Trump Claims Iran and US Officials Continue Negotiations

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is aiming to influence the terms of the final US-Iran deal through pro-Israel “right-wing” media figures, CNN reported on Thursday, citing an Israeli official. The only media figure mentioned by name in the report was Mark Levin, a long-time radio broadcaster and Fox News host, who is extremely pro-war and […]

Oil Tumbles On Iran Deal Buzz As Rubio Still Insists 'Denuclearization' Is The 'Ultimate' Goal Summary Rubio: The "ultimate deal" is the denuclearization of Iran, while Omani talks focus on reopening Hormuz. Stalemate persists: Iran refuses nuclear negotiations until the conflict ends, leaving both sides far apart. Deal optimism sees oil slide: Brent fell below $80 on reports of progress in Oman-mediated Hormuz talks. Bessent claims a Hormuz agreement could come "today or tomorrow". Major doubts remain given Iran denies formal talks, security risks persist and the reported Oman plan could leave Tehran with broad...

SBA Sends 562k Pandemic Loans To Bessent For Collections Totaling $22 Billion The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has announced a sweeping enforcement action targeting suspected pandemic-era loan fraud, referring more than 562,000 borrowers tied to $22.2 billion in delinquent loans to the U.S. Department of the Treasury for collection, according to the Small Business Association. The move marks the largest referral package in the agency’s history and signals a major escalation in federal efforts to recover funds distributed through COVID-19 relief programs. The loans in question stem from the Paycheck...