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Last update: 7 hours agoCritical Minerals Diplomacy: The U.S. and South Africa held high-level talks in Johannesburg on potential critical-mineral deals, with officials framing it as an early-stage push to diversify supply chains away from China’s rare-earth leverage. Retirement Policy Fight: The Labor Department’s EBSA chief defended a proposed rule for retirement-plan investment prudence, urging industry input as the agency tries to keep the framework legally durable. U.S.-China Tech Spotlight: Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang joined Trump’s China trip after a late invite, underscoring how chip access—especially for Nvidia’s H200—could become a summit topic. Markets & Inflation: Stocks slid as April inflation hit 3.8% and tech weakened, while oil rose on Iran-related risk. Crypto Momentum: The CLARITY Act got fresh Senate Banking momentum, with a housing provision seen as a political lever for bipartisan support. Local Politics: Salt Lake City’s councilwoman Eva Lopez Chavez lost her seat after a residency ruling. Energy Relief Debate: Trump floated pausing the federal gas tax, but Congress approval remains the hurdle.
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