A Delay in Gops Tax Plans Could Push Up Costs by Hundreds of Billions

A.I. Military Start-Up Anduril Plans $1 Billion Factory in Ohio

The company said its Columbus plant could eventually produce tens of thousands of autonomous systems and weapons each year.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

The GOP Rivalry That Could Spell Big Trouble for Trump

With Donald Trump's agenda at stake, the top Republican leaders are divided on fundamental questions of strategy.

Politico - Jan. 16

Jeffrey Epstein’s Associates Could Reap Benefit of a Big Tax Refund

The estate’s assets have swelled to $145 million, a probate court filing in the U.S. Virgin Islands shows. Much of that won’t make its way to Mr. Epstein’s victims.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

GOP rep to reintroduce bill to eliminate taxes on overtime pay

A Republican House member is reintroducing legislation Wednesday that would eliminate taxes on overtime pay, an idea that has gained momentum among some lawmakers after President-elect Trump touted ...

The Hill - Jan. 15

In Pursuing Canal, Trump Could Push Panama Closer to China

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s threat to take back the Panama Canal may be posturing, but it could dampen the Panamanian government’s wish to broaden relations with the United States, analysts say.

The New York Times - Jan. 15

Pakistan's premier welcomes World Bank's 10-year funding plan of $20 billion

Pakistan’s prime minister has welcomed the first-of-its-kind agreement with the World Bank under which his country will receive $20 billion in the next decade to invest in renewable energy, ...

ABC News - Jan. 15

Inside Elon Musk’s Plan for DOGE to Slash Government Costs

Mr. Musk has turned to Silicon Valley to help recruit executives who will take up unofficial positions across the federal government.

The New York Times - Jan. 13

UK companies plan to invest in AI instead of hiring staff as costs rise

A new poll says 51 per cent of business leaders aim to redirect investment this year

Financial Times - Jan. 13

Labour intensifies push for growth to avoid ‘disastrous’ tax rises

Punishing week on bond markets ends with UK government borrowing costs significantly higher

Financial Times - Jan. 10

China’s solar sector could be on course for a glow-up

After a plague of overcapacity and falling prices, there are signs the sector may be approaching a bottom

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Senate GOP fears landmines in House could derail Trump's tax agenda

Senate Republicans fear that President-elect Trump’s tax agenda could be derailed in the House by several potential landmines, including calls by some GOP lawmakers to raise corporate taxes and to ...

The Hill - Jan. 10

L.A. wildfires to cost insurers more than $20 billion. Three companies are likely to foot most of the bill.

Allstate, Chubb and Travelers are likely to be the publicly traded insurance carriers most affected, as they are the most exposed to the California homeowners’ market.

MarketWatch - Jan. 10

TikTok could shut down unless Supreme Court blocks or delays U.S. ban

Court to hear arguments Friday on law forcing TikTok sale by Chinese parent company that takes effect in Jan. 19.

CBS News - Jan. 9

IRS: Missing final 2024 quarterly estimated tax payment could trigger 'unexpected penalties'

The fourth-quarter estimated tax payment for 2024 is Jan. 15. Here's how to avoid "unexpected penalties," according to the IRS.

CNBC - Jan. 9

English counties weigh election delay to pursue devolution plan

13 councils are considering postponing local polls in May, officials say

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Half of English county councils could ask to delay elections

The councils want to delay votes to explore new plans to redesign local government in England.

BBC News - Jan. 9

UK recruiters report fresh slowdown in hiring as planned tax rises bite

Survey results will heighten investor concerns over stagflation threat in economy

Financial Times - Jan. 9

Trump meets with GOP senators on Capitol Hill to push legislative agenda

President-elect Donald Trump met with Republican senators Wednesday night on Capitol Hill to discuss his "big beautiful bill" and all the pieces of his agenda it could hold. CBS News' Caitlin ...

CBS News - Jan. 8

Tax refund delays still plague millions of Americans, report says

Millions of taxpayers continue to struggle with delays in refunds from the IRS, a new tax advocate report says.

CBS News - Jan. 8

AI Startup Anthropic Plans to Raise $2 Billion at a $60 Billion Valuation

The new funding round, led by Lightspeed Venture Partners, sees the company at more than triple its 2024 valuation of $18 million.

Inc. - Jan. 8

Delays fuel GOP blame game over Trump nominees

Trump wanted a flurry of confirmations on Day One. It’s not likely to happen.

Politico - Jan. 8

Gingrich urges Trump, GOP to pass tax cuts in 'one big, beautiful bill'

Former Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) encouraged President-elect Trump and Republicans to pass tax cuts as part of a single wide-ranging reconciliation bill, arguing that the GOP’s narrow House ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

New Orleans attacker tried to use high explosive that could have killed hundreds

The bombs Shamsud-Din Jabbar built with the explosive known as RDX would have had devastating effects were it not for an amateurish blunder.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Trump’s push for SALT tax reform threatened by hardline GOP budget hawks

The path of least resistance could be $5 trillion in new government debt.

MarketWatch - Jan. 8

UK delays gene editing plans in push for Brexit reset

Brussels warns that current British plans not compatible with agreement to cut border checks

Financial Times - Jan. 8

Tax bracket changes could mean your paycheck is slightly bigger in 2025 — here's what to know

As the first paycheck of 2025 hits your bank account, it could have slightly more money due to IRS tax bracket changes.

NBC News - Jan. 7

Tax bracket changes could mean your paycheck is slightly bigger in 2025 — here's what to know

Your paycheck could be slightly bigger in 2025 due to IRS inflation adjustments to the federal income tax brackets. Here's what to know.

CNBC - Jan. 7

Indiana serial killer's victims could be identified amid new push

Investigators estimated at least 25 people were buried at Harold Baumeister's estate, based on evidence that included 10,000 bones and bone fragments.

CBS News - Jan. 7