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U.S. Steel pledges up to $2.5 billion in upgrades to Mon Valley Works

U.S. Steel plans to invest up to $2.5 billion into upgrades to its Mon Valley Works, which it forecasts will generate $1.7 billion for the state, according to a Monday report from the steelmaking giant

The Independent UK

Trump appointee leading $205bn US agency had personal ties to Epstein, emails show

Ben Black’s lawyers deny relationship with disgraced financier, but DoJ records reveal years of interactions

The Guardian - US

Howard Lutnick donated $5M to House Republicans right before his testimony on Epstein case: report

The commerce secretary made the donation ‘in his personal capacity,’ an agency spokesperson said

The Independent UK

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Trump tests midterm coattails with visit to Lawler’s ‘Harris district’

President Donald Trump put his midterm coattails to the test Friday by trekking into a New York House district won by Kamala Harris in the last presidential election. “It’s this radical turnaround, and we better do it fast, because we’re not going to have a New York left, and we…

Roll Call

Companies join a deep-sea mining rush after Trump executive order, as regulators fast-track permits

Since President Donald Trump signed an executive order to create a deep-sea mining industry, businesses have raised millions from investors, and stock prices have soared

AAP

Trump officials tried to ban half of US voting machines, citing conspiracy theories

A Trump administration plan aimed to ban Dominion voting machines. Officials considered declaring components national-security risks. This effort sought federal control over elections. The plan failed due to a lack of evidence. This episode highlights attempts to influence election processes. It occurred as Republicans anticipated midterm losses.

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Companies join a deep-sea mining rush after Trump executive order, as regulators fast-track permits

Since President Donald Trump signed an executive order to create a deep-sea mining industry, businesses have raised millions from investors, and stock prices have soared

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Trump's push for deep-sea mining spawns new companies and fast-tracked rules

Since President Donald Trump signed an executive order to create a deep-sea mining industry, businesses have raised millions from investors, and stock prices have soared

AAP

Trump’s push for deep-sea mining spawns new companies and fast-tracked rules

Since President Donald Trump signed an executive order to create a deep-sea mining industry, businesses have raised millions from investors, and stock prices have soared

The Independent UK

Trump's new corporate playbook: Why the administration is taking equity stakes in companies like Intel

In an interview with Fortune, President Trump discusses the dealmaking initiatives behind Washington's growing portfolio of corporate equity stakes.

Fortune

President Trump on being America's CEO-in-chief, making 'deals that no normal person would make'

In a wide-ranging interview, Trump explains how the Iran war could delay his interest-rate plans, why he regrets asking for only 10% of Intel, and what will happen to America’s dealmaking empire when his term is over.

Fortune

‘Never would’ve dated her if I knew’: Tech mogul has many regrets about his relationship with Ghislaine Maxwell, including a $7.2M break-up bill

Ted Waitt, the billionaire co-founder of Gateway computers, just dropped some serious bombshells about his six-year relationship with Ghislaine Maxwell. In closed-door testimony, Waitt told lawmakers he never would’ve dated Maxwell if he’d known what we all know now. He also admitted to paying her a whopping $7.2 million after…

The Mary Sue

Ghislaine Maxwell’s wealthy ex-boyfriend gave her $7.2M after breakup, he tells Congress. She wanted ‘more’

‘I just felt it was the right thing to do, not uncommon for people in my situation to do that. It was — we lived a fairly extravagant life,’ said Ted Waitt

The Independent UK

Lutnick Testifies About Relationship With Epstein, Recalls 'Gross' Comment While Touring His Home

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick recounted in congressional testimony how a coffee with Jeffrey Epstein ended after a "gross and inappropriate" comment.

International Business Times

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Reason

When Businesspeople Run Government, the Government Doesn't Become a Business

Central planning from Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, President Donald Trump, and others reflects a fundamental misunderstanding of what makes private markets work.

The Economic Times

US Commerce Secy Howard Lutnick backs away from his Epstein 'blackmail' claim in interview with House committee

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick faced questioning from House lawmakers regarding his past interactions with Jeffrey Epstein. Lutnick revised earlier statements about Epstein engaging in blackmail, calling it mere speculation. He downplayed several meetings with Epstein, including a 2005 visit that initially disturbed him and his wife. Democrats criticized Lutnick's testimony…

The Independent UK

Howard Lutnick says he couldn’t remember when he learned Epstein was a sex offender, deposition transcripts show

Trump’s commerce secretary could not recall his decision-making process behind visiting Epstein’s private island in 2012

The Guardian - US

Howard Lutnick said he had three ‘inconsequential’ meetings with Epstein

In House committee transcript, commerce secretary denied any further contact with disgraced financier

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The Economic Times

US asks to keep collecting Trump’s tariffs after court loss

The Trump administration has asked a US appeals court to pause a trade court ruling that struck down President Donald Trump’s 10% global tariffs, allowing the levies to remain while the legal challenge continues.

The Times of India

No one is buying Trump's Gold Card? Immigration attorneys say the $1 million visa scheme is 'unethical'

US President Donald Trump’s “Gold Card” visa scheme is struggling to win over the wealthy foreigners it was designed to attract, with several immigration lawyers warning clients to stay away from the programme over legal and financial concerns.

The Mary Sue

Howard Lutnick swore he cut ties with Epstein after one creepy tour. Then files revealed he took his family to the predator’s island

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick admitted to visiting Jeffrey Epstein’s private island with his family in 2012, despite previously claiming he cut all ties with the convicted sex offender after a creepy encounter years earlier. The revelation came during a closed-door congressional hearing this week, where Lutnick called the lunch invitation…

International Business Times UK

'Trump Would Have Fired Him': Ro Khanna Blasts Howard Lutnick After Epstein Timeline Contradictions Surface

Ro Khanna accused Howard Lutnick of misleading the public about his ties to Jeffrey Epstein after records contradicted claims he cut off contact in 2005.

International Business Times UK

Trump Cabinet Member Howard Lutnick Confronted on 2012 Epstein Island Lunch and 2015 Fundraiser

Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick questioned over past interactions with Jeffrey Epstein, including a 2012 island lunch and 2015 fundraiser invitation

The Guardian - US

Trump news at a glance: US fires on Iranian-flagged tanker as president fires off post threatening more bombing

Trump warned Tehran to agree to deal or face attacks ‘at a much higher level and intensity’ than before – key US politics stories from 6 May 2026 at a glance

Latin Times

Trump Would Fire Howard Lutnick If He Saw Epstein Testimony, Democrats Say

Democrats on the House Oversight Committee accused the Commerce Secretary of giving an "embarrassing" and evasive closed-door interview Wednesday about his past contacts with Jeffrey Epstein, with one lawmaker saying President Donald Trump would fire him if he had seen the testimony on video.

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