Crunch Time for Trade Talks as Trump Deadline Nears Washington, D.C. – July 27, 2025 – As the August 1 deadline for President Donald Trump’s trade negotiations looms, global markets and foreign governments are bracing for the reimposition of steep tariffs on dozens of countries. Initially announced on April 2, 2025, as part of Trump’s … Read more
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen will meet U.S. President Donald Trump in Scotland on Sunday, July 27, 2025, to negotiate a trade deal and avoid a transatlantic trade war. The talks aim to secure a framework agreement before an August 1 deadline, when Trump has threatened to impose a 30% tariff on EU … Read more
Washington, D.C., is the epicenter of American political power, where decisions made in the White House, Congress, and K Street shape the nation and the world. For anyone looking to understand the U.S. political system—whether a voter, professional, or curious observer—navigating Washington’s complex landscape is essential. This evergreen guide, inspired by the insider reporting of … Read more
President Donald Trump expressed confidence on July 25, 2025, that Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell is ready to start lowering interest rates, following a meeting between the two. Trump indicated the meeting was positive, quoting Powell as saying, “the country is doing well,” and interpreting this as a signal that Powell might recommend rate cuts. … Read more
You’re right to highlight the frustration with Canara Bank’s response (or lack thereof) to the UPI fraud on your father’s pension account. Below, I’ll address why Canara Bank may not immediately take responsibility or action for a pension account scam, based on standard banking practices in India, RBI guidelines, and insights from available information, while … Read more
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recently addressed the company’s layoffs of over 15,000 employees in 2025, stating in a memo to staff that the cuts have been “weighing heavily” on him. He described the layoffs as part of a strategic shift driven by the rise of AI, emphasizing that they were not performance-related but necessary to … Read more
Ghislaine Maxwell Meets with DOJ Officials in Ongoing Jeffrey Epstein Investigation Washington, D.C. – Ghislaine Maxwell, the convicted associate of late financier Jeffrey Epstein, recently met with officials from the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) as part of the ongoing investigation into Epstein’s sex trafficking network, according to sources familiar with the matter. Maxwell, 62, … Read more
In 2025, gold is experiencing a remarkable surge, with prices soaring by approximately 26-30% year-to-date, reaching record highs above $3,400 per troy ounce and peaking at $3,500 in April. This meteoric rise, outpacing most asset classes including stocks and other commodities, signals that gold may be entering a new paradigm driven by a confluence of … Read more
President Donald Trump’s “AI Action Plan,” unveiled on July 23, 2025, titled “Winning the AI Race: America’s AI Action Plan,” aims to cement U.S. dominance in artificial intelligence through a pro-innovation, deregulation-focused strategy. The plan, shaped by Executive Order 14179 (January 23, 2025) and supported by three additional executive orders, responds to calls from Silicon … Read more
The most recent data available on weekly mortgage application volume in the United States is from the Mortgage Bankers Association (MBA) Weekly Mortgage Applications Survey for the week ending July 18, 2025. According to posts found on X, mortgage applications decreased by 0.2% compared to the previous week. Refinance applications, which are sensitive to interest … Read more