Senate report slams airlines for raking in billions in seat fees

The Senate panel is calling airline executives to testify next week about their carriers' fees.

Business - CNBC - 18 hours ago

Senate report slams airlines for raking in billions in seat fees

A Senate subcommittee on Tuesday slammed U.S. airlines large and small over fees to pick seats on flights.

Thanksgiving air travel peaks; Senate finds 5 U.S. airlines made billions from junk fees

Tuesday is expected to be the busiest day at the airports for those doing Thanksgiving travel this week. Meanwhile, on Capitol Hill, a newly released Senate report shows a number of U.S. airlines ...

Senate panel rips airlines over rising ‘junk’ fees

The Senate’s Homeland Security Permanent Subcommittee on Investigations in a new report is slamming airlines for relying on “junk fees,” saying carriers are extracting large amounts of money from ...

Politics - The Hill - 18 hours ago

Latest news on Thanksgiving holiday travel, airline fees

Airports across the country expect a record number of people to travel for the Thanksgiving holiday. CBS News senior transportation correspondent Kris Van Cleave reports as more news emerges about ...

FirstFT: Trump’s first appointment

Also in today’s newsletter, Fed cuts rates and Citi revamps wealth banker pay

World - Financial Times - November 8

Europe’s unity at risk as sense of crisis grows

The EU needs investment to boost growth and competitiveness, but the debate over who pays has echoes of the financial crisis

World - Financial Times - November 8

Republicans flip Pennsylvania Senate seat

Republican David McCormick is projected to defeat Sen. Bob Casey (D-Pa.) in one of the nation's preeminent battlegrounds, according to Decision Desk HQ, adding to the party's margins after it took ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Spain fined these budget airlines $187 million over baggage fees

World - Yahoo News - 4 days ago

Inside the high-stakes race for a Montana Senate seat

It's not just the presidency that will be decided on Election Day. Voters will also decide which party controls the Senate. Right now, Democrats hold a one-seat edge, but the party is defending 23 ...

Justice flips Manchin’s West Virginia Senate seat

Popular Gov. Jim Justice (R) rolled to an easy victory to pick up retiring Sen. Joe Manchin’s (I) seat in West Virginia, marking the first time Republicans have won the seat since the 1950s. He ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Rosen keeps Nevada Senate seat in Democratic hands

Sen. Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) is projected to win reelection for a second term in the Nevada Senate race against Republican Sam Brown, according to Decision Desk HQ. Rosen, a former House member and ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Visa and Mastercard execs grilled by senators on 'duopoly,' high swipe fees

Senate Judiciary Committee members say the 'duopoly' has left retailers with no ability to negotiate high interchange fees.

Business - CNBC - November 19

Spirit Airlines Files for Bankruptcy; Lost $2.2 Billion in 5 Years

The low-fare carrier has struggled to find its footing after its planned merger with JetBlue was blocked by a federal judge.

Business - The New York Times - November 18

Some tax refunds can come with hidden fees, government report warns

Americans paid an estimated $842 million in fees to cover advance loan refunds or refund anticipation checks last year.

GOP: Anything short of 52-seat Senate majority would be a 'failure'

Republicans believe that they are in prime shape to win at least 52 seats in the Senate with only days to go until Election Day. The GOP has long been favored to win back the upper chamber, but ...

Politics - The Hill - October 31

Final Senate rankings: 5 seats most likely to flip

Two days remain until Election Day, and Republicans are aiming to take control of the Senate and expand their majority. Democrats hold a 51-49 advantage, which Republicans have already sliced into ...

Politics - The Hill - November 3

Ruben Gallego, Kari Lake vie for Senate seat in Arizona

Rep. Ruben Gallego and Kari Lake are duking it out for the open Senate seat in Arizona after Sen. Kyrsten Sinema opted not to seek reelection.

Jim Justice wins West Virginia Senate race, flipping the seat for Republicans

NBC News projects the state's Republican governor Jim Justice flipped the seat currently held by Democratic-turned-independent Joe Manchin, who is retiring.

Ted Cruz retains Texas Senate seat, NBC News projects

Republican Ted Cruz wins re-election to the Senate in Texas, NBC News projects. NBC News' Chuck Todd reports on how Democrats have tried to make Texas more competitive each cycle but have been ...

