Elon Musk and Tim Cook among CEOs expected to accompany Trump on China trip

A total of 17 US executives are set to join the president on his visit, where he will meet his Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping.

Trump Proposes Suspending Federal Gas Tax Until Prices Fall

Congress would have to agree to any suspension, and dropping federal taxes would not make up for the steep increase in prices since the war began.

By Shawn McCreesh

FirstFT: Donald Trump to press Xi Jinping on China’s support for Iran at summit

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Trump seeks to pause federal gas tax as prices soar amid Iran conflict

Congress would have to approve the proposal, and passing the savings on to drivers, rather than oil companies, would be difficult to enforce.

By Isaac Arnsdorf

White House press gala shooting suspect pleads not guilty

Cole Allen, 31, charged with attempting to assassinate the president, could face life in prison if convicted.

The big questions hanging over the Trump-Xi meeting in China

Taiwan, tariffs and the strait of Hormuz are on the meeting’s agenda for Beijing – but will the US president be forced to ask for help in ending his war with Iran? On 20 February, a White House official confirmed that US president Donald Trump would be travelling to Beijing the following month to meet with Chinese leader Xi Jinping. Top of the agenda: the US-China trade war. One week later, Trump approved joint strikes with Israel against Iran, starting a new war in the Middle East. Its ramif...

By Amy Hawkins in Beijing

New poll finds a majority of Americans unsure if attempts on Trump's life were real

When given the options of "true," "false" or "not sure," and asked whether each of the incidents "was staged," a majority of respondents said they thought each event was either staged or were unsure.

By Elena Moore

Trump says he will suspend petrol tax amid soaring US fuel prices

Suspending a federal tax requires an act of Congress, and there may be procedural delays before it can be achieved.

Trump 'seriously considering' plan to make Venezuela and its $40 trillion in oil permanent part of USA

President Trump eyes oil-rich Venezuela as a potential 51st state, citing the country's estimated $40 trillion in oil reserves as key motivation.

A beat-and-raise is key for Qnity — plus, high stakes for CEOs on Trump China trip

Every weekday, the Investing Club releases the Homestretch; an actionable afternoon update just in time for the last hour of trading.

Man accused in White House press gallery shooting pleads not guilty

A man accused of storming the White House Correspondents’ Association dinner while armed with guns and knives pleaded not guilty on Monday to charges that he attempted to kill U.S. President Donald Trump and fired a shotgun at a Secret Service officer who tried to stop the attack.

China’s AI ascent leaves Trump a stark choice: escalate or relax chip controls?

US President Donald Trump’s landmark visit to China comes as the US-Iran war disrupts global energy supplies, fuels economic uncertainty and adds fresh strain to Washington-Beijing ties. In this story, part of a series examining how rivalry, interdependence and geopolitical crises are reshaping the relationship between the two powers, we examine how artificial intelligence (AI), chip controls and competing technology ecosystems are redefining US-China rivalry. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang was the...

By Ann Cao,Ji Siqi

White House press dinner shooting suspect pleads not guilty

A California man has been charged with attempting to assassinate Trump at the White House Correspondents' Association dinner.

White House press gala shooting suspect pleads not guilty to attempted assassination of Donald Trump

A California man arrested for attempting to assassinate US President Donald Trump at last month's White House Correspondents' Dinner plead not guilty to all charges on Monday. Prosecutors allege Cole Allen fired ⁠a shotgun at a US Secret Service agent and stormed a security checkpoint in a foiled attack in April.

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Here’s how Trump could suspend the gas tax — and how much you might save at the pump

The proposed gas-tax suspension would cost the U.S. government $11.5 billion if it ran from June to October.

By Andrew Keshner

Elon Musk, Tim Cook and other CEOs set to join Trump’s China trip

The president hopes this visit will unlock a series of business deals and purchase agreements with Beijing

By Jaspreet Singh and Trevor Hunnicutt

OpenAI made it harder to fire Sam Altman

Sam Altman and Greg Brockman in court Manuel Orbegozo/REUTERS OpenAI quietly changed its bylaws last year, said Elon Musk's expert witness in new court documents. Under the new rules, CEO Sam Altman would only need one-third of the board's support to remain CEO. OpenAI's "supermajority" rules contrast with the trend of most large US public companies. How many board directors does it take to fire OpenAI's Sam Altman? More than was required in 2023, Elon Musk's expert witness writes in new co...

Musk, Cook, Schwarzman Among Billionaire Delegation Invited To Trump’s Xi Meeting - Forbes

Musk, Cook, Schwarzman Among Billionaire Delegation Invited To Trump’s Xi Meeting  Forbes

Trump recognizes Indiana football's 'very special coach,' Curt Cignetti

IU football coach Curt Cignetti joked he'd trade a program treasure for NIL contributions from President Donald Trump during a celebration at the white House.

