Trump-Putin meeting to take place in Alaska today. Here’s how to watch live coverage.
President Trump and Russian President Vladimir Putin are meeting Friday in Anchorage, Alaska, for high-stakes discussions about Russia’s war in Ukraine. White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said the goal of the meeting is “for the president is to walk away with a better understanding of how we can end this war.” A top Kremlin aide said […]
How to lower capital gains on home sales as Trump eyes ending the tax
Martin Barraud | Ojo Images | Getty Images As President Donald Trump weighs ending capital gains taxes on home sales to bolster the housing market, experts say it’s possible to lower your bill without legislative changes. When asked about the idea this week in the Oval Office, Trump told reporters, “we’re thinking about that.” Under […]
How to influence Trump: Nominate him for the Nobel Peace Prize
WASHINGTON (AP) — World leaders, lawmakers and even one Native American tribe are deploying a novel strategy for remaining on good terms with Presidential Donald Trump: Praise his peacemaking efforts and nominate him for a Nobel Peace Prize. The announcements of nominations are piling up for the mercurial Republican president, who has long coveted the […]
What we make of Trump’s Vietnam trade deal — plus, how to think about Apple’s rally
Every weekday, the CNBC Investing Club with Jim Cramer releases the Homestretch — an actionable afternoon update, just in time for the last hour of trading on Wall Street. Market moves: The S & P 500 was nicely higher on Wednesday, with the broad market index on pace for another record close. The session follows […]
Trump-Musk feud shows president knows how to hit a narcissist where it hurts – The Irish Times
Sometimes you’re better off letting the children fight. That was president Donald Trump’s callous wisdom on looking the other way as the Russians and Ukrainians continue to kill each other. But it might better be applied to Trump’s social media spat with Elon Musk. It’s hard to think of two puer aeterni who are more […]
How to Prepare for a Climate Disaster in Trump’s America
In your go bag, FEMA recommends packing three days’ worth of food and water, physical maps of local areas, a change of clothing, and copies of important documents. According to a checklist from the agency, these should include birth certificates, medical information, copies of your rental contract or home lease and insurance policies, car titles […]
How to watch the Polish presidential election like a pro – POLITICO
The presidential race will have a big say on whether Poland plays in the EU’s big league or if it retreats back into isolation alongside other populist-governed countries in Central Europe like Hungary and Slovakia. During PiS’s eight years in power it got into fights with the EU and other allies over efforts to politicize […]
These international ETFs are beating the S&P 500. How to add exposure
As markets grapple with President Donald Trump’s evolving tariff policy, returns outside of the U.S. are looking especially attractive. Several region-specific exchange-traded funds are seeing a strong 2025, far outperforming the S & P 500 which is only marginally positive this year. Consider that the iShares China Large-Cap ETF (FXI) and the iShares Europe ETF […]
How to pay college tuition bills with your 529 plan
Largely due to President Donald Trump‘s changing tariff policies, markets have been on a rollercoaster ride since April. Although the S&P 500 has largely rebounded from last month’s lows, some families who have been diligently saving for future college costs may still see their 529 college savings plan balance hasn’t fully recovered. For those with tuition […]
The Onion’s Ben Collins Knows How to Save Media
What’s the biggest difference between Elon Musk and the CEO of The Onion? “I know I’m not funny—and he has no idea,” says Ben Collins, the former NBC News reporter who bought the satirical newspaper with Twilio founder Jeff Lawson last year. In the 12 months since, The Onion has reached new comic heights—see: viral […]