Government And Institutions

Shares of gunmakers gain as Biden's lead grows

Shares of gun makers have been gaining ground as Democratic candidate Joe Biden leads polls, and if he wins the presidential election in November there are expectations of a renewed surge in gun sales that could drive shares even higher.

Trump slams Cuomo's coronavirus, crime response in New York

President Trump on Thursday slammed New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo for his handling of the novel coronavirus in the state and called him “incompetent” while also noting that crime in certain parts of the state has risen as high as 250 percent in recent months.

COVID-19 relief pushes U.S. budget deficit to a record $3.1T

The massive figures were expected but still stunning, more than double the previous deficit record of $1.4 trillion that was registered during former President Barack Obama’s first year in office during the Great Recession in 2009.