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Led by Texas, New Hampshire, U.S. states race to prove they can put bitcoin on public balance sheet
Led by Texas and New Hampshire, U.S. states across the national map, both red and blue in political stripes, are developing bitcoin strategic reserves and bringing cryptocurrencies onto their books through additional state finance and budgeting measures. Texas recently became the first state to purchase bitcoin after a legislative effort that began in 2024, but […]
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Unshaken: Why Brazilian stocks have looked past the Venezuela attack
While the U.S. military operation in Venezuela has spurred concerns around the world over international law violations, global financial markets have appeared unaffected by the developments , even stocks right next door in Latin America’s largest economy. Earlier this month, the U.S. conducted a large-scale attack on Venezuela, during which Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and […]
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Judge rules feds in Minneapolis immigration operation can’t detain or tear gas peaceful protesters
US Customs and Border Protection agents disperse tear gas during a patrol while looking to detain undocumented persons during immigration enforcement activity in Minneapolis, Minnesota, on Jan. 12, 2026. Octavio Jones | AFP | Getty Images Federal officers in the Minneapolis area participating in its largest recent U.S. immigration enforcement operation can’t detain or tear […]
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Canada and China slash tariffs on EVs and canola in reset of ties
A BYD Sealion 5 plug-in hybrid SUV is displayed at the launch event by the Chinese electric vehicle maker in Muldersdrift, South Africa December 4, 2025. Nqobile Dludla | Reuters Canada and China struck an initial trade deal on Friday that will slash tariffs on electric vehicles and canola, as both nations promised to tear […]
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Death toll in Iran protests over 3,000, rights group says
Two armed members of Iran’s police special forces stand behind a country flag placed on an armored military vehicle during a pro-Government rally in downtown Tehran, Iran, on January 12, 2026. Nurphoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images More than 3,000 people have died in Iran’s nationwide protests, rights activists said on Saturday, while a “very […]
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DOJ probing Minnesota officials over alleged conspiracy to impede immigration agents: Report
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz speaks at a press conference at the State Emergency Operations Center in Blaine, Minn. on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026. Alex Kormann | The Minnesota Star Tribune | Getty Images The U.S. Justice Department is investigating Minnesota officials including Governor Tim Walz and Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey over an alleged conspiracy to […]
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Labor Dept. accused of echoing Nazi slogan in social media post
A sign is displayed at the U.S. Department of Labor Frances Perkins Building on June, 2025 in Washington, DC. Kevin Carter | Getty Images A controversial social media post from the Department of Labor has poured gasoline on already-smoldering accusations that the Trump administration is amplifying rhetoric and imagery linked to extreme right-wing ideologies. The […]
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Trump to pardon ex-Puerto Rico governor Vázquez in campaign finance case, official says
Puerto Rico Governor Wanda Vazquez speaks at a news conference in San Juan, Puerto Rico Jan. 19, 2020. Ricardo Arduengo | Reuters President Donald Trump plans to pardon former Puerto Rico Gov. Wanda Vázquez, a White House official said Friday. Vázquez pleaded guilty last August to a campaign finance violation in a federal case that authorities say […]
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Kevin Hassett pivots to possible ‘Trump cards’ amid credit card battle with banks
Key Points Kevin Hassett told Fox Business that U.S. banks could voluntarily provide credit cards to underserved Americans. President Donald Trump called for banks to cap credit card interest rates at 10%, an idea that has been roundly rejected by industry executives and their lobbyists this week. At least one major credit card issuer and […]
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Latest U.S. sanctions target Houthi funding networks, Treasury says
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent delivers remarks during a roundtable discussion with farmers hosted by President Donald Trump in the Cabinet Room of the White House in Washington, Dec. 8, 2025. Alex Wong | Getty Images The Trump administration issued fresh sanctions on Friday further targeting the Iran-backed Houthis in Yemen and the transfer of oil products, […]
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