Venezuela has strongly condemned a U.S. bounty placed on President Maduro, with Foreign Minister Yvan Gil labeling it a “crude political propaganda operation.” Gil asserted the move lacked legal and moral backing, serving the political interests of extremist factions in both U.S. and Venezuelan politics.

• Foreign Minister Yvan Gil described the bounty as the “most ridiculous smokescreen we have ever seen,” intended as a media maneuver.
• The Foreign Minister, Yvan Gil, stated the bounty aims to divert attention from internal problems within the United States.
• Venezuela has consistently condemned alleged covert operations and destabilizing plots by the United States, many of which have been foiled by their security agencies.

President Donald Trump has publicly demanded the immediate resignation of Intel CEO Lip-Bu Tan, citing alleged problematic ties to China and concerns over national security. This unusual move comes as Intel, a recipient of billions in US government funds for semiconductor manufacturing, faces scrutiny over its leadership amidst efforts to boost domestic chip production.

• Trump accused CEO Lip-Bu Tan of being “highly conflicted” due to alleged investments in companies tied to the Chinese military.
• Intel stated its deep commitment to advancing US national and economic security interests, emphasizing investments aligning with Trump’s “America First agenda.”
• Shares in Intel fell more than 3% following the attack, highlighting the immediate financial impact of Trump’s criticism.

US President Donald Trump is moving to broaden investment options for American workers' retirement savings, aiming to include cryptocurrencies, private equity, and other non-traditional assets in 401ks. This initiative seeks to provide everyday workers with access to investments previously limited to wealthy individuals, potentially unlocking new funding sources for these sectors.

• The Department of Labor has been given 180 days to review rules impacting these investments.
• US President Donald Trump
• The Department of Labor already rescinded May 2022 guidance that urged "extreme care" before adding crypto to retirement accounts.