Senate bans its own members and staff from betting in prediction markets - AP News

Senate bans its own members and staff from betting in prediction markets  AP News

After Seven Years, First U.S. Direct Flight Lands in Caracas

President Trump banned commercial flights to Venezuela during his first term, but the flights are the latest step in re-establishing ties between the two countries.

By Tyler Pager

US Names Vietnam as ‘Priority’ Nation on IP Rights Watch List - Bloomberg.com

US Names Vietnam as ‘Priority’ Nation on IP Rights Watch List  Bloomberg.com

U.S. Senators Vote to Ban Themselves From Trading on Prediction Markets - WSJ

U.S. Senators Vote to Ban Themselves From Trading on Prediction Markets  WSJ

Senators ban themselves from participating in prediction markets

The platforms, which have gained scrutiny recently, allow people to place bets on future events such as election results. The ban also applies to Senate staffers.

By Matthew Choi, Theodoric Meyer

First US-Venezuela flight lands in Caracas after seven-year suspension

American Airlines has resumed flights as Donald Trump moves to rebuild ties following the abduction of Nicolas Maduro.

Direct U.S.-Venezuela flights take off for first time since 2019

The first direct commercial flight between the United States and Venezuela arrived Thursday in the South American country, seven years after the U.S. Homeland Security Department ordered an indefinite suspension , citing security concerns.

U.S. senators ban themselves from prediction markets trading

Trump gives go-ahead to major new Canada-US oil pipeline

President Donald Trump has granted a key approval to a major new pipeline that would move oil from Canada into the central U.S. The three-foot-wide Bridger Pipeline Expansion would carry up to 550,000 barrels of oil a day from the Canadian border with Montana down through eastern Montana and Wyoming, where it would link up with another pipeline

By Mead Gruver and Matthew Brown

Flights to Venezuela are finally back after a 7-year freeze. Only 1 US airline is restarting service.

American launched flights to Venezuela for the first time in 7 years on Thursday, after US officials in January tore up a 2019 order barring US carriers from flying there. CHANDAN KHANNA / AFP via Getty Images American Airlines is the first US carrier to resume service to Venezuela in 7 years. It comes after US officials tore up a 2019 order barring US carriers from flying in the country. Caracus airport used to be a bustling gateway, but economic turmoil had pushed airlines to retreat. Now...

U.S. Senators Banned From Prediction Markets Trading - Forbes

U.S. Senators Banned From Prediction Markets Trading  Forbes

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Senators just banned themselves — and their staff — from trading on prediction markets

Senators Ban Themselves From Prediction Markets as Insider Trading Concerns Grow

Senators voted on April 30 to restrict themselves from prediction markets as there is an increasing concern in the potential for insider trading by government officials, CNBC reports. The resolution was spearheaded by Ohio Senator Bernie Moreno, and immidely prohibits senators and staff from the markets. The platforms, like Kalshi and Polymarket, are quickly growing […]

By William Earl

China urges US to preserve 'stability' in ties, warns Taiwan is 'risk point'

China urges US to preserve 'stability' in ties, warns Taiwan is 'risk point'

Rising Venezuelan Oil Exports Help Insulate The US From Energy Crisis

Rising Venezuelan Oil Exports Help Insulate The US From Energy Crisis If the primary purpose behind the Trump Administration's snatch-and-grab operation against the illegitimate president of Venezuela, Nicolás Maduro, was not readily apparent in January, it should be crystal clear today.  Under Maduro, around 75% of the country's energy exports were going to China.  This year, the US will be receiving around 50% of the oil supply while China's share is reduced to 10%.    The stu...

By Tyler Durden

US resumes Venezuela commercial flights after 7-year hiatus

The first direct commercial flight between the United States and Venezuela arrived Thursday in the capital of the South American country, seven years after the U.S. Homeland Securi...

Nine African migrants expelled by US to Cameroon – Lawyer

Nine migrants from four African countries were expelled by the US to Cameroon as part of a controversial third-country agreement, a lawyer confirms. Read More: https://punchng.com/nine-african-migrants-expelled-by-us-to-cameroon-lawyer/

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Nine African migrants expelled by US to Cameroon – Lawyer

The deportees arrived Wednesday, and were from Ghana, Angola, Ethiopia and Congo-Brazzaville. The post Nine African migrants expelled by US to Cameroon – Lawyer appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah