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Nearly 50 Florida billionaires make Forbes 400 as wealth soars in 2026

Nearly 50 Florida billionaires make Forbes 400 as wealth soars in 2026

Jeff Bezos, Larry Ellison and other Florida billionaires climbed the Forbes 400. Here's who made the list.

President Trump's Sons Launch World Liberty Financial, Generating Over $500 Million in Crypto Revenue

President Trump's Sons Launch World Liberty Financial, Generating Over $500 Million in Crypto Revenue

Donald Trump's sons launched a cryptocurrency venture named World Liberty Financial in 2024. This venture has reportedly generated over $500 million in revenue from the sale of crypto products, including 'governance tokens,' as detailed in President Trump's annual disclosure report filed with the Office of Government Ethics. This figure contributes to the more than $1.4 billion President Trump reported from various crypto businesses last year. Initially, President Trump expressed skepticism about cryptocurrency, describing it as 'highly volatile and based on thin air.' However, he has since become a proponent, influenced by his sons' involvement in the business and its appeal to specific voter demographics, such as Black and younger voters. The White House maintains that President Trump remains uninvolved in his family's business decisions.

President Trump Agrees to New Ethics Provision in Cryptocurrency Bill, Enhancing State Enforcement Powers

President Trump Agrees to New Ethics Provision in Cryptocurrency Bill, Enhancing State Enforcement Powers

President Trump has agreed to a significant portion of a stringent ethics proposal within a broader cryptocurrency bill, which is slated for a key vote this week. According to three Republican senators, the agreement includes a provision that would grant state attorneys general a meaningful role in enforcing the crypto measure if it becomes law. Initially, the bill only barred federally elected officials, their spouses, and federal judges from issuing digital assets. However, a core group of Democrats, alongside Republican Senator Thom Tillis and Senator Ruben Gallego, pushed for stronger conflict-of-interest measures, specifically advocating for state attorneys general to have the authority to enforce the law in addition to the Justice Department. An updated version of the bill will also require individuals with significant financial interests in cryptocurrency-issuing entities to either divest or place those assets in a blind trust.

Republicans Report President Trump Agrees to New Ethics Rules for Cryptocurrency Bill

Republicans Report President Trump Agrees to New Ethics Rules for Cryptocurrency Bill

Republicans in the Senate have indicated that President Trump has agreed to new ethics provisions to facilitate the passage of a sweeping cryptocurrency bill. These provisions would apply to him and his wife, First Lady Melania Trump, and aim to address concerns about potential conflicts of interest given President Trump's significant crypto holdings and ventures. Initially, President Trump agreed to a measure barring him and his wife from issuing meme coins. Subsequently, he reportedly consented to a tougher ethics proposal requiring him to place his crypto holdings in a blind trust and divest them if they reach a certain value. A critical provision for Democrats, which President Trump also agreed to, allows state attorneys general to enforce the law alongside the Justice Department.

New York-Centric Appointments in Trump Administration Highlight Shift in Influence for Foreign Governments

New York-Centric Appointments in Trump Administration Highlight Shift in Influence for Foreign Governments

Following President Trump's return to the White House, many key positions in his administration have been filled by individuals with deep ties to New York City, primarily from the worlds of Wall Street, real estate, and law. This includes U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, Attorney General Todd Blanche, and White House Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, all of whom built their careers in New York. This concentration of New York-based appointees has led foreign governments, such as South Korea, to recognize the increasing importance of cultivating relationships beyond traditional Washington D.C. diplomatic channels. South Korean officials, when seeking information about key Trump administration figures, have found themselves turning to New York's business and financial networks, which operate differently from Washington's established diplomatic circles. This shift emphasizes that business and financial connections in New York are becoming crucial for gaining access and i...

High mortgage rates to keep US housing market revival elusive: Reuters poll

High mortgage rates to keep US housing market revival elusive: Reuters poll

By Sarupya Ganguly BENGALURU, Sept 15 (Reuters) - U.S. mortgage rates will stay higher than previously forecast and decline only modestly over coming quarters, a Reuters poll of property experts showed, keeping home price growth muted through next year.

US Senate to vote on advancing landmark crypto bill

US Senate to vote on advancing landmark crypto bill

By Hannah Lang Sept 15 (Reuters) - The U.S. Senate is set to vote on Tuesday on whether to advance once-in-a-generation cryptocurrency legislation, potentially determining the fate of the bill as Republican Senate leaders grapple with a limited calendar in a busy election year.

Senator Tom Cotton Criticized for Evading Questions on President Trump's Policies

Senator Tom Cotton Criticized for Evading Questions on President Trump's Policies

Senator Tom Cotton is facing criticism for allegedly evading questions regarding his stance on numerous policies and actions of President Trump. According to a guest column in the Northwest Arkansas Democrat-Gazette, Cotton, along with Representative French Hill, has remained silent on approximately two dozen examples of actions by President Trump that the author describes as unconstitutional, illegal, unethical, and immoral. The author, Ray Hanley, states that Cotton's D.C.-based press secretary, Hannah McCarthy, contacted him after his initial guest piece ran, promising to get answers to his questions, but has yet to do so. Hanley suggests that Cotton supports President Trump's positions without question, while Hill, though aware of the destructive nature of some actions, avoids criticism. Both politicians have reportedly declined invitations to debate opponents and have avoided town halls, with Senator Cotton having avoided them for 10 years.

Trump says he'll consider releasing 9/11 records after families' request

Trump says he'll consider releasing 9/11 records after families' request

President Donald Trump says he'll look into requests from families of Sept. 11 victims to release records that could shed light on Saudi Arabia’s alleged role in the attacks 25 years ago

Carney pitches Canada to global investors as Trump tries to pull investment south

Carney pitches Canada to global investors as Trump tries to pull investment south

Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney is courting some of the world’s biggest investors as he tries to reduce Canada’s economic dependence on the United States during an escalating trade war with President Donald Trump

House Speaker Johnson says Congress shouldn't lead AI safety efforts

House Speaker Johnson says Congress shouldn't lead AI safety efforts

House Speaker Mike Johnson told CNN's "State of the Union" that AI developers, not Congress, bear responsibility for ensuring their products are safe.

Pennsylvania officials report state's 3rd death involving measles

Pennsylvania officials report state's 3rd death involving measles

A Pennsylvania woman's death is the state's third this year involving the measles virus