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As President Donald Trump lights the global economy on fire in his bid to reduce America’s $1.2 trillion annual trade deficit, a few astute observers on X have uncovered the math that went into arriving at the tariffs that other countries charge the United States, which ultimately led to the...

President Donald Trump declared a national emergency to unveil his list of reciprocal tariffs on some of America’s biggest trade partners. This act by the White House marks the biggest upheaval in global trade in decades, which Trump claims is being done to ‘strengthen the international...

The White House is set to hold a meeting on Wednesday with key officials to discuss the future of TikTok, as the app faces an April 5 deadline to secure a non-Chinese buyer or face a potential U.S. ban. What Happened: President Donald Trump is scheduled to consider a final proposal related to...

Beaten-down auto rental stocks, Hertz Global Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ:HTZ) and Avis Budget Group Inc. (NASDAQ:CAR) were sent blazing on Thursday following the announcement of new tariffs on all imported vehicles by U.S. President Donald Trump. What Happened: Shares of Hertz and Avis posted an...

French MEP Raphael Glucksmann expressed gratitude for American sacrifices during World War II, amidst escalating tensions between the U.S. and EU. What Happened: On Wednesday, Glucksmann took to X to share his views on the current U.S.-European relations. He referenced a statement made by the White...

A top White House representative informed crypto leaders this week that the Trump administration is eager to increase its Bitcoin reserves as part of a broader financial strategy. Bo Hines, the Presidential Working Group on Digital Assets lead, shared with attendees of a confidential meeting hosted...

Tesla (NASDAQ:TSLA) and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk, who also serves as a consultant to the White House, has reportedly indicated plans to donate $100 million to organizations aligned with the Trump political network. What Happened: Three insiders have confirmed Musk’s plans, as reported by the New...

President Donald Trump held a private car show at the White House on Tuesday, featuring only Tesla Inc. (NASDAQ:TSLA) vehicles. The event aimed to support Elon Musk amid backlash over his role in the Trump administration. What Happened: During the 30-minute event, which was part news conference and...

The White House Crypto Summit scheduled for March 7 will host a select group of 20-25 industry leaders in a roundtable setting, according to Fox Business journalist Eleanor Terrett. As of March 4, official invitations for the event had yet to be distributed, reflecting a planning process still in...

Five former treasury secretaries are taking aim at the Department of Government Efficiency and Elon Musk for alleged overreach and abuse of powers by the new White House administration. What Happened: Musk has been put in charge of leading the Department of Government Efficiency by President Donald...

On Thursday, Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:META) Mark Zuckerberg visited the White House to discuss collaboration with the Donald Trump administration. What Happened: Meta spokesperson Andy Stone took to X, formerly Twitter, and confirmed the visit saying the discussion was on how Meta can help...

Another federal judge blocked President Donald Trump's birthright citizenship order. What Happened: U.S. District Judge Deborah Boardman issued the injunction at a hearing Wednesday on a lawsuit brought by civil rights groups arguing that Trump's order is unconstitutional. In handing down the...

The White House has appointed Elon Musk, the wealthiest individual globally, as a “special government employee.” This designation allows Musk to be employed by the federal government while potentially sidestepping certain disclosure rules. What Happened: As reported by Reuters, Musk,...

On Tuesday, the White House said the National Security Council is reviewing the implications of DeepSeek, a Chinese AI firm.  What Happened: The White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the development stating, “This is a wake-up call to the American AI industry,”...

President Joe Biden shared his farewell letter that highlighted overcoming a pandemic and "the worst economic crisis since the Great Depression," as he nears his White House exit on Jan. 20. Biden Bids Farewell: Biden wrote, "It has been the privilege of my life to serve this nation" in his...