NEW YORK (AP) — American Express reports a 16% increase in third-quarter profits, driven by higher card spending, especially among its wealthiest members. On Friday, the company announced earnings of $2.9 billion, up from $2.51 billion a year ago. Earnings per share rose to $4.14, beating analysts’ expectations. AmEx recently refreshed its Platinum Card, adding…… MORE
Former National Security Adviser John Bolton Indicted
(WBAP/KLIF) — AP — Ex-Trump national security adviser John Bolton has been charged in a federal investigation into the potential mishandling of classified information. The investigation burst into public view in August when the FBI searched Bolton’s Maryland home and Washington office for classified records he may have illegally retained. Bolton’s attorney says many of…… MORE
DFW’s Morning News-In your Earholes
DFW’s Morning News delivers Thursday’s trending topics in your earholes. Or is it, on your earholes?… MORE
DFW’s Morning News-Hump Day Kluckaround
DFW’s Morning News klucks around on a Wednesday.… MORE
DFW’s Morning News-Are Blue Collar Jobs where it’s at?
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Trump threatens Hamas
WASHINGTON – (WBAP/KLIF) – In Washington D.C. , President Trump responded to Hamas releasing 4 of 28 bodies of hostages believed to have died during captivity as pledged during a 72-hour window between cease fire agreement and exchange of Israeli hostages for Palestinian prisoners. If “they dont’ disarm, we will disarm them”, Trump said during…… MORE
Israel Says It Has Received the Remains of 4 More Deceased Hostages as Cuts to Aid for Gaza Loom
TEL AVIV, Israel (AP) — The Israeli Prime Minister’s Office has confirmed that authorities received the remains of four more dead hostages. It said late Tuesday that the Red Cross handed the bodies over to Israeli forces inside Gaza. The transfer comes a day after the bodies of four other dead hostages were returned to…… MORE
Trump and Budget Chief Vought Are Making This a Government Shutdown Unlike Any Other
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is making this government shutdown unlike any the nation has ever seen. The White House’s budget office headed by Russ Vought is deciding who gets paid or fired in an unprecedented restructuring across the federal workforce. As the shutdown enters its third week, Trump said some of the programs…… MORE
Supreme Court Takes Up GOP-Led Challenge to Voting Rights Act That Could Affect Control of Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court is taking up a major Republican-led challenge to the Voting Rights Act, the centerpiece legislation of the civil rights movement, that could gut a key provision of the law that prohibits racial discrimination in redistricting. The justices on Wednesday are hearing arguments for the second time in a case…… MORE
Social Security Cost-of-Living Increase Announcement Delayed by Government Shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) — The ongoing government shutdown has delayed the announcement of the annual Social Security cost-of-living increase. This announcement, originally scheduled for Wednesday, is now set for Oct. 24. The delay affects millions of beneficiaries who rely on these adjustments to plan their finances. The Senior Citizens League and AARP are projecting a 2.7%…… MORE
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