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- Putin Says Russia Cannot Resume Ukraine Talks After Trump Call
A Kremlin aide said Russia’s president blamed Ukraine’s position for blocking an immediate return to negotiations. Trump directed the message to Ukraine’s delegation.
· Investing
- Trump-Putin Diesel Deal Raises Questions Over Russia Sanctions
The Treasury authorized Russian-origin diesel transactions through April 7, 2027, as Trump outlined planned shipments totaling at least 1.8 million tons.
· Regulation
- Zelensky Calls Trump’s Decision to Lift Russian Diesel Sanctions Weak
The Ukrainian president said the move looked like a birthday present for Russian President Vladimir Putin.
· Regulation
- Trump Announces Russian Diesel Deal to Boost Global Fuel Supply
Russia would supply 300,000 tons immediately, followed by 500,000 tons in November and 1 million tons afterward, Trump said Friday.
· Investing
- Trump Says Putin Agreed to Supply More Than 300,000 Tons of Diesel
The proposed deliveries include 500,000 tons in November and 1 million tons afterward, with as much as 3 million tons possible depending on refinery capacity.
· Business
- Trump Orders Inquiry Into Fed Governor Lisa Cook’s Mortgage Claims
A three-member panel will hold a closed hearing Nov. 5 and advise Trump whether legal cause exists to remove Cook.
· Regulation
- Dell Reports $95 Billion AI-Server Backlog as Shares Close at $574.55
Dell posted $47.0 billion in fiscal second-quarter revenue and disclosed record AI-server orders, revenue and backlog. A federal filing also listed two August Dell share sales from Donald Trump’s account.
· Business
- Trump Rules Out Iran Attack Before Midterms as Treasury Sanctions 17 Tankers
Brent crude settled at $104.28 a barrel after rising 4%, while the Treasury targeted vessels accused of moving Iranian oil to Asian markets.
· Regulation
- Bitcoin Rebounds Toward $82,000 After Trump Rules Out Iran Attack
Bitcoin recovered from roughly $80,300 as oil prices also retreated after Trump said the United States would not attack Iran before the Nov. 3 midterm elections.
· Investing
- Trump Rejected Five Middle East Strike Options as U.S. Military Prepares Plans
The proposed operation would target missile and drone stockpiles, energy facilities and military sites in a campaign lasting about three days.
· Investing
- Trump Presents National Science Medal to Musk, Huang, Brin and Su
Michael Dell and Satya Nadella received the National Medal of Technology and Innovation at the same innovation summit Thursday.
· People
- Trump Calls People Using ‘Artificial Intelligence’ ‘The Enemy’ as AI.gov Keeps the Term
Trump’s executive order directs federal agencies to use “Super Intelligence” and “SI,” while AI.gov continues using “artificial intelligence” and “AI.”
· Regulation
- Trump Rules Out Attack on Iran Before Nov. 3 Midterm Elections
President Donald Trump said the United States and Iran are holding productive discussions and that Iran will not obtain nuclear weapons.
· Regulation
- Trump Says U.S. Should Not Slow AI Development in China Race
Trump said he would keep encouraging artificial intelligence while allowing law-enforcement agencies to intervene if necessary. Washington and Beijing agreed to create channels for discussing AI incidents and risks.
· Regulation
- Elizabeth Warren Calls for Ban on Presidential Crypto Access Sales
The Massachusetts senator said presidents should not auction access for profit from cryptocurrency dealings, citing corruption and financial-integrity risks.
· Regulation
- Trump Disclosed Up to $25 Million Meta Purchase, SpaceX Debt in August
Trump’s financial disclosure lists 517 August transactions, including a SpaceX note purchase carrying 5.35% interest and maturing in July 2031.
· Regulation
- Only 21% Expect Trump to Issue Proposed $5,000 Dividend
Only 21% said Trump would probably or definitely issue the payment, while 57% said he probably or definitely would not; funding, eligibility and delivery remain unsettled.
· Regulation
- Trump Says Iran Deal Is No Longer His Goal as U.S. Weighs Strikes
The president said Iran is willing to offer major concessions, while U.S. officials discuss resuming large-scale military operations in the coming weeks.
· Regulation
- Trump to Award National Medal of Science to Four Tech Leaders
Lisa Su, Elon Musk, Sergey Brin and Jensen Huang are named as recipients.
