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What Trump’s New $5 Million Gold Card Visa Could Mean for Entrepreneurs
Trump’s gold card is designed to replace the EB-5 investor visa, which provides billions in investments to American businesses. But there are some big differences.Inc. - Feb. 26 -
Slashing Medicaid to Pay for Trump’s Tax Cuts Could Lead to Vast State Shortfalls
Republicans have proposed lowering the federal share of costs for Medicaid expansions, which could reshape the program by gutting one of the Affordable Care Act’s major provisions.The New York Times - Feb. 26 -
With RFK Jr. at his side, a measles outbreak could prove 'politically perilous' for Trump
Trump's choice of RFK Jr. to be HHS secretary poses a risk to GOP lawmakers in the midterm elections if measles, bird flu, ebola or another disease rips through the country.NBC News - Feb. 27 -
Trump is following Obama’s path to gridlock — and could be creating the anti-MAGA that takes him down
A mandate for change is not a blank check for one party to do whatever it wants. Trump and Musk may want to rethink their strategy with DOGE if they want real reform.The Hill - 6d -
Why Trump’s move to boost the U.S. copper market is a ‘pipe dream’ that could raise prices
President Donald Trump has made it clear that he is concerned about the United States’ dependence on foreign countries for much of its copper and is looking to boost domestic mining of the metal, ...MarketWatch - 6d -
Why Trump’s ‘gold card’ visa program could make the pricey U.S. housing market even more expensive
An influx of immigrants who pay $5 million for a visa could increase demand in the “ultra-high end of the real-estate market,” said a National Association of Realtors economist.MarketWatch - 3d -
Trump outraged at Zelenskyy saying end of Russia-Ukraine war could be ‘very far away’
US president responds to Ukrainian president’s most recent interview, following blow-up in the Oval Office last week. US politics live – latest updates The rift between Washington and Kyiv ...The Guardian - 3d -
Russian officials say normalization with U.S. could happen 'quickly' amid Trump-Zelenskyy rift
NBC News Correspondents Vaughn Hillyard, Keir Simmons and Courtney Kube discuss Russia's reaction to President Trump and President Zelenskyy's Oval Office clash. New York Times opinion columnist ...NBC News - 3d -
Trump’s trade war could pose ‘substantial’ threat to UK economy, says Bank
Although UK may avoid tariffs, overall productivity could be impacted by tit-for-tat tariffs between economies. A full-blown trade war would pose a “substantial” threat to the British economy, Bank ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump’s upcoming crypto summit is in focus. Here are catalysts that could refuel bitcoin’s rally.
A weekly look at the most important news and moves in crypto, and what’s on the horizon in digital assets.MarketWatch - 1d -
Trump's plans to slash IRS staff could derail agency amid tax season
The IRS is preparing to get rid of half of its workforce, according to two media reports – part of a blitz by the Trump administration to reduce the size and scope of the federal government during ...The Hill - 14h -
The Death of Competition in American Elections
A vast majority of 2024 races for Congress and state legislatures were decided by low-turnout or meaningless primaries. The trend is making politics more polarized and eroding public trust.The New York Times - Feb. 23 -
Trust Was Once an American Superpower
Undermining one of our country’s greatest and least-appreciated assets.The New York Times - Feb. 25 -
A Day of American Infamy
A dreadful moment for Ukraine, for the free world, for the legacy of an America that once stood for the principles of the Atlantic Charter.The New York Times - 6d -
MLB Park Factors that will affect your fantasy baseball hitters in 2025
Fantasy baseball analyst Dalton Del Don unveils his Park Factor findings for 2025.Yahoo Sports - Feb. 20 -
The IRS is firing thousands of workers. Will it affect your tax refund?
