Politics and China Risks Could Complicate Potential SpaceX-Tesla Merger
A potential merger between Elon Musk’s SpaceX and Tesla could face significant political and geopolitical challenges, despite limited antitrust concerns in the United States. Musk recently described the proposed combination as “a good idea,”...
Trump to Highlight Crackdown on Foreign Crypto Scams
U.S. President Donald Trump is expected to highlight his administration’s efforts to combat foreign criminal networks targeting Americans through fraudulent cryptocurrency investments at a White House event on Wednesday. According to a White House...
FBI Investigates Suspicious Mail Sent to US Election Officials Ahead of Midterms
The FBI and the US Postal Inspection Service are investigating suspicious mailings sent to state election officials and lawmakers’ offices ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. Some letters contained unidentified substances, including suspicious...
Trump Expands Access to Tax-Free Diesel as Fuel Prices Surge
U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday signed an executive order to expand access to tax-exempt diesel as soaring fuel prices raise concerns ahead of the November 3 midterm elections. Diesel prices reached a record...
US Trade Court Hears Challenge to Trump’s Forced-Labor Tariffs
The US Court of International Trade on Wednesday is set to hear a challenge to President Donald Trump’s tariffs on goods from 60 trading partners accused of failing to prevent imports made with forced...
Senate Set to Vote on Landmark U.S. Crypto Bill
The U.S. Senate is set to vote Tuesday on whether to advance the Clarity Act, a landmark cryptocurrency bill that could establish a comprehensive regulatory framework for digital assets. The legislation, strongly backed by...
Corporate Political Donations Hit Record $646 Million Ahead of 2026 Midterms
Companies donated a record $646 million to U.S. political campaigns in the 18 months through June, according to an analysis by Public Citizen of Federal Election Commission filings. The amount is about 40% higher...
Trump to Host Crypto Executives as US Regulators Advance Digital Asset Rules
President Donald Trump is set to host cryptocurrency executives and industry representatives at the White House on Wednesday, as U.S. financial regulators move forward with plans to establish a clearer regulatory framework for digital...
US Supreme Court Rejects Trump Appeal in E. Jean Carroll Case
The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday rejected Donald Trump’s request to reconsider his appeal of a $5 million civil verdict awarded to E. Jean Carroll, marking a second rebuff for the president in the...
Karoline Leavitt to Leave White House Press Secretary Role
U.S. President Donald Trump said White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt will leave her role at the end of August, marking the departure of one of his most trusted advisers ahead of the November...