DeSantis-Trump differences come into view
The differences between former President Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) are coming into sharper focus as the two emerge as potential rivals in the 2024 presidential contest. Trump’s endorsement helped propel DeSantis through a GOP primary in the 2018 Florida governor’s race. But as both men position themselves for a White House run, long-simmering differences on vaccines, pandemic responses and other issues are bubbling to the surface. Some of DeSantis's policy positions are in direct conflict with Trump’s. That sets up a contrast for the Florida governor to hig
Read MoreTikTok bans on government devices raise questions about platform's future
TikTok is getting banned from a growing number of federal and state devices, underscoring how political winds are turning against the platform given worries about China and raising questions about its future. The latest development is the decision by Republicans and Democrats in Congress to include a measure banning TikTok from devices used by federal employees in the $1.7 trillion ye
Read MoreDemocrats outraged over Christmas Eve migrant drop-off at VP's House
Democrats are blasting the busing of migrants to Vice PresidentHarris' Washington, D.C., residence on Christmas Eve, taking aim at Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R), who they blame for dropping the groups off in below-freezing temperatures on a holiday. The incident was the latest salvo in a months-long effort by Abbott and other Republican governors to urge the Biden administration to bolster its immigration policy and wasn’t the first time migrants have been sent to the vice president’s home. But it will likely intensify the feud over immigration, especially as Title 42 hangs in t
Read MorePutin says he is ready to negotiate 'with everyone involved' over Ukraine
Russian President Vladimir Putin said that he’s ready to negotiate “with everyone involved” in the war with Ukraine. Putin told a Russian news reporter in an interview that aired on Russian media on Sunday that the Kremlin is ready to negotiate but their enemy are the ones refusing to talk. The comments from the Russian leader follow intense Russian shelling on the Ukrainian city of Kherson on Christmas
Read MoreSix ways students can reduce debt if Biden program is killed by courts
Students who borrowed money to pay for college are hoping for help from President Biden's debt relief program, which for now is tied up in the courts. If Biden's program is killed off by the judiciary, however, it doesn't leave student borrowers without options to reduce their debt. Here are some options that student borrowers could consider. Income-Driven Repayment Forgiveness Income-Driven Repayment (IDR) Forgiveness has the advantage of broad availability and lower monthly payments. But that may be offset by how long it ta
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