Republicans hang onto Nebraska Senate seat, defeating independent challenger

GOP Sen. Deb Fischer has won re-election after facing a competitive challenge from independent Dan Osborn, NBC News projects.

Politics - NBC News - November 6

Republicans eye 53-seat Senate majority with Casey in trouble in Pennsylvania

Senate Republicans are feeling optimistic they’ll expand their majority to 53 seats next year as Sen. Bob Casey (D) is trailing Republican David McCormick in Pennsylvania by more than 50,000 votes ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Republicans take control of US Senate after flipping three seats

Democrats lose majority in Congress’s upper chamber after defeats in Ohio, Montana and West Virginia

World - Financial Times - November 6

How will Vice President-elect JD Vance's Senate seat be filled?

Vice President-elect JD Vance has served in the U.S. Senate for less than two years and soon the process will begin to pick his replacement in the upper chamber.

Republican Dave McCormick wins Pennsylvania Senate seat in key race

McCormick ousts incumbent Democratic Bob Casey after contentious and expensive race, widening party’s majority. The Republican Dave McCormick won the Senate race in the battleground state of ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

Trump flips Nevada as Democrat Jacky Rosen holds on to state’s Senate seat

Trump’s win in the state gives him 301 electoral votes, even as Democratic incumbent is re-elected to US Senate. US elections 2024 – live updates Donald Trump has won his sixth battleground ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

What happens to Senate, Congressional seats for those joining the Trump administration

Trump tapped Vance as his running mate in July, prompting him to depart from the Senate to serve as vice president following the election. Here's how the process works.

Rick Scott backs Lara Trump for Rubio's Senate seat

Florida Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) is publicly backing President-elect Trump’s daughter-in-law, Republican Nation Committee co-chair Lara Trump, to replace Florida Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.), who has ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Republicans Float Lara Trump to Fill Rubio’s Senate Seat

If Senator Marco Rubio becomes secretary of state, Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida will choose his replacement. Some lawmakers are pushing for the president-elect’s daughter-in-law.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 15

Lara Trump emerges as an early favorite to fill Rubio's Senate seat

Calls from Republicans are intensifying for Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) to pick President-elect Trump’s daughter-in-law Lara Trump to replace his secretary of State pick, Marco Rubio, in the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 16

Amazon Stock Jumps After Earnings Report Record $15.3 Billion Profit

The tech giant’s cloud computing business picked up steam and its retail business showed resiliency.

Business - The New York Times - October 31

Morning Report — Trump wins; Republicans capture Senate

In today’s issue: Trump wins; Republicans capture Senate Former President Trump is projected to capture Pennsylvania and other battleground states, the prizes he needed to return to the White House ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

Evening Report — GOP senators in their own words on Gaetz

PLUS: RFK Jr's new Trump role {beacon} Evening Report Thursday, Nov. 14 © AP Photo/Evan Vucci Washington in uproar over Gaetz President-elect Trump’s nomination of former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.) ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

House and Senate Clash Over Ethics Report on Gaetz

Also, nuclear power went from pariah to rising star. Here’s the latest at the end of Friday.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 15

Democrats face uphill fight for Senate majority as Republican flips West Virginia seat

Republican victories in Florida and West Virginia means Democrats need Ohio, Montana and a surprise win in Texas. US election 2024 – latest updates US election results 2024: live map and ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Democrat Elissa Slotkin wins Michigan Senate seat over Republican Mike Rogers

Democratic Rep. Elissa Slotkin defeated GOP former Rep. Mike Rogers in the race for Michigan’s open Senate seat, NBC News projects.

Politics - NBC News - November 6

Jacky Rosen Holds Off Sam Brown in Nevada, Keeping a Democratic Senate Seat

Ms. Rosen, the low-key incumbent, hung on, but the race was closer than expected amid President-elect Donald J. Trump’s strength.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 9

Trump to visit White House next week as thousands protest in New York and Washington – live

White House spokesperson says visit is scheduled for Wednesday; demonstration marches past Trump Tower in New York City. Russia’s foreign ministry sees no grounds for talking about resuming ...

World - The Guardian - November 10

Democrat Ruben Gallego beats far-right Kari Lake to win Arizona Senate seat

Gallego will be state’s first Latino in Senate, filling the seat of Democrat turned independent senator Krysten Sinema. Election briefing: Trump reportedly looks to China hawks for key roles ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

Latest in Senate report slams airlines for raking in billions in seat fees

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