Republicans on the verge of tax victory as Corker, Rubio fall in line with GOP

Sen. Bob Corker, R-Tenn, announced Friday that he will vote yes on the GOP tax reform bill Corker was the only Republican to vote against the Senate's initial version of the bill With Corker's backing, the tax reform bill has crossed what many viewed as a final hurdle, virtually assuring its eventual enactment Sen. Bob … Continue reading Republicans on the verge of tax victory as Corker, Rubio fall in line with GOP

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Iraq declares war with IS is over

  Iraq has announced that its war against so-called Islamic State is over. Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi told a conference in Baghdad that Iraqi troops were now in complete control of the Iraqi-Syrian border. Recapturing Mosul was the bloodiest conflict - for both combatants and civilians The border zone contained the last few areas IS … Continue reading Iraq declares war with IS is over

Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: ASNA, AAP & more

Ascena Retail stock plunged 20 percent in extended trading after the company posted weak guidance for the upcoming financial quarter. That news overshadowed earnings and revenue that met Wall Street expectations. In a statement Chief Executive David Jaffe called the most recent quarter "disappointing," due to "fashion missteps that we cannot afford in today's environment," … Continue reading Stocks making the biggest moves after hours: ASNA, AAP & more

North Korea: US in race to address threat, says HR McMaster

White House national security adviser HR McMaster says the US is "in a race" to address the threat from North Korea. The potential for war is increasing every day but armed conflict is not the only solution, he told a defence forum. https://youtu.be/Wueapp71bBc His comments came three days after North Korea carried out its first … Continue reading North Korea: US in race to address threat, says HR McMaster