Dec 24, 2024

The fate of U.S. Steel sits on the president’s desk

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Should Japanese firm Nippon Steel be allowed to acquire U.S Steel? Is that a national security risk? It's now up to President Joe Biden to decide.

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Will the U.S. Steel deal go through?

by Nova Safo

Japanese firm Nippon Steel’s effort to acquire U.S. Steel is on life support this morning. The governmental review body charged with evaluating the deal’s impact on national security failed to reach consensus on whether it could go forward. Instead, it left the decision up to President Biden.

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After reaching a buyout deal, Nordstrom will go private

by Kristin Schwab

Dec 24, 2024

The Nordstrom family will have a majority ownership stake.

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A quick civics refresher: What's the budget reconciliation process again?

by David Brancaccio , Kimberly Adams , Meredith Garretson and Erika Soderstrom

Dec 24, 2024

With slim majorities, the GOP will likely lean on the budget reconciliation process starting next year. But what is that exactly?

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