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Russia sanctions bill honoring Lindsey Graham breezes through Senate, heads to House
A measure to impose new sanctions on Russian oil purchasers easily cleared the Senate and heads to the House.
Trump teased an Iran deal that didn’t come, but markets soared. Here’s why it keeps happening
As oil reserves and munitions stockpiles reportedly dwindle, analysts wonder how much longer markets will pounce when the Trump admin. dangles an Iran deal.
Here are three key takeaways from the disappointing July jobs report
Nonfarm payrolls in the U.S. unexpectedly declined in July, but so did the unemployment rate, leaving investors with mixed signals.
Cassidy supports Todd Blanche, rescuing Trump’s embattled attorney general pick
Attorney General nominee Todd Blanche needs at least 50 votes on the Senate floor to be confirmed after clearing the Senate Judiciary Committee.
U.S. economy unexpectedly lost 23,000 jobs in July
Nonfarm payrolls were projected to increase by 83,000 in July while the unemployment rate would hold steady at 4.2%, according to the Dow Jones consensus.
Iran’s chief negotiator accuses Trump of ‘theater diplomacy’ with Hormuz traffic near standstill
The conflict is broadening across the region, with Gulf energy infrastructure and key shipping choke points under renewed threat.
GAO finds Elon Musk’s DOGE inflated claims of $110 billion in savings for federal government
The nonpartisan watchdog found Elon Musk’s DOGE didn’t cut as much federal spending as it claimed and that it fell far short of its promised $2 trillion.
Airbnb stock soars 12% on earnings and revenue beat, strong guidance for third quarter
Airbnb said it’s seeing strong demand “across all regions”, contributing to the company’s better-than-expected forecast.
American Airlines will stop upgrading elite flyers to business from coach on long domestic flights
American Airlines will no longer give elite frequent flyers free upgrades from economy class to business on some of its longest domestic routes
American Airlines will stop upgrading elite flyers to business from coach on long domestic flights
American Airlines will no longer give elite frequent flyers free upgrades from economy class to business on some of its longest domestic routes
American Airlines will stop upgrading elite flyers to business from coach on long domestic flights
American Airlines will no longer give elite frequent flyers free upgrades from economy class to business on some of its longest domestic routes
Sen. Mitch McConnell says he’s left rehab, will work from home
“On the advice of my doctors, I’ll maintain an intensive regimen of physical therapy from home during the state work period,” the 84-year-old McConnell said.
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