Politics

US Treas Sec Bessent says he's dedicated to making Trump's tax cuts permanent

• US Treasury Secretary Bessent

Trump terminates Venezuela deal

• Post on Truth Social

Full text of the US-Ukraine investment deal released. Includes infrastructure and ports

• Note the comments on "infrastructure, ports, and state-owned enterprises"

Russia says more talks are being lined up with the US

• The Kremlin says that preparations are underway for "expert level" talks between the two countries

ICYMI - White House clarified that tariffs on Mexico & Canada next week still not decided

• Correcting Trump

Heads up for Trumpspeak on Wednesday - cabinet meeting 11am and signing decrees at 3pm

The US House has passed the Republican Budget plan, advancing Trump's tax plans

• The bill heads to the upper house next

Trump to tighten up on illegal immigration even more - US labor market implications

• Wall Street Journal with the info

Trump says it possible he'll allow Russian oligarchs Residency in the US

• Trump is selling 'gold cards' for foreigners that qualify with $$$

Lutnick says 'its time for copper to come home' - no exemptions, no exceptions

• Trump signed a decree directing the Commerce Department to examine possible copper tariffs

Zelensky plans to travel to Washington on Friday - report

• Presumably this would be to sign the 'deal' on mineral resources

Ukraine will have to "cede control of some land for peace" - report

• More than they have already lost?

US House speaker Johnson opens the door to delaying budget vote

• Says "there may be a vote tonight. There may not be"

The House doesn't have the votes for the budget resolution. Stocks down, yields down

• The fiscal hawks are flexing

US Treasury Sec Bessent: US economy is brittle underneath

• Comments from the Treasury Secretary