Month: January 2023

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Consider This from NPR - How GOP Hardliners Have Managed To Block Their Party’s Path In Congress

A small group of Republican hardliners set out to block Kevin McCarthy, their party's leader in the House of Representatives, from becoming Speaker. That same faction has taken on GOP leaders before.

We speak to Paul Kane, senior Congressional correspondent and columnist for the Washington Post, about the history behind this week's standoff in the House and what it means for Congress.

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The Daily Signal - TOP NEWS | Speaker Still Unknown, President Biden Weighs in On Speaker Vote, Who is Rep. Byron Donalds? | Jan. 4

On today’s Daily Signal Top News, we break down:


  • The next speaker of the House is still unknown 
  • Who is Rep. Byron Donalds?
  • President Joe Biden and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio Cortez weigh in on the speaker vote
  • President Biden and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell discuss the 
  • An investigation into a Virginia school is announced



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CoinDesk Podcast Network - THE HASH: Genesis’ CEO Tells Clients It Needs More Time to Sort Out Finances; What’s Next for Sam Bankman-Fried?

This episode is sponsored by the Galaxy Brains Podcast.


The most valuable crypto stories for Thursday, January 4, 2023.


"The Hash" panel discusses the top stories shaping the crypto markets today, including the interim CEO of Genesis Global Trading telling clients the cryptocurrency brokerage and lender needs more time to sort out its tricky financial position. Genesis and CoinDesk are both owned by the parent company Digital Currency Group. Plus, a closer look at the road ahead for former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried's legal proceedings as a tentative trial date of Oct. 2.


See also: 

Coinbase Will Pay $50M Fine to New York Regulator to Settle Background Check Charges 

FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ to Fraud, Conspiracy Charges 

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Motley Fool Money - 2 Dividend Stocks To Watch

Salesforce is laying off 10% of its workforce. Is it a sign of things to come in the tech industry? (0:21) Tim Beyers discusses: - How Salesforce's recent acquisitions are the reason layoffs shouldn't be surprising - Why HubSpot's next move is one of the most interesting things in tech - One tech business bucking the trend by increasing its hiring (8:22) Matt Argersinger previews the year for dividend stock investors, discusses why the payout radio is a key metric to watch, and shares two dividend stocks he believes are looking more attractive these days. Stocks discussed: CRM, HUBS, ASAN, MNDY, SCHD, VIG, MTN, SWK, EXR, LII The Motley Fool's top stock-picking service, Stock Advisor, is open to new members for just $99 a year! To join now visit www.fool.com/intro to access this special introductory offer. Host: Chris Hill Guests: Tim Beyers, Ron Gross Producer: Ricky Mulvey Engineer: Rick Engdahl

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CoinDesk Podcast Network - BREAKDOWN: SBF Pleads Not Guilty; Trial Set for October

This plea comes after both Caroline Ellison and Gary Wang admitted they were guilty of fraud.

On today’s episode, NLW discusses Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX, including his bail hearing from December, the unusual request to keep his bail bond-backers private, and his not-guilty plea from yesterday’s arraignment. 

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Stuff They Don't Want You To Know - Who killed the Shermans? Part One: Death Imitates Art

In 2017, Canadian billionaires Barry and Honey Sherman were discovered dead in their Toronto-area mansion, in a gruesome tragedy that remains unsolved in the modern day. Police initially declared the case a murder-suicide -- a conclusion no one found accurate. In the first part of this two-part series, Ben, Matt and Noel dive into the troubling details of this crime, from the initial investigation up to the profoundly disturbing details of how the murders were carried out, all leading to a single, still-unanswered question: Who killed the Shermans, and why?

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CBS News Roundup - World News Roundup: 01/04

A stalemate -- for speaker of the House. Family members maintain hope, as doctors treat Buffalo Bills safety Damar Hamlin. The FDA finalizes a rule expanding access to abortion pills. Correspondent Deborah Rodriguez has the CBS World News Roundup for Wednesday, January 4, 2023:

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