Us Debt Ceiling Fight Shifts to Congress As Lawmakers Prepare for First Votes
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Big asset managers adopt ‘vulture’ tactics in distressed debt fights
Loosening credit agreements mean traditional investors who once could avoid messy legal battles are having to evolveFinancial Times - Business -
Big asset managers adopt ‘vulture’ tactics in distressed debt fights
Loosening credit agreements mean traditional investors who once could avoid messy legal battles are having to evolveFinancial Times - Business -
US preparing to announce $6B in weapons contracts for Ukraine
The package could be finalized and announced as soon as Friday.Politico - Politics - Ukraine -
Fauci to testify before Congress for the first time since stepping down
Anthony Fauci, former chief medical adviser to President Biden, will testify before the House Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Pandemic on June 3, making it the first time he will appear before a congressional panel since leaving government ...The Hill - Politics -
Congress passed a TikTok bill. Will the US really ban the app?
A bill passed by Congress and signed by Biden requires owner ByteDance to sell or face a US ban – it’s its biggest threat yet. Senate passes bill banning TikTok if parent company does not sell itThe House of Representatives passed a bill that ...The Guardian - World - Tiktok -
Fulton Financial acquires Republic First Bank in latest regional-bank rescue
After struggling under the weight of higher interest rates, Republic First Bancorp on Friday found another regional lender willing to rescue it: fellow Pennsylvania-based bank Fulton Financial Corp.MarketWatch - Business -
First round of North Macedonia's presidential polls shows big shift towards center-right opposition
Near-complete results from North Macedonia’s first round of presidential polls confirm a strong shift towards a candidate backed by the country’s center-right oppositionABC News - World -
Venice launches world first tourist entrance fee in bid to fight overcrowding
Visitors to Venice will have to pay for an entry fee after the Italian city became the first in the world to introduce a charging system for tourists.NBC News - Top stories -
Scottish Greens will vote to oust Yousaf after he ends power-sharing deal
Patrick Harvie says Humza Yousaf "burnt his bridges" by scrapping the power-sharing deal between the SNP and Greens.BBC News - Top stories -
Israel Prepares Gradual Rafah Offensive
Responding to U.S. and international pressure, Israel is scrapping plans for an all-out assault in favor of an approach that seeks to limit civilian casualties.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Israel Prepares Gradual Rafah Offensive
Responding to U.S. and international pressure, Israel is scrapping plans for an all-out assault in favor of an approach that seeks to limit civilian casualties.The Wall Street Journal - World - Israel -
Ukraine uses longer-range US missiles for first time
Missiles secretly delivered this month have been used to strike Russian targets in Crimea, US media say.BBC News - Top stories - Ukraine -
Congress could finally take a stand on crypto
A U.S. stablecoin bill could come into focus in May that aims to create a new regulatory framework for digital assetsMarketWatch - Business -
Scotland’s first minister confident he will win upcoming no-confidence votes
Humza Yousaf seeks support of MSPs to sustain minority government after collapse of SNP-Green coalitionFinancial Times - World -
Israel thought to be preparing to send troops into Rafah
Two reservists brigades mobilised for Gaza missions while rows of tents put up in Khan Younis. Israel appears to be readying to send troops into Gaza’s southernmost city of Rafah, the only corner of the strip that has not seen fierce ground ...The Guardian - World - Israel -
US economy grew less than expected in first quarter at 1.6% rate
Previous indicators of robust growth have set back expectations of Fed rate cuts and wrongfooted marketsFinancial Times - World -
Biden dealt blow as investors scale back bets on pre-election rate cut
Markets no longer fully confident of move by September following new growth and inflation dataFinancial Times - Business - Joe Biden -
Emma Stone wants people to use her real first name
Emma chose the name change because Emily Stone - her real name - was taken by another actor.BBC News - Top stories -
Why now is a great time to consider debt relief
A debt relief service may be able to help you deal with mounting debt. Here's why now is a great time to sign up.CBS News - Top stories -
How to pay off $7,500 in credit card debt
Do you have $7,500 or more in credit card debt? Here are a few ways to pay it off quickly.CBS News - Top stories -
What to do if you are in debt and need help
What help and options are available to people struggling with debt repayments?BBC News - Top stories -
Schumer Says Bill to Aid Ukraine and Israel Shows Congress Isn’t Broken
The majority leader says the measure to help Ukraine and other recent bipartisan efforts show there is a path to success on Capitol Hill. But deep partisan differences and institutional problems remain.The New York Times - Top stories - Ukraine -
Ex-McKinsey Consultant Says Firm Misled Congress onHandling ofOpioid Documents
Former McKinsey partner Arnab Ghatak sued the consulting firm, accusing it of making false statements about document retention after improperly deleting records while under government investigation.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Americans largely split on support for Ukraine aid as Congress passes deal: Survey
Americans are split about whether the United States should continue to send more aid to Ukraine for its war with Russia, despite Congress recently passing a bill to do so, a new survey found. The survey, conducted by YouGov, found that 28 percent ...The Hill - Politics - Ukraine -
Here’s the scenario that ‘nobody’s really prepared for,’ says UBS Wealth’s CIO
UBS Global Wealth Management ‘s chief investment officer Mark Haefele says investors may need to consider an economic nightmare happening.MarketWatch - Business -
The IRS declared its foray into online tax preparation a success and is considering expansions.
