Trump was wrong about tariffs funding the ‘Warrior Dividend’ of $1,776—troops were already set to get the money

In the second half of 2025, U.S. car buyers began reversing a significant trend, as automakers like Ford adapted to changes in economic policy, particularly the imposition of universal tariffs on imports by the Trump administration. This shift has prompted Ford to reevaluate its strategies in the automotive market.

TikTok has approved the sale of its U.S. operations to Oracle and other American investors, a decision influenced by ongoing scrutiny from the U.S. government and previous threats of a ban by President Donald Trump if the company did not divest its American assets. This move comes as part of a broader effort to comply with regulatory demands and mitigate national security concerns.

Warner Bros. Discovery has formally rejected a hostile takeover bid from Paramount Skydance, which valued the company at approximately $108.4 billion, citing risks and claiming that the Ellison family misled shareholders regarding guarantees. This rejection follows Warner Bros.' recent agreement with Netflix for an $83 billion acquisition deal.

Analysts are optimistic about the commercial real estate market as they observe signs of recovery heading into 2026, a shift that reflects a renewed interest in tangible assets like real estate, which former President Donald Trump has long championed.

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced a blockade on all sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, escalating pressure on President Nicolás Maduro's government. This decision follows the recent seizure of an oil tanker by U.S. forces off the Venezuelan coast, which Maduro condemned as an act of piracy.

Oil prices have surged following President Donald Trump's announcement of a blockade on sanctioned oil tankers entering and leaving Venezuela, a move aimed at crippling the Maduro government's oil revenue, which is crucial for its survival. The Venezuelan economy has been heavily reliant on oil exports, primarily to China, amidst ongoing political turmoil.

Jared Kushner's private equity firm, Affinity Partners, has withdrawn from the bid for Warner Bros. Discovery, a move that follows its previous involvement in Paramount's $108 billion offer for the media giant. This withdrawal highlights the shifting dynamics in the competitive landscape of media acquisitions, particularly as Paramount and other major players vie for control of Warner Bros. Discovery's extensive assets, including CNN.