Trump pressure and what comes next

The ExxonMobil and Chevron company logos are displayed on the floor of the New York Stock Exchange during morning trading on July 24, 2026 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty Images Big Oil enjoyed a blockbuster profit windfall in the second quarter. A key question now is whether the industry will use…

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The drone maker powering Ukraine’s deep-strike campaign

The chief executive of Ukraine’s leading arms company says Kyiv has “learned the hard way” that military strength is an essential precursor to diplomacy, describing deep strikes into Russian territory as a core tenet of the country’s pressure campaign. Missile and drone maker Fire Point, which says it currently facilitates more than 60% of Ukraine’s…

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Trump revives effort to fire Fed’s Lisa Cook

Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook participates in a board meeting at the Federal Reserve on March 19, 2026 in Washington, DC. Kevin Dietsch | Getty Images President Donald Trump is “considering” firing Federal Reserve Board Governor Lisa Cook, the White House said this week, reviving an effort that had been stymied by the Supreme…

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