Aug 07 Trump opens door for 401(k) retirement plans to invest in private equity and crypto By Ken Sweet, Associated Press Millions of Americans saving for retirement through 401(k) accounts could have the option of putting their money in higher-risk private equity and cryptocurrency investments, according to an executive order signed Thursday by President Donald Trump that could give those financial players long-sought access to a… Continue reading
Aug 07 AP report: More FBI leaders forced out, including ex-director who resisted turning over Jan. 6 agents’ names By Eric Tucker, Associated Press The FBI Agents Association said in a statement that it was concerned by reports of the firings of senior leaders and that it was reviewing all legal options to defend its members. Continue reading
Aug 07 WATCH: Trump honors Purple Heart recipients, including 3 who sent him medals after Butler shooting By Meg Kinnard, Associated Press President Donald Trump recognized nearly 100 recipients of the Purple Heart at the White House on Thursday, including three service members who gave him their own medals after an attempt on his life at a Pennsylvania campaign rally. Continue reading
Aug 07 WATCH: Trump presents data with economist Stephen Moore, days after BLS chief fired By Associated Press The White House invited journalists into the Oval Office Thursday afternoon for a surprise appearance by conservative economist Stephen Moore. President Donald Trump also said he would meet with Russian President Vladimir Putin even if the Russian leader won’t meet… Continue reading
Aug 07 EPA kills Biden-era grant program to boost solar energy for lower-income households By Alexa St. John, Matthew Daly, Associated Press It's the latest Trump administration move hindering the nation’s shift to cleaner energy. Continue reading
Aug 07 Trump moves to end NASA missions measuring carbon dioxide and plant health By Tammy Webber, Associated Press The Trump administration wants to end two NASA missions that monitor a potent greenhouse gas and plant health. The move would potentially shut off an important source of data for scientists, policymakers and farmers. Continue reading
Aug 07 Trump energizes conservative Christians with religious policies and assaults on cultural targets By Peter Smith, Associated Press President Donald Trump has repeatedly delivered for the conservative Christians who form the bedrock of his Republican support. Continue reading
Aug 07 Trump wants to change how the Census Bureau collects data By Josh Boak, Mike Schneider, Joey Cappelletti, Associated Press President Donald Trump has instructed the Commerce Department to change how the Census Bureau collects data, seeking to exclude immigrants in the United States illegally. Continue reading
Aug 07 Trump says Intel’s CEO must resign, sending its stock tumbling By Michelle Chapman, Associated Press President Donald Trump made a social media post after Sen. Tom Cotton sent a letter to Intel Chairman Frank Yeary expressing concern over CEO Lip-Bu Tan’s investments and ties to semiconductor firms that are reportedly linked to the Chinese Communist… Continue reading
Aug 07 Putin says he hopes to meet Trump as the White House presses for a peace deal on Ukraine By Dasha Litvinova, Barry Hatton, Associated Press Putin’s foreign affairs adviser Yuri Ushakov said a summit could possibly take place next week. A meeting would be a significant milestone. Continue reading