Trump plays down consequences of a US default: ‘Could be maybe nothing’
By Tim Reid (Reuters) – Republican former President Donald Trump on Wednesday played down the severity of a potential U.S….
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China and US debt woes may dominate G7 finance chiefs’ talks
By Leika Kihara and Tetsushi Kajimoto TOKYO (Reuters) – China will be the elephant in the room at this week’s…
Biden warns of recession unless Republicans back his debt ceiling plan
By Nandita Bose VALHALLA, N.Y. (Reuters) -U.S. President Joe Biden piled pressure on Republican lawmakers on Wednesday to move quickly…
Battles shake Sudan’s capital, ceasefire talks reported to make progress
By Khalid Abdelaziz and Aidan Lewis DUBAI (Reuters) – Fighting in Sudan’s capital escalated on Wednesday with fierce clashes and…
Embattled US Rep George Santos hit with fraud, money laundering charges
By Karen Freifeld and Sarah N. Lynch CENTRAL ISLIP, New York (Reuters) – U.S. Representative George Santos on Wednesday vowed…
Yellen, at G7, to underscore U.S. commitment to Ukraine for ‘as long as it takes’
By Andrea Shalal NIIGATA, Japan (Reuters) – Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Thursday will underscore the United States’ commitment to…
Disney CEO questions continued Florida investment in clash with DeSantis
By Dawn Chmielewski and Lisa Richwine (Reuters) -Walt Disney Co Chief Executive Bob Iger on Wednesday accused Florida politicians of…
Debt ceiling battle delays sweeping annual defense policy bill
By Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) – U.S. congressional leaders on Wednesday put off debate on the National Defense Authorization Act,…
Lufthansa suffers blow as EU court backs Ryanair challenge against bailout
By Foo Yun Chee and Ilona Wissenbach BRUSSELS (Reuters) – Lufthansa suffered a setback on Wednesday after Europe’s second-highest court…
Ohio abortion rights fight highlights Republican electoral vulnerabilities
By Jason Lange, Gabriella Borter and Joseph Ax (Reuters) -Republican vulnerabilities on abortion policy are on display in Ohio, with…