Politics
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Trump Wraps China Summit with Modest Wins
President Trump has departed Beijing after two days of high stakes talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping, with both sides trading praise and touting progress.
Xi Promises China Will “Open Wider” to American Business
Chinese President Xi Jinping told top U.S. executives that China plans to “open wider” to American companies as trade and technology tensions remain high.
U.S.-China Talks Calm Markets but Trade Questions Remain
Markets reacted cautiously after President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping held high-profile talks in Beijing.
Trump and Xi Prepare for High-Stakes Talks
President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are set to meet for major discussions focused on trade, technology, Taiwan, and geopolitical tensions.
Pentagon Releases New UFO Files in Major Transparency Push
The Pentagon has begun releasing a new wave of declassified UFO files, giving the public access to documents, videos, and government investigations.
Ceasefire Strains as Iran Tests U.S. Response in Strait of Hormuz
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said the ceasefire with Iran remains in place despite recent attacks in the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump Signs Bill Ending 76-Day DHS Shutdown
After 76 days without routine funding, a record for the agency, the Department of Homeland Security is finally back on stable financial footing.
Warsh Advances as Fed Pick Amid Political Tensions, Rate Uncertainty
The Senate Banking Committee has voted to advance Kevin Warsh as the next potential chair of the Federal Reserve.
UAE to Exit OPEC in Major Shakeup to Global Oil Markets
The United Arab Emirates announced it will leave OPEC effective May 1st, marking a significant disruption to the global oil alliance.
Trump Extends US-Iran Ceasefire as Peace Talks Stall in Islamabad
President Trump extended the US-Iran ceasefire, citing Tehran's government as "seriously fractured."
Trump Tells Companies to Skip Their Tariff Refunds
President Trump made a remarkable appeal to American business today, telling CNBC's Squawk Box that he will "remember" companies that choose not to seek refunds
Trump's Fed Pick Faces the Fire on Capitol Hill
Kevin Warsh, President Trump's nominee to replace Jerome Powell as chair of the Federal Reserve, faced questions from the Senate Banking Committee.
Oil Jumps, Markets Wobble as Iran Flashpoint Returns
Oil prices are climbing again as U.S.-Iran tensions flare, rattling markets but stopping short of the sharp swings seen earlier in the conflict.
Strait of Hormuz Crisis Deepens as Ceasefire Teeters
Fifty days into the conflict, tensions between the U.S. and Iran are flaring again, with clashes in the Gulf choking vital shipping lanes.
U.S. and Iran Inch Toward Ceasefire as Blockade Squeezes Tehran’s Economy
President Trump said the war with Iran is “very close to over,” as the U.S. and Iran move closer to agreeing on a ceasefire extension.
Trump Threatens to Fire Fed Chair Powell as May Deadline Looms
President Trump says he will fire Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell if Powell does not step aside when his term at the helm of the central bank expires.
U.S.-Iran Peace Talks Collapse Over the Weekend
After a grueling day of high-stakes negotiations in Islamabad, Vice President JD Vance emerged to deliver a stark message, no deal had been reached.
