American economy — if his administration can make the laws succeed.
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.
Here are the Top Questions for Today’s DealBook Summit Speakers

The New York Times – Business:
Andrew will interview Janet Yellen, Volodymyr Zelensky, Mark Zuckerberg, Andy Jassy, Ben Affleck and many more.