Trump is the right president to finally tackle the national debt

Trump’s electoral victory will be much less meaningful if he leaves office in four years without addressing our debt and deficit problems.

Politics - The Hill - 4 hours ago

Trump and Harris would add trillions to the national debt. Here’s why it could lead to higher costs for households.

The combined cost in new debt of former President Donald Trump’s and Vice President Kamala Harris’s tax and spending proposals would dwarf those put forward in previous election cycles, according ...

Business - MarketWatch - October 18

Harris and Trump Deadlocked to the End, Final Times/Siena National Poll Finds

The electorate has rarely seemed so evenly divided. The latest New York Times/Siena College poll found Harris and Trump tied 48 to 48.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 25

Harris, Trump making final pitches for president before Election Day

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are still hitting battleground states to try to sway any remaining undecided voters. CBS News campaign reporter Aaron Navarro has more ...

Economist on whether the national debt is cause for concern

The national debt has reached a staggering $35 trillion, yet some economists argue it's not a problem. Stephanie Kelton, author of "The Deficit Myth," joins "CBS Mornings Plus" to explain how ...

Five economic areas the incoming US president needs to tackle

New administration must find a way to maintain growth while repositioning the economy

World - Financial Times - 2 days ago

China's Ministry of Finance is taking aim at local debt problems before tackling broader economic challenges

In his opening remarks on Saturday, Minister of Finance Lan Fo'an laid out four measures, starting with increasing support for local governments in resolving debt risks.

Business - CNBC - October 14

US election live updates: Harris and Trump hold duelling Pittsburgh rallies in final hours of campaigning

Harris says ‘momentum is on our side’ at Pennsylvania rally while Trump celebrates endorsement from podcaster Joe Rogan. Trump and Harris visit key states in final day of campaigning Don’t miss ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

US election 2024 live: Donald Trump says ‘we made history’ as he closes in on victory with win in Pennsylvania

Latest results and reaction after Trump wins crucial swing states, leaving him just three delegates short of 270 needed. US election results 2024: live map and tracker Senate and House results ...

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Cameroon's president finally seen in public

World - Yahoo News - October 22

The real monster this Halloween: Our national debt and a dysfunctional Congress

Congress is facing a potential government shutdown on Dec. 20 due to its reliance on continuing resolutions and bloated omnibus bills, and is being urged to address the monster of reckless spending.

Politics - The Hill - October 28

Poor nations are choking on debt — we must grasp the solutions

Political instability and meagre investment hobble large parts of the world

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

James returns for Wales' final Nations League games

Fit-again Daniel James returns for Wales, while in-form Rubin Colwill is recalled for their final Nations League games.

Harris and Trump are equally silent on the expanding US debt

The nation is borrowing to finance current consumption rather than to make much-needed long-term investments

World - Financial Times - October 18

Harris pledges to be a 'president for all Americans' in final ad

Vice President Harris released her last campaign ad ahead of the Nov. 5 election, making a case that Americans “deserve better” while pledging to bring about a “brighter future” if she wins. ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 days ago

How the Trump transition team will tackle his return to the White House

When Donald Trump was elected president in 2016, he didn't expect to win and had to rely on the Republican establishment to fill jobs in his administration. That won't be the case this time around. ...

When will Trump become president?

The inauguration isn't for a couple of months, but the transition process will begin soon.

Politics - The Hill - 18 hours ago

From the archives: Former President Barack Obama on "Face the Nation" in 2009

Two months after taking office, President Barack Obama sat down with Face the Nation moderator Bob Schieffer to discuss the war in Iraq and Afghanistan and his plans to revive the American economy.

From the archives: President George W. Bush on "Face the Nation" in 2006

Face the Nation moderator Bob Schieffer sat down with President George W. Bush in the Oval Office in early 2006 to discuss the ongoing wars in the Middle East and reflect on his time in the White ...

Poland's president criticizes the planned suspension of the right to asylum as a 'fatal mistake'

Poland’s president has condemned the government’s contentious plan to suspend the right to asylum for irregular migrants, calling it a “fatal mistake.”

World - ABC News - October 16

First Nations Championship rugby finals to be hosted in London then Qatar

United States could stage event in 2030 Twelve nations to play series of playoffs Rugby union’s powerbrokers have reached a staging agreement for the Nations Championship that will mean the ...

World - The Guardian - October 17

Harris leans into economy, abortion rights in new ads in final days of campaign

Harris' closing ads are emphasizing issues of abortion access and her economic proposals in the final full week of the 2024 presidential campaign.

Final Fantasy 16 Is Super Cheap For PS5 Right Now

One of the boldest entries in the Final Fantasy franchise has dropped to a very low price, as you can get last year's Final Fantasy 16 for just $25 on PS5 through Amazon and Walmart . This is ...

Tech - GameSpot - 18 hours ago

Trump Contends His Economic Policies Won’t Increase Federal Debt

In an interview with Bloomberg News, the GOP candidate denied his tariff plans would hike the deficit by $7.5 trillion, a widely accepted forecast among economists.

Business - Inc. - October 16

Harris backs slashing medical debt. Trump's "concepts" worry advocates.

Health care experts are calling on lawmakers — and the next occupant of the White House — to help the millions of Americans grappling with medical debt.

‘King of debt’ Donald Trump needs to reassure the bond markets — now

Millions of investors are watching the value of their bond funds sag almost daily as concerns about the impact of Trump’s policies on the national debt grow.

Business - MarketWatch - October 26

History in the making: is the US finally about to elect its first female president?

Nail-biter of an election could result in Harris being the first female and first Asian American president. “This is monumental,” said 19-year-old Kai Carter as she stood in line behind the White ...

World - The Guardian - 2 days ago

How Donald Trump won the presidency

How Donald Trump won the 2024 presidential election.

Trump Defeats Harris to Retake the Presidency

Plus, Republicans win control of the Senate.

Top stories - The New York Times - 22 hours ago

Election Results (Part 2): Donald Trump Elected President

Is this the biggest political comeback in US history?

Taiwan president congratulates Trump on victory

Taiwan's President William Lai Ching-te congratulated former President Trump on his victory in the presidential election, offering his support for the next leader of Taipei's main ally against an ...

Politics - The Hill - 21 hours ago

World reacts to Trump's election as president

Donald Trump is going back to the White House as the 47th president after winning the 2024 election, CBS News projects. CBS News' Holly Williams and Margaret Brennan report on how world leaders are ...

Trump, Harris tied nationally in new NBC poll

With just three weeks left until Election Day, a new national survey has found the White House race is deadlocked, with both former President Trump and Vice President Harris securing 48 percent ...

Politics - The Hill - October 13

Trump says national abortion ban 'off the table'

Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story Trump hedges on abortion ban Former President Trump said a national abortion ban is “off the table” but left ...

Politics - The Hill - October 14

Harris, Trump separated by 1 point nationally: Poll

Vice President Harris is leading former President Trump by 1 percentage point nationally among likely voters, according to a new poll. The Marquette University poll, released Wednesday, found ...

Politics - The Hill - October 16

Harris leading Trump by 2 points in national poll

Vice President Harris is leading former President Trump by 2 percentage points in a new national poll. The poll, from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, found Harris garnering 44 percent ...

Politics - The Hill - October 23

Harris, Trump neck and neck in new national survey

Vice President Harris and former President Trump are neck and neck nationally with just more than a week until Election Day, a survey released Friday showed. The latest poll from The New York Times ...

Politics - The Hill - October 25

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