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Geopolitical Tensions Rattle Wall Street as Futures Slide on Trump’s Iran Warning

  Markets tumbled Thursday morning as renewed geopolitical uncertainty sent U.S. stock futures sharply lower, with investors reacting to President Trump’s latest remarks that the war with Iran is “not yet over.”   U.S. stock futures stumbled early Thursday after President Trump’s national address failed to signal a clear end to the ongoing U.S.–Israeli conflict with Iran. Futures tied to the Dow Jones Industrial Average dropped more than 600 points , while S&P 500 futures fell 1.5% and Nasdaq 100 futures slid 2% , reflecting heightened investor anxiety.  The market’s reaction was driven largely by Trump’s assertion that the conflict is not yet resolved, despite reports that Iran’s president has approached the U.S. about a potential ceasefire. Trump emphasized that any agreement would depend on reopening the Strait of Hormuz , a critical global energy chokepoint. He also warned that U.S. forces would “hit Iran hard” before any withdrawal in the coming weeks.  ...

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Trump's Day 1 Agenda: Deportations, Pardons, and Legal Maneuvers

 

On his first day back in office, President-elect Donald Trump has outlined an ambitious agenda that includes initiating a mass deportation push, pardoning individuals involved in the January 6 Capitol riot, and addressing his own legal challenges. Trump has stated that his administration will prioritize securing the U.S. border and reversing policies from the previous administration.

Trump's plan includes the deportation of undocumented immigrants, particularly those involved in criminal activities. He has emphasized the importance of national security and public safety in his approach. Additionally, Trump has promised to pardon many of the individuals convicted for their roles in the January 6 riot, referring to them as "unbelievable patriots".

In terms of his legal battles, Trump aims to leverage his position to address the federal cases against him. He has expressed his intention to fire Special Counsel Jack Smith, who has been prosecuting two federal cases against him. Trump's legal team is also exploring ways to set aside or expunge his felony conviction in New York and delay the case in Georgia until the end of his presidential term.

As Trump prepares to take office, his bold plans are set to spark significant debate and controversy, both domestically and internationally.

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