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Musk's Group Gets Access to Sensitive Treasury Data

DOGE, run by Elon Musk, has gained access to sensitive Treasury data, including Social Security and Medicare payment systems, sparking concerns about data misuse and politically motivated actions.

Trump Envoy Restores US-Venezuela Ties, Meets Maduro

A U.S. envoy's meeting with Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro reverses Biden's diplomacy and opens a new chapter for oil markets and migration.

Trump Fires Head of Consumer Financial Protection Bureau

President Trump fires Rohit Chopra as Director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. Chopra, an Obama administration holdover, had been criticized by Republicans and the financial industry for his regulatory actions.

Trump Fires Biden Appointee as Top Consumer Regulator

President Trump has firedRohit Chopra, director of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, in the latest purge of a Biden administration holdover. Chopra, one of the more prominent regulators from the previous Democratic administration, oversaw the removal of medical debt from credit reports and the imposition of limits on overdraft penalties.

US Adviser Meets Venezuela's Maduro to Discuss Gang Deportations, Prisoners Release

US envoy Richard Grenell meets Venezuela's Nicolas Maduro to discuss deportations and US prisoner release, amid tensions and potential sanctions relief negotiations.

TVA CEO Jeff Lyash to Retire After Six Years

Jeff Lyash, CEO of the Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA), will retire by September after nearly six years. During his tenure, TVA focused on nuclear energy, electric vehicle charging, and coal plant retirement, but also faced criticism for its natural gas plans and carbon emission targets.

US Stock Market Loses Ground Amidst Looming Tariffs

US stocks fell on Friday after the White House confirmed tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China will go into effect Saturday, reigniting fears of a trade war. The S&P 500 and Dow Jones Industrial Average each lost over 0.5%, while the tech-heavy Nasdaq remained positive but lost ground.

Chevron calls Gulf of Mexico 'Gulf of America'

Chevron follows Trump's order to call Gulf of Mexico the 'Gulf of America' in corporate America's latest move toward supporting Trump's controversial order to rename the body of water.

Trump to slap 25% tariff on Mexico, Canada

US President Donald Trump announces 25% tariffs on Mexican and Canadian imports, as trade negotiations between the US and the two countries continue.

American Airlines CEO Expresses Condolences After Devastating Plane Crash

American Airlines CEO expresses condolences after deadly plane collision in Washington; 28 bodies recovered, no survivors believed.