Fusion GPS Fails to Block Congressional Bid for Bank Records

A research firm that compiled a dossier of sometimes salacious information about U.S. President Donald Trump's contacts with Russians failed to block a congressional bid to see its banking records. U.S. District Judge Richard Leon in Washington agreed on Wednesday that information sought by the
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SAN FRANCISCO, Jan. 04, 2018 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — On Thursday, January 11, 2018, two prominent Zephyr agents will be installed as officers of the Women's Council of REALTORS at their annual celebration. Inna Rubinchik and Marina Shiferman will be installed as President-Elect and Treasurer
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The Trump administration plans to allow oil drilling in nearly all waters off the U.S. coast, according to a proposal unveiled Thursday. The Trump offshore drilling plan would let oil suppliers drill in protected areas of the Atlantic and Arctic Oceans — places where governors, attorneys general and
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Mortgage Firm Settlement Means Payments for Some New Mexicans. Posted on January 4, 2018. A NATIONWIDE SETTLEMENT WITH A MAJOR MORTGAGE COMPANY MEANS CASH PAYMENTS FOR AROUND 265 NEW MEXICANS. CHOLLA KHOURY WITH THE STATE ATTORNEY GENERALS
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Facebook Inc. Chief Executive Officer Mark Zuckerberg gave cryptocurrency enthusiasts a little optimism for the new year. Zuckerberg referenced cryptocurrencies in a posting Thursday in which he laid out how he will spend 2018 trying to correct persistent problems -— including the proliferation of hate
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The Trump administration is proposing to let small firms act more like big corporations to buy cheaper health insurance, a measure that would get around some of Obamacare's requirements. The rule would broaden the availability of less-regulated health insurance coverage to more small employers,
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The Bloomberg Commodities Spot Index, tracking the price of 22 raw materials, jumped to its highest since December 2014 on Thursday. … back of higher prices could keep prices range-bound even though demand for oil is rising,” said Michael McDonough, chief economist at Bloomberg Economics.
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Investors sentiment increased to 1.01 in Q3 2017. Its up 0.18, from 0.83 in 2017Q2. It improved, as 28 investors sold Robert Half International Inc. shares while 130 reduced holdings. 42 funds opened positions while 117 raised stakes. 102.17 million shares or 0.31% less from 102.49 million shares in
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Peter and Liz came in recently with an unusual situation. After undergoing a number of loan servicer changes in the last decade, they discovered that back in the early 2000's their mortgage was cancelled. Since they have continued to faithfully make their mortgage payments each month, this news came
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“The big change for all itemizers is that the standard deduction nearly doubles,” said Robert Dietz, chief economist at the National Association of Home Builders. “We are going to have this interesting experiment in the housing market where there will be competition between the income effect and the
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Guild Mortgage's Guild Giving Foundation, a non-profit organization created to expand its community outreach efforts across the country, has … To be eligible, applicants must be a U.S. citizen or national, have a minimum grade point average (GPA) of 2.5 and meet one of the following criteria: be
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The Federal Housing Administration insures FHA loans as a way to help buyers who otherwise might not qualify for a mortgage. They're a popular choice for those with less-than-perfect credit because they allow credit scores as low as 500 (although some lenders may increase this requirement).
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I hate to be a party pooper, but I am. Apple Inc.'s decision to do the right thing for customers will be bad for business. You probably know that Apple (sort of) apologized for not telling people about a software tweak it made about a year ago that slowed performance of iPhones with worn out batteries,
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The Bloomberg Intelligence Global Cannabis Competitive Peers Index dropped as much as 22 percent after AP's story was released. Most companies in that group are small. Still, there are a few big names that could be hit by the changing policy. Constellation Brands Inc., which sells Corona beer and
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(RTTNews.com) – Mortgage rates or interest rates on home loans dropped in start of the year, according to mortgage provider Freddie Mac. Releasing the results of its primary mortgage market survey, Freddie Mac said that the 30-year fixed-rate mortgage or FRM averaged 3.95 percent for the week
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WOW House: Mint julip anyone? An absolutely exquisite home has a wrap-around porch in both the front and back of this Southern classic. By Bryan Kirk, Patch Staff | Jan 4, 2018 7:57 am ET. 0. Previous. Humble-Kingwood Real Estate: A Real Southern Classic-4; Humble-Kingwood Real Estate: A Real
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The worst winter storm yet this season is already hitting the Southeast and expected to sweep the Northeast Thursday, threatening to send electricity prices and natural gas demand even higher, boosting energy stocks. The arctic blast could also serve as a positive for companies that provide deicing salt,
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President Donald Trump's tweets have everyone worried about a missile from North Korea reaching the United States. But a North Korea failed missile test that crashed in Tokchon, a North Korean city, reveals the roadblocks the country faces as it tries to develop a serious weapons program.
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A worker shoves a sidewalk in Brooklyn Bridge Park during a winter storm, January 4, 2018 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. Drew Angerer—Getty Images. By Bloomberg. 1:57 PM EST. The storm that has whipped the U.S. Northeast with blinding snow is churning up high winds and pulling
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Approximately 920 Alabama consumers may be eligible for compensation after a settlement with a mortgage lending company. Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall, along with 48 other state attorneys general, the District of Columbia and more than 45 state mortgage regulators, have reached a
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