How Trump’s Iran Blockade Is Complicating a High-Stakes Trip to China

If President Trump flies to China as planned in May, the primary topic will clearly be the rippling economic effects of a war that Beijing has made clear it viewed as unnecessary.

By David E. Sanger and Tyler Pager

Trump to Sign Order to Expand Access to Retirement Plans - Bloomberg.com

Trump to Sign Order to Expand Access to Retirement Plans  Bloomberg.com

Why Trump Holds the Cards on War Powers - WSJ

Why Trump Holds the Cards on War Powers  WSJ

Oil markets are still in La-La land

Prices have risen sharply. Unfortunately, they still have further to go

Eurozone hit by stagflationary forces

Inflation rose in April to 3% and growth in the first quarter was weak at 0.1%

The Comey indictment could be upended by this 2015 Supreme Court precedent

The high court a decade ago explicitly overturned the legal standard that prosecutors are now citing to charge Comey with threatening President Trump.

By Perry Stein

The Guardian view on Trump’s war on science: politicising a generation of researchers | Editorial

By attacking the basic settlement between scientists and the state, the US president has proved that experts can’t avoid these fights Donald Trump’s war on science has been vicious and hugely damaging, but it is worth noting that he has lost some of its biggest battles. Last year, Mr Trump demanded that US federal scientific and medical research funding be cut by about half. But the budget Congress passed in February actually delivered a slight increase in overall funding – although specific ...

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Trump was 'one door away' from danger, GOP lawmakers says as he demands Secret Service explanation

Rep. Gimenez raises concerns about Secret Service security failures at the WHCA dinner, comparing lapses to the 2024 Butler assassination attempt.

Iran, protests, human rights – all to know about the 76th FIFA Congress

The pre-World Cup congress will be headlined by geopolitical tensions, human rights concerns and logistical issues.

Trump to get briefed on potential Iran strikes before war hits key 60-day deadline: Reports

Iran has rejected further negotiations unless the U.S. blockade is lifted, but President Trump has said he won't do so until Tehran agrees to a nuclear deal.

'Growing sense in international community' that Trump doesn't have an Iran exit strategy

Amid fresh transatlantic tensions surrounding Iran, NATO, and US troops in Germany, Delano D'Souza is pleased to welcome Dr Christopher Featherstone, Associate Lecturer in Politics and International Relations at the University of York. Dr Featherstone sees a strained alliance caught between performance and paralysis. He describes Trump as not simply erratic, but as deliberately “provocative” and “unpredictable,” arguing that “there is a fear on the European side when it comes to this Trump ad...

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Trump is expanding access to retirement plans for millions of Americans with new executive order

This timing aligns with the introduction of a ‘saver's match’ for low-income workers

By Susan Heavey

Trump's sweeping student-loan repayment overhaul cleared its final hurdle

President Donald Trump's administration announced the final rule for its major student-loan repayment overhaul. Will Oliver/EPA/Bloomberg via Getty Images The Department of Education announced its final rule for its student-loan repayment overhaul. The rule includes new repayment plans and borrowing caps for advanced degrees. The changes will be implemented beginning July 1. It's official: millions of student-loan borrowers will face sweeping repayment changes this summer. On Thursday, Pres...

Trump’s Beautiful Bill Puts 446 Hospitals At Risk Of Closing. Here’s The Full List - Forbes

Trump’s Beautiful Bill Puts 446 Hospitals At Risk Of Closing. Here’s The Full List  Forbes

The billion-dollar carrot: Why Canada won’t buy Trump’s steel relocation offer

'Nobody knows what aluminum tariffs are going to be in five years,' Miller said

By Tracy Moran

Hershey sales up on pricing as “elasticity” eats into volumes

From TACO to NACHO: Trump earns new monicker amid Iran impasse

Market analysts have shifted from the 'TACO' nickname for President Trump to 'NACHO' amid escalating tensions over the Strait of Hormuz. This new label reflects growing skepticism that the crucial global energy route will reopen soon, despite ongoing diplomatic efforts and trade disputes.

