President Biden sparked outrage after issuing the first veto of his presidency Monday to thwart a bipartisan anti-ESG bill. The bipartisan bill sought to strike down a new Labor Department rule encouraging retirement fiduciaries to consider environmental, social and corporate governance (ESG) issues in their investments. Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W. Va., blasted Biden for the […]
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House Passes Defense Bill By Veto Proof Margin
WASHINGTON — The Democratic-controlled House on Tuesday easily approved a wide-ranging defense policy bill, defying a veto threat from President Donald Trump and setting up a possible showdown with the Republican president in the waning days of his administration. The 335-78 vote in favor of the $731 billion defense measure came hours after Trump renewed […]