SENATOR JEFF FLAKE

Jun 15 2026POLITICS

Senator McConnell Hospitalized Again

Senator Mitch McConnell, 84, was taken to the hospital on Sunday morning, a spokesperson confirmed. The spokesman said Mr. McConnell is getting good care but gave no details about why he was admitted. He has had several health setbacks lately. In February, he spent a week in the hospital with flu‑

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Jun 15 2026POLITICS

Mitch McConnell Hospitalized as Kentucky G. O. P. Prepares for New Leadership

Senator Mitch McConnell, who has led the Senate Republican caucus for nearly two decades, was admitted to a hospital early Sunday morning. A spokesperson for the Kentucky Republican Party confirmed his stay but offered no specifics about the reason or location. The 84‑year‑old senator was still act

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Jun 09 2026POLITICS

Economy Grades: Why Leaders Should Listen to Real Feedback

Senator Warnock asked Treasury Secretary Bessent a direct question during a finance hearing: How would Americans rate the economy? Most people gave it a failing mark. Bessent, however, argued the economy was one of the strongest ever. Warnock pointed out the disconnect wasn't just about opinions but

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Jun 08 2026FINANCE

Science Applications Stock Outlook: Mixed Analyst Views and Rising Insider Confidence

Jefferies’ analyst, Sheila Kahyaoglu, has kept a neutral stance on Science Applications (SAIC), setting a target price of $115. 00. In the same week, TD Cowen’s Gautam Khanna also issued a Hold recommendation, while Citi reaffirmed a Buy rating just two days earlier. SAIC reported strong quart

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Jun 05 2026POLITICS

Nvidia CEO Invited to Talk About China Sales

Senator Elizabeth Warren has asked Nvidia’s chief executive Jensen Huang to appear before the Senate Banking Committee next week. The request, sent on Thursday, frames the hearing as a chance for Huang to explain how Nvidia views U. S. export laws and its business in China. Nvidia’s chips are a key

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Jun 01 2026BUSINESS

Honoring Jeff Hayden and other Minnesota community leaders

Jeff Hayden, a well-known Minnesota politician, recently received the People's Advocate Award from the Cultural Wellness Center. This award recognizes his twelve years of service as a state senator and representative from Minneapolis. Hayden worked hard to bring attention to important community issu

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May 28 2026FINANCE

Crypto Listings May Spark a $1 Trillion Market

Jefferies forecasts that the next two years could bring a surge of crypto‑related public offerings, potentially expanding into a $1 trillion market within five years. The bank’s outlook follows its first Digital Assets Investor Conference, where executives from 35 digital‑asset firms met about 15

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May 18 2026POLITICS

Massachusetts Faces New Campaign‑Finance Debate

Senator Rebecca Rausch has introduced a budget amendment that would remove the clause in state law allowing candidates to spend unlimited amounts on their own campaigns. The proposal, called “Elections Not For Sale, ” targets the practice that let billionaire Mike Minogue pour more than $13 million

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May 17 2026POLITICS

Lamar Alexander Urges GOP to Push Back Against Trump

Senator Lamar Alexander, who served Tennessee for many years and once ran for president, has written a new book that calls out former President Trump. In his memoir, Alexander criticizes how the president spoke to a large crowd that later stormed the Capitol on January 6, 2021. The senator says Trum

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May 10 2026BUSINESS

Amazon's Big Moves: Superyacht and Football Team on the Block

Jeff Bezos might be cutting back on one of his toys. His massive yacht, Koru, reportedly hit the market for over half a billion dollars. This 417-foot vessel needs a support crew and costs millions just to keep running. Its sheer size even caused headaches in the past, like when engineers nearly had

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