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Iran is tightening its grip on the Strait of Hormuz, as US peace talks remain distant. Just one ship passed through the waterway Tuesday; on Wednesday, more ships tried, and Iran attacked two and reportedly seized two more.
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US-Iran standoff in Strait of Hormuz escalates
Iran said that the US blockade of the Strait was a red line if negotiations are to continue.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/23/2026/us-iran-standoff-in-strait-of-hormuz-escalates
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Multiple attacks threaten an already weak ceasefire between Israel and Lebanon ahead of negotiations. Lebanon said Israeli strikes targeting Hezbollah in the south of the country killed at least four people, with the Iran-backed group saying it had carried out drone attacks in response.
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Lebanon truce threatened ahead of talks
The 10-day truce is due to expire Sunday, though hope remained that US-brokered peace talks could lead to an extension.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/23/2026/lebanon-truce-threatened-ahead-of-talks
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đĄ Exclusive: Fertilizer prices are poised to surge even higher, and could take âmonths and monthsâ to normalize after the Strait of Hormuz reopens, the CEO of a top global producer told Semafor.
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Exclusive: Fertilizer prices set to surge even higher
The price of nitrogen-based fertilizers has more than doubled as the strait closure chokes off supplies.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/23/2026/fertilizer-prices-set-to-surge-even-higher
about 1 hour ago
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Biofuels are so back. Here's why:
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Why biofuels are back
The energy crisis sparked by the Iran war has spurred renewed interest in the fuels, but some experts are skeptical of their scalability and environmental benefits.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/23/2026/why-biofuels-are-back
about 2 hours ago
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Senate Republicans want Trump to move two Cabinet vacancies forward, hoping to win confirmation of a new attorney general and labor secretary before the midterms, while they still have guaranteed control over the confirmation process.
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Republicans want Trump to move on Cabinet vacancies
Senators are urging the president to nominate officials to permanently fill attorney general, labor posts â before itâs too late.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/22/2026/republicans-want-trump-to-move-on-cabinet-vacancies
about 2 hours ago
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The Iran war is impacting how Americans feel about the US economy. Gallupâs Economic Confidence Index dropped 11 points since March, reaching its lowest point since November 2023, when the Biden administration was grappling with stubborn inflation.
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Iran war hits US economic confidence: Gallup
Americans have grown more pessimistic about the US economy in the weeks since the US-Israel war with Iran began, underscoring a key challenge for the White House.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/23/2026/iran-war-hits-us-economic-confidence-gallup
about 3 hours ago
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âBafflingâ: Trumpâs podcaster problem runs deep
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âBafflingâ: Trumpâs podcaster problem runs deep
Trump may have eased his spat with Joe Rogan, but other podcasters who backed him in 2024 are angry over Iran.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/22/2026/baffling-trumps-podcaster-problem-runs-deep
about 5 hours ago
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Senate Republicans have an increasingly clear message for the Trump administration: If the president wants a new Federal Reserve chair, federal prosecutors need to drop their investigation into Jerome Powell.
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Republicans increasingly break with Trump over Fed probe
âOne thing all martyrs have in common: theyâre dead,â Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., said.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/22/2026/republicans-increasingly-break-with-trump-over-fed-probe
about 5 hours ago
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AI tokens may be starting to rival labor costs
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AI tokens may be starting to rival labor costs
The growing cost of tokens is a line item that CFOs are having trouble planning for.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/22/2026/ai-tokens-may-be-starting-to-rival-labor-costs
about 19 hours ago
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Recruiters are entering their AI era
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Recruiters are entering their AI era
Executives are aiming to train a new generation of employees that are savvy with AI but know how to schmooze.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/22/2026/recruiters-are-entering-their-ai-era
about 20 hours ago
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Google is facing a new wave of heat from critics who say itâs falling behind on AI coding and that even its own employees are choosing Claude Code over its homegrown products.
