Elon Musk and Tim Cook among CEOs expected to accompany Trump on China trip

A total of 17 US executives are set to join the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

Trump Proposes Suspending Federal Gas Tax Until Prices Fall

Congress would have to agree to any suspension, and dropping federal taxes would not make up for the steep increase in prices since the war began.

By Shawn McCreesh

FirstFT: Donald Trump to press Xi Jinping on China’s support for Iran at summit

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Trump seeks to pause federal gas tax as prices soar amid Iran conflict

Congress would have to approve the proposal, and passing the savings on to drivers, rather than oil companies, would be difficult to enforce.

By Isaac Arnsdorf

White House press gala shooting suspect pleads not guilty

Cole Allen, 31, charged with attempting to assassinate the president, could face life in prison if convicted.

Trump vows to pause federal gas tax after Iran war boosts US fuel prices to four-year high

National average for gas prices has risen by well over a dollar per gallon since late February Sign up for the Breaking News US newsletter email Donald Trump pledged to suspend the US federal gas tax in a bid to reduce pressure on Americans after the US-Israel war on Iran sparked a sharp rise in fuel prices. The US president told reporters on Monday that his administration would look to pause the tax “till it’s appropriate”, as drivers count the cost of the surge in oil prices in the two mo...

By Rachel Leingang

New poll finds a majority of Americans unsure if attempts on Trump's life were real

When given the options of "true," "false" or "not sure," and asked whether each of the incidents "was staged," a majority of respondents said they thought each event was either staged or were unsure.

By Elena Moore

Trump says he will suspend petrol tax amid soaring US fuel prices

Suspending a federal tax requires an act of Congress, and there may be procedural delays before it can be achieved.

Trump 'seriously considering' plan to make Venezuela and its $40 trillion in oil permanent part of USA

President Trump eyes oil-rich Venezuela as a potential 51st state, citing the country's estimated $40 trillion in oil reserves as key motivation.

A beat-and-raise is key for Qnity — plus, high stakes for CEOs on Trump China trip

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Man accused in White House press gallery shooting pleads not guilty

A man accused of storming the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner while armed with guns and knives pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges that he attempted to kill U.S. President Donald Trump and fired a shotgun at a Secret Service officer who tried to stop the attack.

Trump heads to China with Musk, Cook and top CEOs for Xi talks

US President Donald Trump is expected to be accompanied by more than a dozen business leaders, including Tesla Chief Executive Elon Musk and Tim Cook of Apple, during his trip to China this week. The White House on Monday released the list of leaders set to travel to China alongside Musk and Cook, including Larry Fink of BlackRock, Kelly Ortberg of Boeing, Dina Powell McCormick of Meta and Ryan McInerney of Visa. The delegation spans key industries, including aviation, technology, banking and...

By Lucy Quaggin

White House press dinner shooting suspect pleads not guilty

A California man has been charged with attempting to assassinate Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.

White House press gala shooting suspect pleads not guilty to attempted assassination of Donald Trump

A California man arrested for attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump at last month's White House Correspondents' Dinner plead not guilty to all charges on Monday. Prosecutors allege Cole Allen fired ⁠a shotgun at a US Secret Service agent and stormed a security checkpoint in a foiled attack in April.

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Oil market won’t return to normal this year if Iran conflict isn’t solved within weeks, Aramco CEO says

Oil futures for December have gained 47% this year, a sign that traders don’t anticipate a quick return to normal.

By Steve Goldstein

Iran war quagmire threatens to leave Trump with little from China trip besides ballroom envy

The president’s visit with Xi Jinping was meant to be a moment of triumph, writes Andrew Feinberg, but it will instead present an optics nightmare amid rising prices due to his unilateral military action

By Andrew Feinberg

OpenAI made it harder to fire Sam Altman

Sam Altman and Greg Brockman in court Manuel Orbegozo/REUTERS OpenAI quietly changed its bylaws last year, said Elon Musk's expert witness in new court documents. Under the new rules, CEO Sam Altman would only need one-third of the board's support to remain CEO. OpenAI's "supermajority" rules contrast with the trend of most large US public companies. How many board directors does it take to fire OpenAI's Sam Altman? More than was required in 2023, Elon Musk's expert witness writes in new co...

Trump Again Attacks Supreme Court Justices Gorsuch And Barrett—Warns About Wrong Ruling On Immigrants - Forbes

Trump Again Attacks Supreme Court Justices Gorsuch And Barrett—Warns About Wrong Ruling On Immigrants  Forbes

From Elon Musk to Tim Cook, here's the full list of top execs joining Trump on his China trip this week

Tim Cook, Elon Musk to join Trump’s China visit; Nvidia CEO may skip summit

President Trump is leading a delegation of top American CEOs, including Elon Musk and Tim Cook, to Beijing for high-stakes trade talks. The visit aims to secure massive deals, with a potential blockbuster order for Boeing aircraft being a key focus. Notably absent is Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, as the trip prioritizes agriculture and commercial aviation over high-end semiconductors.

