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Whitehouse Brawl: Bill Pulte Could Get Elon Musk Treatment From Scott Bessent — 'I'm Gonna Punch You'

Housing finance chief Bill Pulte is in a feud with Scott Bessent after the US Treasury secretary said he'll punch him in the face. Will this turn into another White House brawl?

International Business Times UK

Here's how many jobs have been lost in sectors affected by tariffs since Trump's trade war started

Across all the tariff-impacted industries, payrolls fell by 90,100 after February—the last pre-trade war month.

Fortune

Scott Bessent prods White House rival to settle things ‘outside’ for talking to Trump about him: report

Treasury secretary reportedly wanted to brawl and said, ‘I’m going to f***ing beat your a**’

The Independent UK

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EU and US officials meet as Trump says he is ready to impose further sanctions on Russia

Europe and US consider further actions to weaken Russia after largest-ever air attack on Ukraine over the weekend

The Guardian - UK

What could Trump’s ‘second phase’ of sanctions against Russia involve?

Trump on Sunday signalled he may finally escalate sanctions on Moscow or its oil buyers

The Independent UK

First Thing: 300 South Koreans detained at Hyundai plant in US to be released, says Seoul

Arrest of workers has strained relations between Seoul and Washington. Plus, Myanmar scam centers thought to hold 100,000 trafficked people

The Guardian - UK

House committee releases image of entire Epstein birthday album, including letter signed by Trump – as it happened

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Stock Market Today: Dow, Nasdaq Futures Rise As Market Bets On September Rate Cut—Robinhood, Applovin, Caseys General In Focus

U.S. stock futures were advancing on Monday following Friday’s negative moves. Futures of major benchmark indices were higher.

Benzinga

Epstein estate records release could shine light on sex trafficker’s connections – or show nothing at all

A House committee will receive the late sex offender’s will and contacts from his ‘black book’, among other files

The Guardian - US

Scott Bessent Warns Of 'Half' Tariff Revenue Refund If Supreme Court Rules Against—But Trump May Have Another Plan, Say Experts

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned of potential consequences if the Supreme Court rules against the administration, despite expressing confidence over the Trump Administration’s appeal to the higher court.

Benzinga

European leaders to visit US to discuss ending war in Ukraine, says Trump

US President Donald Trump signalled his administration was prepared to enter a second phase of tariffs against Russia following its largest aerial assault on Ukraine.

Euronews

Trump news at a glance: President tells foreign companies to ‘respect’ immigration law after Hyundai Ice raid

South Korea has said that 300 of its nationals detained during the immigration raid would be flown home. Key US politics stories from Sunday 7 September at a glance

The Guardian - US

Russia-Ukraine war: List of key events, day 1,292

Here are the key events on day 1,292 of Russia’s war on Ukraine.

Al Jazeera

US treasury secretary denies Trump tariffs are tax on Americans

Billionaire Scott Bessent dismisses concerns about president’s levies and predicts ‘acceleration’ in US economy

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Al Jazeera

Trump floats new sanctions after Russia’s largest air assault on Ukraine

US Treasury Scott Bessent says tougher sanctions can bring Russian economy to ‘full collapse.’

Fortune

The most troubling feature of the job market is how thinly spread gains are, top economist says — 'this only happens when the economy is in recession'

"Since the beginning of the year, the economy has created a paltry 600k jobs, but without the job growth in these industries, there would be zero job growth."

Fortune

U.S. may have to refund half its tariff revenue as high-stakes court battle threatens to wreak havoc on the deficit and bond market

"This alone would raise further concerns about the fiscal outlook and likely push bond yields higher."

Axios

U.S. economy should take off by fourth quarter, Bessent predicts

The government's own data says inflation's up and the job market's weakening, but Bessent sees otherwise.

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Axios

SCOTUS loss would lead to huge Trump tariff refunds, Bessent warns

The government is collecting more than $30 billion a month in tariffs at this point.

International Business Times

Swiss Minister Eyes 'Opportunity' After US Tariff Talks

Switzerland's vice president said Saturday he had had "constructive meetings" with senior US officials as the country tries to navigate the massive import tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.

Benzinga

Scott Bessent Says 'Fed Must Change Course' As Trump Weighs Jerome Powell Successors, Treasury Secretary Calls For 'Nonpartisan Review'

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent escalated his criticism of the Federal Reserve on Friday, urging sweeping reforms and accusing the central bank of driving inflation and inequality while President Donald Trump weighs successors to Fed Chair Jerome Powell.

International Business Times

Kyrgyzstan's Bakai Bank Courts US Treasury's Scott Bessent and Wall Street Heavyweights for Investment Ties

Kyrgyzstan's Bakai Bank CEO Umut Abakirova met with U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and executives from major U.S. financial firms, including BlackRock, Bank of America, and KPMG, to position the Central Asian nation as a hub for American investment in emerging markets.

Benzinga

After India, Trump Accuses Europe Of Funding Ukraine War Through Russian Oil, Urges Economic Pressure On China: Report

President Donald Trump has reportedly accused European leaders of indirectly funding the war in Ukraine by purchasing Russian oil. He has urged them to cut off Russia and pressurize China to do the same.

Capital & Main

A Silver Lining in Trump’s ‘Big Ugly Bill’

The expansion of tax credits in his signature legislation could help California meet its desperate need for affordable housing.

International Business Times

Trump Admin Asks Supreme Court For 'Expedited' Ruling On Tariffs

President Donald Trump's administration asked the US Supreme Court on Wednesday for an expedited ruling preserving the tariffs that have roiled global markets, saying a lower court ruling against it has already damaged trade negotiations.

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