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U.S. banks may soon collect citizenship data from customers
Banks in the U.S. may not like the idea of being forced to collect citizenship data on customers, but Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says they better be prepared for the task."If Treasury and the banking regulators say it's their job,…
Wall Street buys Trump’s assurances on Iran war ending soon
US President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House after arriving on Marine One in Washington, DC, US, on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Trump attacked Pope Leo XIV for his criticisms of the US-Israeli war on Iran, calling the…
Epstein accusations fly in Senate after César Chávez Monument row
U.S. Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah (left) and U.S. Sen. Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.)Chip Somodevilla | Kayla Bartkowski | Getty ImagesJeffrey Epstein allegations flew during a spat between Sens. Mike Lee, R-Utah, and Martin Heinrich, D-N.M., over…
Regulators reportedly zeroing in on suspicious trades ahead of Trump post
US President Donald Trump walks on the South Lawn of the White House after arriving on Marine One in Washington, DC, US, on Sunday, April 12, 2026. Trump attacked Pope Leo XIV for his criticisms of the US-Israeli war on Iran, calling the…
SantaCon promoter arrested for charity fraud
SantaCon founder, Stefan Pildes leaves federal court after being arrested on April 15, 2026 in New York City. Edna Leshowitz | Getty ImagesThe president of SantaCon was arrested on Wednesday on a federal criminal indictment accusing him…
Tesla stock adds nearly 8% as Elon Musk touts chip progress
Tesla cars charge at a Tesla Supercharger station in Pasadena, California, March 30, 2026.Justin Sullivan | Getty ImagesTesla stock closed nearly 8% higher on Wednesday at $391.95 per share after CEO Elon Musk touted progress on the…
U.S. and Iran could meet in Pakistan for peace talks next week: MS NOW
U.S. Vice President JD Vance, right, speaks during a news conference after meeting with representatives from Pakistan and Iran, as U.S. President Donald Trump's son-in-law Jared Kushner, left, and U.S. Special Envoy to the Middle East…
Iran war damaged as much as $58 billion of energy infrastructure: Rystad
The Middle East war has damaged as much as $58 billion worth of energy infrastructure, according to an estimate published by consulting firm Rystad Energy on Wednesday. Iran has attacked the oil and gas infrastructure of its Gulf Arab…
Iran war disruptions will last after Hormuz Strait reopens
Countries affected by the Iran war should prepare for conflict-related disruptions to last for months, even if the current shaky ceasefire lasts and the Strait of Hormuz is reopened, World Bank President Ajay Banga said Wednesday."It'll…
Here are all the ways the Iran war has affected the U.S. economy so far
In an aerial view, the Marathon Petroleum Corp's Los Angeles Refinery is seen on April 02, 2026 in Carson, California. Justin Sullivan | Getty ImagesThe Iran war is starting to show up in the U.S. economy in ways both obvious and not so…