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Elon Musk, Tim Cook expected to join Trump for summit with Xi Jinping in China: Report

Musk’s inclusion is the latest sign the relationship between the US president and world’s richest man has been repaired.

Suspected WHCD Shooter Pleads Not Guilty to Trump Assassination Attempt

Cole Tomas Allen was bound by his hands and ankles and donning an orange jumpsuit when he made a second appearance in the Federal District Court in Washington on Monday.

By Kevin Dolak

Americans don't understand Trump Iran war goals, poll shows

The four-day poll revealed deep concerns about surging gasoline prices, and also suggested many voters are casting blame for their troubles on Trump's Republican allies.

Trump Says Will Discuss US Arms Sales To Taiwan With Xi During China Trip

The United States recognises only Beijing but under domestic law is required to provide weapons to Taiwan so that it can defend itself.

Trump rejects Iran's counteroffer to end war, insists on 'complete victory'

President Donald Trump on Monday said the ceasefire in the Middle East war was on “life support,” rejecting Iran’s latest counteroffer, which it said had included demands for the release of frozen assets and the end of a US blockade. The president’s reaction to Iran’s position — itself a response to a US proposal — sent oil prices soaring and dashed hopes that a deal could be quickly negotiated to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping. After slamming th...

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Trump says Iran ceasefire is ‘on life support’ after he rejects Tehran’s response

President Donald Trumpsaid on Monday that a ceasefire with Iran was “on life support” after he rejected Tehran’s response to a U.S. peace proposal, fuelling concerns of a resumption of hostilities in the 10-week-old conflict that has killed thousands and halted vital energy flows. Days after Washington floated a proposal aimed at reopening negotiations, Iran […]

Donald Trump describes Iran peace deal response as 'piece of garbage’ and says he 'didn't even finish reading it'

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Cole Allen, Suspect In Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting, Pleads Not Guilty To Attempting To Assassinate Donald Trump

The suspect in the April 25 shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner plead not guilty on Monday. Cole Tomas Allen has been charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump, who was at the dinner along with many other administration officials. His lawyers entered his plea on Monday before U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden, […]

By Ted Johnson

White House press gala shooting suspect pleads not guilty

A California man charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at a White House press gala last month has pleaded not guilty, US media reported.

Elon Musk, Apple's Cook and Boeing CEO going to China with Trump, official says

Trump says he's 'seriously considering' Venezuela statehood, citing oil wealth

GOP dissenters purged in Indiana primaries

Trump encouraged the ouster of Republicans who voted down a new congressional map

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White House shooting suspect pleads not guilty to attempted assassination of Trump

Cole Allen (31) has been charged with attempting to assassinate US president Donald Trump at a White House press gala last month.

President Trump Says Fernando Mendoza's A Big Fan At Indiana's White House Visit

Fernando Mendoza might've missed Indiana's trip to the White House on Monday ... but it wasn't a political decision -- 'cause President Trump claims the Las Vegas Raiders quarterback is a huuuge fan. The Hoosiers visited 1600 Penn to celebrate…

By TMZ Staff

Elon Musk, Tim Cook to join Trump on China trip

Tesla's Elon Musk and Apple's Tim Cook ⁠are set to accompany President ⁠Donald Trump on his trip to China this week, a White House official said Monday. Beijing has said...

Trump Wants To Slash Child Care Costs By Getting Government Out Of The Way

Trump Wants To Slash Child Care Costs By Getting Government Out Of The Way Child care in America has become a significant financial burden. For many families, it now rivals rent, a mortgage, or student loan payments. Democrats have been framing child care as a key issue for them heading into the midterms. “Child care continues to get more expensive," said Jaelin O'Halloran, a DNC spokesperson. "While Trump and Republicans have offered no plans to follow through on their promi...

By Tyler Durden

Iran sets five conditions for nuclear talks - Tehran Times

Iran sets five conditions for nuclear talks  Tehran Times

Venezuela has ‘never considered’ becoming 51st US state – Acting president

Venezuela has "never" contemplated becoming the 51st US state, as suggested by US President Donald Trump following the capture of deposed leader Nicolas Maduro, the country's acting president said on Monday. The post Venezuela has ‘never considered’ becoming 51st US state – Acting president appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Elon Musk and Tim Cook among CEOs expected to accompany Trump on China trip

US President Donald Trump is expected to bring a host of top business and technology industry executives on his trip to China this week.

By Abubakar Ibrahim