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AXIOS (Nathan Bomey) - Corporate America shrugging off economic uncertainty as earnings deliver

Corporate America is delivering the goods this earnings season , dampening fears about the economy, even as rising energy prices threaten to undermine the momentum. Why it matters: Economic uncertainty tied to the Iran war — alongside stubborn inflation and souring consumer sentiment — don't seem to have derailed earnings in Q1. Zoom in: Wednesday's winners included: - Uber: After reporting a 25% rise in bookings, CEO Dara Khosrowshahi told CNBC : "The consumers are spending, they're spending locally, and we don't see any signs of that weakening at this point." - Disney: The company recorded better-than-expected operating income at all three of its divisions — entertainment, experiences and sports — as Bloomberg noted .…

AXIOS (Josephine Walker) - Trump's student loan limits could rock the health care industry

The Trump administration's new federal student loan limits could force aspiring health care workers to abandon their degrees or turn to private lenders. Why it matters: America's aging population means the nation needs more health care workers, but the borrowing cap could exacerbate the industry's worker shortage , which is already marked by medical care deserts and longer wait times . - "The health care workforce is not a faucet that you can turn on and off," Adrienne Thomas of the American Hospital Association tells Axios. "We're really concerned that this rule will discourage students from entering health care professions because they can't afford it." Catch up quickly: Trump's 2025 tax bill capped federal loans at $100,000 total…

THENATIONALPULSE (Pulse Wires) - Man Charged for Alleged Death Threats Against Trump, Rubio, Bondi.

A man has been charged after allegedly threatening to kill President Donald J. Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and former Attorney General Pam Bondi on social media.

A Florida man faces up to 10 years in federal prison after allegedly making violent threats against President Donald J. Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and former Attorney General Pam Bondi on social media . PULSE POINTS WHAT HAPPENED: Nathaniel Sanders II has been charged after allegedly threatening to kill President Donald J. Trump, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, and former Attorney General Pam Bondi on social media. DETAIL: On Monday, Nathaniel Sanders, a 32-year-old Florida man, appeared in federal court after reportedly making multiple threats against the President, along with current and former Cabinet officials, between January and April. The alleged threats included a claim that he would bomb the White House, mentioning…Open

YOUTUBE (The Hill) - An 'egregious cover-up': Dems say Howard Lutnick blatantly lied in his testimony about Epstein ties

In the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick provides closed-door testimony related to the panel’s Jeffrey Epstein investigation. Democrats answered questions after the deposition and were seemingly shocked by Lutnick allegedly lying during his testimony about visiting Epstein after he saw the 'massage tables' on the island. They call for his resignation and say this is all part of a cover-up by the administration. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam said 'stay tuned' after a reporter asked if they were going to move towards allowing video into other depositions about Epstein ties in the future. #epsteinfiles #howardlutnick #deposition