WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has removed former U.S. Rep. Billy Long as IRS commissioner less than two months after his confirmation. It wasn’t immediately clear why Long was dismissed. His quick exit makes him the shortest-tenured IRS commissioner confirmed by the Senate since the position was created in 1862. Long announced on social…… MORE
Trump to Nominate Top Economic Aide Stephen Miran to Federal Reserve Board
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump has nominated a top economic adviser to the Federal Reserve’s board of governors for four months, temporarily filling a vacancy while continuing his search for a longer-term appointment. Trump on Thursday named Stephen Miran, the chair of the White House’s Council of Economic Advisers, to fill a seat vacated…… MORE
Trump Orders Federal Regulators to Probe Bank Discrimination Against Conservatives
NEW YORK (AP) — President Donald Trump has ordered an investigation into whether banks have discriminated against conservatives and industries like gun manufacturers and cryptocurrency companies. This executive order addresses “debanking,” where banks close accounts or refuse business with certain industries. Trump accuses banks like JPMorgan and Bank of America of targeting him and his…… MORE
What US Consumers Can Expect From New Tariffs on Imported Goods
American businesses and consumers soon will have a better idea of how President Donald Trump’s foreign trade agenda might affect them. The United States imposed higher tariffs on products from dozens of countries on Thursday. The Budget Lab at Yale estimated that the country-specific import taxes and other tariffs put in place this year would…… MORE
Boar’s Head Plans to Reopen Troubled Deli Meat Plant, but Reports of Sanitation Problems Persist
The Boar’s Head deli meat plant at the heart of a deadly food poisoning outbreak is set to reopen in the coming months. Federal health officials lifted a forced suspension at the company’s Jarratt, Virginia, site. However, new documents show that sanitation problems similar to those that led to listeria contamination persist at three other…… MORE
Intel CEO Responds After Trump Calls for His Resignation
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan says he’s “always operated within the highest legal and ethical standards” after coming under pressure following President Donald Trump’s call for him to resign. In a message to employees, Tan said that there was misinformation circulating about his past roles at Walden International and Cadence Design Systems and that he’s always…… MORE
Trump Opens the Door for Private Equity and Crypto as 401(K) Retirement Plan Options
NEW YORK (AP) — Millions of Americans saving for retirement through 401(k) accounts could have the option of putting their money in higher-risk private equity and cryptocurrency investments. That’s according to an executive order signed Thursday by President Donald Trump. His order could give those financial players long-sought access to a pool of funds worth…… MORE
Cowboys can’t afford to let Micah Parsons’ contract dispute linger into the season
Jerry Jones is known for dragging contract negotiations so it’s no surprise Micah Parsons is just the latest Dallas Cowboys star player to have to wait on a new deal. Dak Prescott had to play on the franchise tag in 2020 after being unable to reach agreement on an extension, and he didn’t get another…… MORE
DFW’s Morning News-Whataburger and Breast Milk Ice Cream
DFW’s Morning News hits Friday’s trending topics in KLIF Notes.… MORE
DFW’s Morning News-Friday Flashback to 1962
DFW’s Morning News flashes back in KLIF history to 1962 with Charlie and Harrigan.… MORE
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