Tim Cook, Elon Musk to join Trump’s China visit; Nvidia CEO may skip summit

President Trump is leading a delegation of top American CEOs, including Elon Musk and Tim Cook, to Beijing for high-stakes trade talks. The visit aims to secure massive deals, with a potential blockbuster order for Boeing aircraft being a key focus. Notably absent is Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang, as the trip prioritizes agriculture and commercial aviation over high-end semiconductors.

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Elon Musk, Tim Cook expected to join Trump for summit with Xi Jinping in China: Report

Musk’s inclusion is the latest sign the relationship between the US president and world’s richest man has been repaired.

Suspected WHCD Shooter Pleads Not Guilty to Trump Assassination Attempt

Cole Tomas Allen was bound by his hands and ankles and donning an orange jumpsuit when he made a second appearance in the Federal District Court in Washington on Monday.

By Kevin Dolak

Americans don't understand Trump Iran war goals, poll shows

The four-day poll revealed deep concerns about surging gasoline prices, and also suggested many voters are casting blame for their troubles on Trump's Republican allies.

Trump Says Will Discuss US Arms Sales To Taiwan With Xi During China Trip

The United States recognises only Beijing but under domestic law is required to provide weapons to Taiwan so that it can defend itself.

Trump rejects Iran's counteroffer to end war, insists on 'complete victory'

President Donald Trump on Monday said the ceasefire in the Middle East war was on “life support,” rejecting Iran’s latest counteroffer, which it said had included demands for the release of frozen assets and the end of a US blockade. The president’s reaction to Iran’s position — itself a response to a US proposal — sent oil prices soaring and dashed hopes that a deal could be quickly negotiated to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to commercial shipping. After slamming th...

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Trump says Iran ceasefire is ‘on life support’ after he rejects Tehran’s response

President Donald Trumpsaid on Monday that a ceasefire with Iran was “on life support” after he rejected Tehran’s response to a U.S. peace proposal, fuelling concerns of a resumption of hostilities in the 10-week-old conflict that has killed thousands and halted vital energy flows. Days after Washington floated a proposal aimed at reopening negotiations, Iran […]

Donalf Trump describes Iran peace deal response as 'piece of garbage’ and says he 'didn't even finish reading it'

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Cole Allen, Suspect In Correspondents’ Dinner Shooting, Pleads Not Guilty To Attempting To Assassinate Donald Trump

The suspect in the April 25 shooting at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner plead not guilty on Monday. Cole Tomas Allen has been charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump, who was at the dinner along with many other administration officials. His lawyers entered his plea on Monday before U.S. District Judge Trevor McFadden, […]

By Ted Johnson

White House press gala shooting suspect pleads not guilty

A California man charged with attempting to assassinate President Donald Trump at a White House press gala last month has pleaded not guilty, US media reported.

Elon Musk, Apple's Cook and Boeing CEO going to China with Trump, official says

Trump says he's 'seriously considering' Venezuela statehood, citing oil wealth

GOP dissenters purged in Indiana primaries

Trump encouraged the ouster of Republicans who voted down a new congressional map

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White House shooting suspect pleads not guilty to attempted assassination of Trump

Cole Allen (31) has been charged with attempting to assassinate US president Donald Trump at a White House press gala last month.

President Trump Says Fernando Mendoza's A Big Fan At Indiana's White House Visit

Fernando Mendoza might've missed Indiana's trip to the White House on Monday ... but it wasn't a political decision -- 'cause President Trump claims the Las Vegas Raiders quarterback is a huuuge fan. The Hoosiers visited 1600 Penn to celebrate…

By TMZ Staff

Elon Musk, Tim Cook to join Trump on China trip

Tesla's Elon Musk and Apple's Tim Cook ⁠are set to accompany President ⁠Donald Trump on his trip to China this week, a White House official said Monday. Beijing has said...

Trump Wants To Slash Child Care Costs By Getting Government Out Of The Way

Trump Wants To Slash Child Care Costs By Getting Government Out Of The Way Child care in America has become a significant financial burden. For many families, it now rivals rent, a mortgage, or student loan payments. Democrats have been framing child care as a key issue for them heading into the midterms. “Child care continues to get more expensive," said Jaelin O'Halloran, a DNC spokesperson. "While Trump and Republicans have offered no plans to follow through on their promi...

By Tyler Durden

Iran sets five conditions for nuclear talks - Tehran Times

Iran sets five conditions for nuclear talks  Tehran Times

Venezuela has ‘never considered’ becoming 51st US state – Acting president

Venezuela has "never" contemplated becoming the 51st US state, as suggested by US President Donald Trump following the capture of deposed leader Nicolas Maduro, the country's acting president said on Monday. The post Venezuela has ‘never considered’ becoming 51st US state – Acting president appeared first on Vanguard News.

By Henry Oduah

Elon Musk and Tim Cook among CEOs expected to accompany Trump on China trip

US President Donald Trump is expected to bring a host of top business and technology industry executives on his trip to China this week.

By Abubakar Ibrahim