Crude Prices Tumble as the Dollar Strengthens and Iran Tensions Ease March WTI crude oil (CLH26 ) today is down -2.22 (-3.41%), and March RBOB gasoline (RBH26 ) is down -0.0469 (-2.39%). Crude oil and gasoline prices are sharply lower today after the dollar index (DXY00 ) rallied to a1.5-week high. Also, US-Iran tensions eased, weighing on crude prices, after Iran... Barchart · Feb 5
We can reverse America’s decline It is not good enough just to criticize Trump. We must offer a positive vision that will improve the lives of Americans The Guardian - US · Feb 5
Ukraine peace deal without Kyiv would shatter Western credibility, Warsaw mayor tells Euronews In an interview with Euronews, Warsaw mayor Rafał Trzaskowski warned that ending Russia's war in Ukraine without Kyiv’s full consent would undermine Western unity and embolden authoritarian regimes worldwide. Euronews · Feb 5
Senate GOP blocks push for legal action over Epstein law Senate Republicans blocked a Democrat-backed measure Thursday seeking to take legal action over the DOJ's release of Epstein documents. Roll Call · Feb 5
Jim Jordan reveals what questions the Clintons are likely to face in Epstein deposition Hillary Clinton could be questioned on the Steele Dossier, a document examining Donald Trump’s alleged links to Russia The Independent UK · Feb 5
Trump to launch TrumpRx drug discount site. Here's when The site will offer discounted drug prices through special agreements with drug companies. Axios · Feb 5
‘I’m not trans, I’m a girl’: Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif hits back at Donald Trump, open to gender test for LA 2028 Olympic boxing champion Imane Khelif has said she is prepared to undergo a sex test to compete at the 2028 Los Angeles Games, as she pushes back against claims by US President Donald Trump, who has repeatedly described her as a “male boxer.” The Times of India · Feb 5
‘Definitely not working smarter’: Thousands of ICE agents join forum to complain about their jobs, report says Immigration agents have taken to venting about their frustrations online as they have been placed at the center of the Trump administration’s crackdown The Independent UK · Feb 5
At the Races: ICE breaker Catch up on the political news of the past week in the latest At the Races newsletter, including immigration and redistricting. Roll Call · Feb 5
Donald Trump and Xi discuss Iran in major call, and what China wants is complicates everything He wants China to greenlight his next move. We Got This Covered · Feb 5
Panama will not be threatened by China over canal court ruling, leader says Panamanian President José Raúl Mulino says he hopes a legal battle with a Hong Kong firm over Panama Canal ports does not escalate The Independent UK · Feb 5
Bitcoin price plunges, wiping billions off crypto market Plunge continuing amid broader concern about financial markets and future of technology companies The Independent UK · Feb 5
Megyn Kelly brings up advice from Roger Ailes to defend Trump’s ‘smile more’ attack on Kaitlan Collins ‘Every once in a while, you have to smile. Roger Ailes used to tell us that,’ Megyn Kelly said this week. The Independent UK · Feb 5
The Independent UK · Feb 5 Trump: ‘It bothers me that somebody is going after Bill Clinton’ Donald Trump said he is "bothered" by the House Oversight investigation into Bill Clinton’s ties to Jeffrey Epstein.
Barchart · Feb 5 Dollar Gains as Weak Stocks Boost Liquidity Demand The dollar index (DXY00 ) rose to a 1.5-week high today and is up by +0.12%. Today's stock selloff has boosted liquidity demand for the dollar. Also, hawkish comments from Fed Governor Lisa Cook supported the dollar when she said she now sees "risks as tilted toward higher inflation." The...
We Got This Covered · Feb 5 ‘He has a right to peace now’: Jackie Kennedy’s decades-old letter resurfaces at the worst possible time for Trump Jackie's worst nightmare just came true.
Evening Standard · Feb 5 Ukraine and Russia to exchange hundreds of prisoners following peace talks Ukraine and Russia will exchange 157 prisoners each following peace talks that officials say were ‘productive’
The Independent UK · Feb 5 Michelle Obama’s documentary surges on Netflix after Melania releases in theaters Former first lady’s 2020 Netflix film saw a 13,000 percent increase in viewership over the weekend
The Guardian - US · Feb 5 How cryptocurrency’s second largest coin missed out on the industry’s boom A leaked pitch to reshape Ethereum’s leadership exposed deep divisions over politics, power and Ether’s static price
The Independent UK · Feb 5 Cubans rendered powerless as outages persist and tensions with US escalate Residents of a small coastal Cuban town face severe hardships despite living near energy sources
Euronews · Feb 5 'All American': Everything we know about MAGA's protest Super Bowl Halftime Show MAGA is preparing to hold the All-American Halftime Show in protest of the NFL’s 2026 Super Bowl music acts. Prepare to be underwhelmed.
Reason · Feb 5 'This Job Sucks' Plus: the partial withdrawal of federal agents from Minneapolis, shifting public opinion on immigration, and D.C.'s continued snowpocalypse.
We Got This Covered · Feb 5 Iran loses it after Trump oversteps boundries, US claims they only targeted ‘unclear intent’ Iran claims Trump government destroyed their "lawful mission."
GOBankingRates · Feb 5 Would Trump’s Australian-Style Retirement Be Better or Worse Than the U.S. Plan? Would moving to an Australian-style system be better or worse than the U.S. system? And would it work as well in America as in Australia? Here's a closer look.