US to Impose Toughest Sanctions in History on Iran, Bessent Says
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on August 20, 2026, that the United States plans to impose what he called the “toughest sanctions in history” on Iran.The announcement came after…
The US Justice Department is against the Disney ABC license lawsuit being heard right away.
WASHINGTON—On Thursday, the U.S. Justice Department asked a court to postpone an urgent hearing on Disney's lawsuit.Which aims to prevent the Federal Communications Commission from reviewing the licenses for the…
Russia Targets Critical Infrastructure in Latest Kyiv Strikes
Russia launched a major overnight missile and drone attack on Kyiv, killing at least 17 people and injuring more than 40 others. The strikes damaged apartment buildings, warehouses, a children's…
Texas Student Exposes Rogue AI Hacking Attempt
A Texas computer science student uncovered what appeared to be a hacking attempt against an open-source software project, only to discover that an autonomous AI agent was behind the attack.He…
The Fed’s monetary policy work may be complicated by Treasury’s increased buybacks.
The US Treasury has doubled the size of some long term bond buybacks to $4 billion per operation. The move targets Treasury securities with maturities of 10 to 30 years.The…
The new kingmakers: cryptocurrency, AI, and betting firms are driving record spending on the 2026 midterm elections.
Corporate spending is reaching record levels in the 2026 U.S. midterm elections, with cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence and online betting companies becoming major political donors. U.S. companies spent $517 million on…
H1: Glencore Says Mining Mergers Face Greater Regulatory Scrutiny
Mining companies are facing closer regulatory scrutiny over major mergers as governments focus more on critical minerals, national security and reliable supplies. Glencore, Anglo American and Rio Tinto say the…
Mexico Pushes Back on US Strawberry Dumping Ruling
Mexico has raised serious concerns over a preliminary U.S. Commerce Department ruling that found Mexican strawberry exporters sold strawberries in the United States below their normal value during the winter…
Bolivian Lawmakers Criticize Economy Minister in a Setback for Paz
Bolivia's Congress voted on August 18 to censure Economy Minister Jose Gabriel Espinoza, creating a new challenge for President Rodrigo Paz's government as it pushes economic reforms.The government says the…
Trump Names Nine Judicial Nominees Ahead of Midterms
President Donald Trump has announced nine new judicial nominees for federal district court seats in six Republican led states, as Republicans face a narrowing window to confirm judges before the…
