Kevin Hassett says 'there will be layoffs' if Trump decides shutdown talks are not progressing
Top White House economic advisor Kevin Hassett said he's hopeful lawmakers can reach an agreement to end the government shutdown before layoffs begin.
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The Senate's ultrawealthy club: Meet the 8 senators worth $50 million or more
Among the wealthiest members of the US senate, half of them were elected last year, and three-quarters of them are Republican.
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Apple's ICEBlock takedown shows how easily Washington can pull the plug on the internet
Tech companies are used to foreign governments telling them to take down apps. Now it's happening in the US, as Apple takes down an anti-ICE app.
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Silicon Valley Rep. Ro Khanna says the H-1B visa needs change — but a 'blanket' $100k fee isn't the solution
Ro Khanna said that the H-1B system needs changes. But he said the $100,000 fee could hurt startups, many of which are located in his district.
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Trump's top HR official floats hiring senior tech workers for 2-year government stints
Scott Kupor, a former a16z investor, says he wants to see more "connectivity between the public and private sector."
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Yes, Congress still gets paid during a government shutdown
Federal workers may end up missing paychecks, depending on how long the shutdown lasts. Members of Congress won't have to worry about that.
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Trump announces 'TrumpRx' drug-buying website alongside Pfizer CEO
Donald Trump announced an agreement with Pfizer to make their drugs available to Medicaid at a lower price.
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YouTube to pay $22 million to Trump to settle post-January 6 ban case
In total, YouTube will pay $24.5 million to settle the suit brought by President Donald Trump.
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What Kamala Harris' style has looked like throughout her career, from suits to sparkling gowns
Kamala Harris usually wears pantsuits, Converse sneakers, and pearl jewelry. Over the years, though, she's incorporated gowns and jeans.
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Trump keeps threatening to cut off federal funding to NYC if Zohran Mamdani is elected mayor
Trump said on Monday that Zohran Mamdani "won't be getting any" federal funding to fulfill his campaign promises if elected mayor.
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Eric Adams drops out of the New York mayor's race weeks ahead of the election
Adams announced his departure on Sunday in an eight-minute video on X, saying media speculation and lack of funding influenced his decision.
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A look inside Jackie Kennedy Onassis' luxurious homes, from sprawling estates to full-floor apartments
Take a closer look at the luxurious homes of Jackie Kennedy Onassis, from sprawling estates to iconic apartments.
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The US government is increasingly likely to shut down next week. Here's why.
Lawmakers must pass a funding bill by the end of September, or the government will shut down. Republicans and Democrats are at an impasse.
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Trump calls for the firing of Microsoft's president of global affairs, Lisa Monaco
President Donald Trump on Friday called for the firing of Microsoft's president of global affairs, Lisa Monaco, on Truth Social.
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Newly released Epstein documents include mention of Elon Musk, Bill Gates, Peter Thiel, and Steve Bannon
"Reminder: Elon Musk to island Dec. 6 (is this still happening?)" one scheduling note says. Musk previously said he declined island invites.
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