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…
Trump Says He Talked to Putin, Predicts No ‘Immediate’ Peace Between Russia and Ukraine
President Donald Trump revealed on Wednesday that he spoke with Russian President Vladimir Putin for over an hour, discussing Ukraine’s recent airstrike on Russian bombers and ongoing nuclear talks with…
Harvard Tells Court DOD Official Advised Trump Not to Cut Biological Threat Research Grant
A Defense Department official cautioned the Trump administration against terminating a $12 million biological threat research grant at Harvard, warning it posed serious national security risks, according to recent court…
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Khamenei Rejects US Nuclear Proposal
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei declared on Wednesday that abandoning uranium enrichment is “100%” against the country’s interests. His remarks came as a rejection of a central US demand…
China Says US Actions on Chips and Student Visas ‘Seriously Violate’ Tariff Truce
China’s Ministry of Commerce on Monday accused the United States of actions that “seriously violate” the trade consensus between the two countries. These include issuing AI chip export control guidelines,…
China Accuses US of ‘Severely Violating’ Tariff Truce
China’s Ministry of Commerce has accused the United States of “severely violating” the trade truce agreed upon last month, warning that it will take strong measures to defend its interests.…
Elon Musk Stays Committed to Spaceship Projects
Elon Musk’s interview with CBS Sunday Morning began on an awkward note when reporter David Pogue asked the SpaceX CEO about his thoughts on President Donald Trump’s policies, particularly restrictions…
Musk Denies Drug Use Reports, Says Any Abuse Would Be ‘Extremely Obvious’
Tesla CEO Elon Musk has strongly rejected recent allegations of regular recreational drug use, labeling The New York Times “pure propaganda” in a social media post. The accusations stem from…
Universities Quietly Negotiate With White House Aide to Avoid Harvard’s Fate, Source Says
College and university leaders have been quietly negotiating with a deputy to top Trump aide Stephen Miller, aiming to avoid the aggressive targeting that Harvard University is facing, according to…
SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce Says $TRUMP and Other Meme Coins Won’t Get Protection
With the SEC stepping away from regulating most meme coins, investors should not expect any official guidance or protection regarding $TRUMP, according to veteran SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce. Earlier this…
Trump Administration Prohibits Agencies From Considering Race or Gender in Hiring
The Trump administration issued new guidelines on Thursday that prohibit federal agencies from factoring race or gender into hiring decisions. These directives are part of a Merit Hiring Plan distributed…