Dem senator: 'Putin had something on' Trump which may account for 'plainly false' statements
January 22, 2019 inPolitics
Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) on Tuesday said that he believed Russian President Vladimir Putin "had something" on President Trump, suggesting the Russian leader holds leverage that could account for some of Trump statements.The senator... ...Read more from our friends at The Hill
Existing Home Sales Preview: A Crash Is Coming
January 22, 2019 inEconomics
Amid a government-shutdown-driven dearth of macro data, this morning offers a tasty morsel to feed the hungry and hopeful masses as existing home sales (EHS) is due to print. According to the Bloomberg consensus, EHS should decrease by 1.5% MoM to 5.24M, after having reached a 3-month high in November. However, Market Securities' Chief Economist/Strategist Christophe Barraud is convinced that EHS will surprise on the downside due to both fundamental and transitory...
Joe Biden admits past mistakes on criminal justice
January 21, 2019 inPolitics
Former Vice President Joe Biden, who has given himself a January deadline to decide whether to run for president in 2020, used his address at a Martin Luther King Jr. breakfast in Washington Monday to express regret for supporting tough-on-crime bills during his time in Congress, including a measure that established strict sentencing standards for crack and powder cocaine offenses. Why it matters: Biden would be an early front-runner if he...
Ocasio-Cortez raises money for transgender youth on video game live stream
January 21, 2019 inPolitics
Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) on Sunday night raised money for transgender youth by appearing on a video game live stream on Twitch.Ocasio-Cortez appeared on a livestream, which had been going on for 50 hours and raised... ...Read more from our friends at The Hill
Bill to promote government transparency clears Idaho House
January 21, 2019 inPolitics
BOISE, Idaho (AP) - Idaho’s House has approved a bill intended to promote government transparency by exempting public records requests from a sales tax on top of copying and other fees. The House passed the bill with a 67-0 vote on Monday. Officials say the change clarifies existing law. The bill now heads to the Senate. Copyright © 2019 The Washington Times, LLC. ... The Washington Times Comment Policy The Washington Times welcomes your comments...
Tech is ready to respond to Wall Street’s doubts, but don’t expect a holiday miracle
January 21, 2019 inEconomics
The most important earnings season for tech since the dot-com boom went bust is about to begin, but don’t expect a holiday miracle, especially for the companies that are used to a victory lap at this time of year. The first round of quarterly earnings every year is normally an exuberant time for tech companies, which get to show off how many devices they put under Christmas trees, how many ads...
Senate Dem on call for Nielsen investigation: I am 'sick and tired of this administration lying'
January 21, 2019 inPolitics
Sen. Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) said on Monday that he is asking for the FBI to investigate Homeland Security Secretary Kirstjen Nielsen for possible perjury because he is "sick and tired" of the administration "lying" to Congress."I am just sick and... ...Read more from our friends at The Hill
Blain: "China Is Juggling Half A Dozen Flaming Hand Grenades While Walking On A High Wire"
January 21, 2019 inEconomics
Blain's Morning Porridge, submitted by Bill Blain I got up early to see the Super Blood Wolf Moon this morning. It hung in the western sky, a baleful dark pink ball in the sky - caused by the earth eclipsing the moon. Reading the headlines about Chinese growth this morning – annual growth at 6.6% is the slowest since 1990 - I can’t help but wonder if the Blood Moon was...
