Donald Trump just had $166 billion snatched back by the Supreme Court, and over 330,000 businesses are lining up to collect refund Donald Trump's tariff profits are going up in smoke. We Got This Covered · Apr 20
Trump is calling Artemis II’s moon mission as an ‘America First’ win, while quietly asking Congress to cut NASA by 23% To the moon… with coupons. We Got This Covered · Apr 20
The Promise and Limits of Trump's Psychedelic Therapy Order The president's facilitation of research and FDA review could help make psychedelics available to approved patients. But what about everyone else? Reason · Apr 20
Dollar Weakens on Hopes US-Iran Peace Talks to Resume The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell by -0.05%. The dollar gave up an early advance on Monday and turned lower after the New York Post reported that Vice President Vance is on his way to Pakistan for talks with Iran, and that President Trump is open to meeting... Barchart · Apr 20
Climate groups sue US government over approval of new BP project in Gulf of Mexico Advocates expressed alarm as new project drills deeper into ocean bed, pointing to company’s failures at Deepwater Horizon spill The Guardian - US · Apr 20
Crude Oil Prices Sharply Higher as Middle East Peace Efforts in Limbo May WTI crude oil (CLK26) on Monday closed up +5.76 (+6.87%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed up +0.1120 (+3.73%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled sharply higher on Monday after Iran on Saturday said the Strait of Hormuz was closed for shipping following a refusal by the US... Barchart · Apr 20
Trump refuses to lift Hormuz blockade until Iran deal agreed Trump’s announcement comes after Iran said earlier it would not be sending a delegation to participate in the second round of high-stakes peace talks in Islamabad that were set to take place on Monday. Euronews · Apr 20
Trump Admin Reportedly Gives Cuba Two Weeks To Release High-Profile Political Prisoners The Trump administration has given the Cuban regime a two-week deadline to release high-profile political prisoners as a gesture of good will amid ongoing negotiations, according to a new report. International Business Times · Apr 20
‘Train wreck’ FISA vote exposes Mike Johnson’s tenuous grip on House GOP with a major Trump deadline looming ANALYSIS: As the president’s approval rating plummets, the days of him and the Republican House speaker getting everything they want may be over, Eric Garcia writes The Independent UK · Apr 20
Hulk Hogan helped secure Donald Trump interview for upcoming Netflix documentary A forthcoming documentary on wrestler Hulk Hogan will feature an interview with Donald Trump, arranged with the late wrestler before his death. BANG Premier · Apr 20
Winter Wheat Rallies Keeping Corn, Soybeans Afloat; Cotton Prices Continue to Surge Did corn prices just put in a bottom? Barchart · Apr 20
Trump Won't Be Rushed in Ending the Iran War; POTUS Hits Politicians Rushing the Deal for 'Helping the Other Side' Trump resists ending Iran conflict, citing strategic gains and rejecting political pressure, as Congress debates legality and duration, intensifying tensions over war's course. International Business Times UK · Apr 20
Inside the race to be Trump’s next attorney general as MAGA stars jockey for top job in politically charged DOJ Trump allies are reportedly making big moves to get the president’s attention while right-wing influencers push potential candidates The Independent UK · Apr 20
Inside the Case of FBI Director Patel Against 'The Atlantic' and Why He Sued the Magazine for 250 Million Dollars Patel sued the publication for $250 million on April 20, arguing that the sources who spoke to the outlet were "not in a position to know the facts" and that the reporting was part of a broader effort to tarnish his image as FBI director. Latin Times · Apr 20
Barchart · Apr 20 Trump Sends Compass Pathways Stock Soaring as He Backs Psychedelics. Should You Buy CMPS Here? Compass Pathways stock rallies as Trump’s new executive order aims at accelerating approval and research of psychedelic medicines. But is it too late to invest in CMPS shares already?
Latin Times · Apr 20 Trump tariff refunds begin as U.S. opens portal to return up to $166 billion to importers: Who Will Collect First The U.S. government has started the long-awaited process of returning up to $166 billion in tariffs collected under President Donald Trump after the Supreme Court ruled in February that the levies were imposed without authority granted by Congress.
The Independent UK · Apr 20 The influencers pushing the ‘positive health benefits’ of nicotine pouches — ZYN and VELO — are part of RFK Jr’s MAHA The influencers claim that products such as patches, gums and pouches utilize the ‘natural’ product and that it has been unfairly condemned by the medical establishment
International Business Times UK · Apr 20 Ex-CIA Analyst Claims Trump Sought to Invoke Nuclear Codes Against Iran Before General Caine Intervened A retired CIA analyst claims Trump attempted to use nuclear codes against Iran, but the allegation remains unverified. The claim adds tension to ongoing US-Iran negotiations.
International Business Times · Apr 20 Experts Warn Against 'Glass Half-Full' Perspective About Investing Through Iran War Experts are warning that investors might be misreading the latest turns in the Iran war, including a brief reopening of the Strait of Hormuz on Friday with a "glass half-full view," according to a new report.
Euronews · Apr 20 France and Poland discuss boosted defence ties as US commitment to Europe wavers One theme Macron has repeatedly come back to is a "European preference" for military procurement to ensure greater independence and self-reliance on the continent.
The Guardian - UK · Apr 20 JD Vance to lead US delegation in Pakistan if Iran agrees to talks US vice-president to travel to Islamabad with Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner as deadline for current ceasefire looms
International Business Times UK · Apr 20 Kash Patel's 'Heavy Drinking' Allegations Trigger $250M Defamation Lawsuit Against the Atlantic Kash Patel has filed a £200 million defamation lawsuit against media allegations of 'heavy drinking', claiming reputational harm and lack of evidence. The case highlights issues of journalistic standards and press freedom.
Roll Call · Apr 20 Congress searches for path on surveillance authority renewal Congress faces a 10-day scramble before the statutory expiration of a powerful surveillance authority next week, after a collapse on the House floor laid bare the opposition to renewing the tool without new privacy safeguards. The early-morning votes Friday, a piercing setback for the Trump administration and House leadership, illustrated…
TechRadar · Apr 20 US security agency still using Mythos despite ban – government using new security tool despite Pentagon's 'supply chain risk' designation Despite trading blows with the company, US government is still using Anthropic's products, including the fabled Mythos Preview.
The Independent UK · Apr 20 Hundreds of protesters swarm governor’s office chanting ‘free the dogs!’ in bid to save 2,000 beagles Some of the protesters showed off bruises they said were caused by rubber bullets during clashes with police