Politics
Michael Dell courted Trump early. His company has reaped rewards
The dynamic is emblematic of how business is seeking to sow favor with the president in his second term, and has departed from the norms of big business philanthropy.
CFTC bid to vacate order against Winklevoss’ crypto exchange ‘very unusual,’ ex-agency chief says
The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is looking to undo a $5 million civil penalty against the Gemini, which was founded by the Winklevoss twins.
Reality star’s long shot L.A. mayoral candidacy becomes surprise test for Democrats
Spencer Pratt is polling around 22%, just behind Democratic Mayor Karen Bass, in the Los Angeles mayoral primary, raising the odds of a November runoff.
Airlines, hotels warn against Trump admin threat to international flights to ‘sanctuary cities’
Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin said the Trump administration is considering pulling international flight processing in “sanctuary cities.”
U.S. sanctions Iran’s Hormuz Strait authority, condemns ballistic missile launch at Kuwait
The latest military and economic actions come as President Trump insists he feels no pressure to make a deal with Iran before November’s midterm elections.
Warren: State Department didn’t seek TRANSCOM aid in evacuating Americans from Middle East
Democrats have been critical of the Trump administration’s handling of Americans stuck in the region after the start of the Iran war.
Ro Khanna is taking his economic message on the road. Will it lead to the White House?
Rep. Ro Khanna wasn’t in the Rust Belt to campaign. But he could be soon.
U.S. regulator moves to withdraw $5 million penalty against Winklevoss’ crypto exchange
The U.S. CFTC asked a judge on Wednesday to vacate the agency’s $5 million penalty against a cryptocurrency exchange founded by the Winklevoss twins.
Trump’s IRS case should be reopened so court can probe possible ‘fraud,’ ex-judges argue
Reopening the Trump-IRS case “will allow the Court to commence an inquiry into whether the Court was deceived,” the ex-judges wrote.
Dell wins a $9.7 billion Pentagon software deal after cozying up to Trump
The purchase comes after Dell spent considerable time courting the White House and after President Trump urged purchases of the company’s computers.