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U.S. Eases Chip Software Restrictions on China Signaling Trade Truce

The U.S. government has lifted export controls on chip-design software for China, according to announcements from three major players in the industry on Thursday. Siemens AG, Synopsys, and Cadence each…

Trump Urges Immediate Resignation of US Central Bank Head

US President Donald Trump intensified his criticism of Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell on Wednesday, calling for him to resign immediately. “‘Too Late’ should resign immediately!!!” Trump wrote on his…

Trump Announces U.S.-Vietnam Trade Deal with 20% Import Tariff

President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday a trade agreement with Vietnam that includes a 20% tariff on the Southeast Asian nation’s exports to the United States. Details of the Agreement…

Iran Passes Law Suspending Cooperation with UN Nuclear Watchdog

Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian enacted a law on Wednesday that suspends the country’s cooperation with the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA), the UN’s nuclear watchdog, Iranian state media reported. New…

Trump’s Mega-Bill Set for Final Vote in Overnight US House Session

The US House of Representatives worked late into Wednesday night and early Thursday morning as President Donald Trump and his allies pressed Republican holdouts to back the sprawling tax and…

US Officials Warn Iranian Cyberattacks Continue Despite Ceasefire

A ceasefire between Iran and Israel has not ended the risk of cyberattacks from hacking groups supportive of Tehran, federal cybersecurity officials and the FBI warned Monday. Persistent Cyber Threats…

Trump Says No Plans to Extend Global Tariff Pause Beyond July 9

President Donald Trump said Friday he does not plan to extend the 90-day pause on tariffs imposed on most countries after the July 9 deadline. His administration will soon notify…

Trump Refutes Claims Iran’s Nuclear Program Remains Intact, Says ‘Whole Place Was Destroyed’

Iran’s nuclear program suffered significant damage from recent U.S. airstrikes but did not face “total destruction,” according to Rafael Mariano Grossi, head of the U.N.-sponsored International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).…

Elon Musk Slams ‘Utterly Insane’ Trump-Backed Megabill

Elon Musk harshly criticized the Senate’s sweeping domestic policy package on Saturday, labeling it “utterly insane” and “destructive.” His main grievance centers on provisions that would raise taxes on numerous…

Elon Musk Reiterates Criticism of Trump’s Big Bill as Senate Republicans Rush to Pass It

Elon Musk intensified his opposition Saturday to the sweeping tax and spending legislation championed by President Donald Trump, warning that the bill would devastate jobs and stifle emerging industries. “The…

Trump Dismisses July Tariff Deadline, Says ‘We Can Do Whatever We Want’

President Donald Trump indicated Friday that the July deadlines for reinstating massive U.S. tariffs on multiple countries are not set in stone. When asked at the White House whether he…

Trump Allies Launch Attack Ads Targeting Massie for Opposing Agenda

A super PAC aligned with President Donald Trump has launched a sharp attack ad targeting Kentucky Republican Representative Thomas Massie. The ad criticizes Massie for his high-profile breaks with the…

Trump Claims ‘We Have All the Cards’ as He Ends Canada Trade Talks

US President Donald Trump announced on social media that he is immediately ending trade negotiations with Canada amid tensions over the country’s digital services tax targeting major tech firms. The…

Trump Announces New Peace Deal in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

President Donald Trump announced a peace agreement between the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, with hopes it will bring stability to the region and pave the way…

Trump Administration Sues 15 Maryland Federal Judges Over Immigration Removal Block

The Trump administration filed a lawsuit on Tuesday against all 15 federal judges in Maryland following a court order that blocked the immediate deportation of migrants who are challenging their…

Why Trump Wants the World to Believe Iran’s Nuclear Program Is ‘Obliterated’

President Donald Trump has strong reasons for insisting that Iran’s nuclear program has been completely destroyed. First, his presidency revolves around projecting an image of bold and infallible leadership, where…

US Senators Introduce Bill to Open Apple and Google App Stores to Third-Party Payments and Sideloading

A bipartisan group of US senators is reviving the Open App Markets Act, a bill originally introduced in 2022 aimed at increasing competition within Apple’s App Store and Google’s Play…

Pakistan Condemns Trump’s Iran Bombing a Day After Nominating Him for Peace Prize

Just hours before President Donald Trump ordered airstrikes on three nuclear facilities in Iran on June 21, Pakistan recommended him for the Nobel Peace Prize, praising his “decisive diplomatic intervention”…

Trump Administration Moves to Rehire Key Federal Workers After DOGE Layoffs

Federal agencies are rehiring and recalling employees laid off shortly after President Donald Trump took office as they work to address critical service gaps caused by efforts to reduce the…

Trump Administration Accuses District Judge of Defying Supreme Court Over Migrants Held in Djibouti

The Trump administration urged the Supreme Court on Tuesday to allow immediate deportation of a group of migrants held at a U.S. military base in Djibouti to South Sudan. The…