Trump to speed permits for deep-sea mining in international waters

By Trevor Hunnicutt WASHINGTON, Jan 21 (Reuters) – The Trump administration is pressing ahead on Wednesday with an effort to encourage U.S. exploration of the deep sea by accelerating permitting for companies hunting for critical minerals in
JPMorgan CEO Dimon warns credit card rate cap will be an economic disaster

By Manya Saini Jan 21 (Reuters) – JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon said on Wednesday a proposed 10% cap on credit card interest rates by the Trump administration would be an economic disaster, but added that the
Nick Reed’s Must Read Headlines – 01.21.26

Vance: Vice President JD Vance and second lady Usha Vance announced on Tuesday they are expecting their fourth child. Second lady Usha Vance, vice president expecting their fourth child: ‘Our family is growing’ (Fox News) SPS: On
House Republicans begin push to hold the Clintons in contempt of Congress over the Epstein probe

WASHINGTON (AP) — House Republicans are starting a push Wednesday to hold former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in contempt of Congress over the Jeffrey Epstein investigation, opening the prospect of the
Macron urges EU to consider trade ‘bazooka’ in response to US tariffs threat

BRUSSELS (AP) — Rattled by President Donald Trump’s aggression towards Greenland, the European Union is readying counter-measures against the United States. But as primarily a trading bloc of 27 nations, the EU’s toolkit is mostly financial instruments,
Lutnick heckled at Davos dinner hosted by Blackrock’s Fink, FT reports

Jan 21 (Reuters) – U.S. Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick was heckled at a World Economic Forum dinner hosted by Blackrock’s Larry Fink on Tuesday night, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday, citing sources familiar with the matter.
Targeted by Trump, Fed’s Cook is a fighter with the scars to prove it

Jan 21 (Reuters) – President Donald Trump’s contested firing of Federal Reserve Governor Lisa Cook has become a test case in his bid to assert control over the U.S. central bank and his ongoing efforts to push
Olympics-‘We are a family’: US skaters rally in grief as crash anniversary nears

By Rory Carroll Jan 21 (Reuters) – Nearly a year after a mid-air collision in Washington killed 67 people including 28 members of the U.S. figure skating community, athletes say the tight-knit sport is even more united,
Danish veterans of US wars feel betrayed by Trump’s threats against Greenland

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — More than 15 years ago, Danish platoon commander Martin Tamm Andersen was leading his countrymen and U.S. Marines through the heat and sand of southern Afghanistan after a Taliban attack. As Andersen’s vehicle
Green Day opening Super Bowl LX with anniversary ceremony

The NFL has announced that Green Day will open Super Bowl LX with a ceremony celebrating the Super Bowl’s 60th anniversary on Sunday, February 8th at Levi’s Stadium in Santa Clara, California. Green Day previously announced plans