Category: Trump, Donald J

FCC Orders a Review of ABC’s Licenses Amid Feud Between Trump and Kimmel

The New York Times – Business:
The agency said the review was related to the network’s diversity and inclusion policies. But it came amid a fight between the president and the network’s late night host, Jimmy Kimmel.
Transition to a New Fed Chair Is Unlikely to Mean Immediate Rate Cuts

The New York Times – Business:
The Federal Reserve is expected to hold interest rates steady this week as Jerome H. Powell presides over what is likely to be his last meeting as chair.
Budget Airlines Ask Trump Administration for Billions as Fuel Costs Rise

The New York Times – Business:
A trade group for the airlines is seeking $2.5 billion to help offset the big jump in jet fuel costs since the start of U.S.-Israeli attacks against Iran.
Supreme Court Appears Divided Over Roundup Weedkiller Case

The New York Times – Business:
The case could help determine the future of thousands of lawsuits against the maker of a popular herbicide over claims that it causes cancer.
Sergey Brin Moves to the Right, With a ‘MAGA Girlfriend’ by His Side

The New York Times – Business:
After once backing liberal causes, the Google co-founder has praised President Trump, donated to Republicans and spent $57 million to try to block a California billionaire tax.
United Airlines Says It Pitched American on Merger but Was Rebuffed

The New York Times – Business:
United’s chief acknowledged for the first time that he had broached the idea of a merger with American, which was unwilling to consider it.
The U.S. Started the War. The Rest of the World Is Feeling the Effects.

The New York Times – Business:
In just eight weeks, much of the global economy has been knocked sideways. America has mostly been spared from the tumult.
Confusion and Fright at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner After Shots Were Fired

The New York Times – Business:
A sense of danger spread like a wave among high-profile politicians and journalists as an emergency unfolded at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
A Year Later, Trump’s ‘Most Exclusive’ Memecoin Event Is a Lot Less Exclusive

The New York Times – Business:
Even a Times reporter qualified for the event, which caused outrage last year for providing access to President Trump in exchange for investment in one of his family’s crypto ventures.
Thousands of EV Car Leases Are Ending Soon, Giving Buyers a More Affordable Option

The New York Times – Business:
The leases on hundreds of thousands of battery-powered cars and trucks will end in the next three years, and many will end up on used-car lots.
The ‘Lasting Damage’ of Pirro’s Investigation of the Federal Reserve and Powell

The New York Times – Business:
The Trump administration’s attacks on the Federal Reserve have rattled confidence in the central bank’s ability to operate independently before a leadership transition.
Trump Says He Dislikes Prediction Markets. His Family Invests in Them.

The New York Times – Business:
The White House has warned staff not to wager on government decisions, but his family’s involvement with these firms undermines the president’s message.