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Trump Is 'Winking At Putin' By Leaving Ukraine Peace Talks, Says Democrat

A Massachusetts representative stated that Russian President Vladimir Putin "welcomed" Secretary of State Marco Rubio's threats to remove the US from peace negotiations surrounding Ukraine, alluding to a mutual understanding between Putin and President Donald Trump.

DOGE Operatives At Department Of Labor Reportedly Have Access To Sensitive Data On Immigrants, Farm Workers
DOGE operatives have gained access to sensitive data systems at the Department of Labor with sensitive information about immigrants
White House Boasts Abrego Garcia Is 'Never Coming Back' To The US While Trolling NYT
The White House's official X account mocked The New York Times on Friday to declare that Kilmar Abrego Garcia is "never coming back" from El Salvador.
'So Happy' Says Trump As Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Birthright Citizenship Case
The Supreme Court will review cases from Maryland, Massachusetts, and Washington state, hearing arguments on May 15 about whether lower court judges had the authority to issue broad nationwide injunctions.
Consumer Watchdog Eyes 90% Workforce Cuts Under Trump-DOGE Federal Government Downsizing: Reports
The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau is set to lose most of its employees as it undergoes a "necessary" restructuring that will affect some 1,500 agency workers.
Federal Court Indicts Luigi Mangione In Fatal Shooting Of UnitedHealthcare CEO
Although federal prosecutors had revealed the charges against Mangione late last year, he had not been formally indicted until now. If convicted, the federal murder charge involving the use of a firearm could lead to a death sentence.
Salvadoran President Mocks Meeting Between Democratic Senator And Abrego García
Salvadoran President Nayib Bukele appeared to mock the meeting between Democratic Senator Chris Van Hollen and Kilmer Abrego Garcia
Trump Labels Harvard 'A Disgrace,' Escalates Funding Freeze In Clash Over Ideology
President Donald Trump called Harvard University "a disgrace" and froze $2.2 billion in federal funding, accusing the Ivy League giant of antisemitism and rejecting demands to dismantle DEI programs and reform admissions.
US Unveils New Port Fees For Chinese-linked Ships
The United States unveiled new port fees on Chinese built and operated ships Thursday, in a bid to boost the domestic shipbuilding industry and curb China's dominance in the sector.

Temu, Shein To Raise US Prices As Tariffs Hit Hard

A new 145% tariff on many Chinese imports and the end of a rule that allowed duty-free shipping for packages under $800 are forcing the companies to rethink their low-price strategies.

Economy in Focus

Countries Must 'Make The Best' Of New Multipolar World: IMF Chief
Countries have no choice but to "make the best" of the fragmentation of the global economy by boosting ties with regional and like-minded countries, the head of the International Monetary Fund said in an interview Thursday.
Turkish Central Bank Raises Interest Rate To 46 Percent
Trump's Tariff Storm A Threat To Dollar's Dominance?

War in Ukraine

France Hails 'Positive Process' As Europe, US Discuss Ukraine Ceasefire
France on Thursday hailed talks on the Ukraine war between top US and European officials during which US Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirmed a US peace plan.
As War Grinds On, Ukraine's Seniors Suffer
Like thousands of senior citizens in Ukraine, Zinaida Gyrenko was spending the sunset years of her life in a shelter, her retirement upended by Russia's invasion.
Trump Blames Zelensky For 'Millions' Of Deaths In Russian Invasion
US President Donald Trump resumed his attempts Monday to blame Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelensky for Russia's invasion, falsely accusing him of responsibility for "millions" of deaths.
Russia Says Deadly Sumy Strike Hit Army Meeting
Russia said Monday that its missiles hit a meeting of Ukrainian army commanders in Sumy, accusing Ukraine of using civilians as a "human shield" after Kyiv said the attack Sunday killed at least 34 people in one of the deadliest strikes of the entire war.

Panama City Rises To The El Salvador Challenge: An Emerging Bitcoin, Ethereum Hub

Panama City has greenlighted the use of crypto for city payments, including taxes and permits, marking a major milestone in the global race toward cryptocurrency adoption.

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Global Economy at an Inflection Point Again: Christian Urbina on Fiscal Strategy, Global Trade, and Investment Planning
Christian Urbina, President, CEO, and Chief Investment Officer of Prosperitus Wealth Advisors, LLC, believes this is a moment that demands clarity, strategy, and thoughtful action.

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