· People
- Trump Says Russia Plague Incident Is Not a Bioweapon, Plans Putin Call
Nearly 200 people were placed under medical observation in Irkutsk after a laboratory worker died following suspected plague exposure.
· Regulation
- Trump Opens Highways to Tax-Free Red Diesel as Supply Stays Tight
The temporary measure could cut the federal diesel tax by about 24.3 cents per gallon, but it does not increase fuel production or wholesale supply.
· Regulation
- Singapore Foreign Minister Says Asia Must Share Hormuz Burden
Vivian Balakrishnan said freedom of navigation through the strategic waterway is an existential issue for Singapore and warned tensions may persist.
· Regulation
- Trump Says Strong Dollar Can Slow Growth Without Driving Inflation
He also predicted oil prices would fall after the war ends and said oil continues to move through the Strait of Hormuz.
· Regulation
- Trump Orders Treasury to Review Diesel Tax Relief Through Dec. 31
Treasury has five days to determine whether the law permits deferrals and identify eligible taxpayers. The national average diesel price was $6.3207 per gallon on Oct. 5.
· Regulation
- Trump Says Refineries, Not Hormuz, Are Driving Gasoline Prices
He said oil production was setting records almost daily and blamed refinery closures in blue states, including California, on Democrats.
· Regulation
- Trump Threatens to Double South Korea’s Cost Over Alaska LNG Deal
The president did not specify what he would double. Seoul is still assessing whether the $50 billion project is commercially viable and meets domestic legal requirements.
· Regulation
- Trump Says Federal Reserve Building Renovation Will Face Independent Audit
Trump called reports about the renovation “lies” and said Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh had announced an in-depth audit.
· Regulation
- Trump Plans White House AI Chief and AI Force to Coordinate Federal Policy
Jay Clayton, the director of national intelligence and former SEC chair, is expected to lead the effort. A decision could come as early as Friday.
· People
- Trump Says Inflation Could Help Pay Down the U.S. National Debt
He also pointed to economic growth, but did not specify an inflation level or outline a policy to reduce the debt.
· Regulation
- $TRUMP Ranks Holders for 185 Seats at Nov. 22 Dinner
The top 29 holders will also be invited to a reception with President Donald Trump and one of three guests called “Legends.”
· Regulation
- Trump Says U.S. Could Take Stakes in OpenAI and Anthropic
He pointed to the government’s Intel investment as a precedent but announced no negotiations, terms or funding for an AI-company stake.
· Regulation
- Trump Says Iran Bombing Could Increase After Midterm Elections
He also cited a slight decline in supplies of some ammunition types.
· Regulation
- U.S. and Brent Oil Rise Nearly 80 Cents; Trump Discusses Iran Bombing
On Oct. 1, U.S. oil stood at $90.97 a barrel and Brent at $99.75.
· Investing
- Trump Joins Six AI Firms in Voluntary Frontier Safety Accord
The framework calls for internal monitoring, external evaluations and board oversight, but includes no stated penalties or common implementation deadline.
· Regulation
- Trump Keeps Diesel Export Ban on Table, Warns of Gasoline Impact
The president said restricting diesel exports could lower diesel prices while pushing gasoline prices higher. The proposal remains under discussion.
· Regulation
- Trump Unveils Voluntary AI Accord Signed by OpenAI, Google and Nvidia
The pact calls for internal controls, independent audits and board oversight but sets no penalties or government enforcement mechanism.
· Regulation
- Record U.S. Crude Production May Shift Focus From Diesel Export Ban
Market pricing puts the chance of an announcement at 0.7% by Oct. 1 and 16.5% by Nov. 1, while no White House proposal has reached the Senate.
· Regulation
- Trump’s Section 301 Tariffs Face Challenge in U.S. Court of International Trade
Small businesses and Democratic-led states argue the administration is using forced-labor enforcement to revive a near-global tariff policy after earlier duties faced court defeats.
· Regulation
- Trump-Iran Standoff Keeps Hormuz and Oil Markets in Focus
Nearly 1,500 commercial vessels have crossed the strait under U.S. protection, while Brent crude reached $119.97 per barrel on Sept. 28.
· Regulation
- Trump Weighs Former SEC Chair Jay Clayton for AI Czar Role
Clayton led the SEC when it filed its 2020 lawsuit against Ripple. Trump wants to choose an AI czar within three or four days.
· Regulation