↑ Breaking News: Politics Bessent says U.S. will finish the year with 3% GDP growth, sees 'very strong' holiday season - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the economy will end the year on strong footing and said the president was disappointed in economic coverage in the media.Trump administration waives $11 million fine for Southwest Airlines' 2022 holiday meltdown - The Trump administration said it will forgive the last $11 million of a fine against Southwest Airlines that stems from the carrier's 2022 holiday meltdown.'Terrifying': Why U.S. senator in top intel post wants more spying on Chinese companies - Chinese biotech BGI will pass Huawei in scale and threat, says Sen. Mark Warner. 'It's terrifying,' he said at CNBC event, pushing for more corporate spying.The regulatory path ahead for a Netflix and Warner Bros. deal could get dicey - Regulatory questions are already rising about Netflix's deal to combine its business with WBD's streaming service HBO Max and film studio Warner Bros. Supreme Court to hear case on Trump birthright citizenship order - The U.S. Constitution's 14th Amendment had been understood to grant citizenship to children born in the country, even if their parents are not citizens.RFK Jr.’s vaccine panel weakens recommendation on hepatitis B shot for babies, scrapping universal guidance - Some public health experts expressed concerns the recommendation could lead to an increase in hepatitis B infections in babies.Southwest Airlines cuts earnings outlook on government shutdown demand hit - The carrier said it expects 2025 earnings before interest and taxes of about $500 million, down from a previous forecast of $600 million to $800 million. Congressional watchdog probes Trump FHFA chief Bill Pulte - Pulte has made allegations of mortgage fraud against New York Attorney General Letitia James, Fed Gov. Lisa Cook, Sen. Adam Schiff, and Rep. Eric Swalwell.FBI arrests suspect in Jan. 6 pipe bomb case: MS NOW - The FBI arrested a suspect believed to have placed pipe bombs outside the GOP and Democratic party offices prior to the Jan. 6 Capitol riot, MS NOW reported.Europe's plan to use $105 billion of frozen Russian assets tantamount to war, says Russia's Medvedev - It follows fresh proposals by the European Commission to unlock $105 billion to support Ukraine.