Democrats should focus on making improvements to Obamacare instead of trying to reinvent the wheel with “Medicare for All,” House Speaker Nancy Pelosi said Tuesday. “God bless” 2020 Democratic presidential candidates putting forth Medicare for All proposals, Pelosi said in an interview with “Mad Money” host Jim Cramer. “But know what that entails.” Pelosi’s thoughts […] Read more
Native American issues are in sharper focus in the 2020 presidential election cycle, particularly as Democratic contenders put more emphasis on policy proposals. The Native American electorate could end up being pivotal in seven major swing states: Arizona, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, North Carolina, Colorado and Wisconsin, according to data from Four Directions. “We can make […] Read more
Market focus is firmly on U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s next move after a majority of U.K. lawmakers voted Tuesday to take control of parliamentary business. The result sets up another key vote in parliament on Wednesday on whether to block the government from proceeding with a no-deal Brexit on October 31, if no Brexit […] Read more
Many good policy ideas miss out on the daily cable news spin cycle — but it is not for lack of trying. CNBC.com is interviewing presidential candidates this summer to gain insight on their vision and how it can impact the economic outlook for 37% of the 2020 electorate: voters from the millennial and Gen […] Read more
Sen. Kamala Harris raised over $1 million through several campaign fundraisers in the wealthy enclaves of the Hamptons on Long Island and Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts, according to people with direct knowledge of the matter Harris attended multiple events last weekend in the affluent vacation spots, including five in the Hamptons. The massive haul comes after […] Read more
The National Rifle Association, the country’s most powerful gun lobby, is mired in controversy. Allegations of financial wrongdoing have led to multiple investigations in Congress and in several states that are threatening the group’s nonprofit status. In 2016, the organization reported a staggering $46 million loss, which was a significant drop from income of $27.9 million […] Read more
Republican megadonor and Las Vegas Sands CEO Sheldon Adelson and his wife, Miriam, gave the Senate’s GOP fundraising arm over $200,000 last month as the party works to protect its majority in the chamber during next year’s elections. Their massive donations came in July, with each writing checks worth $106,500 to the National Republican Senatorial […] Read more
Anti-Trump pundit and veteran GOP operative Bill Kristol confirmed to CNBC in a few brief text messages that he has spoken to Anthony Scaramucci since the SkyBridge Capital founder had a public falling out with Trump. Asked whether he has spoken to Scaramucci about trying to find another presidential candidate to replace Trump on the […] Read more
Voters headed to the polls for a by-election on Thursday in Wales’ Brecon and Radnorshire constituency. How did the by-election come about and why is it so important for the UK’s new prime minister Boris Johnson? What is a by-election? By-elections in the UK take place between general elections when a seat in the House […] Read more
President Donald Trump “richly deserves impeachment,” House Judiciary Committee Chairman Jerry Nadler says. Nadler also says that former special counsel Robert Mueller’s recent hearings before Congress about his report on Russian election meddling represent an “inflection point.” Nadler’s comments come amid a growing rift in the Democratic caucus, where party leaders have shown resistance to […] Read more
