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OpenAI is proposing to give the Trump administration a 5% stake in its startup. The company is in early discussions for a public ownership deal amid increasing political pressure.

Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu faces mounting political, legal and US pressure ahead of crucial elections.

Alan Greenspan, who led the Federal Reserve from 1987 to 2006, died at 100. He guided the economy through expansion and stress, fostering public trust in the Fed despite broader institutional skepticism in the U.S. The article highlights his role in maintaining price stability and the Fed's independence amid political and economic challenges.

Colleges are addressing declining public trust through open discussions about rising concerns. Higher education leaders are responding to a year of intense political pressure by seeking solutions.

Powell warns against political pressure on the Federal Reserve, stating it is undergoing a stress test and that removing officials over policy differences could lead to loss of public faith in the central bank.

Japan is regarded as a stable democracy with a sophisticated media industry and constitutional protections for free expression, but a leading press freedom index has labeled its media environment as 'problematic'. Analysts and journalists highlight a contradiction: while reporters face little overt repression, political pressure and access issues undermine press freedom.

The U.S. military conducted a defensive strike against Iran, shooting down four Iranian drones and attacking a ground control station in Bandar Abbas. Hours later, Iran retaliated by striking a U.S. base. President Trump dismissed political pressure regarding a potential deal.

The Federal Reserve announced its interest rate decision as markets anticipate updates regarding Jerome Powell's future at the helm. The U.S. president has publicly demanded Powell's resignation, adding political pressure to the economic decision.

The federal government is required to return billions in collected tariffs, highlighting a debate over whether businesses can operate freely under the law or face political pressures to prioritize political considerations over financial interests.

The Bank of Thailand aims to maintain stable interest rates to bolster the economy despite political pressures. Weak economic conditions are cited as a reason to consider rate cuts soon. The central bank's decision is highlighted amid ongoing economic challenges.