Biden to Back Eleventhhour Funding Bill

Biden signs bill to increase Social Security benefits for millions of public workers

The Social Security Fairness Act repeals two provisions that reduced Social Security benefits for some public workers who also receive pensions.

CNBC - Jan. 6

FirstFT: Private equity to lobby Trump as industry seeks to tap retirement funds

Also in today’s newsletter, China’s equity markets extend poor start to the year and accountancy’s Gen Z problem

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Trump and Republicans plot radical policy agenda in one ‘big, beautiful bill’

House speaker says party seeks single piece of legislation covering tax cuts, immigration and military spending. Donald Trump is working with top Republicans in Congress to devise a single “big, ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

France's former President Sarkozy standing trial over alleged campaign funding by Libya's Gadhafi

France’s former President Nicolas Sarkozy goes on trial Monday over alleged illegal financing of his 2007 presidential campaign by the government of late Libyan leader Moammar Gadhafi

ABC News - Jan. 6

Private equity to lobby Trump for access to savers’ retirement funds

Industry hopes incoming administration will open long-restricted private investments to individual investors

Financial Times - Jan. 6

Biden signs Social Security bill that enhances benefits for millions

New law means police officers, teachers and others with public pensions will now collect their full Social Security benefits.

CBS News - Jan. 5

Miller nets $1.5M bonus for sack in Bills' finale

In a 23-16 loss to the New England Patriots on Sunday that ended the regular season, Buffalo's Von Miller secured his sixth sack, earning a $1.5 million roster bonus for the 35-year-old Bills ...

ESPN - Jan. 5

Trump calls on GOP to pass his agenda in 'one powerful bill'

President-elect Trump on Sunday made public his support for Republican lawmakers to pass key components of his agenda into law with a single reconciliation bill, previewing what is expected to be a ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Trump backs massive single bill for taxes, border and energy

Some Republicans have expressed support for enacting two pieces of legislation, instead of trying to stuff everything into one bill.

Politico - Jan. 5

Biden signs bill to boost social security payments for millions of public workers

President says Social Security Fairness Act will benefit ‘Americans who have worked hard all their lives’. Joe Biden has signed into law a measure that boosts social security payments for current ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

Biden signs Social Security bill, says American retirees deserve 'economic security and dignity'

President Biden on Sunday signed a Social Security bill repealing two statutes that have diminished payouts to public sector workers including firefighters and teachers for years. “The bill I’m ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

Millions to See Higher Social Security Payments from Biden Bill

This bill will affect 3 million people’s Social Security benefits.

Inc. - Jan. 5

Biden signs bill boosting Social Security payments for millions

President Joe Biden is set to sign into law a measure that boosts Social Security payments for current and former public employees

ABC News - Jan. 5

Brookes seals 'insane' back-to-back World Cup wins

Britain's Mia Brookes produces another stunning display of big air snowboarding to seal back-to-back World Cup victories.

BBC News - Jan. 5

ATF head warns that the Trump administration's funding cut plans could risk lives

Steve Dettelbach, the director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, warned that President-elect Donald Trump's plans to reduce funding for the agency could risk lives. Scott ...

CBS News - Jan. 4

Commanders get RB Ekeler back ahead of playoffs

The Commanders activated running back Austin Ekeler off injured reserve, giving them a key offensive player back as they prepare for the postseason.

ESPN - Jan. 4

What Explains the Resurgence of the N.F.L. Running Back?

It’s not a miracle, but it seems like one.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

Ohio governor signs bill to charge public for police video footage

Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine (R) signed a new measure into law earlier this week that permits police departments to charge the public to release camera footage from its officers — including dash, body or ...

The Hill - Jan. 4

Some Democrats said to be open to backing RFK Jr.

A handful of Senate Democrats are said to be leaving the door open to voting for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to become the next Health and Human Services secretary. As preparations for confirmation ...

The Hill - Jan. 4

100% stocks for retirement? A new study says dump the 60/40 portfolio and target-date funds.

An all-equity portfolio, with a focus on international stocks, could be the key to maximizing retirement wealth, research suggests.

MarketWatch - Jan. 4

Do stock holdings reflect individual risk preferences or the growing use of target-date funds?

I suspected most financial assets were in 401(k) plans and most 401(k) holdings were directed by target-date funds, but the data told a somewhat different story.

MarketWatch - Jan. 4

Baerbock: EU will not fund the Islamization of Syria

Yahoo News - Jan. 4

'Strewth!' - Pant hits Starc for back-to-back sixes to reach 50

India's Rishabh Pant hits Mitchell Starc for back-to-back sixes to reach his half-century from only 29 balls against Australia in Sydney.

BBC News - Jan. 4

Streeting to unveil extra funding for English hospitals that cut waiting times fastest

Health secretary’s move intended to push NHS leaders to achieve government’s 18-week non-urgent treatment ‘milestone’

Financial Times - Jan. 4

GOP holdout Spartz to back Speaker Johnson

Rep. Victoria Spartz (R-Ind.), a key GOP vote who previously suggested she would not back Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), minutes before the vote signaled she'd back him. "I appreciate ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Helping boomers spend their retirement funds is harder than it sounds

Worries about running out of money makes people frugal and wary of taking any big pension decisions

Financial Times - Jan. 3

These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs can make 2025 a happy new year

Don’t miss these top money and investing features.

MarketWatch - Jan. 3

Ken Griffin's flagship hedge fund at Citadel climbs 15.1% in 2024

The billionaire investor's handful of hedge funds all posted double-digit returns in 2024, led by its tactical trading strategy.

CNBC - Jan. 2

Hedge funds Citadel and Millennium gain 15% in 2024

Ken Griffin and Izzy Englander’s funds likely to have outperformed wider hedge fund industry

Financial Times - Jan. 2

Schumer backs Wikler for DNC chair

Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) announced Thursday that he’s throwing his support behind Ben Wikler, the chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin, to take the helm of the Democratic ...

The Hill - Jan. 2