US President Donald Trump's Economic and Political Directives - August 2025

US President Donald Trump is taking action 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. Concurrently, President 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. Venezuela also strongly condemned a U.S. bounty placed on President Maduro, with Foreign Minister Yvan Gil labeling it a 'crude political propaganda operation' that lacked legal and moral backing, serving the political interests of extremist factions in both U.S. and Venezuelan politics.