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View: Google is doing just fine on AI
The company has a clear beachhead through its consumers.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/22/2026/google-is-doing-just-fine-on-ai
about 21 hours ago
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House Republicans are fracturing over a bipartisan immigration plan, a feud that serves as a microcosm of the broader battle roiling the party ahead of the midterms.
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âBe realisticâ: Republicans feud over immigration â again
The bipartisan Dignity Act is the latest twist in a long GOP battle over how to address immigration reform.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/22/2026/be-realistic-republicans-feud-over-immigration-again
about 22 hours ago
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Mileiâs popularity plummets amid corruption scandal in Argentina
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Mileiâs popularity plummets amid corruption scandal in Argentina
Since taking office in 2023, Milei has overseen a remarkable transformation of South Americaâs second-largest economy, though wages have flatlined.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/22/2026/argentine-president-javier-mileis-popularity-plummets
about 23 hours ago
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Japan offers dating app subsidies in attempt to boost birth rate
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Japan offers dating app subsidies in attempt to boost birth rate
Kochi prefectureâs initiative aims to reduce the barriers to finding suitable partners.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/22/2026/japan-offers-dating-app-subsidies-in-attempt-to-boost-birth-rate
about 23 hours ago
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The Iran warâs 'lag effect' on Africaâs economies
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While the IMF only downgraded the continentâs economic growth by 30 basis points last week, a prolonged conflict could have much graver consequences.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/22/2026/the-iran-wars-lag-effect-on-africas-economies
about 24 hours ago
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Why Saudi is weathering the war shock better than most
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View: Why Saudi is weathering the war shock better than most
A week in Riyadh offers evidence that oil buffers and pragmatic policymaking are containing the fallout.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/22/2026/why-saudi-is-weathering-the-war-shock-better-than-most
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Safety fears could slow China's robotaxi rollout
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Safety fears could slow Chinaâs robotaxi rollout
Goldman Sachs predicted that China will have almost 15,000 robotaxis by the end of the year, but consumers are increasingly wary.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/22/2026/safety-fears-could-slow-chinas-robotaxi-rollout
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European carmakers lose premium brand status in China
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European carmakers lose premium brand status in China
Chinese manufacturers have a leg up in terms of technology, and experts say European rivals are too far behind to catch up.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/22/2026/european-carmakers-lose-premium-brand-status-in-china
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Spirit is on the verge of a $500 million bailout from the US government that would see the government receive warrants for a stake in the company in exchange for the infusion.
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US nears preferential bailout deal for Spirit Airlines
The potential bailout has already stirred questions from lawmakers.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/22/2026/us-nears-preferential-bailout-deal-for-spirit-airlines
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Gulf trade will be permanently reshaped
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View: Gulf trade will be permanently reshaped
Iranâs closure of the Strait of Hormuz has demonstrated the reality of a long-threatened nightmare scenario.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/21/2026/gulf-trade-will-be-permanently-reshaped
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Impact of rising fuel costs expands in real economy
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Impact of rising fuel costs expands in real economy
European jet fuel prices have roughly doubled, and the worldâs largest condom maker said it would also raise prices.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/22/2026/impact-of-rising-fuel-costs-expand-in-real-economy-to-fuel-costs-plastics-and-condoms
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Ukraine reopens Russian oil pipeline to get âŹ90B EU loan
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Ukraine reopens Russian oil pipeline to get âŹ90B EU loan
Though Kyiv is in effect helping its invader fund itself, Ukraine views the loan as critical to maintain its ability to repel Russian forces.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/22/2026/ukraine-reopens-russian-oil-pipeline-to-get-90b-eu-loan
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Stalled Iran talks spark leave energy markets in the lurch
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Stalled Iran talks spark leave energy markets in the lurch
President Donald Trumpâs indefinite ceasefire extension and blockade of the Strait of Hormuz have raised questions about a prolonged disruption.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/22/2026/stalled-iran-talks-spark-leave-oil-and-gas-markets-in-the-lurch
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Barrasso argues Sanders, not Schumer, leads Democrats on Israel
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Exclusive: Barrasso argues Sanders, not Schumer, leads Democrats on Israel
The No. 2 Republican argued that the Vermont independent is now Democratsâ standard-bearer on the issue.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/22/2026/barrasso-argues-sanders-not-schumer-leads-democrats-on-israel
1 day ago
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El-Sayedâs rise riles Democratic moderates, delights the left
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Exclusive: El-Sayedâs rise riles Democratic moderates, delights the left
The Michigan Senate hopeful is gaining momentum in an increasingly bitter three-way primary that could prove decisive for Senate control.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/22/2026/el-sayeds-rise-riles-democratic-moderates-delights-the-left
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Warsh hearing puts Fed onus back on Trump
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Warsh hearing puts Fed onus back on Trump
The Republican senator standing in the way isnât budging, so the party is now left to hope that the president might.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/22/2026/warsh-hearing-puts-fed-onus-back-on-trump
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The share of Americans who disapprove of the job that Congress is doing stands at an all-time high.