The IRS declared its foray into online tax preparation a success and is considering expansions.The Wall Street Journal - World -
Inside Lawmakers’ Secretive Push to Pass the TikTok Bill
A tiny group of lawmakers huddled in private about a year ago, aiming to keep the discussions away from TikTok lobbyists while bulletproofing a bill that could ban the app.The New York Times - Top stories - Tiktok -
Johnson, GOP lawmakers heckled at combative Columbia event
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and Republican lawmakers were repeatedly and loudly heckled during a combative press conference at Columbia University on Wednesday as they gathered to condemn antisemitism and the pro-Palestine demonstrations taking ...The Hill - Politics -
Inside Lawmakers’ Secretive Push to Pass the TikTok Bill
A tiny group of lawmakers huddled in private about a year ago, aiming to keep the discussions away from TikTok lobbyists while bulletproofing a bill that could ban the app.The New York Times - Business - Tiktok -
Inside Lawmakers’ Secretive Push to Pass the TikTok Bill
A tiny group of lawmakers huddled in private about a year ago, aiming to keep the discussions away from TikTok lobbyists while bulletproofing a bill that could ban the app.The New York Times - Tech - Tiktok -
Japan feels inflation heat from Fed’s ‘higher for longer’ shift
Yen’s 34-year low against dollar complicates task for BoJ governor Kazuo Ueda a month after ending negative rates eraFinancial Times - Business - Japan -
Japan feels inflation heat from Fed’s ‘higher for longer’ shift
Yen’s 34-year low against dollar complicates task for BoJ governor Kazuo Ueda a month after ending negative rates eraFinancial Times - World - Japan -
Perry, a Far-Right Incumbent, Faces Shifting Political Ground in Pennsylvania
The House Freedom Caucus stalwart and 2020 election denier is confronting a general election challenge in a central Pennsylvania district that has grown more competitive.The New York Times - Top stories -
Stock Gains by Google and Microsoft Show a Payoff for AI Shift
Investors see short-term gains from tech giants that are pouring resources into AI, which is driving the sector's market rise.Inc. - Business - Google -
Two died after UK shift from analogue to digital phone lines
Government says it met Virgin O2 chief executive and Ofcom after incidents last yearFinancial Times - Business - United Kingdom -
In private, Biden shifts from frustration to confidence that he'll beat Trump
Over the past several weeks, Biden has privately expressed confidence that he’s going to win the November election, according to three people familiar with his comments, in a shift from the frustration with the status of his campaign that he was ...NBC News - Politics - Joe Biden -
In private, Biden shifts from frustration to confidence that he'll beat Trump
Over the past several weeks, Biden has privately expressed confidence that he’s going to win the November election, according to three people familiar with his comments, in a shift from the frustration with the status of his campaign that he was ...NBC News - Top stories - Joe Biden -
Power plant rule expected to speed shift away from coal
Welcome to The Hill's Energy & Environment newsletter {beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story New climate rule could speed shift away from coal The Biden administration’s new climate rule for power plants is expected to ...The Hill - Politics