Elliott Builds 4bn Stake in Bp As It Seeks to Force Renewables Cuts
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Elliott builds £3.8bn stake in BP and seeks big asset sales
US activist hedge fund wants oil major to reduce spending on renewable energyFinancial Times - 3h -
Donald Trump will force a fiscal reckoning on Labour
Past governments have broken tax promises as they weigh trade-offs against bigger imperatives and geopoliticsFinancial Times - 4h -
Donald Trump sees his trade war as a show of strength. In fact, it’s the opposite | Larry Elliott
The president’s protectionist policies, ripe with potential global repercussions, show how exposed Washington feels to China’s growing power. The opening shots have been fired in a trade war . ...The Guardian - 7h -
Natural Gas Could Get Priority Over Renewable Energy in Largest U.S. Grid
Federal regulators approved a proposal from the nation’s largest grid operator that will give primacy to 50 new power plants, a decision to help meet the country’s growing electricity demand.The New York Times - 20h -
BP Vows ‘Fundamental Reset’ in Strategy as Profit Plunges
The energy giant was vague on details, but analysts say the changes is likely to include less spending on renewable sources and a bigger investment in oil and natural gas production.The New York Times - 1d -
Reform UK sets out plan to tax renewable energy
Deputy leader Richard Tice argues net-zero policies are to blame for higher energy bills in the UK.BBC News - 18h -
DeSantis: Wife Casey 'not seeking' Florida governor bid
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) debunked rumors Tuesday that his wife, Casey, would run for the job he now occupies in 2026. “It's not something that she's seeking out. I think a lot of people are ...The Hill - 21h -
What's at stake for consumers as Trump officials target the CFPB
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau’s recent rules on overdraft and credit card late fees are in jeopardy, while others face an uncertain future.NBC News - 22h -
Tom Brady buys ownership stake in sports collectibles company
Tom Brady will acquire a 50% stake in CardVault, a sports card and memorabilia retailer, the company announced on Wednesday.CNBC - 1d -
Record-breaking growth in renewable energy in US threatened by Trump
Surge in solar, wind and battery capacity comes as president pledges to halt federal support for clean power. The US had record-breaking growth in renewable-energy capacity last year, new research ...The Guardian - 1d -
Why the 'redheaded stepchild' of renewable energy is poised to rise under Trump
AUSTIN, Texas — Even as President Trump slashes support for wind and solar energy, another renewable energy source is finding unexpected favor under his second administration. In early February, ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump’s Plan to Remake the Federal Work Force
One of President Trump’s first executive orders claims the power to fire, and hire, tens of thousands of career civil servants across the government. Astead W. Herndon, a national politics reporter ...The New York Times - 1d -
Aaron Rodgers to Steelers? DeShon Elliott not fan of idea and makes it clear he doesn't want QB in Pittsburgh
This would make for an awkward situation if Pittsburgh pursues RodgersCBS Sports - 1d -
Trump Orders Plans for ‘Large Scale’ Work Force Cuts and Expands Musk’s Power
The latest executive order by the president made clear that the billionaire’s cost-cutting team will have continuing oversight of the Civil Service.The New York Times - 1d -
Medical research in jeopardy as Trump seeks to slash funding
Grants from the National Institutes of Health have helped create breakthroughs in cancer treatments, heart disease and vaccine development. But scientists from some of the nation's top medical labs ...CBS News - 1d -
No plans to draw down US forces in Europe, for now
{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} a> Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story No plans to draw down US forces in Europe, for now ...The Hill - 1d -
GOP leaders downplay Medicaid cuts as they seek $2T in savings
House Republican leaders on Tuesday downplayed the possibility of cuts to Medicaid benefits as they seek a reconciliation bill with up to $2 trillion in savings. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump expresses hope for renewed Russia relations after prisoner release
President makes remarks following release of Pennsylvania teacher Marc Fogel, held in Russia since 2021. A US teacher who has been held in Russia since 2021 has been released after a deal which ...The Guardian - 1d -
UniCredit posts record profit as Orcel ups dealmaking stakes
Italian lender says its holding in insurer Generali is now above 5%Financial Times - 2d -
BP set to scale back green investments as profits drop sharply
The oil giant is widely expected to say it will scale back on renewables later this month.BBC News - 2d -
Trump is forcing Europe to a reckoning on Ukraine
The worst nightmare of leaders on the continent is a deal between Putin and the US president done over their headsFinancial Times - 2d -
BP cash bonus to be paid at 45% of target after poor performance
Oil major’s Q4 profits about half of total for previous quarterFinancial Times - 2d -
Israeli forces continue operations in West Bank
As the fragile ceasefire between Israel and Hamas in Gaza continues to hold, Israeli forces have stepped up operations in the West Bank in recent weeks. CBS News foreign correspondent Chris Livesay ...CBS News - 2d -
Investors warn BP will face radical changes after Elliott takes stake
Activist could push for board changes, a New York listing and sale of assets, say shareholdersFinancial Times - 2d -
Vance makes his debut as VP at a high-stakes AI summit in Paris
JD Vance is stepping onto the world stage for the first time as U.S. vice president this week, using a high-profile artificial intelligence summit in France and a gathering of national security ...ABC News - 3d -
BP shares pop 7% after reports activist hedge fund Elliott has taken a stake in the struggling British oil major
BP shares jumped early Monday following weekend reports that activist investor Elliott Management has built a stake in the struggling oil major.CNBC - 3d -
BP is cheaper than its rivals. Now an activist investor has swooped in.
BP shares surged in early trade on Monday after the activist investor Elliot was reported to have taken a significant stake in the integrated oil giant.MarketWatch - 3d -
Eagles kicker Jake Elliott has historical Super Bowl by breaking one record, tying two others in win
Jake Elliott has been flawless under the Super Bowl spotlightsCBS Sports - 3d -
Dubs tout Butler's impact in debut: 'He's a force'
After Jimmy Butler's 25-point debut, the Warriors lauded the impact of his presence on the court and how he gives the team a "swagger" that it has been missing this season.ESPN - 3d -
Vought seeks to halt actions at CFPB
Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought is quickly seeking to crack down on the activities of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), preventing it from drawing down more ...The Hill - 4d -
Trump’s FBI nominee Kash Patel under fire over Shein stake
Controversial official discloses stock in owner of Chinese fast-fashion retailer that has been accused of forced labourFinancial Times - 4d -
TotalEnergies urges Europe to seek LNG deal with Trump
Chief executive Pouyanné said a long-term deal with the US was necessary to guarantee energy securityFinancial Times - 4d -
Activist hedge fund Elliott builds stake in struggling BP
US investor could force UK oil company to refocus on core fossil fuels business or even pursue a full break-upFinancial Times - 4d -
Scientists warn Trump’s $4bn funding cuts will harm US medical research
Academics say the move imperils scientific progress and helps America’s rivalsFinancial Times - 4d -
Modi's BJP wins big in high-stakes Delhi election
PM Modi's party is set to form a government in the Indian capital after 27 years.BBC News - 4d -
Vote counting is underway in high-stakes state election in the New Delhi region
Vote counting started in the high-stakes state legislature election in India’s federal territory, including New Delhi, with TV exit polls predicting a win for Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s ruling ...ABC News - 5d -
If the UK has more renewable energy, why aren't bills coming down?
The government has pledged to reduce energy bills by using more renewables, but bills are currently rising.BBC News - 5d -
Bill Ackman reveals he's been building a more than $2 billion stake in Uber
The hedge fund manager said his fund began buying Uber shares in early January and has amassed 30.3 million shares, worth $2.3 billion.CNBC - 5d