With oil prices in mind, the Trump administration has deployed a haphazard approach to sanctions on Russia and Iran.
Category: United States Politics and Government
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Confusion and Fright at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner After Shots Were Fired
The New York Times – Business:A sense of danger spread like a wave among high-profile politicians and journalists as an emergency unfolded at the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner.
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A Year Later, Trump’s ‘Most Exclusive’ Memecoin Event Is a Lot Less Exclusive
The New York Times – Business:Even a Times reporter qualified for the event, which caused outrage last year for providing access to President Trump in exchange for investment in one of his family’s crypto ventures.
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Thousands of EV Car Leases Are Ending Soon, Giving Buyers a More Affordable Option
The New York Times – Business:The leases on hundreds of thousands of battery-powered cars and trucks will end in the next three years, and many will end up on used-car lots.
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SiriusXM Said to Be in Early Talks to Acquire iHeartMedia
The New York Times – Business:A deal, which was described by two people familiar with the discussions, would unite two major providers of traditional and satellite radio.
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The ‘Lasting Damage’ of Pirro’s Investigation of the Federal Reserve and Powell
The New York Times – Business:The Trump administration’s attacks on the Federal Reserve have rattled confidence in the central bank’s ability to operate independently before a leadership transition.
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Inside Trump and David Ellison’s Private Party in Washington
The New York Times – Business:The president spoke for nearly an hour at a Paramount-hosted event that raised questions about journalistic and regulatory conflicts of interest.
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As Trump Officials Pushed Health Savings Accounts, Kennedy Aide Had Wellness Company Stake
The New York Times – Business:Calley Means remained president of a company that relied on health savings accounts last year as the Trump administration developed policies to expand them.
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Justice Department Drops Criminal Investigation of Fed Chair Jerome Powell
The New York Times – Business:The decision to end the inquiry into Jerome H. Powell’s handling of the Federal Reserve’s renovation could allow Kevin M. Warsh, the president’s pick for Fed chair, to be confirmed.
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Why Everyone, Including Trump, Is Talking About Airline Mergers
The New York Times – Business:A few carriers are making a lot of money while many are struggling. President Trump and industry executives seem to think mergers may be the answer.
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Tariffs Raised Consumers’ Prices, but the Refunds Go Only to Businesses
The New York Times – Business:Many families felt the sting of the president’s now-illegal tariffs, but companies have said little about whether they will share the $166 billion coming back to them.