Pompeo says Trump-Zelensky call was 'consistent' with administration policy

Secretary of State Mike PompeoMichael (Mike) Richard PompeoPompeo says Trump-Zelensky call was ‘consistent’ with administration policy Giuliani hits back at Trump’s nominee for Russia ambassador: He ‘doesn’t know what he’s talking about’ NY Democrat presses Trump officials on terrorist designation for foreign white supremacist groups MORE has said that President TrumpDonald John TrumpTrump congratulates Washington […]

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On The Money: Senate passes first spending package as shutdown looms | Treasury moves to roll back Obama rules on offshore tax deals | Trade deal talks manage to weather Trump impeachment storm

Happy Halloween and welcome back to On The Money, where there’s nothing spookier than a bad jobs report.  I’m Sylvan Lane, and here’s your nightly guide to everything affecting your bills, bank account and bottom line. See something I missed? Let me know at [email protected] or tweet me @SylvanLane. And if you like your newsletter, […]

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White House talking new tax cuts with GOP

The Trump administration and congressional Republicans have begun working on a new tax package, The Washington Post reports. ADVERTISEMENT In September, both Treasury Secretary Steven MnuchinSteven Terner MnuchinOn The Money: Senate passes first spending package as shutdown looms | Treasury moves to roll back Obama rules on offshore tax deals | Trade deal talks manage […]

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Trump administration backing off plans to freeze fuel economy: WSJ

The Trump administration is backing away from its proposal to roll back Obama-era rules that push automakers to make vehicles more fuel efficient, The Wall Street Journal reported Thursday. The administration is now considering requiring a 1.5 percent increase in fuel efficiency, compared with the 5 percent annual called for under the Obama rules, according to the Journal, which […]

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Georgia governor's health care plan would allow subsidies to pay for ObamaCare alternatives

Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp (R) unveiled a health care proposal Thursday that would allow residents to use ObamaCare subsidies for plans that don’t meet the law’s coverage requirements.  Under the plan, which must be approved by the Trump administration before taking effect, the subsidies could be used to buy short-term and association health plans that are typically cheaper than […]

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Bolton will not voluntarily testify, says his lawyer

Former national security adviser John BoltonJohn BoltonOvernight Defense: Dems block defense spending bill over Trump wall | Impeachment latest – Both sides seize on testimony of White House Russia expert | Bolton won’t testify voluntarily Both sides claim win in White House official’s impeachment testimony Judge fast-tracks case over former White House official’s refusal to […]

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Judge throws out conspiracy theorist's lawsuit against Mueller

A federal judge on Thursday threw out conspiracy theorist Jerome Corsi’s lawsuit against former special counsel Robert MuellerRobert (Bob) Swan MuellerGowdy: I ‘100 percent’ still believe public congressional hearings are ‘a circus’ Comey: Mueller ‘didn’t succeed in his mission because there was inadequate transparency’ Fox News legal analyst says Trump call with Ukraine leader could be ‘more […]

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Judge fast-tracks case over former White House official's refusal to testify in impeachment inquiry

A federal judge on Thursday fast-tracked a case involving a key impeachment witness caught between House Democrats seeking to compel his testimony and a White House order to defy a congressional subpoena.   Judge Richard Leon, a George W. Bush appointee to the Federal District Court in D.C., called the legal dispute over the testimony of Charles […]

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Fiat Chrysler, Peugeot boards approve $50B merger

Carmakers Fiat Chrysler and Peugeot confirmed their intention to merge Thursday, after speculation of the deal came earlier in the week. ADVERTISEMENT The new company will be on track to have 8.7 million vehicle sales annually and 400,000 employees, making it the fourth-largest carmaker in the world. “Discussions have opened a path to the creation of […]

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