Pakistan proposes 2-week Iran ceasefire ahead of Trump deadline Talks have been showing progress over the past 24 hours. Axios · Apr 7
Crude Prices Fall From Highs on Hopes for a Last-Minute Iran Deal May WTI crude oil (CLK26 ) on Tuesday closed up +0.54 (+0.48%), and May RBOB gasoline (RBK26 ) closed down -0.0030 (-0.09%). Crude oil and gasoline prices settled mixed on Tuesday, with crude oil posting a 4-week nearest-futures high. Crude prices rose on concerns that the war in Iran will... Barchart · Apr 7
U.S.-Iran Talks Show Slim Progress But Trump's Ceasefire Deadline Still Looks Unlikely: Report Negotiations between the United States and Iran showed signs of movement, but a ceasefire deal before President Donald Trump's deadline still appeared unlikely, according to a new report. International Business Times · Apr 7
Anthropic withholds Mythos Preview model because its hacking is too powerful This is the one of the first times an AI company has held back a model over societal risks. Axios · Apr 7
Trump's Iran post causes talk of his impeachment, removal to erupt among Hill Democrats "The President's enablers must wake up to the fact that he is becoming increasingly erratic," said one House Democrat. Axios · Apr 7
"This was not opportunistic. It was precision." — How North Korean hackers used Microsoft Teams and Slack to compromise Windows PCs with an elaborate ploy Malware ploys from bad actors are getting more elaborate, as axios maintainer Jason Saayman explains how the registry's hijacking was weeks in the making and involved a fake Teams update that delivered a trojan. Windows Central · Apr 7
'Bleeding profusely, hiding in crevice': Trump discloses details of daring rescue of downed US pilot in Iran President Trump detailed a daring US rescue of a downed F-15E officer in Iran, who survived nearly 48 hours behind enemy lines despite severe injuries. The complex mission involved 155 aircraft and intelligence tactics to confuse Iranian forces, culminating in a successful extraction despite last-minute complications. The Times of India · Apr 7
Trump official Howard Lutnick to sit for May interview with House panel on Epstein ties A transcript of the closed-door sit-down will be released publicly. Axios · Apr 6
David Hogg's PAC leaves some Dem campaigns fuming A Leaders We Deserve spokesperson said they are making "smart investments." Axios · Apr 6
Dollar Weakens on Iran Ceasefire Hopes The dollar index (DXY00 ) on Monday fell by -0.04%. The dollar was under pressure on Monday as stocks recovered on hopes for a ceasefire in Iran, curbing liquidity demand for the dollar. Axios reported that the US, Iran, and a group of regional mediators are discussing the terms for... Barchart · Apr 6
Iran sends "maximalist" peace plan response as Trump deadline looms Trump told reporters Iran's response was "significant" but "not good enough." Axios · Apr 6
Jamie Dimon defends the U.S. war on Iran—and warns it’s pushing the economy into uncharted territory In prior years, the JPMorgan CEO warned about economic hurricanes and banking crises. This year, it’s about the unraveling global order itself. Fortune · Apr 6
Dollar Slips on Hopes of a Ceasefire in Iran The dollar index (DXY00 ) today is down by -0.15%. The dollar is under pressure today as stocks recover on hopes for a ceasefire in Iran, curbing liquidity demand for the dollar. Axios reported that the US, Iran, and a group of regional mediators are discussing the terms for a... Barchart · Apr 6
Axios reveals 45-day ceasefire deal in play, will it happen before Trump’s Tuesday deadline? The clock is ticking fast We Got This Covered · Apr 6
Barchart · Apr 6 Stocks Set to Open Higher on U.S.-Iran Ceasefire Hopes, U.S. Inflation Data Awaited June S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESM26) are up +0.51%, and June Nasdaq 100 E-Mini futures (NQM26) are up +0.81% this morning, pointing to a higher open on Wall Street after the long weekend as hopes for a ceasefire in the U.S. war with Iran outweighed a series of aggressive threats…
Axios · Apr 6 Behind the Curtain: Sam's superintelligence New Deal Altman says AI superintelligence is so close, so mind-bending, so disruptive that America needs a new social contract.
Whats Hot · Apr 6 US Conducts Daring Rescue Mission in Iran After Downed F-15 Airman Sparks Initial Alarm A high-risk U.S. military rescue operation deep inside Iran successfully retrieved a stranded F-15 airman after his aircraft was shot down, President Donald Trump revealed, describing the mission as one of the most daring in American history.
The Times of India · Apr 6 'Muslim-sounding' radio message from missing F-15 airman sparked Iran trap fears, nearly jeopardised rescue US President Donald Trump revealed that a brief radio message from downed F-15 airman initially triggered alarm in Washington, with officials fearing it could be an Iranian ploy to lure American forces into a trap.
Axios · Apr 5 Oil climbs anew on mixed signals about Iran war's future President Trump has signaled major escalation, but also told Axios that the U.S. is in "deep negotiations" with Iran.
Axios · Apr 5 Exclusive: Trump says U.S. feared Iran trap during F-15 crew rescue He said "God is good." Trump said it "sounded like something a Muslim would say."
Axios · Apr 5 Trump to Axios: Iran deal possible by Tues., otherwise "I am blowing up everything" Asked if he worried about hurting civilians, Trump said he thought they would support it.
Axios · Apr 5 Phone-free bars and restaurants on the rise across the U.S. A "societal shift" to disconnect is under way, experts say.
The Times of India · Apr 4 Trump’s Xi moment? A military purge unfolds in the US US President Trump's administration has overseen a significant churn in senior US military leadership, with multiple high-ranking officers exiting their posts. These removals, including Army Chief of Staff Gen Randy George, have raised concerns about institutional continuity and operational decision-making amid ongoing conflicts. The administration frames these changes as streamlining…
Axios · Apr 4 They stole $10 million worth of artwork, but they may not make a dime. From fine art to candy trucks, stolen loot often becomes a liability.
Axios · Apr 3 How millions in taxpayer dollars are helping fund House members' reelection bids A top House Democrat said he plans to review the practice if his party takes power.