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Bitcoin Drops More Than 50% From 2025 Peak
Crypto-linked stocks also came under pressure, with Coinbase, Circle and Strategy posting steep losses.
Strong Jobs Report Signals Labor Market Stability
The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.3%, while monthly job gains stayed above 100,000 for a third consecutive month
ICE Drops Requirement To Report Post-Release Fatalities
DHS described the change as a "common sense" policy shift, arguing that ICE should not be responsible for tracking deaths that occur weeks after an individual is released
Why Is Trump’s Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac Plan Facing Delays
Critics warn that a poorly managed exit could disrupt mortgage-backed securities markets and lead to higher borrowing costs for homebuyers
SpaceX IPO Faces S&P 500 Roadblock Despite Massive Valuation
S&P concluded that market value alone should not justify special treatment and said maintaining current standards preserves consistency and fairness.
The Backfire
A year of Chinese pressure left Japan's new prime minister stronger than it found her
Down To Two
Just two of 21 groups still have economic confidence. Investors are no longer one of them.
Trump’s Approval Ratings Remain Low As Voters Fret Over Economy, Inflation: I&I/TIPP Poll
Can Trump reverse his slump in time for fall's midterm elections?
Inside The Wire
Americans want China out of the land, the supply chain, and the phone. The agreement is broad, and it is defensive.
Ambiguity Top And Bottom
Xi asked whether America would defend Taiwan. The President preserves the ambiguity by design, the public by indecision.
Ukraine Expands Drone Strikes Deep Inside Russia
Ukraine’s General Staff said it had struck the Saratov oil refinery on the Volga River, causing a large fire
IRGC Launches Retaliatory Strike On U.S. Base Following Bandar Abbas Operation
As reported by CNN, the exchange follows a U.S. operation near the Strait of Hormuz
U.S. Forces Strike Iranian Control Station After Drone Attack On Commercial Ship
According to reports from CBS News and CNN, U.S. Central Command (CENTCOM) forces shot down four Iranian one-way attack drones operating near the Strait of Hormuz
Russia Starting To Lose Ground In Ukraine
Russia is suffering problems in its war against Ukraine that partly stem from a growing Ukrainian military strength: the use of medium-range drone attacks
Working Through College No Longer Works Like It Once Did
The gap between wages and higher education costs has widened sharply since 1970, raising fresh questions about affordability and student debt.
Many Degrees Aren’t Leading To Degree-Level Jobs
Criminal justice, performing arts, and liberal arts rank among the most underemployed majors, underscoring growing concerns about college ROI
Lawmakers Introduce Draft Of Bill Preempting Some State AI Regulations For 3 Years
A discussion draft is meant to solicit feedback from lawmakers and experts before it would be formally introduced as a bill.
What Is Included In The House Agriculture And FDA Funding Bill
The bill aims to support farmers and ranchers, strengthen food and drug safety efforts, and fund research and innovation
Why Is Trump’s Fannie Mae And Freddie Mac Plan Facing Delays
Critics warn that a poorly managed exit could disrupt mortgage-backed securities markets and lead to higher borrowing costs for homebuyers
Concerns Grow Over Trump’s Choice To Lead Intelligence Community
Office of the Director of National Intelligence only began the formal clearance process this week by requesting a background investigation
Strong Jobs Report Signals Labor Market Stability
The unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.3%, while monthly job gains stayed above 100,000 for a third consecutive month
Down To Two
Just two of 21 groups still have economic confidence. Investors are no longer one of them.
What Trump’s $700 Million New Coal Plan Means For U.S. Energy Production
The proposal would reportedly use powers under the Defense Production Act of 1950 to strengthen domestic energy production as electricity demand continues to rise
A New Congressional Plan To Save $1.5 Trillion And End Abortion Funding
The Heritage Foundation on Wednesday unveiled “Setting the American Opportunity Agenda,” a special budget and spending report for Congress, and House Speaker Mike Johnson said he is ready to act on it
No Deadline. Endless Counting. No Trust.
Nine justices face a simple question: when does it end?
Trump Says Nothing — And Means Everything
Conflicting signals on the Iran war may be a deliberate strategy of strategic ambiguity.
Editors’ Picks
Trump’s Approval Ratings Remain Low As Voters Fret Over Economy, Inflation: I&I/TIPP Poll
Can Trump reverse his slump in time for fall's midterm elections?
The Blueprint
Trump has asked the Middle East to sign a single sweeping settlement with Israel, and one day perhaps with Iran. The structure he describes could take years to build, if it rises at all. But someone has finally drawn it.
The American Kill Line
The viral Chinese meme that explains everything wrong with Beijing's reading of America.