According to PANews, President Trump on May 3 criticized Tehran's leadership for blocking a deal to end a nine-week conflict driving a global energy crisis, saying Iran's demands are unacceptable. Some traders, however, interpreted his remarks as negotiating tactics rather than abandonment of

Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk warned today (May 2) that NATO is experiencing 'ongoing disintegration' after the US withdrew 5,000 soldiers from Germany following a diplomatic dispute between President Trump and German Chancellor Merz. According to Tusk's statement on X, the dispute marked the be

According to President Trump, the U.S. government's unrealized gain on its Intel stake surpassed $30 billion on May 1-2, 2026, as the chipmaker's stock reached an all-time high of $100.45 during the session and closed at $99.62. The government acquired a 9.9% equity stake (approximately 433.3

According to Fortune, AI Financial, a Trump family-linked cryptocurrency company formerly known as Alt5 Sigma, acquired Block Street, a crypto infrastructure firm, for $43 million last week. Matthew Morgan, an advisor to AI Financial and CEO of Block Street, stated the acquisition was not a

According to 10 News, Republican governors in Alabama, South Carolina, and Tennessee announced on May 1 plans to pursue congressional redistricting favorable to their party. The announcements come ahead of the U.S. midterm elections scheduled for November, as rising oil prices stemming from Iran

According to Trump's statement on May 2, the U.S. has sold 100 million barrels of Venezuelan oil, which are being transported to Texas for processing. Trump announced plans to double the amount within the next month, stating the oil shipments are already underway to Texas

According to the Wall Street Journal, President Trump notified Congress on Friday that hostile operations against Iran concluded on April 7, allowing the White House to circumvent congressional authorization. Under the 1973 War Powers Act, the president can deploy military forces overseas for 60 day

According to BlockBeats, on May 2, President Trump said Iran has made substantial progress on reaching an agreement but expressed uncertainty about whether they will ultimately succeed. Regarding the possibility of face-to-face talks in Pakistan, Trump stated the U.S. "very much respects" Pakistan a

According to The Block, the Senate Banking Committee is eyeing a mid-May markup for crypto market structure legislation, with Sen. Thom Tillis telling FOX Business this week that he asked committee chair Tim Scott to schedule a hearing. However, key disputes remain unresolved, including ethics

According to BlockBeats, on May 1, Trump announced he will raise tariffs on EU automobiles and trucks imported to the United States to 25% starting next week, citing the European Union's failure to comply with agreed trade terms. Trump stated that EU-produced vehicles manufactured in U.S.