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Trump's border emergency declaration comes amid relative calm after years of major turmoil

President Donald Trump has declared a national emergency on the border with Mexico, saying “America’s sovereignty is under attack.”

Trump's border emergency declaration comes amid relative calm after years of major turmoil
Political|US

Hegseth narrowly wins confirmation to become US defense secretary

Pete Hegseth narrowly secured enough votes on Friday to become the next U.S. defense secretary, a major victory for President

Hegseth narrowly wins confirmation to become US defense secretary
Political|US

Trump administration asks federal agencies to terminate diversity roles

U.S.

Trump administration asks federal agencies to terminate diversity roles
Election|Political|US

FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims made by Trump during his first week back in office

President Donald Trump, who returned to office Jan. 20, has wasted no time setting a new agenda, relying on false and misleading information to support several of his initiatives

FACT FOCUS: A look at false and misleading claims made by Trump during his first week back in office
Crime|Health|Political|US

Trump administration drops transgender care leak case against Texas doctor

U.S. prosecutors on Friday dropped charges against a Texas doctor and self-described whistleblower on transgender care for minors, who was accused of illegally gaining

Trump administration drops transgender care leak case against Texas doctor
Political|US

Kemp says anyone who harms law enforcement ‘should be held fully accountable’ for actions

Kemp says anyone who harms law enforcement ‘should be held fully accountable’ for actions

Kemp says anyone who harms law enforcement ‘should be held fully accountable’ for actions
Business|Finance|Political|US

BofA, JPMorgan to lobby White House, Congress after conservative criticism

Bank of America and JPMorgan are set to lobby the White House and Congress to defend themselves from accusations by President Donald

BofA, JPMorgan to lobby White House, Congress after conservative criticism
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US

US offshore wind farms in service, in construction and under development

U.S. President Donald Trump suspended new federal offshore wind leasing on his first day back in the Oval Office on Jan. 20, pending an environmental and economic review.

US offshore wind farms in service, in construction and under development
Political|US

What JFK assassination files are still classified? Trump’s order could bring them to light

Millions of documents related to the 1963 assassination of President John F. Kennedy in Dallas have already been made public, but President Donald Trump has ordered the release of thousands of still-classified files

What JFK assassination files are still classified? Trump’s order could bring them to light
Election|Political|US

Tracking Trump’s executive actions

Tracking Trump’s executive actions

Tracking Trump’s executive actions
Business|Economy|Political|US

5 economic forces that could shape the first year of Trump's presidency

Like most presidents, Donald Trump faces an economy that seldom bends to political ambitions

5 economic forces that could shape the first year of Trump's presidency
Economy|Election|Environment|Political|US

Trump wants California to require voter ID to get disaster aid

President Donald Trump said he wanted California to require voter ID in order to get disaster aid for the LA wildfires.

Trump wants California to require voter ID to get disaster aid
Environment|Political|US

The Newsom-Trump dynamic sets up a test case for Democrats charting their future

The Newsom-Trump dynamic sets up a test case for Democrats charting their future

The Newsom-Trump dynamic sets up a test case for Democrats charting their future
Asia|Political|US|World

Wang tells Rubio leaders have set tone and direction of US-China ties

Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi spoke with new U.S.

Wang tells Rubio leaders have set tone and direction of US-China ties
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|MidEast|Political|US|World

Heard in Davos: What we learned from the WEF in 2025

World leaders and business executives left the Swiss mountain resort of Davos after a week of discussions dominated from a distance by Donald Trump's return as U.S.

Heard in Davos: What we learned from the WEF in 2025
Business|Economy|Election|Political|US

Premier of Canada's most populous province seeks early election because of Trump tariffs threat

The premier of Ontario, Canada's most populous province, said on Friday he would call an early election, citing the need for a strong mandate to fight against tariffs threatened by

Premier of Canada's most populous province seeks early election because of Trump tariffs threat
Americas|Economy|Election|Political|US

Ontario leader will call election to fight Trump's threatened tariffs

The leader of Canada’s most populous province says he will be calling an election in Ontario because he says he needs a mandate to fight U.S. President Donald Trump’s threatened tariffs

Ontario leader will call election to fight Trump's threatened tariffs
Political|US

What to know about Mariann Budde, the bishop who upset Trump with her inaugural sermon

The Right Rev. Mariann Budde, Episcopal bishop of the Diocese of Washington, made headlines this week after she angered President Donald Trump with her sermon during an inaugural prayer service

What to know about Mariann Budde, the bishop who upset Trump with her inaugural sermon
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Mexican president dubs Trump decree on drug cartels unhelpful

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum on Friday said that U.S.

