Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expressed optimism about resolving the TikTok divestment issue as high-level negotiations with Chinese officials entered their second day in Madrid on Monday. The United States and China are “very close” to reaching an agreement on TikTok’s future, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Monday as trade talks resumed in Madrid. […]
President Donald Trump on Monday threatened to declare a national emergency and federalize Washington, D.C., after Mayor Muriel Bowser announced that the city’s police would stop sharing information with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). The clash focuses on the city’s decision to withhold immigration-related data, a move that underscores the growing divide between federal
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Democratic lawmakers are pressing the Trump administration to tackle China’s excessive manufacturing capacity as high-level trade negotiations continue between the world’s two largest economies in Madrid, Spain. House Democrats Push for Binding Trade Requirements Members of the House Select Committee on China sent a letter to senior U.S. trade officials on Friday, urging the administration
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Asian equity markets displayed mixed performance on Monday as investors adopted a wait-and-see approach ahead of the Federal Reserve’s highly anticipated interest rate decision scheduled for Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Mixed Performance Across Regional Markets Trading was subdued across Asia-Pacific markets, with Japan closed for a national holiday. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index gained 0.4%
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22-year-old Utah student remains jailed without bail as authorities prepare murder charges following deadly shooting at university campus A Utah trade school student accused of fatally shooting conservative activist Charlie Kirk remains in custody as prosecutors prepare to file formal charges in what authorities are calling a premeditated assassination. Tyler Robinson, 22, has been held
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A federal judge has sharply criticized the Trump administration for allegedly attempting to bypass U.S. court orders that protect migrants from deportation to countries where they could face persecution or torture. The case centers on controversial deportations to Ghana, raising serious legal and human rights questions about immigration enforcement. Court Orders Emergency Response from Government
The Trump administration has asked Congress for an extra $58 million to strengthen security for senior officials in the executive and judicial branches. The money would go to the U.S. Marshals Service and help protect Supreme Court justices as well. The request is tied to the stop-gap spending bill lawmakers must pass before the 30
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The U.S. Federal Reserve is heading into one of the most consequential weeks in its history. As policymakers prepare for their September 16–17 meeting, the central bank is facing unprecedented political pressure from President Donald Trump alongside critical legal and personnel battles that could reshape its independence. Why This Week Matters Two events could significantly
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