Politics

On Thursday, President Donald Trump expressed his appreciation for the neutrality exhibited by Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian President Vladimir Putin during the conflict with Iran. Trump praised the two leaders for not hindering his attempts to restrain Iran’s nuclear ambitions....

Sen. Rand Paul (R-KY) has backed Washington’s agreement with Tehran, advocating for President Donald Trump‘s diplomatic efforts to end the war in Iran following the release of the 14-point Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). Rand Paul Denounces ‘Regime Change Wars’ In a post...

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) criticized President Donald Trump's decision to exit the Obama-era Iran nuclear agreement, arguing it escalated tensions in the Middle East, increased fuel prices and imposed high costs on U.S. taxpayers. Pelosi Slams Trump Over Iran Nuclear Deal Exit On...

On Wednesday, Donald Trump Jr. pushed back against Sen. Ted Cruz’s (R-Texas) criticism of a reported U.S.-Iran economic framework, accusing the Texas Republican of misrepresenting the agreement and spreading misinformation about funding for Tehran. Trump Jr., Cruz Clash Over Reported Iran...

President Donald Trump's endorsement power faced a new test Tuesday after his preferred candidate for Georgia governor lost a high-profile Republican runoff, even as several of his Senate-backed candidates secured key victories. Jackson Upsets Jones In Georgia Runoff Healthcare executive and...

President Donald Trump threatened Wednesday to resume attacks on Iran if Tehran violates an interim agreement signed by the two countries' presidents to end their war, even as he said he hoped the deal would bring peace to the Middle East and lower oil prices. Trump Threatens Strikes If Iran...

President Donald Trump on Wednesday defended a newly unveiled framework agreement with Iran that aims to end months of conflict and reopen critical shipping lanes in the Middle East. • What’s the outlook for CVX shares? The proposed 14-point memorandum of understanding, expected to be...

An official report on June 16, 2026 reveals Senator John Boozman's recent sale of iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF (NASDAQ:IEI) stock, valued between $64,015 and $310,000. The transaction took place on May 13, 2026, as per the June filing. At this time, iShares 3-7 Year Treasury Bond ETF shares...

A report on June 16, 2026 shows that Representative Jonathan Jackson from Illinois sale stock in Microsoft (NASDAQ:MSFT), valued between $15,001 and $50,000. According to the June filing, the transaction occurred on May 12, 2026. At the time of writing, Microsoft shares are trading down 1.96% at $...

Kevin Warsh's first meeting as Fed chair is widely expected to deliver the same policy outcome markets have grown accustomed to — another pause. But investors are less focused on this week’s rate decision than on something arguably more consequential: how the new chair plans to communicate...

President Donald Trump has put a hold on the Senate hearing for Jay Clayton‘s confirmation as Director of National Intelligence (DNI). This decision is pending Senate approval for Jamie McDonald, Trump’s nominee for U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York. Trump...

Meta Platforms Inc. (NASDAQ:META) has decided to back the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), a bill that the White House is promoting to supersede state regulations on artificial intelligence. The Mark Zuckerberg-led company had earlier played a role in defeating KOSA two years ago,...

On Tuesday, Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) backed legislation to crack down on AI-generated deepfakes and nonconsensual explicit images by creating federal penalties and requiring rapid takedowns from online platforms. Take It Down Act Targets AI Deepfakes Cruz posted on X that "no child or family should...

Airline ticket fares may not get cheaper despite an agreement between Washington and Tehran that has caused oil prices to fall below $80/bbl. Limited Seat Availability, Steady Demand Analysts cited by Business Insider in a report on Tuesday said that airlines have little reason to roll back fares...

Leaders of the G7, including President Donald Trump, pledged to increase military support for Ukraine and strengthen sanctions targeting Russia’s energy sector in a joint declaration signed Wednesday during the three-day summit in Evian-les-Bains. “We, the Leaders of the G7, stand...