Hugh Cameron

19 hours ago | idahostatesman.com | Hugh Cameron

President Donald Trump's trip to Saudi Arabia earlier culminated in a $600-billion investment deal with the Kingdom that the administration is touting as a historic milestone for both countries.

22 hours ago | miamiherald.com | Hugh Cameron

Far more countries hold a favorable view of China than the United States, according to a new report. The findings, from the polling organization Nira Data's Democracy Perception Index 2025, found that over three-quarters of the nearly 100 nations surveyed had a preferable view of Beijing compared to Washington. Why It MattersChina has been attempting to capitalize on global opposition to President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs that he imposed after returning to the White House.

23 hours ago | miamiherald.com | Hugh Cameron

Larry Fink, CEO of the asset management firm BlackRock, believes investors are holding trillions in cash or low-risk funds as they await clarity on the direction of the global economy. Speaking at the Saudi-U.S. Investment Forum on Tuesday, Fink said: "There is 12 trillion euros sitting in bank accounts in Europe.

1 day ago | kentucky.com | Hugh Cameron

The chaos breaking out in the Democratic Party over the now-disputed election of a young activist to its upper ranks has reignited old debates about its recent past and new ones about its uncertain future. On Tuesday, a credentials body within the Democratic National Committee (DNC) voted to void the February election which elevated the young activist David Hogg to one of the party's five vice chair positions.

1 day ago | miamiherald.com | Hugh Cameron

House Republicans have unveiled a draft of their tax proposals, which includes a potential deduction for Social Security recipients. On Monday, the House Ways and Means Committee released the "one, big beautiful bill." The draft legislation, which represents the centerpiece of President Donald Trump's domestic economic agenda, proposes raising the nation's debt ceiling by $4 trillion, extends certain tax cuts from his first term, and adds new breaks on tips, overtime pay and auto loans.