Ruth Marcus, a longtime editor of The Washington Post’s editorial page, resigned after accusing CEO Will Lewis of blocking her editorial criticizing the paper’s new direction. Marcus, who worked at the paper for over 40 years, claimed in an email obtained by Semafor’s Maxwell Tani that her attempt to publish a dissenting op-ed was rejected.
Texas is investing nearly $700 million in taxpayer-funded grants to expand semiconductor manufacturing under the Texas CHIPS Act. The initiative aims to strengthen the state's position as a leader in the U.S. semiconductor industry.
Chicago Sky star Angel Reese has issued a strong warning to the WNBA, saying that players are prepared to strike if the league does not meet their contract demands.
Vice President J.D. Vance has reiterated the administration's commitment to implementing tariffs broadly, with limited exemptions, to incentivize companies to invest in the United States.
The United States and Ukraine are poised to finalize a significant minerals agreement, granting the U.S. access to Ukraine's extensive mineral resources.
Trump announced the creation of a U.S. Crypto Strategic Reserve, incorporating cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP (Ripple), Solana (SOL), and Cardano (ADA).
Illinois' Interchange Fee Prohibition Act remains tied up in court as industry experts warn that the law could create unnecessary complications for businesses. The law prohibits credit card issuers from charging interchange fees on portions of transactions, including taxes and gratuities. While supporters claim the transition will be easy, financial institutions and business advocates argue otherwise.