Mexican president dubs Trump decree on drug cartels unhelpful
Business|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

IPO market comeback: How recent major US listings fared

The U.S.

IPO market comeback: How recent major US listings fared
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|Technology|US

In Davos, European executives join Trump's call for action on deregulation

Business leaders in Davos joined calls by U.S.

In Davos, European executives join Trump's call for action on deregulation
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

U.S. lawmakers are light on crypto heading into new Trump era

By Douglas Gillison, Tom Bergin, Chris Prentice and Isla Binnie WASHINGTON - President Donald Trump’s administration is expected to usher in a boom time for crypto but a Reuters review shows very few

U.S. lawmakers are light on crypto heading into new Trump era
Americas|Business|Political|US

'Canada is not for sale' hat goes viral after Trump threats

Donald Trump's verbal threats towards Canada are paying off for one entrepreneur, after the new U.S. president's belligerent approach gave him an idea.

'Canada is not for sale' hat goes viral after Trump threats
Business|Economy|Political|US

Aerospace suppliers scramble to cushion blow of looming Trump tariffs

Canadian helicopter parts supplier Optima Aero is already moving inventory south of the border to

Aerospace suppliers scramble to cushion blow of looming Trump tariffs
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Fed to hold rates steady at an unsteady moment

U.S.

Fed to hold rates steady at an unsteady moment
Entertainment|Europe|Political

'Borgen' creator says fiction challenged by Trump's Greenland gambit

The creator of the Danish political TV drama "Borgen", Adam Price, says U.S.

'Borgen' creator says fiction challenged by Trump's Greenland gambit
Europe|Political|US|World

Putin wants to restart nuclear arms cuts talks, Kremlin says after Trump comment

Russian President Vladimir Putin has made clear he wants to restart nuclear arms cuts talks as soon as possible, the Kremlin said on Friday in response to comments by U.S.

Putin wants to restart nuclear arms cuts talks, Kremlin says after Trump comment
Economy|Environment|Political|US

Trump is targeting the immigrants who will be called on to rebuild LA

Trump is targeting the immigrants who will be called on to rebuild LA

Trump is targeting the immigrants who will be called on to rebuild LA
Asia|Political|US|World

Japan's leader says he's preparing for tough negotiations with Trump on maintaining US presence

Japanese Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba, struggling to stabilize his minority government, says he will seek to maintain regional security and prepare for tough negotiations with U.S. President Donald Trump to win his commitment to maintain a strong American presence in the Asia-Pacific

Japan's leader says he's preparing for tough negotiations with Trump on maintaining US presence
Asia|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Trump goes easy on China in his first week

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Tom Westbrook A rate hike in Japan added momentum to a tide of dollar selling in the Asia session, as the first week of Donald Trump's

Trump goes easy on China in his first week
Environment|Political|US

Trump targets California water policy as he prepares to tour LA fire damage

President Donald Trump is criticizing California water policy as he prepares to tour wildfire damage in Los Angeles

Trump targets California water policy as he prepares to tour LA fire damage
Election|Environment|Political|US

Trump proposes 'getting rid of FEMA' while touring disaster areas

President Donald Trump says he is considering “getting rid of” the Federal Emergency Management Agency

Trump proposes 'getting rid of FEMA' while touring disaster areas
Crime|Political|US

What is the Laken Riley Act? A look at the first bill Trump will sign

President Donald Trump is poised to sign the first bill of his new administration

What is the Laken Riley Act? A look at the first bill Trump will sign
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump says he could reach trade deal with China, calls talk with Xi 'friendly'

U.S.

Trump says he could reach trade deal with China, calls talk with Xi 'friendly'
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Oil prices settle pennies higher, down for week as Trump touts energy policy

Oil prices settled slightly higher on Friday but posted a weekly decline, ending four straight weeks of gains, after U.S.

Oil prices settle pennies higher, down for week as Trump touts energy policy
Americas|Economy|Political|US

Trudeau says Americans will pay more whenever Trump decides to impose tariffs on Canada

Outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau says prices for Americans will go up if President Donald Trump follows through with his vow to apply sweeping tariffs on Canadian products

Trudeau says Americans will pay more whenever Trump decides to impose tariffs on Canada
Election|Political|Technology|US

Meta seeks urgent fix to AI chatbot's confusion on name of US president

The inability of Meta's AI chatbot to identify the current president of the United States was elevated to urgent status by the Facebook owner this week, requiring a

Meta seeks urgent fix to AI chatbot's confusion on name of US president
Political|Technology|US

Trump orders AI action plan and more work erasing Biden's AI efforts

U.S.

