Johnson says deal to avert shutdown will probably be 'clean,' without DOGE cuts
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Wednesday that a suspension to avoid government shutdowns next month would be “inevitable” and that it would be as “clean” as possible as both sides struggle for weeks to strike a full-year funding agreement. “It appears inevitable at this point,” Johnson was pressed for the prospect of a six-month stop, […]
Rubio: Ukraine rare earth minerals deal a 'tush push' away
Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Wednesday that President Trump was “very close” to signing a deal to access Ukraine's key minerals to push to end the war with Russia and referring to the Philadelphia Eagle's signature “Tush Push” strategy. “My final indication was that it was very close to the finish line. We were… […]
Ukraine Agrees Trump’s Rare Earth Minerals Deal, Zelensky to Sign Friday
Ukrainian President Voldymir Zelensky flew to Washington, D.C. on Friday to sign a rare earth minerals contract with President Donald Trump, officializing future economic ties between the two countries, and massive US spending on the Ukrainian war Ensure a return on investment. Deal maker Donald Trump appears to have been hit again, with Ukraine agreeing […]
Live updates: House to vote on GOP budget deal; Musk to join first Cabinet meeting
House Republican leaders are aiming for muscle through Tuesday's budget resolution. However, opposition emerges from all aspects of the conference, with speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) and his leadership team rushing to strengthen their support. Johnson can afford just one GOP asylum, assuming full attendance on both sides. Senate Republicans have already adopted their own slim […]
Live updates: Trump suggests Ukraine mineral deal is close; praises Musk 'genius' email
President Trump will host French President Emmanuel Macron at the White House on Monday amidst the third anniversary of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and intervention between the US and Europe. Macron arrived early at the White House and joined a group at Seven Call. Leaders meet one-on-one at lunchtime and a press conference will be […]
Ukraine Says Rare Earths Deal with Trump in ‘Final Stages’
The Ukrainian government confirmed on Monday that it was in the “final stage” of an agreement on selling rare earth minerals to the United States. Invasion. Announcement of the “final stage” of the transaction, made by Justice Minister Olha Stefanishyna, follows comments by President Volodymyr Zelensky, reluctantly recognises the great rights of Ukrainians who are […]
Olam Group Shares Surge on Deal to Sell Unit to Saudi Fund – Yahoo Finance
(Bloomberg) – OLAM Group Ltd.'s stock price jumped after the world's largest cocoa and coffee merchants said they had sold stakes in the Agribusiness Unit to a state-run Saudi Arabian investment company. Most of them read from Bloomberg Stock rose before making profits after an almost 9% increase in Singapore on Monday to 1$1.23. The […]
Bessent says US-Ukraine deal has 'implicit' economic security guarantee
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US ukrane contract, featuring “strategic minerals, energy and state-owned enterprises,” has “implicit” economic security guarantees. “The deal is part of President Trump's long-standing negotiation strategy for peace between Ukraine and Russia. With “Sunday Morning Futures.” “So the first part of this is a Ukraine-US partnership involving strategic minerals, energy […]
Vance vows to help relative Adaline Deal, 12, denied heart transplant COVID vaccination
Vice President JD Vance is in support of a 12-year-old relative who has been denied a lifesaving service in Ohio, as he needs a heart transplant but has not been vaccinated against Covid-19 or the flu. It's intervening. Born in China and adopted at the age of four, Adalin was diagnosed with Ebstein's abnormality and […]
Trump envoy Kellogg brings Ukraine rare earth deal closer
After a two-day whirlwind visit to Ukraine, President Donald Trump's retirement envoy General Keiskellogg, who is retiring from Russia and Ukraine, was notable in sealing off the rare integration agreement with the country under attack by Russia's powerful Vladimir Putin. It's within the distance. “The minerals are almost complete,” a well-placed source told Fox News. […]