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FCC Chairman Trolls Critic Accusing Him of Being a ‘Whole Bitch’ Amid Agency’s ABC Early License Review With Meme From ‘Parks and Recreation’

Brendan Carr, the Trump-appointed chairman of the FCC, has not directly weighed in on the backlash over the agency’s move to force Disney’s ABC to reapply for spectrum licenses on an accelerated schedule — a move that comes as President Trump has called for Jimmy Kimmel to be fired over a joke the late-night host […]

By Todd Spangler

Big blow to Trump’s White House ballroom plan! 56% voters oppose after WHCD shooting: Poll

A recent poll reveals that 56% of Americans oppose President Trump's proposal to build a ballroom at the White House,

Iranian economic collapse may come too late for Trump - The Straits Times

Iranian economic collapse may come too late for Trump  The Straits Times

Trump more likely to continue game of chicken with Iran than to attack - analysis

All of the reports leaked about US officials briefing Trump on his military options against Iran present the plans as 'new' options. They have, in fact, been on the table since early March.

From TACO To NACHO: Hormuz Crisis Earns Trump New, Unfortunate, Nickname

The nickname was coined by Bloomberg columnist Javier Blas, who said that the nickname shows how frustrated the public is about the on-and-off blockade on the Strait of Hormuz, which has disrupted oil flow and caused the gas prices to spike.

Bangko Sentral says inflation may have breached 6% in April 2026

The Bangko Sentral ng Pilipinas says April's inflation print may settle between 5.6% to 6.4% due to higher fuel prices and the rising costs of key commodities

By Tatiana Maligro

Trump warns Iran blockade could last months, sending oil soaring - The Jakarta Post

Trump warns Iran blockade could last months, sending oil soaring  The Jakarta Post

Brent crude tops $120 after Trump says Hormuz blockade will continue till Iran agrees to deal - Gulf News

Brent crude tops $120 after Trump says Hormuz blockade will continue till Iran agrees to deal  Gulf News

BSP sees April 2026 inflation at 5.6% to 6.4%

The central bank warned that inflation risks have intensified due to a combination of upward price pressures.

By Ian Laqui

Breaking The Stalemate

Breaking The Stalemate By Bas van Geffen, Senior Macro strategist at Rabobank Energy prices continue their ascend –with Brent futures trading above $124/barrel – after media report that the US may try to break the stalemate in the US-Iran war by force. Axios reports that military leaders will brief Trump on potential military options today. Reportedly, the Pentagon is preparing a wave of “short and powerful” strikes on Iran, likely targeting infrastructure. Yesterday, Trump stil...

By Tyler Durden

Iran war-fueled oil price shock pushes Europe's inflation to 3%

Surging oil prices driven by the Iran war pushed Europe's inflation higher in April, while economic growth remained sluggish, according to official data on Thursday, creating...

US top commander to brief Trump on new military options against Iran, says report - Geo News

US top commander to brief Trump on new military options against Iran, says report  Geo News

Dutch inflation rises slightly, boosted by higher fuel prices

The annual rate of inflation in the Netherlands rose slightly to 2.8% in April, up just 0.1 percentage point on...

By Robin Pascoe

Petrol nears N1,400/litre as Dangote hikes price

Learn about the recent petrol price hike in Nigeria as Dangote Refinery increases its rates, pushing pump prices towards N1,400 per litre. See the causes. Read More: https://punchng.com/petrol-nears-n1400-litre-as-dangote-hikes-price/

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Just in: Dangote Refinery fixes jet fuel price at ₦1,820/litre

This development comes at a time when airline operators have raised concerns over the high cost of the product and its impact on the aviation industry. The post Just in: Dangote Refinery fixes jet fuel price at ₦1,820/litre appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Iran war pushes Dutch inflation to 2.8 percent in April

Daily life in the Netherlands became 2.8 percent more expensive in April than a year earlier, Statistics Netherlands (CBS) reported based on a quick estimate.

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