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Representative image of a United States textile mill and factory closure backdrop, illustrating how the National Council of Textile Organizations said the U.S. textile industry stayed stable in 2025 despite trade disruption, tariff volatility, and more than 40 facility closures.

NCTO annual meeting: US textile output holds at $60.9bn in 2025 despite trade and tariff headwinds

Faraday Future and AIxCrypto-linked investor amend $12m pact to test real-world asset tokenization model

Pope Leo shuts down Trump feud talk as Vatican tries to pull Africa tour back from Washington drama

Representative image of White House construction activity as appeals court allows ballroom project work to continue for now amid an escalating legal battle over the Trump administration’s expansion plan.

White House ballroom project moves ahead after appeals court stay

Representative image of a United States Navy warship and commercial tanker traffic near the Strait of Hormuz, illustrating the first full operational day of the United States naval blockade of Iranian ports and the rising global focus on Gulf shipping disruption.

Blockade day one: Iran shadow fleet defies United States order, Starmer rallies 40 nations and prices near $100

The US Iran port blockade began April 13 with a sanctioned shadow tanker transiting Hormuz unchallenged as oil neared $100 and Starmer convened 40 nations.

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April 14, 2026