How China’s economy is vulnerable to prolonged Hormuz closure

If the conflict drags on for months instead of weeks, China’s economy will be uniquely vulnerable because of its dependence on exports, a leading analyst argued.
Oil storage tanks in Ningbo.Oil storage tanks in Ningbo. Go Nakamura/Reuters

US robot-makers’ push to counter China ‘in a hold’ ahead of Trump-Xi summit

US robotics executives said they don’t expect any major policy action on China until Donald Trump’s now-delayed meeting with Xi Jinping.
A Chinese humanoid bot.Carlos Barria/Reuters

Big Oil diverges from DC when it comes to the energy outlook

Oil executives and the Trump administration are presenting diverging outlooks for the global energy market.
Chairman of the Board and CEO of Chevron Mike Wirth speaks during the 2026 Infrastructure Summit of government officials, corporate executives, and labor leaders, in Washington, DC, US.Chairman of the Board and CEO of Chevron Mike Wirth. Kylie Cooper/Reuters

US to keep attacking Iran as Israel stays on sidelines of talks

President Donald Trump’s five-day pause applies only to “their energy sites,” a US official confirmed to Semafor, with other hostilities continuing.
President Donald TrumpKylie Cooper/Reuters
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Iran war a greater strategic ‘blunder’ than Iraq: ex-US official

The ongoing conflict has already upended the global economy and weakened Washington’s alliances, with long-term impacts likely.
A US Tomahawk missile. US Navy/Handout via Reuters

US robot-makers’ push to counter China ‘in a hold’ ahead of Trump-Xi summit

US robotics executives said they don’t expect any major policy action on China until Donald Trump’s now-delayed meeting with Xi Jinping.
A Chinese humanoid bot.Carlos Barria/Reuters

Americans sour on the job market, poll finds

Only 28% have confidence in the US job market, according to new Gallup polling, down from 70% in 2022.
A ‘now hiring’ signBrian Snyder/Reuters

Joe Kent continues to divide Trump base

The saga surrounding the former director of the National Counterterrorism Center is splitting some of the president’s staunchest supporters.

White House, Senate Republicans eye DHS funding deal

The deal would likely involve a funding agreement with Democrats to reopen most of the Department of Homeland Security, except for certain buckets of immigration enforcement.

US air travel chaos worsens over DHS shutdown

The chaos plaguing US airports deepened on Monday as travelers faced hours-long lines stemming from a partial government shutdown.

Europe quietly supports US campaign against Iran

US military bases in the UK, Germany, Portugal, Italy, France, and Greece are fueling and launching American bombers and drones.

US to keep attacking Iran as Israel stays on sidelines of talks

President Donald Trump’s five-day pause applies only to “their energy sites,” a US official confirmed to Semafor, with other hostilities continuing.

Poll: Care anecdotes resonate with voters

Respondents were significantly more likely to support candidates who share their personal experiences of struggling to afford care.

Senate Democrats demand FCC probe in Warner Bros. deal

Paramount bested Netflix with a $111 billion bid for Warner Bros. earlier this month, $24 billion of which comes from Abu Dhabi, Qatari, and Saudi sovereign wealth funds.

Democrat has ‘regret’ for immigration law vote

The Senate candidate penned an op-ed expressing regret for supporting the Laken Riley Act.
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