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Jan 30, 2026 · 3 min read

More Jeffrey Epstein files being released by DOJ, Blanche says

"We did not protect President Trump ... or anybody," Deputy Attorney Todd Blanche said as he revealed there would be no more release of Epstein files.

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Jan 30, 2026 · 3 min read

Sen. Tillis will oppose Trump Fed chair pick Warsh until Powell probe resolved

Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell has said the DOJ's criminal investigation of him stems from frustration by President Trump over interest rate decisions.

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Jan 30, 2026 · 2 min read

Sandisk stock soars 14% after blowout earnings report shows overwhelming AI demand

The flash storage memory company reported strong margins as AI data centers fuel a supply crunch for the chips.

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Jan 30, 2026 · 3 min read

Luigi Mangione won't face death penalty in CEO murder case, federal judge rules

Luigi Mangione is accusing of fatally shooting UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson on a New York City street in December 2024.

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Jan 30, 2026 · 3 min read

Eli Lilly plans $3.5 billion manufacturing plant in Pennsylvania to make next-generation obesity injections

The plant will help make Lilly's experimental drug called retatrutide, which has shown the highest weight loss seen to date in a late-stage trial.

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Jan 30, 2026 · 4 min read

Tax refunds could be $1,000 higher this season, on average, White House says. How much you can expect

Tax refunds could be $1,000 higher this season, the White House said this week. But the average depends on your situation, experts say.

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Jan 30, 2026 · 3 min read

Chevron CEO says Venezuela is taking positive steps to protect private oil investment

Chevron is the only U.S. oil major operating in Venezuela through a special license issued by the Treasury Department.

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Jan 30, 2026 · 1 min read

Wall Street analysts weigh Warsh

High stakes; hot takes; no breaks

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Jan 30, 2026 · 5 min read

Prediction markets allow trading on Super Bowl commercials, prompting insider trading questions

Prediction markets Kalshi and Polymarket are offering trades on which companies will air Super Bowl ads, prompting concerns about potential insider trading.

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Jan 30, 2026 · 3 min read

Partial government shutdown on track for Saturday after Senate vote on funding deal stalled

The deal would address concerns Democrats have had about funding the Department of Homeland Security due to enforcement actions in Minnesota.

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Jan 30, 2026 · 4 min read

Exxon CEO says Venezuela needs to transition to democracy for oil investment to make sense

ExxonMobil CEO Darren Woods in a CNBC interview stood by comments on Venezuela's oil industry that angered President Donald Trump.

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