Balanced - QuikReader

How Trump is testing checks and balances through Elon Musk's DOGE

NBC News' Laura Jarrett looks at whether there are legal paths to block recent moves by President Trump and Elon Musk's Department of Government Efficiency.

NBC News - Feb. 7

Ben Jennings on ‘checks and balances’ in Trump’s White House – cartoon

The Guardian - Feb. 12

House GOP budget resolution hangs in the balance as hardliners hold out support

The House GOP’s budget resolution is hanging in the balance as a handful of hardliners withhold support for the measure, setting the stage for a high-stakes committee vote on Thursday. At least six ...

The Hill - Feb. 13

This cheap, balanced portfolio will be a better investment than most hedge funds

A simple 60-40 stock-bond mix outperforms complicated, costly offerings.

MarketWatch - 5d

Most in new poll say system of checks and balances not working well

Most in a new poll said the system of checks and balances in the U.S. government is not working well. When asked about the functioning of “the system of checks and balances between the executive, ...

The Hill - 23h

2 times a balance transfer fee is worth it (and 2 times it's not)

Credit card balance transfer fees can be worth it, but, in certain situations, they might lead to more debt.

CBS News - 23h

NYC Mayor Eric Adams' corruption case, fate as mayor hang in the balance

New York City Mayor Eric Adams appeared in court for a hearing on Wednesday about whether to allow the Trump Justice Department to drop corruption charges against him. The trial is scheduled to ...

CBS News - 19h

Virginia county balances economic benefits of data centers with drawbacks

Officials are touting data centers as an economic boon while acknowledging concerns over how the land is being used.

CBS News - 18h

RFK Jr. had up to $1.2 million in credit card debt — what experts say about tackling high balances

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s recent financial disclosures show a "massive" amount of credit card debt, according to experts.

CNBC - Feb. 7

Syria’s revolution hangs in the balance. The west must lift sanctions now | Simon Tisdall

Competing interests and rivalries between regional powers threaten hopes of change after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. Previously undisclosed Pentagon plans for withdrawing 2,000 US troops from ...

The Guardian - Feb. 8

What to know about checks and balances battle amid President Trump's executive actions

The Trump administration's flurry of executive actions in his first few weeks have brought about sweeping changes and have also increased fears of a growing constitutional crisis. CBS News legal ...

CBS News - Feb. 11

Gaza Cease-Fire Deal Hangs in the Balance Ahead of Trump’s Meeting With Jordan’s King

Hamas and President Trump have threatened to upend the cease-fire. Analysts say those words could prove hollow, but the deal still may not last beyond early March.

The New York Times - Feb. 11

With Trump all-in on crypto, bitcoin bulls bet America's corporate balance sheets are next

Last week, White House crypto czar David Sacks held his first press conference to discuss the future of crypto policy coming out of the Trump administration.

NBC News - Feb. 13

With Trump all-in on crypto, bitcoin bulls bet the trillions in cash on America's corporate balance sheets are next

Adoption of cryptocurrency and bitcoin continues to grow, but haven't found a home on corporate balance sheets, where trillions remain in cash and bonds.

CNBC - 6d

How Republicans calling for smaller government could use the Fed’s balance sheet to wield more power

The hole in the Federal Reserve’s balance sheet is getting some attention from lawmakers.

MarketWatch - 6d

Marvel Rivals Season 1 Balance Changes Take Aim At Triple Support Meta

Some of the most popular Strategists in Marvel Rivals are about to become less overpowered, as developer NetEase has revealed some of the balance changes coming as part of the game's mid-Season 1 ...

GameSpot - 2d

U.S., Russia end first high-level talks since 2022 as Ukraine peace negotiations hang in the balance

Ukrainian officials were not present at the talks in Riyadh, Kyiv said, and European allies remain frozen out of the discussions for now.

CNBC - 2d

UConn mounts second-half rally to avoid Villanova upset as Dan Hurley says season was 'hanging in the balance'

UConn punched off the ropes to close the game on a 27-6 run to secure a comeback win

CBS Sports - 1d

Latest in Balanced