House votes for rules to make ousting a speaker more difficult
The House of Representatives has adopted new rules that would make it harder to trigger a vote to oust a speaker. House lawmakers voted 215-209 along party lines to set the chamber’s rules for the 119th Congress. Among them was a measure
Trump slams Merchan, Democrats, who ‘just want to see if they can get a pound of flesh’ amid failed cases
: President-elect Donald Trump slammed Judge Juan Merchan for denying his request to dismiss the charges against him in New York v. Trump, telling Fox News Digital Democrats ‘just want to see if they can get a pound of flesh
Zodiac Gold Announces Closing of First Tranche of Non-Brokered Private Placement
Zodiac Gold Inc. (TSXV: ZAU) (‘Zodiac Gold’ or the ‘Company’), a West-African gold exploration company, is pleased to announce that, further to the Company’s news release dated November 20, 2024, it has closed its first tranche of its previously announced
Cygnus Metals and Doré Copper Complete Merger, Plan 2025 Drill Program at Chibougamau
Cygnus Metals and Doré Copper Mining said on Wednesday (January 1) that they have completed their merger. The combined entity will be a critical minerals explorer and developer with two core assets in Québec, Canada. Cygnus acquired all of the issued and
KeyCorp CEO Gorman to receive $7.5M bonus after Scotiabank investment
Chris Gorman and four other high-ranking KeyCorp executives have been granted a combined $16.7 million in performance-based equity awards that will vest in two years, as long as the Cleveland-based company meets certain capital requirements and earnings goals.
‘Colonies problem’: Delegate’s mic cut after outcry during House speaker vote
U.S. Virgin Islands Delegate Stacey Plaskett protested the nonvoting status of the Virgin Islands and other U.S. territories Friday— sparking mixed reactions after she accused the U.S. in House floor remarks of having a ‘colonies problem.’ The exchange occurred after Plaskett,
GOP rebels switch vote to Johnson after Trump’s 11th hour calls, pushing him over the finish line
President-elect Trump appears to have helped Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., avoid a messy, drawn-out fight to lead the House of Representatives. Trump spoke by phone with both Reps. Ralph Norman, R-S.C., and Keith Self, R-Texas, after they had initially voted for
Year-end heavy lifting gives New York bank a new look
Arrow Financial in Glens Falls kept busy in December, consolidating its two subsidiary banks, expanding its board and restructuring its securities portfolio.
5 Experts Share Highest-Conviction Sectors for 2025
To kick it off, our team asked five experts to share their highest-conviction sectors. Here’s what they had to say.
Banks more confident about 2025 asset growth
A recent industry survey finds most participating banks predict asset growth for 2025; Frax Finance launches a new stablecoin backed by BlackRock; Camden National closes its acquisition of Northway Financial; and more in this week's banking news roundup.