Donald Trump chooses hedge fund executive Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary
President-elect Donald Trump signaled Friday his intention to nominate hedge fund executive Scott Bessent as his Treasury secretary, in a move that puts a seasoned market pro and a close…
Monsters, Muppets and more: How Disney’s Hollywood Studios is changing
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The assassination of President John F. Kennedy: Two Texas authors take a fresh look
Ever since President Kennedy was killed in November 1963, skeptics have wondered if the “official version” of the assassination is what really happened. AUSTIN, Texas — Sixty-one years ago this…
National News | Matt Gaetz selling $500 Cameo videos after withdrawing from AG bid
Former attorney general nominee Matt Gaetz is now selling $500 videos on Cameo. The disgraced politician’s new business venture comes a day after he withdrew his candidacy to become the…
Parent company for Austin American-Statesman reaches agreement with journalists union
It is the first labor contract the Austin NewsGuild has reached with Gannett since unionizing in 2021. AUSTIN, Texas — Gannett, the parent company of the Austin American-Statesman, and Austin…
Hays County needs volunteers to ensure people experiencing homelessness get what they need
Dozens of volunteers are needed so the county can help those living on the streets. HAYS COUNTY, Texas — Hays County officials say as the population continues to grow, so…
Cramer’s week ahead: Earnings from Dell, CrowdStrike and several big retailers
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Friday previewed next week’s important Wall Street action, suggesting it’s wise to pay attention to a slew of retail earnings as well as reports from Dell…
Cramer names oil and natural gas stocks set to do well under Trump
CNBC’s Jim Cramer on Friday said companies related to natural gas and oil will thrive under President-elect Donald Trump’s administration and a majority Republican Congress. “We’re hearing about all sorts…
Cramer’s Lightning Round: Diamondback Energy is a buy
Stock Chart IconStock chart icon BHP Group’s year-to-date stock performance. BHP Group: “It is a very well-run company. I am blessing it with a buy.” Stock Chart IconStock chart icon…
Trump chooses Bessent to be Treasury secretary and Vought as top budget official
WASHINGTON (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump announced Friday that he’ll nominate former George Soros money manager Scott Bessent, an advocate for deficit reduction, to serve as his next treasury secretary.…