Trump national security adviser says Greenland pursuit is ‘about the Arctic’
Incoming National Security Adviser Mike Waltz is backing his boss when it comes to the United States trying to take control of Greenland, saying purchasing the country is essential to America’s national security. “This is not just about Greenland,” Waltz
Musk says DOGE might not be able to cut $2 trillion, actually
Trump-ally Elon Musk promised last year that his so-called Department of Government Efficiency would cut “at least $2 trillion” from the federal budget. Wednesday, he said the real figure may end up being half that. “I think we’ll try for
What we’re watching: Trump attends Carter’s funeral
🗓️ What we're watching As Congressional Republicans look to President-elect Donald Trump to decide how to enact his legislative agenda, he’s instead punting the decision back to them. Trump told reporters after meeting with Senate Republicans that it
Digital media VAT seen raising over P102 billion
VENTI VIEWS—UNSPLASHTHE value-added tax (VAT) on digital media and advertising is projected to bring the government P102.12 billion in revenue by 2029, a Department of Finance (DoF) official said.“We hope that… a lot of the DSPs (Digital Service Providers) will
Tobacco industry backs pause in excise tax hike to deter smuggling
PHILIPPINE STAR/ MIGUEL DE GUZMANTHE Philippine Tobacco Institute (PTI) said on Thursday that a pause in raising excise taxes on tobacco could steer consumers away from smuggled cigarettes and stabilize prices of legitimate products.“By pausing the annual excise tax increases,