Trump orders AI action plan and more work erasing Biden's AI efforts
Crime|Political|US

Hegseth told senator he paid $50,000 to woman who accused him of 2017 sex assault

Pete Hegseth, President Donald Trump’s nominee for defense secretary, paid $50,000 to the woman who accused him of sexual assault in 2017

Hegseth told senator he paid $50,000 to woman who accused him of 2017 sex assault
Crime|Political|US

Trump pardons anti-abortion activists who blockaded clinic entrances

President Donald Trump is pardoning anti-abortion activists who were convicted in the October 2020 invasion and blockade of a Washington clinic

Trump pardons anti-abortion activists who blockaded clinic entrances
Business|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Crypto's charms leave some investors in Davos cold

Despite watching Bitcoin's scorching run past $100,000 and the inauguration of Donald Trump, who has pledged to be a "crypto

Crypto's charms leave some investors in Davos cold
Business|Finance|Political|Technology|US

Trump orders crypto working group to draft new regulations, explore national stockpile

U.S.

Trump orders crypto working group to draft new regulations, explore national stockpile
Political|US

Trump defense pick Hegseth narrowly survives US Senate test vote

The U.S.

Trump defense pick Hegseth narrowly survives US Senate test vote
Political|US

The Senate confirms John Ratcliffe to lead the CIA, giving Trump his second Cabinet member

The Senate has confirmed Donald Trump's pick to lead the CIA

The Senate confirms John Ratcliffe to lead the CIA, giving Trump his second Cabinet member
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Ericsson ready to take advantage of Trump's tech policies, CTO says in Davos

Swedish telecom gear maker Ericsson expects the United States to continue to be at the forefront of technology development under President Donald

Ericsson ready to take advantage of Trump's tech policies, CTO says in Davos
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US

Trump says US will guarantee LNG supplies for Europe

President Donald Trump said on Thursday the United States would guarantee supplies of liquefied natural gas to Europe, even amid worries that the booming export industry

Trump says US will guarantee LNG supplies for Europe
Finance|Political|US

Senate may vote on Trump treasury nominee Bessent this weekend, top Republican says

The U.S.

Senate may vote on Trump treasury nominee Bessent this weekend, top Republican says
Political|US

Senate advances Pete Hegseth as Trump's defense secretary, despite allegations

The Senate has advanced the nomination of Pete Hegseth as President Donald Trump’s defense secretary

Senate advances Pete Hegseth as Trump's defense secretary, despite allegations
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US|World

Emerging economies facing "sudden stop" of capital flows, JPMorgan warns

Emerging markets could be seeing a dreaded "sudden stop" of capital flows as President Donald Trump's 'America First' policies pump up the U.S. economy and suck money

Emerging economies facing "sudden stop" of capital flows, JPMorgan warns
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Trump airs conservative complaints that Bank of America, JPMorgan deny services

U.S.

Trump airs conservative complaints that Bank of America, JPMorgan deny services
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Trump says he will 'demand' that interest rates come down, but it won't be that simple

President Donald Trump has pledged cheaper prices and lower interest rates, but an economy transformed by the pandemic will make those promises difficult to keep

Trump says he will 'demand' that interest rates come down, but it won't be that simple
Business|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump, Saudi crown prince speak about 'economic ambitions', trade, White House says

U.S.

Trump, Saudi crown prince speak about 'economic ambitions', trade, White House says
Americas|Political|US

Trump won't ban immigration arrests at churches. Now clergy are weighing how to resist

Numerous faith leaders across the U.S. say the immigration crackdown launched by President Donald Trump’s new administration has sown fear within their migrant-friendly congregations

Trump won't ban immigration arrests at churches. Now clergy are weighing how to resist
MidEast|Political|World

Iran says Trump's 'terrorist' designation of Yemen's Houthis is 'baseless'

Iran on Thursday condemned as "baseless" a move by U.S. President Donald Trump to re-designate Yemen's Tehran-aligned Houthi movement as a "foreign terrorist organization (FTO)".

Iran says Trump's 'terrorist' designation of Yemen's Houthis is 'baseless'
Americas|Political|US|World

Rubio to visit Central America in late January in first foreign visit

U.S.

Rubio to visit Central America in late January in first foreign visit
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

Micheál Martin returns as Irish premier, bracing for Trump fallout

Ireland's Micheál Martin was elected prime minister for the second time by a coalition of the country's two large centre-right parties and

Micheál Martin returns as Irish premier, bracing for Trump fallout
Asia|Education|MidEast|Political|World

Afghans in Pakistan awaiting US resettlement feel betrayal after Trump order

A decision by President Donald Trump's administration to halt visa processing for refugees has caused uncertainty and shock at an English school for

Afghans in Pakistan awaiting US resettlement feel betrayal after Trump order
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US

Irish foreign direct investment chief plays down Trump tax move, Irish Times reports

U.S.

