The Texas Lottery’s future is on the line as lawmakers debate reauthorization. Should we treat the people gaming the system like card counters at the casinos?… MORE
As Trump Battles Elite Colleges, House GOP Looks to Hike Endowment Tax by at Least Tenfold
WASHINGTON (AP) — As Congress looks to slash spending and raise revenue for President Donald Trump’s tax bill, Republicans have turned attention to the huge endowments amassed by the country’s wealthiest colleges. Varying proposals have called for raising the rate to 14% or 21%, treating traditionally tax-free universities like major corporations. Trump previously said he…… MORE
Federal Reserve Likely to Defy Trump & Keep Rates Unchanged this Week
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Federal Reserve will likely keep its key short-term interest rate unchanged on Wednesday, despite harsh criticism from President Donald Trump and his demand that the Fed reduce borrowing costs. After causing a sharp drop in financial markets two weeks ago by saying he could fire Fed Chair Jerome Powell, the Republican…… MORE
Trump Has Threatened a 100% Tariff on Movies Made Outside the US
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump is threatening to levy all films made outside the U.S. at a steep rate of 100%. Over the weekend, Trump accused other countries of “stealing the movie-making capabilities” of the U.S. and said that he had authorized the Commerce Department and the U.S. Trade Representative to “immediately begin…… MORE
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