Republicans aren’t rushing to save Trump’s ballroom

Hill Republicans so far haven’t needed to weigh in on President Donald Trump’s White House ballroom plans, but a court ruling might leave them no choice but to engage. A federal judge ruled Tuesday that the administration must pause construction pending “express authorization from Congress.” Trump had unilaterally torn down the historic East Wing and […]
£100 invested in a Stocks and Shares ISA today could be worth…

Image source: Getty Images The yearly deposit limit of £20,000 in a Stocks and Shares ISA looks a touch intimidating when you think about it. While it’s nice that this investment vehicle offers tax-free investing up to such a large amount, how many Brits are capable of stashing away nearly two thousand quid a month […]
Dollar back in favour as Trump address dims market optimism

The dollar dropped yesterday as the anticipation ahead of US president Trump’s address fueled market optimism. There was some expectation that Trump would see this as an opportunity to hang a “mission accomplished” banner on the war. But alas, it wasn’t exactly the case when the time came. There was plenty of speculation on what […]
Inside the blame game roiling Georgia's GOP Senate primary
Republicans once saw Georgia as the crown jewel of their Senate pickup opportunities. They’re now blaming each other as the GOP primary unravels into an intraparty brawl that could cost them their chance of defeating Democratic Sen. Jon Ossoff. The party is grappling with a crowded field, no dominant front-runner, no endorsement from President Donald […]
RHOC Star Gina Kirschenheiter’s BF Accuses Ex of Missing Drug Tests in Custody Feud

RHOC Star Gina Kirschenheiter’s BF Accuses Ex of Missing Drug Tests Amid Custody Battle Published April 2, 2026 2:00 AM PDT “The Real Housewives of Orange County” star Gina Kirschenheiter’s boyfriend, Travis Mullen, is accusing his ex-wife, Meghan Mullen, of missing drug tests amid their custody battle, TMZ has learned. According to court docs obtained […]
A 6.3% forecast yield! 1 bargain-basement FTSE passive income gem to buy today?

Image source: Getty Images Passive income is money generated with little ongoing effort, most notably in my view through share dividends. Such income can be incredibly powerful for investors, helping to smooth market volatility, compound returns, and build long‑term financial resilience. One company that stands out as a potential cornerstone for passive-income seekers is British […]
ECB’s Simkus: Too early to say what we’ll need to do in April

Too early to say what we’ll need to do in April Caution needed on interest rates as situation is changing We see rising consumer inflation expectations, but I wouldn’t overplay that It’s important to maintain credibility ECB has shown it’s an institution that can deal with an inflation shock with decisive action ECB’s Simkus has […]
Patricia Arquette Says Americans Are Losing Civil Rights, Decries War in Iran

Patricia Arquette Political Party Doesn’t Matter … All Americans Are Losing Their Civil Rights!!! Published April 2, 2026 12:00 AM PDT Play video content TMZ.com Patricia Arquette says people from across the political spectrum should be worried … because she feels everyone is losing their civil liberties during Donald Trump‘s second presidency. We caught up […]
Aviva shares fell 12% in March! Here’s my outlook from here

Image source: Getty Images The FTSE 100 fell just over 5% last month. However, Aviva (LSE:AV) shares underperformed significantly, falling 12% during March. With full-year results and other large news impacting the stock during this period, my focus isn’t only on what happened, but also what it means for the future direction of the share […]
Crude oil surges back above $100 after Trump’s speech as traders price out optimism

FUNDAMENTAL OVERVIEW Oil prices rose back to the weekly highs after Trump disappointed the market in today’s speech. Earlier in the week, crude oil came under pressure after Trump basically confirmed the WSJ report in a Truth Social post that he would be open to end the war with Iran without the Strait of Hormuz […]