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Americans give Congress a thumbs down
The share of Americans who disapprove of the job that Congress is doing stands at an all-time high.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/21/2026/americans-give-congress-a-thumbs-down
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Climate investment shifts toward infrastructure, report finds
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Exclusive: Climate investment shifts toward infrastructure, report finds
Capital is increasingly moving away from experimental, higher-risk bets towards mature technologies deployed by established players, according to report.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/21/2026/climate-investment-shifts-toward-infrastructure-report-finds
2 days ago
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Get ready for more canceled flights
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View: Get ready for more canceled flights
International Energy Agency chief Fatih Birol warned recently that Europe could run out of jet fuel in âsix weeks or so.â
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/21/2026/get-ready-for-more-cancelled-flights
2 days ago
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Iran peace talks up in air as ceasefire deadline looms
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Iran peace talks up in air as ceasefire deadline looms
The White House announced Vice President JD Vance will lead the US delegation for the secind round of negotiations.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/21/2026/no-iran-officials-sent-to-us-talks-yet-as-ceasefire-deadline-looms
2 days ago
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UAE arrests Iran-linked terror cell
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UAE arrests Iran-linked terror cell
There have been similar arrests across the Gulf since the US-Israel war with Iran began, but this is the largest of its kind to date.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/21/2026/uae-arrests-iran-linked-terror-cell
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US top fusion CEO says Washington losing race to China
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US top fusion CEO says Washington losing race to China
Bob Mumgaard cautioned that the US is lagging behind China in backing for construction of the first generation of commercial-scale plants.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/21/2026/us-top-fusion-ceo-says-washington-losing-race-to-china
2 days ago
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Russia may scrap spending rule as economy falters amid Ukraine war
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Russia may scrap spending rule as economy falters amid Ukraine war
Russia may sacrifice a crucial spending rule as the Ukraine war puts the economy under pressure.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/20/2026/russian-economy-falters-despite-oil-windfall
2 days ago
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Why Chavez-DeRemerâs departure surprised few
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Why Chavez-DeRemerâs departure surprised few
The labor secretary had faced a probe from her departmentâs independent watchdog into a long list of alleged misbehaviors on the job.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/20/2026/why-chavez-deremers-departure-surprised-few
2 days ago
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The next US-China battle
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View: The next US-China battle
Although the superpowersâ tariff conflict is ending, a potentially far more damaging supply battle is just getting going.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/21/2026/the-next-us-china-battle
2 days ago
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Powell probe looms over Warsh hearing
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Powell probe looms over Warsh hearing
Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., has pledged to b Kevin Warshâs nomination until the Justice Department gives up on its investigation of Jerome Powell.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/21/2026/powell-probe-looms-over-warsh-hearing
2 days ago
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Trumpâs Fed chair pick Kevin Warsh faces Senate hearing
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Trumpâs Fed chair pick Kevin Warsh faces Senate hearing
Analysts and lawmakers have been skeptical of Warshâs independence amid intense White House pressure on the central bank.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/21/2026/trumps-fed-chair-pick-kevin-warsh-faces-senate-hearing
2 days ago
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Blue Origin reuses launch booster in race with SpaceX
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Blue Origin reuses launch booster in race with SpaceX
Landing and reusing a rocket is a major milestone for the Jeff Bezos-backed firm, and something only competitor SpaceX has achieved before.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/20/2026/blue-origin-reuses-launch-booster-for-first-time-in-race-with-spacex
