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Judge weighs how to dismiss Reflecting Pool vandalism charge against Olympian
President Trump has said damage to the Reflecting Pool was due to vandalism, not to a flawed installation of a new liner as prosecutors say.
Trump says he will spend up to $500 million of ‘my money’ to help Republicans in midterms
Trump’s pledge would dramatically increase MAGA Inc.’s spending after the Trump-aligned PAC kept most of its $403 million war chest on the sidelines.
U.S. sanctions Turkish bank accused of enabling Iran as Bessent says he ‘hopes for’ no further bank penalties
President Donald Trump hyped the sanctions plan as “economic D-Day” against Iran, but the U.S. has so far taken few steps to implement it.
White House has vetted candidates for key CFTC vacancies, sources tell CNBC. It’s unclear if they will be filled
Filling open commissioner positions at the regulatory agency has been a sticking point in negotiations over the Clarity Act.
Analysis: Lower Treasury yields could require a weaker economy. Trump won’t fix them
Long-term Treasury yields are being held up by Trump-era policy risk, heavy government borrowing and AI-driven corporate debt.
THC drinks could soon be harder to find as Congress delays hemp ban again
THC drinks are booming as an alcohol alternative, but a looming federal crackdown is squeezing makers, distributors and consumers.
Trump tells Fed to slash rates or he’ll end trade with countries with U.S. surpluses
President Donald Trump demanded that the Fed slash interest rates or else he will cut off trade with countries with which the U.S. maintains trade deficits.
Argentina’s Milei escalates Falklands dispute as Trump questions U.S. support for Britain
Argentina’s President Javier Milei has renewed the country’s claim to the Falkland Islands and threatened sanctions on oil companies.
In blow to Trump, Missouri top court blocks Republican-drawn congressional map
The Missouri Supreme Court on Thursday blocked a Republican-drawn new congressional map from being used in November’s midterm elections, dealing a blow to the party’s odds of maintaining its narrow U.S. House majority.
EU joins U.S. sanctions push on Iran as South Korea weighs Hormuz deployment
The bloc’s endorsement came as the Group of 20 finance ministers and central bank governors gathered in Asheville, North Carolina, earlier this week.