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Hamas to Free Six More Israeli Hostages Amid Rise in Tension
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RAFAH, Gaza Strip (AP) — Hamas is set to free six more Israeli hostages Saturday from the Gaza Strip, but the exchange for hundreds of Palestinian prisoners is shadowed by heightened tension between the adversaries that clouds the future of the fragile ceasefire deal.
Starmer Faces Defining Moment in Campaign to Sway Trump
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The last time Keir Starmer crossed the Atlantic to meet Donald Trump the British prime minister needed to show he could avoid a personality clash with the once and future president. The stakes are considerably higher now.
Trump EPA Keeps Biden-Era Gasoline Change Meant to Boost Ethanol
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The Trump administration is holding firm to an April fuel policy change meant to bolster sales of corn-based ethanol, despite some oil industry warnings it could raise gasoline costs and cause fuel supply disruptions.
Balance of Power 02/21/25
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"Balance of Power" focuses on the intersection of politics and global business. On today's show, Adam Boehler, the White House Special Envoy for Hostages, discusses why he believes Hamas will release all hostages, and why phase two of a peace deal is a real possibility. Rep. Jake Auchincloss (D) Massachusetts talks about the budget resolution, the war in Ukraine and the cutting of federal employees. Jessica Roth, Cardozo Law School Professor & Former Federal Prosecutor for the Southern District of New York, discusses a federal judge refusing to immediately dismiss the corruption charges facing New York City Mayor Eric Adams and ordering a probe of the case. (Source: Bloomberg)
Trump DEI Orders Mostly Blocked in Diversity Officers Suit
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A federal judge in Baltimore preliminarily halted the Trump administration from enforcing portions of the president’s sweeping executive orders targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion programs that it considers illegal and discriminatory.
DOJ Accuses Judge of ‘Misconduct’ During Trans Military Ban Case
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The federal judge in Washington overseeing a challenge to President Donald Trump’s ban on transgender people serving in the military was accused by the US Justice Department of misconduct for alleged bias during recent court hearings.
Stocks Get Hammered as Traders Hit Risk-Off Button | Bloomberg: The Close 02/21/2025
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Bloomberg Television brings you the latest news and analysis leading up to the final minutes and seconds before and after the closing bell on Wall Street. Today's guests are Darrell Cronk, Wells Fargo, Michael Ha, Baird, Jim Fish, Piper Sandler, Joanne Hsu, University of Michigan, Ed Clissold, Ned Davis Research, Christopher Cain, Bloomberg Intelligence, Hope Harrison, GWU, Ashish Aggarwal, JubileeTV, Detavio Samuels, Revolt CEO, Bailey Lipschultz, Bloomberg News, Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, SAG-AFTRA. (Source: Bloomberg)
CFPB Agrees to Drop Case Against SoLo Funds as Agency Cuts Back
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The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau and peer-to-peer lending platform SoLo Funds agreed to put an end to the agency’s lawsuit against the company amid a broader halt to enforcement actions, according to court filings.
Bybit Hack, Crypto’s Biggest Ever, Spoils Coinbase’s SEC Victory Party
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The crypto industry started its Friday in a jubilant mood, with Coinbase Global Inc.’s announcement that US securities regulators were poised to dismiss a legal case against the nation’s largest digital-asset exchange.
Tariffs Hit Autos, Naming the Inflation Reduction Act, AI Hurdles | Wall Street Week
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This week, we look at why US automakers are getting hit by the threat of tariffs meant to protect them. And, the Inflation Reduction Act was supposed to be able to pay for its spending without increasing inflation — did it live up to its name? Plus, the promise of AI keeps growing along with the hurdles in its way. We talk to Nobel Laureate Geoffery Hinton and "Chip War" author Chris Miller. (Source: Bloomberg)
Negotiator Says There's a Path to Release All Hostages
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Adam Boehler, the White House Special Envoy for Hostages, joins Bloomberg's "Balance of Power" to discuss why he believes Hamas will release all hostages, and why phase two of a peace deal is a real possibility. (Source: Bloomberg)
Judge Orders Probe Into Adams Case, What Happens Next?
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Jessica Roth, Cardozo Law School Professor & Former Federal Prosecutor for the Southern District of New York, discusses a federal judge refusing to immediately dismiss the corruption charges facing New York City Mayor Eric Adams and ordering a probe of the case. She also shares her thoughts on New York Governor Kathy Hochul choosing to stand down on removing Adams as mayor. Jessica Roth speaks with Kailey Leinz and Joe Mathieu on Bloomberg's "Balance of Power." (Source: Bloomberg)
Associated Press Sues White House Officials to Restore Access
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The Associated Press sued three White House officials after its reporters were banned from covering events at the White House and traveling aboard Air Force One over President Donald Trump’s objection to how the news organization references “Gulf of America” in its style guide.
Trump Directs CFIUS to Restrict Chinese Investments in Key Areas
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President Donald Trump signed a memorandum directing the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States to restrict investments from China in strategic sectors, the latest salvo from his administration against the world’s second largest economy.
Trump Told Drugmakers to Move Production to US or Face Tariffs
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President Donald Trump warned drugmakers in a private meeting that tariffs are coming and said companies should hustle to move overseas manufacturing to the US, according to two people familiar with the conversation.
Trump Eyes Tariffs to Counter Digital Taxes on Big Tech
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President Trump said he will sign a executive order Friday that could open the door to tariffs in response to digital services taxes some countries impose on US tech companies. Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall has the details from the White House. (Source: Bloomberg)
Trump Returns to Conservative Conference as Party Weighs the Future
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