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Fed official says she won’t be ‘bullied’ by Trump into resigning
Federal Reserve governor Lisa Cook late Wednesday said she wouldn’t leave her post after Trump on social media called on her to resign over an accusation from one his officials that she committed mortgage fraud.
Trump Has Made $100M in Bond Purchases Since Retaking Office
President Donald Trump has made at least $100 million in bond purchases since taking office, according to newly released filings.
MAHA’s New Path: Research, Refinement, and Regulated Restraint
Politico's Marcia Brown breaks down the MAHA draft roadmap: industry-friendly, light on regulation, heavy on research and voluntary food policy changes.
The White House Makes Official TikTok Account
The White House has officially launched its first TikTok account, aiming to reach the platform’s roughly 150 million U.S. users.
Reuters: Trump Eyes U.S. Stakes in More Chipmakers
Trump, through Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, is exploring taking equity stake in semiconductor manufacturing.
Trump Meets Zelenskyy at White House to Discuss Ukraine Peace Deal
President Donald Trump hosted Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and European leaders at the White House on Monday to discuss a potential peace agreement.
U.S. Cancels Trade Talks with India Amid Tariff Woes
The U.S. abruptly canceled planned trade talks in New Delhi, which was scheduled for the last week of August, just ahead of a new 25% tariff on Indian goods.
U.S. National Debt Surpasses a Whopping $37 Trillion
The U.S. gross national debt has surpassed a record $37 trillion, according to a new Treasury report even after this milestone was not expected until 2030.
All Eyes on Trump & Putin Meeting Today
President Donald Trump is set to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin today at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson in Anchorage, Alaska.
Will the White House Get Rid of Monthly Job Reports?
E. J. Antoni, chosen by President Donald Trump to lead the Bureau of Labor Statistics has suggested suspending the agency’s monthly jobs rereport.
Trump Threatens Lawsuit Against Fed Chair Jerome Powell
Trump has threatened a "major lawsuit" against Fed Reserve Chair Jerome Powell, accusing him of mismanaging a $3 billion renovation of the Fed’s Headquarters.
President Trump Extends China Tariffs by 90 Days
President Donald Trump has extended the deadline for reinstating high U.S. tariffs on Chinese goods by 90 days, delaying their return until mid-November.
Trump Considers Allowing Nvidia To Export Downgraded A.I. Chips To China
President Donald Trump said he may allow Nvidia to sell a downgraded version of its Blackwell A.I. chip to China, suggesting a 30–50% performance reduction.
Trump Places Washington D.C. Police Under Federal Control
President Donald Trump placed Washington, D.C.'s police department under federal control and deployed 800 National Guard troops.
President Trump Warns of 'Great Depression'
President Donald Trump cautioned that if courts invalidate his sweeping tariff policies it could lead the U.S. economy into a “GREAT DEPRESSION,” akin to 1929.
U.S. Imposes 15% Fee on Nvidia and AMD Chip Sales to China
In a first-of-its-kind move, the U.S. government has imposed a 15% levy on revenues from Nvidia’s H20 and AMD’s MI308 chip sales in China.
Intel CEO responds after Trump calls for his resignation
Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan says he’s “always operated within the highest legal and ethical standards” after coming under pressure following President Donald Trump’s call for him to resign.
