Why The Trump Administration’s MAGA Stock Dreams For Fannie And Freddie Could Be A Windfall For Wall Street

Why The Trump Administration’s MAGA Stock Dreams For Fannie And Freddie Could Be A Windfall For Wall Street

Trump rings the opening bell on the trading floor of the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) on December 12, 2024 after being named TIME’s “Person of the Year.” Spencer Platt/Getty Images The Trump administration is teeing up what could be the biggest shakeup in U.S. housing finance since the 2008 crisis—a pair of IPOs that…

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Intel CEO says he's talking to the Trump administration to give them "the facts"

Intel CEO says he’s talking to the Trump administration to give them “the facts”

Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan is responding to President Trump’s call for him to resign over alleged conflicts related to his ties to Chinese businesses, saying he wants to clear up “a lot of misinformation.” Tan, who became Intel’s CEO in March, defended himself in a letter addressed to employees and released publicly on Thursday. Mr. Trump on Thursday…

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Federal judge issues temporary restraining order on Alligator Alcatraz, pausing construction for 14 days

Federal judge issues temporary restraining order on Alligator Alcatraz, pausing construction for 14 days

A Miami federal judge has issued a temporary restraining order on Alligator Alcatraz, pausing construction involving the controversial migrant detention center as attorneys argue whether it violates environmental laws. During Thursday’s hearing, U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams said the temporary restraining order will last 14 days and puts a pause on any construction projects involving Alligator…

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Trump Envoy Steve Witkoff’s Mixed Record of Success

Trump Envoy Steve Witkoff’s Mixed Record of Success

Welcome back to Foreign Policy’s Situation Report, where, like U.S. President Donald Trump, we also occasionally enjoy walking around our office rooftop area. Alright, here’s what’s on tap for the day: Unpacking U.S. special envoy Steve Witkoff’s fifth trip to Moscow, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s controversial Gaza takeover proposal, and a new U.S. tariff…

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Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee says possible takeover of Gaza is a decision "only the Israelis can make"

Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee says possible takeover of Gaza is a decision “only the Israelis can make”

In a wide-ranging interview with CBS News, U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee said it’ll be up to the Israeli government to decide whether to fully take over the Gaza Strip.  “It’s not our job to tell them what they should or should not do,” Huckabee said. “Certainly, if they ask for wisdom, counsel, advice,…

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