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President Trump has been guarded on announcing his full plan concerning the Israel/Iran conflict, but that hasn’t stopped the media from reporting on it with an inappropriate amount of certainty. As this massive question mark looms over the American people and of course the economy, businesses are caught in a stutter step, no knowing what to anticipate.

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Trump smacks WSJ for speculating and anonymous sourcing

President Donald Trump disapproved of the Wall Street Journal’s reporting on his Iran strategy in a frustrated social media post this morning.

• What Did WSJ Say?: An article published yesterday titled: Trump Privately Approved of Attack Plans for Iran but Has Withheld Final Order, claimed:

  “Trump is hoping that threatening to join Israel’s strikes on Iran, which continued for a sixth day, will compel Tehran to meet his demands, the people said. He acknowledged that a U.S. attack was under consideration but said he still may decide against it.”

• WSJ’s Sourcing: The outlet attributed Trump’s strategy to anonymous sources they characterized as “three people familiar with the deliberations.”

• Trump Fires Back: Trump wrote on Truth Social this morning that the finacial publisher “has No Idea what my thoughts are concerning Iran!”

  

  (What Has The President Actually Said About His Iran Strategy?)

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Trump’s decision about US involvement in Iran has the world on edge

Tensions in the Middle East are ratcheting up, and the U.S. is gearing up for what could be a major move against Iran.

• U.S. Prepares for Potential Strike: Senior U.S. officials are making plans for a possible military strike on Iran in the coming days, with some sources suggesting it could happen as soon as this weekend, though nothing’s set in stone yet.

• Geopolitical Risks Loom: The Israel-Iran conflict, now in its sixth day, raises concerns about supply disruptions, especially if Iran closes the Strait of Hormuz, a key oil shipping route.

• Trump’s Mixed Signals: President Trump has hinted at joining Israel’s strikes but hasn’t committed, saying he’ll decide at the last moment, while also pursuing diplomatic talks with Iran, creating uncertainty about the U.S.’s next move.

• Oil Prices Holding Steady: After a wild week, Brent crude is sitting around $76.33 a barrel, down slightly, as traders wait to see if the U.S. gets involved in the Israel-Iran conflict.

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Who would replace Jerome Powell if Trump fired him? These are the hot picks

The role of the Federal Reserve Chair is a big deal—they are the person steering the U.S. economy’s monetary policy, influencing everything from your mortgage rates to job growth. With President Trump openly criticizing current Fed Chair Jerome Powell and hinting at a replacement, the buzz about who could take over is heating up.

• Scott Bessent: Trump’s Treasury Secretary and a Wall Street veteran, Bessent is a leading candidate. He’s focused on Trump’s economic agenda but says he loves his current gig and isn’t chasing the Fed role.

• Kevin Hassett: As the National Economic Council Director, Hassett’s back in Trump’s inner circle. He’s pushing tax cuts but has a tricky past, having once warned against firing Powell, which could make his Senate confirmation spicy.

• Judy Shelton and Kevin Warsh: Shelton, a monetary economist who advised Trump before, critiques the Fed’s approach, while Warsh, a former Fed official, brings insider experience.

The honeymoon appears to be over between Open AI and Microsoft

The partnership between Microsoft and OpenAI, the folks behind ChatGPT, is hitting some serious turbulence, and it could shake up the future of AI development.

• Tensions Over Control and Cash: Microsoft and OpenAI are clashing over how much influence and profit Microsoft should get from OpenAI’s shift to a for-profit model, with talks stalling over a potential $20 billion deal.

• Microsoft’s Backup Plan: If negotiations fail, Microsoft is ready to walk away, relying on its existing contract to access OpenAI’s tech until 2030, which could limit OpenAI’s growth.

• OpenAI’s Independence Push: OpenAI is exploring drastic moves like an antitrust complaint against Microsoft and partnerships with rivals like Google, signaling a bold bid to reduce Microsoft’s grip.

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Musk brushes off concerns after SpaceX rocket test goes spectacularly wrong

SpaceX’s Starship, a key player in Elon Musk’s big dreams of colonizing Mars and getting NASA back to the moon, just hit a snag. An explosion during an engine test in Texas.

• Starship Explosion During Test: On June 18, 2025, around 11 p.m., SpaceX’s Starship, prepping for its tenth test flight, exploded on a test stand at the Starbase facility in Boca Chica, Texas, creating a massive fireball caught on livestreams.

• No Injuries, But Setback for SpaceX: SpaceX confirmed no one was hurt, and the area was safely cleared, but this “major anomaly” could delay future launches and impact the company’s plans for lunar and Mars missions.

• Elon Musk Downplays Incident: Musk called the explosion “just a scratch” on X, but with recent test failures, questions are swirling about Starship’s reliability and SpaceX’s aggressive schedule.

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China is quietly stuffing Brazil full of cheap Chinese EV’s

There’s a major story unfolding in Brazil that shows just how intense the EV market is getting. China’s flooding Brazil with super affordable EVs, and it’s stirring up some serious tension. This matters because it’s not just about cars—it’s about jobs, global trade policies, and how countries navigate the shift to green energy.

• Massive EV Imports from China: Chinese automaker BYD shipped over 22,000 EVs to Brazil in 2025 using the world’s largest car-carrying ship, offering low-priced options that are gaining traction in Brazil’s growing but still young EV market.

• Local Backlash and Job Concerns: Brazilian industry and labor groups are worried these cheap imports threaten local jobs, as China’s leveraging Brazil’s low 10% EV import tariff instead of investing in local factories, prompting calls to raise tariffs to 35% sooner than planned.

• Trade Policy Tensions: Brazil’s government faces pressure to balance encouraging EV adoption (with past tariff breaks) against protecting its domestic auto industry, with tariffs set to gradually increase to 35% by 2026, highlighting broader global trade frictions over Chinese EVs.

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Feds charge gang members over $100m “Fast and Furious” style robbery

Federal authorities have just charged seven suspects in what they’re calling the largest jewelry heist in U.S. history, with a staggering $100 million worth of loot stolen.

• Massive Heist in 2022: Seven suspects allegedly stole $100 million in gold, diamonds, rubies, emeralds, and luxury watches from a Brinks truck at a California rest stop in July 2022, after tracking it 300 miles from a jewelry trade show in San Mateo.

• Sophisticated Operation: The group scouted the truck, used lookouts, and struck when the driver was away, sawing off the padlock without weapons; they’re also linked to prior thefts of electronics worth over $300,000.

• Legal and Recovery Efforts: Two suspects are arrested, four are at-large, and one is in prison for another crime; some jewelry was recovered, but the heist left 14 jewelers with massive losses, sparking lawsuits against Brinks.

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