Elon Musk’s favorability among Republicans drops 16 points since March, Quinnipiac finds
Elon Musk’s official involvement in the Trump administration recently came to a close, and many Republicans appear ready to see less of him, according to a new Quinnipiac University poll.…
Trade tensions fail to deter Chinese companies from expanding into the U.S.
Chinese tech firms are aggressively expanding globally, with the largest stock offering on Shanghai’s tech-focused STAR board spotlighting the U.S. as a key market alongside China. Shenzhen-based Insta360, a competitor…
China prepared to eliminate all tariffs on imports from Africa
China has announced its readiness to eliminate tariffs on imports from all 53 African nations with which it maintains diplomatic relations. The decision was unveiled at a China-Africa cooperation meeting,…
UN nuclear watchdog board declares Iran in violation of non-proliferation obligations
On Thursday, the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) Board of Governors, representing 35 nations, formally declared Iran in breach of its nuclear non-proliferation obligations for the first time in nearly…
U.S. tariffs on China to stay steady, Lutnick confirms following trade discussions
Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick stated Wednesday that U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods will stay at their current levels despite ongoing trade negotiations. When asked on CNBC’s “Money Movers” if tariffs…
Trump’s tough stance on immigration protests puts Democrats in a political bind
President Donald Trump’s decision to deploy military troops to California amid immigration protests has thrust Democrats into a politically difficult position. They seek to condemn the escalating unrest and violence…
Uber accelerates driverless taxi trials in the UK
Uber announced plans to trial robotaxis—autonomous vehicles without a human safety driver—in London next spring. The company will collaborate with UK-based AI specialist Wayve, which has been testing its driverless…
Trump unveils $1,000 ‘Trump Accounts’ for newborns at White House event
President Donald Trump hosted a roundtable at the White House on Monday to highlight a significant provision within the sweeping Republican domestic policy bill. The proposal would establish a $1,000…
New York Fed survey shows inflation concerns declined in May amid Trump’s tariff easing
Americans showed reduced fears about inflation in May, coinciding with President Donald Trump’s decision to pull back from some of his most severe tariff proposals. The New York Federal Reserve’s…
Trump administration challenges Biden and Obama-era cybersecurity rules
President Donald Trump signed an executive order Friday that revises several cybersecurity policies established by his Democratic predecessors, Barack Obama and Joe Biden. The White House released a fact sheet…
Bitcoin and US crypto stocks climb as more firms plan BTC purchases
US crypto-linked stocks closed higher on Monday, buoyed by Bitcoin’s 4% climb to $110,150. This rally brought Bitcoin closer to its May 22 peak of $112,000 as market concerns eased…
Trump approves deployment of 2,000 additional National Guard troops to LA
President Donald Trump has authorized sending another 2,000 National Guard troops to Los Angeles, U.S. officials told the Associated Press on Monday. This deployment comes just hours after California Governor…
Russia cuts interest rates to 20% for the first time since 2022 as inflation cools
On Friday, Russia’s central bank lowered its key interest rate by 100 basis points to 20%, marking its first rate cut since September 2022. This move suggests that inflation pressures,…
Trump Confirms China Visit Following ‘Very Good’ Call With Xi
President Donald Trump announced on Thursday that he plans to visit China after holding a “very good talk” with Chinese leader Xi Jinping over the phone. Trump said he reciprocated…
Supreme Court Blocks Mexico’s Lawsuit Against U.S. Gunmakers
The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday unanimously dismissed a lawsuit filed by the Mexican government that sought to hold American gun manufacturers responsible for cartel violence along the Southwest border.…
Trump Signs Order Banning Travel From 12 Countries
President Donald Trump signed a proclamation Wednesday evening imposing travel bans on nationals from 12 countries, citing security risks. The affected countries include Afghanistan, Myanmar (Burma), Chad, Republic of the…