Scott Bessent, CEO of Key Square Capital Management, discussed President-elect Donald Trump’s economic vision and potential role as Treasury secretary during a second term. The historical significance of tariffs as a revenue-raising and protective tool was highlighted, with an emphasis on their use in negotiations with trading partners. Tariffs were also seen as a means to address national security vulnerabilities and achieve foreign policy objectives, while potentially raising significant revenue for the Treasury and not necessarily increasing prices for consumers.
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4-year-old girl with life-threatening illness and her mom granted humanitarian parole for one year
SummaryDeysi Vargas and her 4-year-old daughter, S.G.V., who has a life-threatening medical condition, received a one-year humanitarian parole extension allowing them to remain in the U.S. after facing deportation. Their previous status was revoked by the Department of Homeland Security, raising concerns about S.G.V.'s access to essential medical care for her short bowel syndrome, which requires specialized treatment unavailable outside the U.S. Following public advocacy and a news conference, the family's application for status is...
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