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Last update: 9 hours agoTexas Politics: Trump has endorsed hardliner Ken Paxton in the Texas GOP Senate runoff, a late boost that puts pressure on incumbent John Cornyn with early voting already underway. Middle East Tensions: Trump says the U.S. could hit Iran again within days if talks fail, even as he claims he paused an attack at Gulf allies’ request—keeping oil markets and global nerves on edge. Markets & Ethics: New disclosures show Trump made dozens of “Magnificent Seven” stock trades in Q1, including heavy activity in Apple and Alphabet, while critics raise fresh conflict-of-interest concerns. Trade & China: U.S. Treasury chief Scott Bessent says Washington isn’t rushing to extend its tariff and critical-minerals truce with China beyond November, pointing to ongoing gaps. Legal Battles at Home: Democratic-led states sue over new Trump student-loan limits for healthcare professional degrees, while DOJ testimony also highlights controversy around a new “weaponization” payout fund. EU Policy: The EU pushes circular economy measures, pitching big climate and pollution gains as it tries to cut reliance on imported raw materials.
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