It is unlikely to violate bribery laws as currently interpreted by the Supreme Court, as per Meredith McGehee, an independent expert on government ethics and campaign finance.
A weaker-than-expected jobs report sparked a widespread market rally in the last session of the week, as traders increased expectations on potential interest rate cuts later this year.
In a significant move, the Biden administration has announced a temporary pause on pending decisions of liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports on Friday. The statement from President Joe Biden emphasized the need to scrutinize the impacts of LNG exports on energy costs, America's energy security and the environment.