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Vice President JD Vance Says The Administration Has a New Primary Goal In The Iran War

Vance said the main goal is "keeping oil and gas cheap for Americans all over our country." The second one is preventing Iran from getting a nuclear weapon.

International Business Times · Aug 14

U.S. To Focus On Applying Economic Pressure On Iran As War Drags On: 'Never Been Seen'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said tactics will focus on economic isolation and the continued blockade of the country's ports in the Strait of Hormuz.

International Business Times · Aug 14

S&P Futures Tick Higher With Focus on U.S. Retail Sales Data

September S&P 500 E-Mini futures (ESU26) are up +0.10% this morning, putting the benchmark index on track to end the week at a new record high, while investors await U.S. retail sales data that will provide fresh insight into consumer spending.

Barchart · Aug 14

US says lower oil prices, not Iran's nuclear programme, are now top priority in war

WASHINGTON — The top US priority now in the Iran war is no longer its nuclear programme but to bring gasoline prices down for American consumers, the vice president said Thursday, with the treasury secretary adding that new economic punishment to wear down Tehran is imminent.

Bangkok Post · Aug 14

Israeli minister calls for police to replace military in handling West Bank settlers

Israel's Defence Minister Israel Katz called Friday for the police to take over law enforcement in the occupied West Bank from the military. Settlers there have been attempting to force Palestinian residents from their homes for nearly a week, intensifying efforts to seize more land. Read about the day’s events…

France 24 · Aug 14

IRS announces new rules Trump Accounts for contribution towards employees’ dependent children. All you need to know

Employers can now contribute $2,500 each year to Trump Accounts designed for children's savings. Alongside this, employees have the option to make pre-tax payroll contributions to these accounts. Known as Invest America accounts, the initiative seeks to boost awareness and encourage responsible savings for the future. Additionally, Michael Dell's foundation…

The Economic Times · Aug 13

Treasury Ends Beneficial Ownership Reporting for U.S. Companies, Senator Warren Warns of Risks to National Security

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called the move "a victory for common sense and American small businesses" while Warren labeled it "a gift to cartels, criminals, and U.S. adversaries"

Latin Times · Aug 13

Trump Administration Wipes Beneficial Ownership Database in Permanent Removal of Anti-Corruption Safeguards

The US Treasury has permanently ended the rule requiring companies to disclose their beneficial owners, sparking debate between deregulation supporters and anti-corruption advocates.

International Business Times UK · Aug 13

MAGA's burrito meltdown

A $20 meal became a right-wing media feud, exposing a party's broken promises

Salon · Aug 13

Trump Took Pete Hegseth on Secret Turkey Extraction While Top Officials Stayed Behind on Air Force One

A covert operation saw Trump secretly leave Turkey on a military aircraft amid missile threats, with US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth accompanying him. The decoy involved using an older Air Force One.

International Business Times UK · Aug 13