Key actions from Trump’s first day in office. And, insights from the inaugural speech

Today marks President Trump’s first full day at the White House. After being sworn in as the 47th president of the United States, he wasted no time undoing policies former President Joe Biden implemented. Here are some of the key orders Trump signed or signaled yesterday. Immigration is a focal point of Trump’s first moves as president and a … Read more

Treasury secretary nominee Scott Bessent to make call to action during hearing: ‘Generational opportunity’

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Scott Bessent, President-elect Trump’s pick for Treasury Department secretary, plans to talk about Trump’s economic vision for the nation during his Senate confirmation hearing on Thursday. In a copy of his written remarks obtained by FOX Business, Bessent begins by discussing his roots in the South Carolina Lowcountry.  Online TaxExpertNow “My father fell into extreme financial difficulty when I was young,” … Read more

Biden signs funding bill into law, averting US government shutdown

The US president hails the passage of the budget legislation after days of uncertainty and negotiations that went down to the wire. “This agreement represents a compromise, which means neither side got everything it wanted. But it rejects the accelerated pathway to a tax cut for billionaires that Republicans sought, and it ensures the government … Read more