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Trump claims Iran extremely crippled as weapon reserves plunge about 90%

President Donald Trump tells FOX Business' Ed Lawrence his thoughts on personal threats from Iran, expressing confidence in security and more, as a new round of U.S. strikes in the region is reported on 'The Claman Countdown.' In his first …

U.S. Trade Deficit Rises to $77.6B in May

The U.S. trade deficit for goods and services rose by 43% between April and May, growing from $54.6 billion to $77.6 billion between the two months, reaching its highest level in more than a year. According to The New York Times, U.S. goods and services …

U.S. trade deficit widens as imports hit 14-month high

The Blueprint U.S. trade deficit jumped 42.2% in May to $77.6 billion, the highest level since March 2025. Capital goods imports hit a record high, fueled by AI-related spending. Exports fell 3.2%, weighed down by declines in capital goods, consumer goods …

U.S. Trade Deficit Widens in May on Record Goods Imports

The United States trade deficit in goods and services widened to $77.6 billion in May as America imported more goods than it sold abroad. Imports rose, climbing 3.3 percent from the previous month, to $395.3 billion, as the United States imported more …

The U.S. trade deficit surged to a 14-month high as AI spending drove record imports

The U.S. trade deficit surged to $77.6 billion in May, according to new data released Tuesday, a 42.2% rise and a level not seen since March 2025. The Bureau of Economic Analysis and Census Bureau report said that import volumes reached their strongest …

U.S. Trade Deficit Widens Sharply in May 2026

The U.S. trade deficit widened sharply in May, according to a report from the Commerce Department’s Bureau of Economic Analysis and Census Bureau cited by Reuters. The trade gap increased by 42.2% to $77.6 billion, while economists surveyed by Reuters had …

U.S. trade deficit expands in May amid jump in capital goods imports

The U.S. trade deficit widened in May, as soaring expenditures on artificial intelligence fueled a jump in capital goods imports to record levels, raising questions over the outlook for second-quarter growth. Imports increased by 3.3% to $395.3 billion, as …

U.S. Trade Deficit Expands in May

The U.S. trade deficit expanded sharply in May as the value of imported products climbed and American exports dropped. According to a joint report released Tuesday by the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, the nation’s …

Seeing the Trees, But Ignoring the Forest

The Supreme Court struck down President Trump’s tariffs, but it left the big issue of abusive presidential power unaddressed. The case of Learning Resources v. Trump was the economic blockbuster of the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2025 term. In a 6-3 decision, the …

U.S. Trade Deficit Widens Substantially In May

A report released by the Commerce Department on Tuesday showed a substantial increase in the size of the U.S. trade deficit in the month of May. The Commerce Department said the trade deficit widened to $77.6 billion in May from a revised $54.6 billion in …

U.S. trade deficit widens sharply in May as capital goods imports hit record high

Open this photo in gallery:Cargo trucks queue to cross to the United States at the Otay Commercial crossing in Tijuana, Mexico, in March, 2025.GUILLERMO ARIAS/AFP/Getty Images The U.S. trade deficit widened sharply in May as an artificial …

U.S. Trade Deficit Widens Substantially As Imports Surge, Exports Plunge

A report released by the Commerce Department on Tuesday showed a substantial increase in the size of the U.S. trade deficit in the month of May. The Commerce Department said the trade deficit widened to $77.6 billion in May from a revised $54.6 billion in …

U.S. Trade Deficit Grows By Less Than Expected Amount

U.S. Trade Deficit Broadens By Less Than Expected

The US trade deficit widened in May as imports rose and exports tumbled. The gap in goods and services trade grew 42.2 percent from the prior month to $77.6 billion, Commerce Department data showed Tuesday. Exports declined by 3.2 percent by value in May, …

Arizona economy faces cooling housing, hiring trends

Real home prices continued to decline in April as inflation accelerated, according to an analysis from the Economic and Business Research Center. Meanwhile, labor market data show subdued activity at both the local and national levels in May and June. The …

Escalating U.S.-Iran tensions, tariffs, trade deficits and Federal Reserve policy debates led the weekend’s top finance ...

It’s been an eventful weekend in the world of finance and politics. Here’s a quick recap of the top economic stories that made headlines. Oil Prices Surge As US-Iran Tensions Escalate Oil prices surged following President Donald Trump‘s declaration of an …

The Trade Deficit Just Blew Out to $77.6 Billion. Are the Tariffs Even Working?

The May U.S. trade deficit came in at negative $77.6 billion, a jarring jump from April’s negative $54 billion and the widest monthly gap since March 2025. CNBC’s Rick Santelli walked through the number on air July 7, 2026, noting it landed close to the …

Trade deficit widens to biggest in more than a year

July 7, 2026 10:41 AM, EDT The U.S. trade deficit widened in May as a broad-based increase in imports and a decline in exports propelled the gap to the most in more than a year. The gap in goods and services trade grew 42.2% from the prior month to $77.6 …

US trade deficit widens as capital goods imports hit record high

In Brief: US trade deficit jumps 42.2% to $77.6 billion Capital goods imports hit record $128 billion in May Petroleum exports rise to record $38.4 billion Exports drop 3.2% amid strong dollar effects WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The U.S. trade deficit widened …

Argent LNG and Naftogaz Group sign Memorandum of Understanding on long-term U.S. LNG cooperation

American Energy. Allied Destinations. Built to Last. METAIRIE, LA, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Argent LNG, LLC, developer of a 25 million tonnes per annum (MTPA) liquefied natural gas (LNG) export terminal at Port …

Sarcomatrix Therapeutics Corp. Opens Seed+ Investment Round to Accredited Investors on the KoreInside Platform

