Thune promises to continue working during the July 4th break to support the Trump-endorsed legislation
Senate Majority Leader’s Commitment to Legislation Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a Republican from South Dakota, has indicated that senators are prepared to extend their time on Capitol Hill, even over weekends and holidays, to prioritize legislative work. Thune mentioned, “For the president, that’s clearly a very high priority. He campaigned about it,” in an […]
Trump states he is willing to consider extending the July trade deal deadline.
Trump Discusses Trade Agreement Deadline On Wednesday, President Donald Trump mentioned he might be open to extending the deadline for a trade agreement with the United States, although he doesn’t see it as necessary. He indicated that in about a week or two, his administration would clarify what constitutes a deal. This statement came before […]
Bitcoin targets $115K by July, but robust US job data could jeopardize the rally, analysts say.
Bitcoin Price Expectations and Market Sentiment Analysts believe Bitcoin could soar to over $115,000 as soon as next month, provided that facility purchases continue and US job data comes in “weaker than expected.” According to a Bitfinex analyst speaking to Cointelegraph, “In a bullish scenario driven by strong institutional interest and a surge in ETFs, […]
White House urges countries to submit their best trade proposals by Wednesday as it faces July tariff deadline, according to report.
It seems the White House is hurrying to finalize trade deals by a Wednesday deadline, pushing for the best offers from partners. This urgency follows President Trump’s “mutual” tariffs that are set to take effect on July 8, after a three-month hold, unless trades occur before then. A draft letter from U.S. trade representatives, which […]
Average energy costs in Great Britain to decrease 7% to £1,720 annually starting in July
UK Energy Costs Set to Decrease This Summer Energy costs for millions of households in the UK are expected to drop this summer, as industry regulators have reduced the typical annual dual fuel bill by 7% to £1,720. The British energy regulator, OFGEM, announced that gas and electricity price caps will lower starting in July. […]
Expected decrease in annual energy bills in Great Britain by £129 in July
Energy Bills Set to Decrease, But Challenges Remain New projections suggest that average household energy costs may drop by £129 (7%) in July. However, analysts warn that “the crisis is not over for bill payers.” Energy consultant Cornwall Insights estimates that price caps regulated by the industry will set typical dual-fuel household bills at £1,720 […]
Paris Will Fulfill Important Olympics Commitment, Permit Swimming in Seine Starting in July
Do you recall the 2024 Paris Summer Olympics? Those two weeks filled with intense sports competitions set against the backdrop of iconic landmarks were quite something, enjoying the sunshine in the beautiful French capital. But there was always this looming question about whether the waters would be clean enough for open water swimming and triathlons. […]
US may reach debt limit by July.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bescent has urged Congress to take action regarding the nation’s debt ceiling before the mid-July deadline to avert a potential default. He emphasized the necessity of raising the debt ceiling to ensure the federal government can meet its financial obligations. This call for action comes as Republicans plan to use a budget […]
Trump extends federal hiring freeze through July 15
President Trump issued a memorandum on Thursday extending the suspension of employment for new federal workers until July 15th. “The current vacant federal civilian positions cannot be created unless otherwise provided in this memorandum or required by applicable law,” Trump wrote in a memo to the head of the agency. Trump conducted a hiring freeze […]
Senate Republicans at Odds over Trump’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill,’ May Not Pass Until July
Senate Republicans may not be able to pass President Donald Trump's border security, energy and tax agenda early due to internal differences, Senate majority leader John Tune (R-SD) reportedly warned. Thune told Senate Republicans he hopes the budget resolution will move forward during the “next work period” before the April break, but added that the […]