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White House Claims China Soybean, Rare Earth Deals After Trump-Xi Summit
Trump administration touts new trade agreements with China on soybeans and critical minerals following president's meeting with Xi Jinping, though details differ.
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Trump Donor CEO Uses Tariffs to Crush Quartz Competitors
Cambria CEO Marty Davis, a Trump donor, successfully lobbied for quartz tariffs that competitors say destroy jobs and raise prices for homeowners.
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Hyundai's Top US Lobbyist Exits After One Year Amid Trump Tariff War
Hyundai Motor Group's chief US lobbyist departs after just one year as the South Korean automaker faces punishing tariffs and policy uncertainty under Trump.
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Oil Surges 4% as Trump Rejects Iran Ceasefire Response — Asian Markets Mixed
Oil prices jumped over 4% Monday after Trump rejected Iran's ceasefire response, sending mixed signals through Asian markets as Wall Street hit new records.
Business
Trump Tariff Refunds Flow as Feds Process $166B in Claims
Federal agencies quietly launched a working refund process for Trump-era tariffs after Supreme Court ruling, with 330,000 importers eligible for $166B in refunds.
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Trade Court Strikes Down Trump's 10% Tariffs — White House Must Issue Refunds
U.S. Court of International Trade rules 2-1 that Trump's global 10% tariffs are unlawful, orders refunds for Washington state and businesses that sued.
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Powell Breaks 113 Years of Fed Precedent — Stays on Board After Chair Term
Jerome Powell defies tradition by remaining on Federal Reserve board until 2028 after stepping down as chairman, citing institutional independence concerns.
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Trump Tariff Refunds Begin May 11 — Treasury Owes Businesses $166 Billion
First IEEPA tariff refunds launch May 11 after Supreme Court struck down Trump's duties. Treasury owes $166 billion to importers through new CAPE portal system.
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Senate Banking Committee Set to Vote on Warsh for Fed Chair as Powell Era Ends
The Senate Banking Committee votes Wednesday on Kevin Warsh's nomination to replace Jerome Powell as Fed chairman, with rates expected to hold steady.
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US Sanctions China's Second-Largest Teapot Refinery for Iran Oil Deals
Treasury targets Hengli Petrochemical refinery, claiming it generated hundreds of millions for Iran's military through crude oil purchases from Tehran.
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Oil Hits $106 as Trump Seals Hormuz Strait — Iranian Ships Challenge Blockade
Brent crude tops $106 per barrel as President Trump orders Navy to control all Strait of Hormuz traffic while Iran seizes foreign vessels in escalating standoff.
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Trump Pushes Private Equity, Crypto Access in 401(k)s Despite Risk Warnings
Trump administration moves to expand alternative investments in retirement accounts as financial experts warn of volatility and complexity risks for workers.
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Trump Admin Opens $166B Tariff Refund Portal After Supreme Court Defeat
U.S. Customs launched CAPE system Monday to refund $166 billion in tariffs struck down by Supreme Court in February. Refunds expected within 60-90 days.
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BBC Analysis Shows Trading Spikes Before Trump Announcements Spark Insider Trading Claims
BBC finds consistent pattern of unusual trades minutes before Trump's major announcements on Iran war and tariffs, with analysts calling it potential insider trading.
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Pentagon Recruits Automakers to Ramp Up Defense Manufacturing
Pentagon officials are recruiting automakers and commercial manufacturers to expand weapons production capacity amid growing concerns over military supply chains.
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Iran is bringing its terror war to America. Is DHS ready?
A counterterrorism expert warns of Iranian sleeper cells, assassination plots, and proxy networks operating on U.S. soil. Is DHS prepared to respond?
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Newsom Signs Shock Glove Ban and Detention Tax; DHS Says It Won't Comply
California Gov. Newsom signed 21 immigration bills, including a first-in-the-nation electroshock glove ban and a 25% private detention tax. DHS vows noncompliance.
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Immigration judge allows DHS to deport the Islamic Society of Milwaukee's president
An immigration judge ruled Salah Sarsour, president of the Islamic Society of Milwaukee, is removable on foreign policy grounds. He plans to appeal.
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DOJ indicts 10 non-citizens for illegally voting in Minnesota federal elections
Federal grand jury indicts 10 lawful residents for illegally voting in Minnesota elections from 2022 to 2025. Each faces fines and possible deportation.
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No explosives found in vans near RAF Fairford, police say
Police say gasoline was recovered from the vehicles as residents accuse authorities of scaremongering and U.S. officials point to a foreign role