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'The Bible Does Not Need Donald Trump's Endorsement': Democratic Senator Condemns Former President's $60 'God Bless The USA' Bibles
Monday, April 1, 2024 - 11:02am | 641Senator Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) has criticized former President Donald Trump for selling $60 “God Bless the USA” Bibles. Warnock, a pastor, said that Trump’s actions were not surprising, given his history of commercializing sacred items. What Happened: Warnock, during an interview...
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8 Wall Street Bank CEOs Reluctant To Take A Stand On Cannabis Reform After Sen. Questions Them During Hearing
Friday, December 8, 2023 - 1:18pm | 1004In a three-hour Senate Banking Committee hearing on Wednesday, US. Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA) asked eight CEOs of the biggest banks in the country to raise their hands if they support the SAFER Banking Act. Only Brian Moynihan, CEO and chairman of Bank of America (...
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Trump's Niece Warns Republicans 'Banking on Paranoia' After Maine Mass Shooting: 'Fear That...Lurks Almost Constantly'
Wednesday, November 1, 2023 - 5:43am | 665Former President Donald Trump‘s niece, Mary Trump, weighed in on the recent mass shooting in Maine that left 18 people dead after a man with an AR-15 opened fire. What Happened: The Lewiston, Maine shooting that happened last Wednesday was qualitatively different from other mass murders, Mary...
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BREAKING: Senate Committee Approves Cannabis Banking Reform In Historic Vote
Wednesday, September 27, 2023 - 10:32am | 458The Senate Banking Committee approved the Secure and Fair Enforcement Regulation (SAFER) Banking Act Wednesday, marking a regulatory milestone that has been in the works for nearly a decade. The bill is crafted to enable legal cannabis businesses access to banks and...
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These Senators Raked In More Cash From Book Sales Than Salary Last Year
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 - 5:05am | 293Book sales have become a lucrative avenue for lawmakers to enhance their brands and share their stories. Several U.S. senators earned significantly more from book sales in 2022 than their official salaries as revealed by their recent financial disclosures, Business Insider reports. Democratic...
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Trump-Backed Walker Loses To Democratic Rival Warnock In Georgia Senate Runoff
Wednesday, December 7, 2022 - 12:06am | 362Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Ga.) has reportedly defeated Donald Trump-backed Republican candidate, Herschel Walker, in Georgia’s runoff election. What Happened: This is Warnock’s second runoff victory and gives the Democrats a 51-49 Senate majority, reported the Associated Press....
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What Georgia's Senate Runoff Election Means For The Markets
Tuesday, December 6, 2022 - 3:15pm | 551Today's runoff election in Georgia between incumbent Democrat Senator Raphael Warnock and Republican Herschel Walker is expected to have a direct effect on the stock market. For example, Republicans have indicated a plan to repeal President Joe Biden's Inflation Reduction Act of...
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Senate Presents Bipartisan Resolution Urging Brittney Griner's Release From Russian Prison, Sen. Wyden, Booker & Sanders Also On Board
Sunday, July 24, 2022 - 9:43am | 822A bipartisan resolution calling for the immediate release of WNBA star Brittney Griner from a Russian prison was introduced in the United States Senate last Thursday, reported ESPN. Griner, a two-time Olympic gold medalist, has been detained since Feb. 17 and pleaded...
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Fintech Focus For January 7, 2021
Wednesday, January 6, 2021 - 7:34pm | 1483Quote To Start The Day: Don’t try to beat the competitors at their own game. You have to invent a new game — and master it. Source: Reid Hoffman One Big Thing In Fintech: The COVID-19 crisis has put pressure on banks to improve their digital offering as lockdowns have forced customers...