Rep. Byron Donalds (R-Fla.) and former Florida Rep. David Jolly, a Republican-turned-Democrat, are projected to face off in the Florida governor’s race this fall to replace Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis, according to Decision Desk HQ. #davidjolly #byrondonalds #florida #angienixon #dsa
The U.S. national debt hit $40 trillion for the first time in history. Meanwhile, President Trump hosted crypto leaders at the White House where he called on Congress to pass a bill that would directly benefit the industry, which has made his family business $1.4 billion. CNBC Fast Money Contributor Dan Nathan and Former CFPB Director Rohit Chopra join Stephanie Ruhle to share their thoughts.
The U.S. national debt has reached $40 trillion, raising concerns over long-term economic stability as interest payments outpace defense spending.
The U.S. national debt has reached $40 trillion, raising concerns over long-term economic stability as interest payments outpace defense spending. PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: The U.S. national debt has reached a historic milestone of $40 trillion, with the federal government on track to borrow over $2 trillion this year alone. Interest payments on the debt have now surpassed defense spending, highlighting the growing financial strain the debt is causing. DETAIL: The debt has remained above 100 percent of GDP since the COVID-19 pandemic, raising concerns about the nation’s fiscal sustainability. Rising interest rates and increasing debt levels have contributed to soaring interest payments. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has set a…Open
The Army is offering soldiers four days off to play Grand Theft Auto VI if they sign up for reenlistment. The incentive is one of several the military is offering to service members to entice them to continue serving. #military #GTA6 #videogames Start your day with "Morning in America," NewsNation's live three-hour national morning newscast hosted by Markie Martin. Weekdays starting at 6a/5C. #MorningInAmerica NewsNation is your source for fact-based, unbiased news for all Americans.
President Trump has declared "economic warfare" on Iran and threatened "economic D-Day." Meanwhile, 10 Trump-endorsed candidates have lost their primaries so far this year. MS NOW Contributor Inzamam Rashid has the latest updates from Dubai. MS NOW Capitol Hill Reporter Kevin Frey, Semafor Politics Reporter Dave Weigel and Bloomberg Washington Correspondent Jeff Mason join Stephanie Ruhle to discuss more.
On Thursday’s “National Report,” State Department spokesperson Tommy Pigott discussed the “insidious practice” of birth tourism and the efforts of the Birth Tourism Prevention Task Force to stop it, warning that those who defraud the U.S. immigration system will face consequences.