Trump targets a Wall Street tax break also in Democrats' crosshairs

Target Sued for Defrauding Shareholders on DEI

The retailer was hit with lawsuit alleging it misled investors about DEI initiative risks, which led to consumer boycotts and diving stocks.

Inc. - 3h

Democratic Lawmakers Denied Entry to the Department of Education

It was the fourth agency this week that federal employees blocked congressional Democrats from entering amid a push to shutter government agencies and dramatically cut the federal work force.

The New York Times - 5h

House Democrats denied entry into Department of Education building

Several Democratic lawmakers were denied access to the Department of Education on Friday. The Trump administration has made it clear that it seeks to abolish the department.

NBC News - 5h

The M&A boom of 2025 is just getting started — and here are 5 potential targets

These companies should do well even if they’re not acquired.

MarketWatch - 8h

While Trump is moving fast and breaking things, Americans wanting to escape should come to Australia | Julianne Schultz

There is a talent pool of brilliant people who should be invited to study here, to work in our hospitals, construction sites and research labs. Move fast and break things was Mark Zuckerberg’s ...

The Guardian - 11h

A Wall Street trader disappeared, then wound up dead in a U.S. Border Patrol shootout

Ophelia Bauckholt was killed in a shootout with U.S. Border Patrol agents in northern Vermont — an unlikely end to a life that held so much promise.

NBC News - 18h

Democratic governors step forward to set the party's agenda

As President Donald Trump’s second administration takes shape in Washington, Democratic governors across the country are laying out their own plans for the year, with some using high-profile ...

NBC News - 19h

Canadian foreign interference agency says it detected a 'malicious activity' targeting candidate

A Canadian government department that tracks suspected foreign interference says it has detected a “coordinated and malicious activity” targeting federal Liberal Party leadership candidate Chrystia ...

ABC News - 1d

Democratic FEC chair says Trump fired her. She says it's not legal.

Weintraub, one of three Democratic members on the Federal Election Commission, posted a letter from Trump terminating her.

CBS News - 1d

Trump wants to end a popular Wall Street tax break. What to know about the 'carried interest loophole'

President Donald Trump wants to end the carried interest loophole. Here's how the tax break benefits Wall Street investment managers.

CNBC - 1d

Small Businesses and Contractors Also Get Hit by Trump’s Federal Funding Cuts

Reports suggest several thousand private sector jobs have been lost in the last two weeks, as federal funding freezes start having knock-on effects.

Inc. - 1d

Trump delays cancellation of de minimis trade exemption targeting China imports

President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday that puts a pause on his closing of the de minimis trade exemption.

CNBC - 1d

Wall Street Prepares to Defend Carried Interest, a Favored Tax Break, Again

President Trump called for ending the so-called carried interest loophole, which saves financiers billions. It’s a tax break that has survived time after time.

The New York Times - 1d

Breaking down Trump's dispute over the Panama Canal

President Trump has a phone call scheduled with the president of Panama to try to resolve the dispute over the Panama Canal. The waterway linking the Atlantic and the Pacific is vital to the U.S. ...

CBS News - 2d

Investigation targets online groups accused of child sex abuse, torture

Two men have been arrested for their roles in what authorities called "extremist" online communities.

CBS News - 2d

House Democrats try, and fail, to subpoena Musk

Politico - 3d

Hispanic Democrats privately strategize how to counter Trump with immigration groups

Politico - 3d

New Democratic bill targets Elon Musk

Politico - 3d

Shippers Wary of Red Sea Routes Despite Houthi Pledge to End Targeting

The world’s top three container operators said they fear instability in Gaza and broader regional tensions mean continued danger.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 27

Canada Is Becoming a Fentanyl Exporter, and a Target for Trump

The drug is increasingly manufactured in and trafficked from the U.S.’s northern neighbor, though the numbers remain small compared with Mexico.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24

Wall Street Banks Prepare to Sell Billions of Dollars of X Loans

Banks are hoping to sell the X debt at around 90 to 95 cents on the dollar.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24

Target Drops DEI Goals and Ends Program to Boost Black Suppliers

Once a stalwart supporter of Black and LGBTQ rights, the retailer joined corporate America’s retreat from DEI initiatives.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 24

BREAKING: Doughty Selected to Team Canada

Drew Doughty will don the maple leaf once again. After only six games of action since his return, the future Hall of Famer has been officially named as Canada’s replacement for Alex Pietrangelo in ...