3 days ago
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Rising AI demand sees supplies dwindle and costs rise
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Rising AI demand sees supplies dwindle and costs rise
The Mac Mini computer is now all but out of stock because the machine is the most cost-effective way to run locally hosted AI agents.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/20/2026/rising-ai-demand-sees-supplies-dwindle-and-costs-rise
3 days ago
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Algeria launches oil and gas licensing round amid energy crunch
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Algeria launches oil and gas licensing round amid energy crunch
The government said prospect sites are estimated to contain hundreds of millions of barrels of crude and vast amounts of natural gas.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/20/2026/algeria-launches-oil-and-gas-licensing-round-amid-energy-crunch
3 days ago
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LatAm oil boom could exacerbate inequality
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LatAm oil boom could exacerbate inequality
Latin America is forecast to make up around 50% of global oil production growth through 2030, but only some countries are set to benefit.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/20/2026/latam-oil-boom-risks-regional-inequality
3 days ago
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Japan joins South China Sea drills for first time
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Japan joins South China Sea drills for first time
The drills, led by the US and the Philippines since 2001, are seen as a response to growing Chinese assertiveness in the region.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/20/2026/japan-joins-south-china-sea-drills-for-first-time-with-us-and-its-allies
3 days ago
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China revives coal to boost energy independence
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China revives coal to boost energy independence
The war in Iran is pushing Beijing to look at domestic coal as an alternative to replace natural gas imports.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/20/2026/china-revives-coal-to-boost-energy-independence
3 days ago
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Global EV sales spike on fuel crisis
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Global EV sales spike on fuel crisis
India saw purchases jump 87% year-on-year in March, and the UK saw a record number of EVs sold the same month.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/20/2026/global-ev-sales-spike-on-fuel-price-crisis
3 days ago
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Oil prices spike as Iran-US peace hopes dashed
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Oil prices spike as Iran-US peace hopes dashed
Uncertainty over whether Tehran will take part in scheduled peace talks this week has intensified concern that the Strait of Hormuz will remain closed.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/20/2026/oil-prices-spike-as-iran-us-peace-hopes-dashed
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Iran threatens retaliation after US attacks ship
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Iran threatens retaliation after US attacks ship
The war is revealing a rift between Iranâs political leaders and its hardline military, according to reports.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/20/2026/iran-threatens-retaliation-after-us-attacks-ship
3 days ago
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A resilient economy, despite it all
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View: A resilient economy, despite it all
There is a growing belief in the resilience of the US economy in the face of whatever gets thrown at it.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/19/2026/a-resilient-economy-despite-it-all
3 days ago
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Senate braces for Trump's Fed chair pick
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Senate braces for Trumpâs Fed chair pick
However, Kevin Warshâs nomination may not go any further.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/20/2026/senate-braces-for-trumps-fed-chair-pick
3 days ago
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Republicans face down massive April to-do list
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Exclusive: Republicans face down massive April to-do list
They have a lot to do â and little time to do it.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/19/2026/republicans-face-down-massive-april-to-do-list
3 days ago
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Businesses start applying for US tariff refunds
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Businesses start applying for US tariff refunds
The government estimates it will take 60 to 90 days for firm to receive refunds after their applications are accepted.
https://www.semafor.com/article/04/19/2026/businesses-start-applying-for-us-tariff-refunds
3 days ago
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