"Semi-Irrational Chase" Sends Futures To Another Record High, Oil Drops On Iran Optimism

President Trump claimed on Wednesday that the US has “total control” over the Strait of Hormuz and may “keep it” despite Iran continuing to demonstrate its control of the waterway and engaging in negotiations with Oman on its future. “The USA has total control over the Strait of Hormuz. I THINK WE WILL KEEP IT! […]

Nearly half of Americans want Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to be arrested by US authorities during his visit to the US, according to an Economist/YouGov poll cited by the Israeli newspaper Haaretz. The poll found that 49% of Americans wanted to see Netanyahu arrested, including 74% of Kamala Harris voters and 23% of voters […]

Elon Musk's Huge Midterm Investment Widens GOP's Money Advantage Republicans already have a significant financial advantage heading into the 2026 midterm elections, but Elon Musk is preparing to spend up to $200 million to give them an even bigger boost. Wired reports that officials with knowledge of Musk's plans said the range could still change, and that he intends to direct much of that money toward voter-turnout operations in the cycle's most competitive races, with the Texas Senate contest emerging as a likely landing spot. The Texas Senate race between Republican...