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Visa and Mastercard reach settlement to lower merchant swipe fees

Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget President Maya MacGuineas warns that the nation’s $38 trillion debt and rising spending are ‘unsustainable,’ urging lawmakers to address entitlement reform and restore fiscal discipline. Visa and Mastercard announced Monday that they reached a proposed settlement that would lower charges that merchants pay to the credit card networks. While […]

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Frustrated Pilot Tells Passengers to ‘Call Your Senators,’ Blasts Gov’t Shutdown, on Video

Frustrated Airline Pilot Call Your Senators!!! Blasts Gov Shutdown for Sky-High Delays Published November 10, 2025 7:03 AM PST A fed-up pilot snapped in frustration recently — blasting the endless flight delays as the federal government shutdown grinds on … and in a bipartisan appeal, he called on passengers to take action. In a viral […]

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JEPQ Isn’t Outperforming It’s Peers As There Are Better Options (Rating Downgrade)

This article was written by Follow I am focused on growth and dividend income. My personal strategy revolves around setting myself up for an easy retirement by creating a portfolio which focuses on compounding dividend income and growth. Dividends are an intricate part of my strategy as I have structured my portfolio to have monthly […]

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Texas voters approve new tax amendments

Texas Capital Bank CEO Rob Holmes joins ‘Mornings with Maria’ to discuss the bank’s record-breaking quarter, the state of regional lenders and why Texas is fast becoming America’s financial hub. Texas is cementing its reputation as one of the most business-friendly states in America, and now, it’s written into the state’s constitution. Voters approved three […]