Scott Bessent outlined his plan to enrich the rich and screw the poor during his confirmation hearing before the Senate Banking ... When asked about whether he would renew Trump's tax breaks for billionaires and corporations, he called them the most important economic issue today. read more
On its homepage, Truth Social brags that it is "proudly made in the United States of America""but the small team includes workers in Mexico and eastern Europe. Former president Donald Trump has vowed to "stop outsourcing" and "punish" companies that send jobs overseas"but that hasn't prevented his social media company, Truth Social, from outsourcing work to Mexican employees. read more
MyPillow CEO Mike Lindell's company has refused to repay a loan that reportedly includes 360% interest fees. read more
Later on, Musk said that he would "balance the budget immediately," adding: "Obviously, a lot of people who are taking advantage of government are going to be upset about that. I'll probably need a lot of security, but it's got to be done. And if it's not done, we'll just go bankrupt." read more
George W. Bush's daughter Barbara campaigns for Harris in Pennsylvania Barbara Pierce Bush says she is "hopeful" the vice president will move the country forward. Her dad, a Republican, hasn't made an endorsement. With just a week to go until Election Day, yet another member of a Republican political dynasty is throwing their support behind Vice President Kamala Harris. On Tuesday, Barbara Pierce Bush, daughter of former President George W. Bush and granddaughter of former President George H.W. Bush, revealed she's backing Harris in next week's election. read more
Poverty, hunger and homelessness exist not because we cannot help the poor, but rather because we cannot satiate the rich.