Yahoo Sports - 1h

How much should you pay to do your taxes? Maybe nothing — if you qualify for free tax prep.

Major tax-prep providers like Intuit’s TurboTax and H&R Block say they can do “simple” federal income-tax returns for free. The IRS also has two different free filing options equipped for these ...

MarketWatch - 13h

Democrats call stop work order at CFPB 'illegal'

Democrats are calling on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to cancel his stop work order for the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) after employees with Elon Musk’s Department of Government ...

The Hill - 15h

Democratic governors step forward to set the party's agenda

As President Donald Trump’s second administration takes shape in Washington, Democratic governors across the country are laying out their own plans for the year, with some using high-profile ...

NBC News - 19h

The Papers: 'Trump wants UK tax cuts for tech giants' and 'hands off our ISAs'

A warning that axing ISAs could "trigger a mortgage crisis" is one of the stories on Saturday's fronts.

BBC News - 1d

Democrats Take Aim at Elon Musk

It’s the first sign of unified opposition for a rudderless and leaderless Democratic Party.

The New York Times - 1d

Canadian foreign interference agency says it detected a 'malicious activity' targeting candidate

Yahoo News - 1d

Graham's plan for Trump tax cuts

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Graham rolls out plan to tackle Trump agenda Senate Budget Committee Chair ...

The Hill - 1d

Frontier Air’s stock rallies as its rosier outlook, new routes wow Wall Street

Frontier plans an expansion to cities such as Reno, Nev.; and Tuscan, Ariz.

MarketWatch - 1d

Trump says he’ll roll out reciprocal tariffs next week. Here are his possible targets.

President Donald Trump on Friday said his administration would soon have an announcement about reciprocal tariffs. Peter Navarro, a longtime adviser to the president, has a target list for him.

MarketWatch - 1d

Expedia’s stock rallies 17% as Wall Street cheers the return of its dividend

For the first time since the COVID-19 pandemic, Expedia will pay out a quarterly dividend of 40 cents a share.

MarketWatch - 1d

This Is How Democrats Can Counter Elon Musk

Recklessness will not get us to a revitalized government, but neither will excessive caution and addiction to procedure.

The New York Times - 1d

House Democrats denied entry to the Department of Education

Democratic members of Congress were denied entry to the Department of Education for a meeting with acting Secretary Denise Carter when a security officer would not allow them inside.

NBC News - 1d

Here’s how Democrats should fight back against Trump | Margaret Sullivan

Democrats in a new generation are punching back hard. And, in so doing, showing their colleagues how to overcome their reputation for dithering. It’s easy to be disgusted with the Democratic party ...

The Guardian - 1d

Breaking down Knicks’ trade deadline decisions

The NBA’s Trade Deadline brought major fireworks across the league, with numerous current and former All-Stars switching teams, while the Knicks mostly stood pat after making all of their ...

Yahoo Sports - 1d

'Border czar' threatens military action if cartels target troops at border

"Border czar" Tom Homan said he expects to use the U.S. military if Mexican cartels target American troops on the border.

ABC News - 2d

Tariff Uncertainty Taxes the Auto Industry

For some in the car industry, the uncertainty surrounding a US-border trade war is almost worse than the tariffs themselves. If the tariffs go through, the costs might get passed down to buyers.

Wired - 2d

Trump targets a Wall Street tax break also in Democrats' crosshairs

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