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Tesla Shares Drop as Trump/Musk Feud Persists
Tesla shares dropped 6% after President Trump suggested on Truth Social that DOGE should review the vast government subsidies received by Elon Musk’s companies.
What’s in the latest version of Trump’s big bill?
At some 940-pages, the legislation is a sprawling collection of tax breaks, spending cuts and other Republican priorities, including new money for national defense and deportations.
RFK Jr. Says U.S. Withdrawing from Global Vaccine Alliance Gavi
U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. announced that the United States is withdrawing its support from the global vaccine alliance Gavi.
‘Revenge Tax’ Removed from Trump’s Major Bill After Treasury Request
Congressional Republicans have removed the controversial Section 899 "revenge tax" provision from President Trump's major legislative package.
Trump Threatens to Sue The New York Times and CNN
President Trump has threatened to sue CNN and The New York Times after they published a preliminary Defense Intelligence Agency assessment.
'Made in the USA' Tag Won't Be on Trump Smartphones
The Trump Organization has removed explicit “Made in the USA” language from its T1 smartphone webpage, replacing it with phrases like “American‑Proud Design".
Bipartisan bill aims to block Chinese AI from federal agencies
New legislation in Congress would block Chinese artificial intelligence systems from federal agencies.
Powell Stresses Fed's Primary Duty Amid Trump Criticism
Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell stressed that the Fed’s primary duty is to prevent a temporary inflation spike.
U.S. Airstrikes Set Back Iranian Nuclear Program by Months
A preliminary U.S. intelligence assessment found that American airstrikes only delayed Iran’s nuclear program by a few months rather than destroying it.
Why New York City is using ranked choice voting in its mayoral primary
New York City is using ranked choice voting in its Democratic mayoral primary election. Here's how it works.
$400M Stock Buyback Approved by Trump Media
Trump Media & Technology Group, parent company of Truth Social and Truth.Fi, announced a stock buyback of up to $400 million.
Will Iran Retaliate After U.S. Military Strike?
The U.S. military’s strike on three Iranian nuclear sites prompted pressing questions about the remaining strength of Tehran’s nuclear program.
Trump Calls for Fed Rate Cuts Defying Powell's Moves
The Federal Reserve kept its benchmark interest rate unchanged, defying President Trump’s calls for immediate cuts despite increasing political pressure.
Renewed Push For $15 Min. Wage from an Unexpected Lawmaker
A renewed push to raise the federal minimum wage to $15/hr from the current $7.25 is gaining attention, and this time it’s being led by an unexpected figure.
You May Soon Be Able to Have a Trump Mobile Phone
The Trump Organization announced a new wireless service called Trump Mobile, launching in September with a $47.45 monthly plan.
Billy Long Confirmed as IRS Commissioner
The Senate confirmed Billy Long, a former Republican congressman from Missouri, as the new commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service.
Ex-congressman who once sought to abolish the IRS is its new leader
Former congressman Billy Long of Missouri has been confirmed to lead the Internal Revenue Service, an agency he once sought to abolish.