With the IRS laying off thousands of employees Thursday, many Americans may be wondering if their tax returns – or their refunds – will be affected.The Hill - Feb. 22 -
Homeowner affected by landslide says buyout program is "not a good deal"
A FEMA-funded buyout program only provides 75% of the funding for the city to buy affected properties at fair market value, while the remaining share is absorbed by sellers.CBS News - Feb. 26 -
Limited strike action affecting German postal services continues
Yahoo News - 6d -
Xbox Update Is Resetting Consoles To Factory Settings, But You're Probably Not Affected
The latest firmware update for Xbox Series X|S consoles is out now, and it's apparently resetting users' consoles to factory settings--but none of this likely applies to you.. Microsoft's testing ...GameSpot - 11h -
HPE’s stock is sliding after earnings — these factors are affecting its outlook
The server and software company said it will begin a cost-cutting program that will reduce its overall headcount by about 5%, or about 2,500 job cuts, over the next 12 to 18 months.MarketWatch - 3h -
Consumer confidence dips in Trump's first month as tariff threats drive inflation fears
Consumers’ attitude toward the economy dipped during President Trump’s first month in office, according to the University of Michigan’s monthly consumer survey released Friday. Consumer sentiment ...The Hill - Feb. 21 -
Apple boosts U.S. investment plans with $500 billion pledge amid Trump tariff threat
Apple on Monday reaffirmed a commitment to spend hundreds of billions on U.S. soil in the coming years amid pressure from President Donald Trump.NBC News - Feb. 24 -
Consumer confidence sinks to 8-month low on worries about inflation and Trump tariffs
A postelection high in consumer confidence after the election of Donald Trump has petered out, as the public digests major upheavals in U.S. economic policies by the new White House.MarketWatch - Feb. 25 -
Japanese auto sector’s $18bn Mexico bet grows risky under Trump tariff threat
New deals on pause as threatened duties undermine premise for investmentFinancial Times - Feb. 26 -
Eli Lilly to spend up to $27 billion in new domestic plants amid Trump tariff threat
Drugmaker Eli Lilly plans to invest up to $27 billion to build four new pharmaceutical manufacturing sites in the U.S., the company announced Wednesday, a move that comes as President Trump is ...The Hill - Feb. 26 -
Trump vows to slap 25% tariffs on EU and claims bloc was ‘formed to screw US’
EU said it will reply ‘firmly and immediately’ to ‘unjustified’ trade barriers, signaling it’s ready to retaliate against levies. Donald Trump has threatened to slap 25% tariffs on the European ...The Guardian - Feb. 26 -
2-year Treasury yield slides to lowest since October on more tariff talk from Trump
U.S. government debt rallied on more tariff threats by President Donald Trump on Wednesday, reigniting economic fears and sending the policy-sensitive 2-year Treasury yield to its lowest level in ...MarketWatch - Feb. 26 -
Trump threatens to slap 25% tariffs on EU, says bloc was always meant to hurt the U.S.
U.S. President Donald Trump threatened to impose 25% tariffs on imports from the European Union, claiming that the bloc was formed "to screw" the U.S.CNBC - Feb. 27 -
Trump’s tariff push has spooked investors. Here’s what it would take for him to step in to stop the selling.
The latest wobble in the U.S. stock market has been fairly modest so far, with the S&P 500 still within 4% of its record closing high from last week. But that hasn’t stopped some on Wall Street ...MarketWatch - Feb. 27 -
Trump says Mexico, Canada tariffs will start March 4, plus additional 10% on China
President Donald Trump said his proposed tariffs on Mexico and Canada will go into effect March 4, and that China will be charged an additional 10% tariff.CNBC - Feb. 27 -
Trump Says Canada and Mexico Tariffs Will Start March 4, Plus an Increase on China
The president also said he would impose an additional 10 percent tariff on China as he tries to force other countries to take more action on drug shipments.The New York Times - Feb. 27 -
Trump praises Starmer’s ‘hard’ lobbying as he again suggests UK will be exempt from US tariffs – live
Trump calls Starmer meeting ‘tremendously productive’ and says ‘we have a very good chance at arriving at a very good deal’. Trump-Starmer visit: the key takeaways European Commission ...The Guardian - Feb. 27 -
China vows to retaliate as necessary after Trump threatens another 10% tariff hike
China's statement on Friday appeared to strike a stronger tone than its response after Washington slapped the initial 10% duties earlier this month.CNBC - 6d -
Trump tariffs will hit over $200 billion in U.S.-Canada-Mexico cross-border rail trade
Over $200 billion in trade is carried by freight rails between the US, Canada and Mexico, with auto parts, oil, lumber, ag, and chemicals linking the economies.CNBC - 6d -
Mexico extradites 29 drug cartel members to U.S. for trial as Trump tariffs loom
Canada and Mexico are trying to get the United States not to follow through on a promise by President Trump to impose tariffs of 25% on imported goods.CNBC - 6d -
Wall Street stocks steady at end of volatile month despite Trump tariff threats
S&P 500 rises 1.6% to trim February’s lossesFinancial Times - 6d -
China likely to target US agriculture, state media reports, as Trump tariff deadline nears
Global Times signals Beijing’s likely countermeasure after US president threatened a further 10% duty to come into force on Tuesday. China is preparing countermeasures against fresh US import ...The Guardian - 3d -
Trump says 25% tariffs on Canada and Mexico still set to take effect tomorrow
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said yesterday that he believes he will be able to salvage his relationship with the United States after President Donald Trump and Vice President JD Vance ...NBC News - 3d -
Warren Buffett calls Trump's tariffs a tax on goods, says 'the tooth fairy doesn't pay 'em'
"Tariffs are actually, we've had a lot of experience with them. They're an act of war, to some degree," Buffett said.CNBC - 3d
