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The U.S. military conducted strikes on Iranian missile and drone facilities following Iran’s attack on a commercial vessel in the Strait of Hormuz, which violated a recent ceasefire. CENTCOM described the action as a necessary response, marking the first U.S. military engagement since the ceasefire extension.
President Trump has threatened to implement a 100% tariff on nations imposing a digital services tax on U.S. companies. He stated that any country proceeding with such a tax would face immediate import duties, overriding existing trade agreements. Approximately half of OECD European members have proposed or enacted similar taxes.
Leon Black, co-founder of Apollo Global Management, is set to testify before the House Oversight Committee regarding his financial dealings with Jeffrey Epstein. Senator Ron Wyden has questioned Black’s payments exceeding $170 million for services purportedly related to tax advice and estate planning, amid ongoing scrutiny over Epstein’s criminal activities.
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Republican candidates canceled campaign events amid a blizzard ahead of the first presidential contest, the Iowa Caucus, on Monday.
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Britian and the US launched airstrikes last night.
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