Preclinical-stage Nevada biotech funds its oral, mutation-agnostic Duchenne muscular dystrophy program toward a 2027 IND filing and first-in-human dosing. RENO, NV, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Sarcomatrix Therapeutics Corp …

The Nicole Locklin for U.S. Congress Campaign Shows Strength with her Q2 Fundraising Haul

Team Locklin running a strong campaign in Florida's new 26th congressional district. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Nicole Locklin for U.S. Congress campaign announced today that they have broken all …

NAEBA Warns Private Listings Test Real Estate Agents’ Fiduciary Duty to Homebuyers

NAEBA responds to Realtor.com CEO’s warning that hidden listing data, private listings, and reduced transparency threaten consumer protections. MESA, AZ, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The National Association of Exclusive …

ICYMI: Riverside Mayor Lock Dawson Recognized Among U.S. Mayors for Strong, Independent City Leadership

RIVERSIDE, CA, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Last week, Riverside Mayor Patricia Lock Dawson was recognized as one of the strongest independent mayors in the United States by The Fulcrum, a nonpartisan publication dedicated …

Prosperity for US Foundation Demonstrates Secure Citizen Petition Technology at NASS Conference

New Verified E-Signature Platform to Modernize Citizen-Proposed Constitutional Amendments While Strengthening Election Security, Accuracy, and Transparency RAPID CITY, SD, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The Prosperity for US …

Following Landmark U.S. Quantum Policy Milestones, QED-C Brings America’s Quantum Ecosystem to Capitol Hill

Bipartisan congressional leaders, senior Administration officials and quantum industry leaders gathered as the U.S. accelerates commercialization WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Following a landmark year for U. …

More Than 400 Scholars, Experts, and Human Rights Leaders Demand Release of Tunisian Political Prisoner R. Ghannouchi

International appeal now includes two former heads of state and hundreds of professors, experts from leading universities & institutions from 30 countries. WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- More than 400 …

Glasgow Traffic Cone Welcomed as a Token Of Hospitality and Friendship Between Scotland and Massachusetts During the ...

Danny Cambell, Mayor Michelle Wu, Massport CEO Richard Davey, Governor Maura Healey, and Andrew Dobbie pose for picture with Glasgow Traffic Cone Mayor Michelle Wu, Governor Maura Healey, Massport CEO Richard Davey and Meet Boston President and CEO Martha …

LEAD Against Trafficking Launches Statewide Campaign Urging Ohio Senate Vote on Bipartisan Anti-Trafficking Bills

HB 47 and HB 88 passed the Ohio House with overwhelming bipartisan support but remain stalled in the Senate Judiciary Committee CLEVELAND, OH, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- LEAD Against Trafficking (Legislative Engagement, …

American Manufacturing Celebrates the Companies, Products, and People Still Building America

American Manufacturing Celebrates the Companies, Products, and People Still Building America and Shaping Our Future GRANDVILLE, MI, UNITED STATES, July 15, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- American Manufacturing Celebrates the Companies, Products, and People …

The Leader's Floor Lookout: Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Here’s what to watch for on the House Floor today:   Responsibly Funding the America First Agenda Implementing an America First foreign policy agenda has bolstered freedom and security under the leadership of President Trump. At its core, an America First …

School Nutrition Association Annual National Conference Features Exhibits, Education Sessions and Demos

More than 6,000 school nutrition professionals from across the country gathered in Charlotte, NC, July 12-14, 2026 ARLINGTON, VA, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- More than 6,000 school nutrition professionals from across the …

DIRT Data Summary & Trends: CGA Index Reaches Record High in 2025

According to the CGA Index, damages in 2025 were up more than 5 points from the year prior WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Common Ground Alliance (CGA), the national nonprofit association dedicated to …

Darwin AI Expands Into an Enterprise-Grade Platform for Statewide, Multi-Agency AI Governance

New enterprise capabilities advance Darwin Enterprise, the company's offering for governing AI across large-scale, multi-agency government. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Darwin AI, the AI governance and …

Global Climate Solutions Simulator Adds Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal to Range of Possible Climate Mitigation Tools

New feature supported by Ocean Visions allows stakeholders to explore the potential of Ocean Alkalinity Enhancement WASHINGTON, DC, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Ocean Visions today announced the launch of a new Ocean …

White House Launches Gold Eagle Initiative for Unprecedented Cybersecurity Vulnerability Coordination

President Trump’s bold vision to secure and accelerate American artificial intelligence (AI) innovation is being actioned through the creation of “GOLD EAGLE,” a clearinghouse that enables unprecedented cybersecurity vulnerability coordination. Open-source …

Law Enforcement Leaders Across America Support Todd Blanche for Attorney General

President Donald J. Trump’s nominee for Attorney General, Todd Blanche, has secured strong endorsements from a powerful coalition of law enforcement organizations, state attorneys general, and public officials nationwide. A veteran prosecutor and defense …

San Francisco Sheriff's Deputy Faces Arraignment Today in Case Tied to County Jail Strip-Search Class Action

Deputy Nanette Musto, charged with battery and assault by a public officer, is arraigned this morning. The witness is a plaintiff in Veen Firm class action SAN FRANCISCO, CA, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- Deputy Nanette Musto, …

OnGo Alliance Adopts Formal CBRS Policy Positions to Support Long-Term Innovation, Investment, and Deployment Stability

ACI-NA voices official support for CBRS as DFW, Miami International, and Minneapolis-St. Paul join OnGo Alliance's growing enterprise membership BEAVERTON, OR, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- The OnGo Alliance, the driving force …