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Samuel Boivin Nurfoto | getty imagespublic relations firm global status room Sent a cease-and-desist letter to Polymarket over prediction market plan on Thursday bar Pop-up in Washington.According to the letter obtained by CNBC, Polymarket named the bar “The Situation Room”, which the consulting firm’s lawyers said infringes its trademark. The firm said Polymarket’s use of the name gives the false impression that the Global Situation Room is “in any way associated or linked to Polymarket’s services.””Indeed, there are clear overlaps in the uses of Global Situation Room and The Situation Room, such that both marks include ‘Situation Room’ and allow…

benchmark S&P 500 The index has had a rough start to 2026 and has lost about 5% of its peak value. As geopolitical tensions and economic uncertainty increase, this selloff could turn into a correction of 10% or more. But throughout history, the S&P 500 has always reached new record highs over a longer period of time, so declines usually represent buying opportunities for investors. For this reason, I bought C Ltd (SE 4.13%) Stock earlier this month. It is a Singapore-based technology powerhouse that operates three core businesses in the e-commerce, gaming and digital financial services sectors. Its stock…

The United States Treasury Department has taken a major step forward in plans to engrave President Donald Trump’s portrait on a 24-karat gold commemorative coin. The U.S. Commission of Fine Arts, an advisory board whose members were selected by Trump, on March 19 approved the general design of a 24K gold commemorative coin bearing the president’s image. Separately, the Treasury has said it plans to issue a $1 Trump coin approved by the Commission of Fine Arts in January, despite opposition from Democrats and coin enthusiasts who say the move breaks long-standing norms. The gold commemorative coin features a photograph…

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said Thursday that the Pentagon’s informed $200 billion budget request for Iran war financing “may move forward.”“It takes money to kill bad guys,” Hegseth said at a press briefing to confirm the figure, which was first reported by The Washington Post on Wednesday evening.”We’re going to go back to Congress and our people over there to make sure that we’re properly funded,” Hegseth said.MS Now, citing two Congressional officials, reported Thursday morning that up to $200 billion in funding has been informally requested by the Trump administration, although no official request has yet been made by…

President Donald Trump on Thursday signaled his continued support for a Justice Department investigation of Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell — a stance that could further delay the confirmation of his would-be successor, Kevin Wersh.”He’s under investigation because he’s building a building hundreds of billions of dollars more than anticipated,” Trump said of Powell in the Oval Office. He was referring to the ongoing renovation of the Fed’s headquarters in Washington, the alleged focus of a federal criminal investigation into the central bank’s chairman led by U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro.Powell has accused the government of launching the investigation in retaliation…

Drazen Zigic/iStock/Getty Images Commitment to our readers The GOBankingRates editorial team is committed to providing you with unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methods to evaluate financial products and services – our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our review methodology for products and services. 20 yearsHelping you become richer trusted by millions of readers If you use a CPA for tax preparation and filing, you know that the work starts long before you even enter their office for a tax appointment. Your tax return is only as…

US Senator Markway Mullin, President Donald Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Homeland Security, testifies before the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee’s confirmation hearing on Capitol Hill on March 18, 2026 in Washington, DC, US.Ivan Vucci | reutersA day after a testy confirmation hearing, a Senate committee on Thursday advanced the nomination of Senator Markwayne Mullin, R-Okla., to lead the Department of Homeland Security.Mullin cleared his first procedural hurdle to lead the department despite prodding from his Senate colleagues on Wednesday about his temperament, DHS’s immigration policies and foreign travel while a House member, which he repeatedly said was…

Sturty / iStock.com Commitment to our readers The GOBankingRates editorial team is committed to providing you with unbiased reviews and information. We use data-driven methods to evaluate financial products and services – our reviews and ratings are not influenced by advertisers. You can read more about our editorial guidelines and our review methodology for products and services. 20 yearsHelping you become richer trusted by millions of readers If you’re considering using home equity to finance a renovation, you’re not alone. This is one of the most common ways homeowners finance major upgrades. Home equity is the difference between your home’s…

If you think your health care costs will be fixed once you turn 65, you are living in a fantasy world. A recent report highlights market Watch Warns that standard Part B premiums could nearly double over the next decade. Based on current projections, you could easily pay $5,000 a year for basic coverage through 2035. And that’s just the base rate. If you are diligent about saving and your income is high, you will be penalized with a surcharge that will significantly increase your monthly bill. Because Medicare Part B premiums are usually deducted directly from your benefits, it…

Prime Minister of Japan Sanae Takachi during a debate of party leaders in the upper house of parliament in Tokyo, Japan, on Wednesday, Nov. 26, 2025. Takachi said he did not intend to go into any details of Taiwan’s contingency in recent comments, which have been fiercely criticized by China. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | getty imagesJapan on Thursday rejected a US intelligence assessment He said Prime Minister Sanae Takachi’s comments on Taiwan represented a “significant change” for the current Japanese prime minister.Chief Cabinet Secretary Minoru Kihara told reporters during this time a press conference Tokyo’s approach remains “fairly consistent”. “There…