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The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee is making an urgent appeal to donors, setting a firm deadline to raise $17 million for competitive House races. DCCC Executive Director Julie Merz sent a memo to donors on Friday outlining the committee’s financial needs and the stakes attached to meeting them. The committee wants $17 million in hand…
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky is set to appear on ABC’s “This Week” Sunday morning following a controversial deal announced by President Trump involving Russian diesel exports. Trump announced Friday via Truth Social that he had concluded a “highly successful discussion” with Russian President Vladimir Putin on supplying diesel to U.S. and global markets. According to…
Bailey’s appointment comes after former director James Braid departed the role ahead of the November midterm elections, leaving the position vacant for several months. President Trump announced the selection on Truth Social, praising Bailey’s track record as deputy director in securing key Cabinet confirmations for the administration. Trump credited Bailey with helping secure the confirmations…
AST SpaceMobile (NASDAQ: ASTS) shares dropped sharply Friday morning after SpaceX locked up a nationwide low-band spectrum portfolio the satellite company had been pursuing. SpaceX agreed to acquire the entire low-band spectrum portfolio from Grain Management, a privately held spectrum owner, in a deal that still requires regulatory approval with terms left undisclosed. The transaction…
Shares of satellite-based wireless company AST SpaceMobile (ASTS) dropped 14.6% on Friday, as investors digested a significant competitive blow from Elon Musk’s Space Exploration Technologies (SPCX). SpaceX announced after market close Thursday that it had agreed to purchase up to 14 megahertz of spectrum in the 800 MHz low-band frequency range. According to SpaceX, the…
SpaceX’s push to extend Starlink into direct mobile service has transformed low Earth orbit into a critical layer of digital and economic infrastructure. Companies building rockets, satellites, and ground systems are increasingly viewed as essential connectivity providers rather than speculative ventures. That structural shift is drawing serious investor attention toward space-focused equities with real revenue…
Ciji Ware, a novelist, has written a new book called “Rightsizing Over 70” to help older Americans navigate the complex and often emotional process of downsizing. Ware and her husband, journalist Tony Cook, downsized their homes six times in 10 years and openly admit they “did everything wrong” along the way. Their experience reflects a…
In your 20s, the financial habits you build carry far more weight than the salary figure on your paycheck. Most young adults fixate on earning more money, but experts consistently point to spending behavior and savings discipline as the true drivers of long-term financial outcomes. The gap between those who retire comfortably and those who…
President Trump has selected Katie Bailey as the new director of the Office of Legislative Affairs, with Bailey accepting the position on Friday. Bailey currently serves as special assistant to the president and deputy director of legislative affairs, where she has focused on Senate relations. In her existing role, Bailey played a key part in…
President Trump announced Saturday he will personally decide whether to livestream the firing squad execution of convicted Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan. Trump addressed reporters on the White House South Lawn, speaking bluntly about the severity of Hasan’s crimes and the punishment he deserves. “He’s a vicious killer, killed 13 people in cold blood, wounded…