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Trump administration swaps Iranian prisoner for American student

Wang was sentenced to 10 years on espionage charges, which he and his lawyers say are completely false......»»

Category: topSource: foxnewsDec 7th, 2019

The Wall Street Journal: U.S. threatens to cut off Iraq from crucial bank account with Fed

The Trump administration warned Iraq this week that it risks losing access to a critical government bank account if Baghdad kicks out American forces following the U.S. airstrike that killed a top Iranian general, according to Iraqi officials......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchJan 12th, 2020

The Wall Street Journal: Trump administration approves Iraqi purchases of Iranian natural gas to boost U.S. oil, business deals

The Trump administration has given Iraq permission to buy Iranian natural gas without penalty for at least three more months, after pledges from Baghdad to buy American oil and energy technology, U.S. and Iraqi officials said......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchDec 21st, 2018

U.S. Grants Iraq Sanctions Relief in Bid to Boost Business Deals

The Trump administration has given Iraq permission to buy Iranian natural gas without penalty for at least three more months, after pledges from Baghdad to buy American oil and energy technology......»»

Category: topSource: wsjDec 22nd, 2018

Student-loan borrowers are battling for relief even after Biden"s administration canceled $2.3 billion: "We were taken advantage of"

One borrower said Trump's Education Department forgave his federal loans, but at a 0% rate. He's waiting to hear from the Biden a.....»»

Category: worldSource: nytApr 17th, 2021

Trump"s impeachment lawyer says American voters were "smart enough to pick a new administration"

Bruce Castor Jr. explicitly acknowledged President Joe Biden's .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderFeb 9th, 2021

Trump threatens new taxes on companies that make goods outside United States

President Donald Trump threatened on Thursday to impose new taxes on American companies that produce goods outside the United States, another move his administration could make to push supply chains away from China and raise new trade barriers......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMay 14th, 2020

"Why are you saying that to me": Chinese American reporter calls Trump out on his anti-China remarks and suggests he"s singling her out

Evan Vucci/AP Photo President Donald Trump and CBS News White House correspondent Weijia Jiang, an Asian American reporter, had a heated exchange on Monday at a press conference. Jiang asked why the Trump administration was boasting about its .....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderMay 11th, 2020

Iran Offers US "Unconditional" Prisoner Swap, Fears "Safety" Of Citizens Amid COVID-19

Iran Offers US 'Unconditional' Prisoner Swap, Fears 'Safety' Of Citizens Amid COVID-19 On a weekend marking the second anniversary of the Trump administration's pullout from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal (JCPOA), Tehran has made a huge offer in.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeMay 10th, 2020

Trump and Chip Makers Seek Self-Sufficiency

The administration and American companies including Intel are looking to jump-start development of new chip factories in the U.S. as concern grows about reliance on Asia......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralMay 10th, 2020

Chevron CEO Wirth says no plans to leave Venezuela: CNBC

Chevron Corp has no plans to wind down all operations or exit Venezuela, Chief Executive Officer Mike Wirth told CNBC, days after the Trump administration barred the U.S. oil major from drilling or transporting oil in the South American nation......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMay 1st, 2020

The Trump administration has quietly agreed to give 800,000 masks to truck drivers after months of ignoring requests

AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster The federal administration that oversees regulations for American truck drivers told.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 29th, 2020

The White House"s new COVID-19 testing plan would take 4 years to test every American

John Minchillo/AP The Trump administration.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 28th, 2020

Trump says he ordered the US Navy to "destroy" any Iranian gunboat that harasses American ships at sea

Associated Press/Patrick Semansky President Donald Trump has ordered the US Navy to fire on and destroy any and all Iranian gunboats that harass American ships, he tweeted Wednesday morning. The order comes on t.....»»

Category: personnelSource: nytApr 22nd, 2020

Trump orders US Navy to "destroy" any Iranian gunboat that harasses American ships at sea

Associated Press/Patrick Semansky President Donald Trump has ordered the US Navy to fire on and destroy any and all Iranian gunboats that harass American ships, he tweeted Wednesday morning. The order comes on the heels of an incident last week .....»»

Category: dealsSource: nytApr 22nd, 2020

College students were promised aid in coronavirus stimulus aid. It hasn"t arrived.

The feds said coronavirus money was on its way. For nearly every student, it still hasn't arrived. Trump's administration says some .....»»

Category: topSource: usatodayApr 21st, 2020

Trump: "Have to save the airlines!"

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Friday that American airlines must be saved, as his administration prepares to give them details this weekend about the terms of a $32 billion payroll grant to offset the impact of the coronavirus outbreak......»»

Category: topSource: reutersApr 10th, 2020

A truce in the oil-price war could come this week. U.S. energy firms are still bracing for a recession.

The Trump administration wants a deal, but one that would include American cuts in production. The industry is reeling from a double blow that reminds some of the Depression years......»»

Category: topSource: washpostApr 8th, 2020

The Trump administration issued a new rule that blocks guaranteed paid sick leave for 75% of American workers

Apu Gomes/AFP via Getty Images The Trump administration diminished the scope of a coronavirus aid law that went into effect Wednesday. The law, which guarantees paid leave, ensures coverage for 25.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 3rd, 2020

Capitol Report: Debt-wielding private-equity firms want bailout funds; advocates argue they’re undeserving

As the Trump administration works to stand up the largest economic relief effort in American history, the stage is set for a debate over just what kind of companies should be eligible for generous government loans......»»

Category: topSource: marketwatchApr 2nd, 2020

Private Equity Group Lobbied Trump Administration For $500B Coronavirus Bailout Fund: Report

The American Investment Council, which acts as a lobbyist for the private equity industry, pushed the Trump administration to include $500 billion in relief for businesses as part of a coronavirus stimulus package, CNBC re read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaApr 1st, 2020