Lutnik states that Trump’s August 1 tariff deadline is firm.
Upcoming Tariffs Set by Trump President Trump’s “liberation day” tariffs, which are slated to start this Friday, will proceed as planned, according to Howard Lutnick, who spoke on Sunday. “There won’t be any extensions or grace periods. Starting August 1st, tariffs will be established, and Customs will begin collecting fees,” Lutnick stated on Fox News […]
Who will and won’t receive three paychecks in August
In theory, August feels like a long month, giving everyone some extra time to soak up summer before fall rolls in. This year, selected employees will see an additional paycheck in August if they get paid biweekly or weekly. But, even if you’re on a biweekly schedule, you might not be part of that fortunate […]
Paramount and Skydance are set to finalize their agreement on August 7.
Paramount and Skydance announced on Friday that, following approval from the Trump administration, their eagerly awaited merger is anticipated to finalize next month. They set a date for August 7th, as mentioned in a press release. This followed the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) allowing Skydance’s acquisition of Paramount to progress, a proposal that surfaced last […]
Trump gains traction as the August 1 ‘reciprocal tariff’ deadline approaches following Asian trade agreements, say experts
Trade Negotiations Between Trump and Asian Countries In Washington, analysts believe President Trump has effectively leveraged America’s negotiating strengths this week with three Asian nations, potentially shifting the balance as deadlines for various tariffs approach. Trump managed to arrange a deal with Japan involving a 15% tariff on exports to the U.S., alongside a substantial […]
House Oversight Committee summons Ghislaine Maxwell for interview on August 11 in prison
House Republicans Subpoena Ghislaine Maxwell WASHINGTON – House Republicans have called in Ghislaine Maxwell, a known associate of Jeffrey Epstein, for a deposition next month, pointing to significant public interest and scrutiny tied to her ongoing lawsuit and the extensive federal investigation linked to Epstein. Maxwell’s deposition is tentatively set for August 11 at the […]
Erik Menendez taken to the hospital for kidney stones ahead of August parole hearing
Hospitalization of Eric Menendez Amid Parole Request Eric Menendez, one half of the notorious Menendez brothers, reportedly has been hospitalized after a long imprisonment for the double homicide of his parents, Jose and Mary “Kitty” Menendez, back in 1989. According to media reports, he was treated for kidney stones, and there are now legal motions […]
Bessent describes August 1 as a significant deadline for Trump tariffs.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bescent mentioned on Tuesday that the August 1 deadline established by President Trump for countries that haven’t negotiated trade deals with the U.S. is a “strict deadline.” In an interview with “Morning with Maria,” Bescent pointed out that nations lacking trade agreements have been impacted by the mutual tariffs imposed by Trump […]
GBP/USD slips below 1.3500 as uncertainty grows before August 1 tariff deadline
GBP/USD struggles as the US dollar remains steady amid heightened risk aversion. The U.S. Secretary of Commerce, Lutnick, has stated that August 1 is a firm deadline, though discussions will progress beyond that date. The Bank of England may cut or temporarily halt long-term bond sales due to diminished demand from usual buyers. After gaining […]
House speaker states there will be no votes on making Epstein files public before the August break
House Decision on Epstein Files Not Happening Before August Break House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) announced on Monday that there won’t be any movement on legislative efforts to release files related to the notorious pedophile Jeffrey Epstein before the House takes its summer break. When asked by CNN reporter Manu Raju if the House would […]
Senate might reduce August recess to confirm Trump’s pending nominees
Senate Republicans Consider Canceling August Recess Senate Republican leaders are contemplating whether to cancel or at least shorten the upcoming recess due to a request for President Donald Trump to remain in Washington to finalize his outstanding nominations. For six months now, the Senate has been working quickly to confirm presidential appointees, even amid opposition […]