Politics

Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) said that persistent federal deficits and the nation's growing debt burden, not the Federal Reserve, Kevin Warsh, or President Donald Trump, are responsible for current economic pressures. Scott Points To Debt and Deficits On Tuesday, the Florida Republican posted on X,...

The S&P 500 fell on Tuesday as investors rotated out of chip stocks and into cyclical sectors, but Polymarket traders are betting the benchmark index will rebound at Wednesday’s open. The S&P 500 closed down 0.57% at 7,511.35, while the June 17 Polymarket contract implied an 78%...

Trump allies and critics erupted online after Reuters reported that a U.S.-Iran framework agreement includes a $300 billion private fund meant to spur investment in Iran, with more than half already committed, alongside separate talks over sanctions relief and frozen Iranian assets. Private Fund...

Recent findings by U.S. intelligence agencies reportedly suggested that Iran can now shut down the Strait of Hormuz at will, irrespective of the impending framework agreement scheduled for signing in Geneva on Friday. Iran is contemplating an economic “nuclear option” if...

The Iran agreement, touted by President Donald Trump, has sparked optimism as oil prices continue to fall, but the national average price of gas at the pump continues to stay high. Americans Paying $25 Extra Compared To Last Year In a post on X, GasBuddy analyst Patrick De Haan posted a screenshot...

French President Emmanuel Macron is set to host President Donald Trump at a state dinner at the Palace of Versailles, highlighting France's celebration of the United States' 250th anniversary alongside intense diplomatic discussions at the G7 summit. Versailles State Dinner Invitation Confirmed...

Following the Donald Trump administration’s announcement of an Iran peace deal, financial markets are bracing for a massive boost. FedWatch Advisors founder Ben Emons says the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz will trigger a “relief rally” that will unlock global economic recovery...

Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) and SpaceX (NASDAQ:SPCX) CEO Elon Musk’s massive wealth increase sparked renewed criticism, with some arguing that soaring billionaire fortunes highlight deep economic inequality in the U.S. Sanders Says Wealth Surge Shows An ‘Insanely Rigged Economy’ On...

Sen. Adam Schiff (D-CA) delivered heavy criticism of President Donald Trump and his administration on Tuesday after purported details of the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by Washington and Tehran emerged. Iran Secures Funds, Sanctions Relief Taking to the social media platform X, Schiff...

The National Park Service’s decision to add hydrogen peroxide to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool to combat an algae bloom is drawing renewed attention to a $13.1 million renovation project completed under President Donald Trump. Hydrogen Peroxide Used To Fight Algae On Tuesday, videos...

On Tuesday, federal authorities say they disrupted an alleged plot to attack President Donald Trump’s UFC event at the White House, prompting Elon Musk and others to react on social media. FBI Says Alleged Plot Involved Drones, Firearms And White House Event According to documents unsealed...

A $300 billion private investment fund designed to attract capital to Iran is part of the U.S.-Iran framework agreement, with more than half the money already committed, Reuters reported on Tuesday, citing a source with direct knowledge of the deal. Private Fund Meant To Push Final Deal The fund is...

General Motors Co. (NYSE:GM) is said to be in negotiations with Lockheed Martin Corporation (NYSE:LMT) to manufacture parts for the defense contractor’s weaponry, according to a report published on Monday. GM may manufacture widely used components to help Lockheed boost munitions production...

Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) criticized President Donald Trump and his family for using the White House as a venue for a UFC fight and profiting from it. Sanders took to X on Monday and pointed out that while a UFC fight was being hosted at the White House, the Trump family was selling...

The U.S. military has reportedly been clandestinely carrying out ship-to-ship oil transfers in the Gulf. This operation, reminiscent of Iranian tactics used to evade sanctions, has been ongoing since early May. The covert operation has involved a minimum of 92 vessels and is being executed off...