Trump’s Fed Pick Kevin Warsh Begins New Role Friday
Warsh’s appointment follows a Senate confirmation vote last week that largely split along party lines
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Cuban President Rejects Claims Of Aggressive Drone Plans
According to CBS News, Díaz-Canel defended Cuba’s right to self-defense while rejecting accusations of aggressive military intentions.
What Is Trump’s New $1.7 Billion Anti-Weaponization Fund
Under the agreement, Trump, his sons and the Trump Organization will receive a formal apology but no direct financial compensation.
Adani Settles U.S.-Iran Sanctions Case For $275 Million
The Treasury’s Office of Foreign Assets Control said the company purchased liquefied petroleum gas from a Dubai-based trader claiming the fuel originated in Oman and Iraq.
Iran War Impact: EU Raises Inflation Forecast Amid Oil Supply Crisis
Speaking to CNBC during the G7 finance ministers’ meeting in Paris, Dombrovskis described the situation as a “stagflationary shock,” warning that Europe is facing weaker growth alongside rising prices.
Meta Begins Fresh Round Of AI-Driven Layoffs
The company plans to cut roughly 10% of its workforce, or about 8,000 jobs, while also freezing thousands of unfilled positions. The move follows earlier layoffs across Meta’s Reality Labs and content moderation operations.
New York Rail Strike Disrupts Thousands Of Commuters
The strike began Saturday after last-minute contract talks collapsed over wages and working conditions
Why Trump Dropped His Massive IRS Lawsuit
The dismissal comes as the administration discusses creating a proposed $1.8 billion compensation fund for individuals who believe they were unfairly investigated by federal agencies under previous administrations
China And Russia Expand Trade Ties At Harbin Expo
Trade between the two countries has surged since Western sanctions were imposed on Russia after the Ukraine war.
Thomas Massie Faces Trump-Backed Challenger
Voters in Kentucky’s 4th Congressional District will decide whether Massie survives a challenge from Trump-backed candidate Ed Gallrein, a former Navy SEAL and farmer personally encouraged by Trump to enter the race.
Trump Reflects On Intel Deal And U.S. Chip Strategy
In an interview with Fortune, Trump recalled asking Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan for 10% ownership in the company “for free” in exchange for government support
Trump’s Failed Mission To China
Here is a precise accounting of what the White House emphasized that China’s Foreign Ministry either omitted entirely or mentioned only in the vaguest terms
How Swatch And AP Sparked Global Crowds And Resale Chaos
Videos posted online showed fights, heavy crowding and police intervention at several locations.
Top Dems Call Islamic Terrorism In US A ‘Conspiracy Theory’
Rep. Jamie Raskin, D‑Md., argued that extremism is not tied to any one religion, saying the existence of Christian extremist groups shows that terrorism “has no religion.”
What Is Driving The Global Bond Market Selloff
The 10-year U.S. Treasury yield rose to 4.601%, its highest level in 15 months, while the 30-year bond remained above 5.1%, according to market data.
How Serious Is The Latest Ebola Outbreak In Africa
WHO declared the outbreak a “public health emergency of international concern” on Sunday. The agency said the rapid rise in cases across multiple health zones could signal a much larger outbreak than currently detected.