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The Wall Street Journal dropped a significant story late Monday night that immediately sent futures higher and oil prices tumbling: Trump has privately told senior aides he is willing to end the military campaign against Iran even if the Strait of Hormuz remains largely blocked. The report, citing administration officials, said Trump and his team…
The US war with Iran — launched without a Congressional vote and now in its fourth week — is beginning to fracture the Republican unity that Trump typically relies upon for military and foreign policy initiatives. A closed-door briefing for the House Armed Services Committee on Wednesday involving Department of Defense and intelligence officials left…
The arithmetic of this past week on financial markets is striking enough to sit alongside the most turbulent periods of the post-financial-crisis era, even before the symbolic element of gold recording its worst weekly performance since February 1983 is factored in. Gold fell below $4,500 on Friday for the first time in weeks, down more…
More than five years after departing the Trump White House, Kellyanne Conway remains one of the most visible figures in Republican political circles, splitting her time between media commentary, corporate consulting, and high-profile speaking engagements. Conway served as Senior Counselor to the President during the first Trump administration from 2017 to 2020, and made history…
When Donald Trump returned to the White House in January 2025, Republicans didn’t just win an election — they inherited unified control of government and, with it, a mandate they treated as a license to govern at speed. Fourteen months later, the party looks considerably different from the one that swept into power, and not…
Officials within the Trump administration have reportedly decided against using the U.S. Treasury Department to trade oil futures contracts as a method of influencing energy markets for the time being. The possibility had been discussed internally as oil prices surged following the outbreak of conflict involving Iran, which has raised concerns about potential disruptions to…
For citizens of the United States seeking to establish long‑term residence in the European Union, multiple legal pathways exist — each governed by distinct national frameworks and, in some cases, overarching EU directives. Navigating these pathways requires careful consideration of residency categories, investment thresholds, employment conditions and integration criteria. Employment‑Based and Long‑Term Resident Status Under…
The United States government has issued an annual export license allowing Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company to continue importing U.S.-made chipmaking equipment into its facility in Nanjing, China. The approval marks a shift from temporary exemptions to a more formal licensing arrangement following the expiry of previous privileges at the end of 2025. TSMC confirmed the…
Craig Monk is a successful sailor who has a net worth of $1mn-$3mn as of late 2025. Craig Monk is a highly respected New Zealand sailor whose career has spanned decades and put him at the forefront of competitive sailing on the world stage. Known primarily for his involvement in multiple America’s Cup campaigns, Monk…
Canada’s tourism freeze on several US destinations amid tariff tensions is leading to a noticeable decline in some local economies. Canada’s tourism relationship with the United States has entered an unprecedented downturn in 2025 as a growing number of Canadian travelers cancel trips south of the border. A confluence of trade tensions, punitive tariffs, political…