Former CBO director says Trump’s economic decisions during second term are “not the right way to go”

[ad_1] President Trump’s position on interest rates and the overall economy is under intense scrutiny. Former Congressional Budget Office Director Douglas Holtz-Eakin, one of the U.S.’ foremost conservative economists, says in his first term, Mr. Trump did some “astounding” things for the economy. Holtz-Eakin joins “The Takeout” to discuss why his views on the president’s…

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Uber denies rides to passengers with disabilities, Justice Department claims in lawsuit

[ad_1] The Justice Department has filed a $125 million lawsuit against Uber, alleging that the ride-sharing company discriminates against passengers with disabilities.  The department said Uber violated the Americans with Disabilities Act, which prohibits discrimination based on disability, by routinely refusing to serve individuals with disabilities, charging cleaning fees because of service animal shedding, and charging cancellation fees…

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Want to buy a home now? Don’t forget these 4 things.

[ad_1] Homebuyers will need to be strategic and well-informed in today’s evolving mortgage rate environment. Cravetiger/Getty Images The moment in the mortgage rate climate that millions of Americans have been waiting for may not have materialized just yet … but it sure seems to be close. After mortgage interest rates declined for five consecutive weeks…

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Suspect in Charlie Kirk killing, Tyler Robinson, is arrested after confessing to father, sources say

[ad_1] A suspect has been arrested in the killing of conservative activist Charlie Kirk in Utah, officials said Friday morning.  Utah Governor Spencer Cox said the suspect had been identified as Tyler Robinson, 22.  Cox said Robinson resides in Southern Utah and confessed to his father. Two law enforcement sources say Robinson’s father reported his…

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