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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had sharply contrasting views of longtime U.S. ally Canada, which is a top target in President Donald Trump’s trade war, and Argentina, which is getting a U.S. currency lifeline. In an interview Sunday on NBC’s Meet the Press with Kristen Welker, he was asked about the additional 10% tariff Trump said he will impose on Canada due to an anti-tariff TV ad that Ontario’s government aired. “This is a kind of propaganda against U.S. citizens. It’s psy-ops,” Bessent replied, using shorthand for psychological operations. The ad features remarks from President Ronald Reagan criticizing tariffs. Ontario’s premier said…
The Federal Aviation Administration said flights departing for Los Angeles International Airport were halted Sunday morning due to a staffing shortage at a Southern California air traffic facility. The FAA issued a temporary ground stop at one of the world’s busiest airports soon after U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy predicted that travelers would see more flights delayed and canceled in the coming days as the nation’s air traffic controllers work without pay during the federal government shutdown. During an appearance on the Fox News program “Sunday Morning Futures,” Duffy said more controllers were calling in sick as money worries compound the stress of…
For most of President Donald Trump’s second term, Republicans have bent to his will. But in two Midwestern states, Trump’s plan to maintain control of the U.S. House in next year’s election by having Republicans redraw congressional districts has hit a roadblock. Despite weeks of campaigning by the White House, Republicans in Indiana and Kansas say their party doesn’t have enough votes to pass new, more GOP-friendly maps. It’s made the two states outliers in the rush to redistrict — places where Republican-majority legislatures are unwilling or unable to heed Trump’s call and help preserve the party’s control on Capitol Hill. Lawmakers in the…
Kamala Harris isn’t ruling out another run for the White House. In an interview with the BBC posted Saturday, Harris said she expects a woman will be president in the coming years, and it could “possibly” be her. “I am not done,” she said. The former vice president said she hasn’t decided whether to mount a 2028 presidential campaign. But she dismissed the suggestion that she’d face long odds. “I have lived my entire career a life of service and it’s in my bones. And there are many ways to serve,” she said. “I’ve never listened to polls.”She’s recently given a series of…
Zillow’s September 2025 housing market report reveals an unexpected surge of activity during what is typically real estate’s slow season. A dip in mortgage rates—combined with a strong stock market—sparked renewed energy among both buyers and sellers after a sluggish August. New listings climbed 3% year over year in September, reversing the 3% decline a month earlier. On a monthly basis, listings dipped 2%, outperforming the historical average of a 9% tumble heading into the fall. Total inventory slipped just 1% from August to September but sits 14% higher than last year’s levels. The report also shows a shifting balance…
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent signaled on Sunday that the U.S. and China will significantly de-escalate their trade war under a framework he negotiated. In an interview on CBS News’ Face the Nation with Margaret Brennan, Bessent said an additional 100% tariff that President Donald Trump threatened earlier this month is “effectively off the table,” along with China’s rare earth restrictions. “So I would expect that the threat of the 100% has gone away, as has the threat of the immediate imposition of the Chinese initiating a worldwide export control regime,” he said. Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping are scheduled…
The era of “global boiling” is here, with United Nations scientists warning that drastic steps are needed to prevent a climate change catastrophe. But reversing the terrifying trend isn’t a lost cause, according to a Nobel Prize scientist Prof. Omar M. Yaghi. “We’re not too late,” the UC Berkeley professor, known as the inventor of reticular chemistry, said at Fortune’s Global Forum in Riyadh. “I think that once society decides that there’s a problem, we will get to work and those problems can be solved.” This year, Yaghi became the first Saudi national to receive the Nobel Prize in chemistry.…
When selling your home, first impressions are everything. Adding twilight real estate photos to your listing can elevate its appeal and capture a buyer’s imagination. These photos, taken during the magical hour just before sunrise or after sunset, increase a home’s appeal by making it look more inviting, highlighting exterior lighting and architectural details, and helping the listing stand out in a competitive market. This Redfin real estate article will show you how to effectively showcase your home for sale in Boulder or Portland to give you the best shot of selling fast. What are twilight real estate photos? Twilight…
Nestled between the blue-watered Adriatic Sea and the towering Dinaric Alps, Montenegro has experienced a 124% increase in the number of millionaires within its borders over the last decade, according to the Henley Private Wealth Migration Report 2025. In fact, it’s now the world’s fastest-growing millionaire hub. Its Prime Minister, Milojko Spajić says the shift isn’t just a happy accident—or down to the good weather. “We are very keen to bring the smartest and brightest of the world to Montenegro,” the 37-year-old leader said on stage at Fortune’s Global Forum in Riyadh, adding that low taxes are to thank for…
Any agreement would be a relief to international markets even it does not address underlying issues involving manufacturing imbalances and access to state-of-the-art computer chips. Beijing recently limited exports of rare earth elements that are needed for advanced technologies, and Trump responded by threatening additional tariffs on Chinese products. The prospect of a widening conflict risked weakening economic growth worldwide. China’s top trade negotiator, Li Chenggang, told reporters that the two sides had reached a “preliminary consensus,” while Trump’s treasury secretary, Scott Bessent, said there was “a very successful framework.” Trump also expressed confidence that an agreement was at hand, saying the Chinese “want to make…