Kenneth Rapoza: Now That the Gaza Agreement Is Finalized and the Asia Trip Is Completed, It’s Time for Trump to Focus Internally, or Risk Consequences

Trump’s Focus Needs to Shift Back to Domestic Issues It’s essential for Trump to recall what drove voters to support him in the first place. This is about prioritizing America rather than chasing after international accolades or attempting to mediate foreign disputes. It certainly isn’t about hosting lavish events while everyday citizens grapple with rising […]
Trump Claims Israel Halted Bombing in Gaza to Allow for a Peace Agreement to be Finalized

Trump Comments on Israel and Hamas Negotiations In a post on True Social, President Donald Trump mentioned that Israel has “temporarily stopped the bombing” to allow for the release of hostages and to facilitate a peace agreement. He expressed gratitude for this pause, indicating it could provide a chance to resolve ongoing tensions. Trump noted […]
Intel reports receiving $5.7 billion from the US government, with specifics still being finalized.

Intel has announced that it obtained $5.7 billion from the Chips Act, which comes with a stipulation giving the U.S. government a 10% stake in the struggling semiconductor manufacturer. David Zinsner, Intel’s finance chief, mentioned that the company received these funds on Wednesday. During an investment meeting the following day, he suggested Intel might explore […]
“Nothing is finalized until it’s finalized”: Trump describes Alaska meeting with Putin as ‘very productive’

Trump and Putin Hold Brief Press Conference in Alaska On Friday, President Donald Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin shared a brief yet amicable moment with the media, though no new agreements emerged from their discussions. Leading up to the summit, Trump had shown a hopeful outlook, suggesting that talks could potentially steer towards a […]
Trump trade adviser assures that tariffs are nearly finalized as various countries rush to secure agreements.

According to President Trump’s trade adviser and the National Economic Council, the newly introduced tariff rates are not expected to shift much, despite potential market disruptions being downplayed. “Many of these fees are based on transactions,” U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer remarked on CBS News’ “Face the Nation” on Sunday. “Some transactions are already public; […]
Pakistan indicates a trade agreement with the US may be finalized soon, but the Trump administration provides no specific schedule.

Pakistan Trade Deal Progress Pakistan’s Foreign Minister, Ishak Dal, expressed optimism about nearing a trade agreement with the United States. Following a meeting with Secretary of State Marco Rubio, Dal mentioned that the deal is “very close” to being finalized, although U.S. officials did not outline a specific timeline for completion. “I think we’re quite […]
Trump and Netanyahu state that a ceasefire agreement with Hamas is nearly finalized.

President Donald Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu expressed their belief that a ceasefire with Hamas is nearing fruition. “I tell you we’re very close to the deal,” Trump stated during a press interaction, adding that while he wasn’t sure if it was a secret, the outcome was paramount: achieving a ceasefire. “We want […]
Mike Johnson and Scott Bessent believe the SALT agreement is nearly finalized.

Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) and Treasury Department official Scott Bescent indicated that discussions regarding the state and local tax (SALT) deduction cap are nearing a conclusion. During a lunch meeting on Friday with GOP Senators, Johnson and Bescent outlined a plan they had designed alongside a few moderate House Republicans from high-tax blue states. Senator […]
Bitcoin approaches record high as Trump announces US-China trade agreement is finalized

Bitcoin Hits New High Amid US-China Trade Deal Hopes Bitcoin seems to be settling at a new peak, buoyed by growing optimism about a potential trade agreement between the US and China. As of Wednesday, reports indicate that the world’s largest economies are close to finalizing a trade deal, according to a post from former […]
Men’s semifinals at the French Open finalized with Sinner and Djokovic moving forward

The semi-finals for the men’s singles bracket at the 2025 French Open are lined up. The quarter-finals wrapped up on Wednesday, where top-seed Jannik Sinner sailed past Alexander Bublik, while sixth-seed Novak Djokovic triumphed over third-seed Alexander Zverev. Earlier, on Tuesday, Lorenzo Musetti and Carlos Alcaraz also secured their spots by winning their matches. Both […]