Trump Envoy Floats U.S.-Israel Action Against Hamas If Hostages Aren’t Released
Middle East Envoy Steve Witkoff didn’t clarify if the two allies will launch a strike together.
Trump Warns Hamas to Release All Hostages or Terrorist Group Is ‘Dead’
The president’s threat came after the White House said it held face-to-face talks with the militant group.
The Recession Trade Is Back on Wall Street
Bank stocks and the Russell 2000 have slumped on growth concerns, while Treasurys and gold have rallied.
Fed’s Chris Waller Says ‘Good-News Rate Cuts’ Are Still Expected
Investor sentiment has turned gloomier this week, but even if no economic downturn materializes, progress on inflation should allow the Fed to continue cutting interest rates, Waller said.
TSMC Says $100 Billion U.S. Expansion Driven by Demand, Not Political Pressure
The world’s largest contract chip maker’s latest $100 billion investment plan is aimed at meeting strong demand from U.S.
Senators Call for DOJ Probe of X’s Advertiser Pressure Campaign
Five Democratic senators have asked the Justice Department to investigate whether Elon Musk is leveraging his influence in ...
The Kremlin Keeps Escalating
Russia responds to Trump by raising its ‘peace’ demands.
The Economics of DEI and Merit
A hiring approach that maximizes talent and rewards performance is the antidote to bias.
U.S. Suspends Intelligence Sharing With Ukraine
The pause, expected to cripple Kyiv’s ability to target Russian forces, follows a contentious meeting last week between Trump and Ukraine’s leader.
The Echoes of 1984 in 2025
President Trump’s foreign-policy vision lays the foundations for Oceania, Eurasia and Eastasia.