Breaking News: Politics
- Trump lowered 'temperature' on Minnesota, wants to avoid shutdown: Bessent - President Donald Trump is contacting lawmakers and "urging them not to shut down the government," Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC.
- Greenland will not give in, PM says, as Denmark warns world order as we know it is over - Greenland Prime Minister Jens-Frederik Nielsen on Wednesday issued a defiant message on the Arctic island's future.
- South Korea's SK Hynix to establish a special ‘AI Company’ in the U.S. - SK Hynix will set up a new U.S.-based company focused on artificial intelligence solutions, with $10 billion committed to the project.
- Intel says it will match government's 'Trump Accounts' contribution to kids of employees - The 530A program, often called "Trump Accounts," passed last year as part of the administration's "big beautiful bill."
- Trump says 'we're going to de-escalate a little bit' in Minnesota after Alex Pretti killing - Trump and the White House has sought to lower tensions over the shooting deaths of Alex Pretti and Renee Good in Minneapolis.
- House Democrats to Trump: Fire DHS chief Noem or they'll start impeachment proceedings against her - Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem is facing criticism for her caustic comments on Alex Pretti, who was killed by a federal agent in Minnesota.
- The government is barreling toward a partial shutdown over DHS funding. Here's what to expect - The U.S. government may partially shutdown on Saturday months after a record 43 day shutdown in 2025.
- All eyes are on Trump's reaction to the 'mother of all deals' between India and the EU - The trade deal is being widely seen as a strategic hedge against volatile U.S. trade policies.
- The 'middle powers' are having a moment, but can they stand up to Trump? - Some are looking to the world's "middle powers" as a possible bulwark against increasing unilateralism among global superpowers.
- South Korea scrambles to pass U.S. investment bill after Trump threatens higher tariffs - The bill aims to establish a state-run investment corporation and fund to manage Seoul's planned $350 billion investment pledge to Washington.