FCC green-lights Nexstar's $6.2B merger with rival TV station owner Tegna

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  3 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  8 months ago

“The Federal Communications Commission has signed off on broadcast station owner Nexstar's $6.2 billion deal to acquire rival company Tegna, a...”

Powell has 'no intention of leaving' the Fed until Trump's DOJ probe is closed

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  2 Comments  •  5 Likes  •  8 months ago

“Fed Chair Jerome Powell says he will not step down from the central bank's board until an investigation launched by President Trump's Justice Dept....”

Internet blackouts hit Moscow as the Kremlin tightens restrictions

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  0 Comments  •  1 Like  •  8 months ago

“Moscow has been hit by a major mobile internet blackout as the Russian government tightens restrictions it has touted as necessary to ensure the...”

TSA callout rate surged over the weekend as partial shutdown continues

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  0 Comments  •  1 Like  •  8 months ago

“TSA staffing shortage issues surged over the weekend after agents missed their first full paycheck due to a partial government shutdown, creating...”

Trump wants other countries to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz. That might not be so easy.

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  46 Comments  •  7 Likes  •  8 months ago

“U.S. allies and rivals responded cautiously after President Donald Trump said they should police the Strait of Hormuz, as Iranian threats to strike...”

How two teenagers from wealthy Pennsylvania suburbs became suspects in an attempted 'ISIS-inspired' attack in New York City

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  1 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  8 months ago

“Pennsylvania teens Emir Balat and Ibrahim Kayumi are accused of attempting and ISIS-inspired attack outside NYC Mayor Zohran Mamadani's residence”

Old Dominion attacker purchased stolen gun days before attack, ATF says

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  1 Comments  •  1 Like  •  8 months ago

“A Virginia man, previously investigated for possible firearms crimes, sold a stolen handgun to the convicted ISIS supporter who then used it during...”

Senate passes major housing affordability bill by Elizabeth Warren and Tim Scott

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  20 Comments  •  6 Likes  •  8 months ago

“The Senate passed a bill Thursday aimed at boosting the supply of housing and bringing down prices, marking a rare bipartisan breakthrough on a...”

Iran's regime shows it can still rattle the global economy amid U.S. bombardment

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  1 Comments  •  2 Likes  •  8 months ago

“Iran's regime shows it can still rattle the global economy amid U.S. war”

Luxury real estate brokers and their brother convicted in federal sex trafficking trial

Via: Perrie Halpern  •  News & Politics  •  5 Comments  •  3 Likes  •  8 months ago

“Two high-profile luxury real estate brokers and their other brother were convicted Monday in a sex trafficking trial in which they were accused of...”