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Alex Karp, CEO of Palantir Technologies, speaks on a panel titled Power, Purpose, and the New American Century at the Hill and Valley Forum at the U.S. Capitol on April 30, 2025 in Washington, DC. Kevin Dietsch | Getty ImagesPalantir topped Wall Street’s estimates Monday, surpassing $1 billion in quarterly revenue for the first time, and hiking its full-year guidance.Shares rallied more than 5%.Here’s how the company did versus LSEG estimates:Earnings per share: 16 cents adj. vs. 14 cents expectedRevenue: $1.00 billion vs. $940 million expectedThe artificial intelligence software provider’s revenues grew 48% during the period. Analysts hadn’t expected the…

AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — Dozens of Democratic state lawmakers in Texas have scattered to points across the country in a last-ditch effort to prevent Republicans from adopting U.S. House maps that President Donald Trump wants in place before the 2026 midterm elections.The Republican-controlled state House scheduled a vote on a district map for Monday afternoon. By leaving the state, Democrats are beyond the reach of Texas law enforcement, and they can effectively shut down the vote by ensuring the 150-member House does not have the quorum required to do business.Gov. Greg Abbott and fellow Republicans are threatening to try to…

The State Department is proposing a rule requiring some business and tourist visa applicants to post a bond of up to $15,000 to enter the United States, a step critics say could put the process out of reach for many.According to a notice set for publication on Tuesday in the Federal Register, the department plans a 12‑month pilot program targeting applicants from countries with high visa overstay rates and weak internal document security.Under the plan, applicants could be required to post bonds of $5,000, $10,000 or $15,000 when applying for a visa.Why It MattersThis move marks a significant escalation in…

CALVERT CITY, Ky. (AP) — Republican Nate Morris had deftly warmed up a crowd of party faithful, gushing about President Donald Trump and recounting his own life’s journey — from hardscrabble childhood to wealthy entrepreneur — when he turned his attention to the man he wants to replace, Sen. Mitch McConnell.That’s when things got feisty. While bashing Kentucky’s longest-serving senator at a GOP dinner on the eve of Saturday’s Fancy Farm picnic, a tradition-laden stop on the state’s political circuit, Morris was cut off in midsentence by a party activist in the crowd, who noted that McConnell isn’t seeking reelection…

The Trump administration will deny federal disaster‑preparedness aid to U.S. states and cities that boycott Israeli companies, linking routine funding to its political position.In grant notices posted Friday, the Federal Emergency Management Agency said applicants must comply with its “terms and conditions,” which include certifying they will not cut off “commercial relations specifically with Israeli companies” to remain eligible for assistance.Why It MattersThe rule covers at least $1.9 billion in federal grants that states depend on for search‑and‑rescue gear, emergency management salaries, backup power systems, and other essentials, according to 11 FEMA grant notices reviewed by Reuters. It marks the Trump…

A window display of actress Sydney Sweeney is seen on a window of an American Eagle store on August 01, 2025 in New York City. Michael M. Santiago | Getty ImagesShares of American Eagle surged 20% on Monday after President Donald Trump complimented the retailer’s marketing campaign with actress Sydney Sweeney.”Sydney Sweeney, a registered Republican, has the ‘HOTTEST’ ad out there. It’s for American Eagle, and the jeans are ‘flying off the shelves.’ Go get ’em Sydney!” Trump wrote on his social media site Truth Social not long after markets opened. Shortly after Trump’s post, shares of American Eagle jumped, and…

WASHINGTON (AP) — Republican Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina is running for governor, entering a GOP primary in which competition for President Donald Trump’s endorsement — and the backing of his base of supporters — is expected to be fierce. Mace, who last year won her third term representing South Carolina’s 1st District, made her run official during a launch event Monday at The Citadel military college in Charleston. She plans to start a statewide series of town halls later this week with an event in Myrtle Beach.“I’m running for governor because South Carolina doesn’t need another empty suit…

Facebook Tweet Email Link President Donald Trump said on Monday that he will “substantially” raise tariffs on India because it’s still buying Russian oil. “India is not only buying massive amounts of Russian Oil, they are then, for much of the Oil purchased, selling it on the Open Market for big profits,” the president posted on his social media network, Truth Social. “Because of this, I will be substantially raising the Tariff paid by India to the USA.” But India pushed back, saying it is being unfairly targeted by the United States and European Union for importing oil from Russia.…

Donald Trump’s disapproval rating has climbed to its highest level of the year, according to newly released polling data.The latest ActiVote poll, conducted between July 1 and 31 among 454 respondents, put Trump’s disapproval rating at 52.1 percent, up from 51.5 percent last month. Meanwhile, his approval rating has remained at 44.5 percent.Why It MattersVoters have in particular raised concerns about the administration’s handling of the late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein’s case, as well as Trump’s tariffs policies and his impact on the economy more broadly. File photo: Donald Trump gestures as he departs from the South Lawn of the…

U.S. President Donald Trump meets with European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen, in Turnberry, Scotland, Britain, July 27, 2025. Evelyn Hockstein | ReutersThe European Union announced Monday that it will suspend for six months its planned countermeasures against the United States’ tariffs, which which were set to take effect this week.”On 27 July 2025, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and US President Donald J. Trump agreed a deal on tariffs and trade,” the EU Commission spokesperson for trade said in a statement.The spokesperson touted the agreement as restoring “stability and predictability for citizens and businesses on both…