Irish foreign direct investment chief plays down Trump tax move, Irish Times reports
MidEast|Political|World

Gaza ceasefire traps Netanyahu between Trump and far-right allies

Even before it was signed, the Gaza ceasefire forced Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu into a tight spot - between a new U.S. president promising peace

Gaza ceasefire traps Netanyahu between Trump and far-right allies
Political|US

Attorney groups push back against Trump DEI order

Two major U.S. state bar associations have pushed back after President Donald Trump took aim at efforts to promote more diversity in the legal profession.

Attorney groups push back against Trump DEI order
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

The Trump connection: Why some bought World Liberty Financial tokens

On Sunday, just before Donald Trump's inauguration, crypto investor Mike Dudas bought more than $145,000 worth of tokens from World Liberty

The Trump connection: Why some bought World Liberty Financial tokens
Election|Political|US

Trump takes executive action to end birthright citizenship

Donald Trump is trying to end birthright citizenship as he begins his second term as U.S. president, but is the American public on board? CNN's Harry Enten looks into the polling data through the years and across political lines.

Trump takes executive action to end birthright citizenship
Economy|Europe|Political|World

NATO chief says Russian victory over Ukraine would have a costly impact on alliance's credibility

NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte has warned that a Russian victory over Ukraine would undermine the dissuasive force of the world’s biggest military alliance and could cost trillions of dollars to restore the organization's credibility

NATO chief says Russian victory over Ukraine would have a costly impact on alliance's credibility
Americas|Education|Political|US|World

Gulf of Whatnow? Trump's geographic renaming plans leave mapmakers pondering what to do next

Mapmakers and teachers are re-thinking what to call the gulf of water between Mexico, the United States and Cuba after President Donald Trump ordered it renamed from the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America

Gulf of Whatnow? Trump's geographic renaming plans leave mapmakers pondering what to do next
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

'De minimis': the trade perk Trump may end as China tensions rise

President Donald Trump is considering changing a key U.S. trade benefit to other nations, the "de minimis" exemption on import tariffs, as he accuses China of unfair trade

'De minimis': the trade perk Trump may end as China tensions rise
Asia|Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

China's shot in the arm for markets

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Rae Wee After drowning for days in headlines about Donald Trump's return to the White House, investors were delivered a bit of a diversion

China's shot in the arm for markets
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Saudi crown prince says kingdom intends to invest $600 billion in US during call with Trump

Saudi Arabia’s crown prince says the kingdom wants to invest $600 billion in the United States over the next four years, comments that came after President Donald Trump mused about returning to the kingdom as his first foreign trip

Saudi crown prince says kingdom intends to invest $600 billion in US during call with Trump
Environment|Political|US

Cracks emerge in House GOP after speaker's threat to saddle California wildfire aid with conditions

Some U.S. House Republicans in California are breaking with Speaker Mike Johnson over his suggestion that federal disaster aid be coupled with as-yet unspecified conditions on the wildfire-ravaged state

Cracks emerge in House GOP after speaker's threat to saddle California wildfire aid with conditions
Election|Political|US

Hear what Trump said about possibly having Biden investigated

CNN's Laura Coates and her panel of experts weigh in on President Donald Trump not ruling out the possibility of launching investigations against former President Joe Biden during his appearance on Fox News.

Hear what Trump said about possibly having Biden investigated
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Trump pardons two police officers convicted in murder of Black man in Washington

Republican U.S.

Trump pardons two police officers convicted in murder of Black man in Washington
Business|Europe|Political|US

Trump nominates former CKE Restaurants CEO Puzder as US ambassador to EU

President Donald Trump on Wednesday said he is nominating Andrew Puzder, a former CEO of CKE Restaurants, as his choice for U.S.

Trump nominates former CKE Restaurants CEO Puzder as US ambassador to EU
Political|US

Episcopal bishop says she'll continue to pray for Trump, who lashed out at her over viral sermon

The Right Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, bishop of the Diocese of Washington, says she will continue to pray for President Donald Trump, hours after he lashed out at her over a sermon

Episcopal bishop says she'll continue to pray for Trump, who lashed out at her over viral sermon
Political|US

Trump taps Sean Curran as next Secret Service director

U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday he has selected Sean Curran to serve as director of the U.S. Secret Service.

Trump taps Sean Curran as next Secret Service director
Business|Health|Political|US

RFK Jr. says he's resigned from anti-vaccine nonprofit as he seeks nation's top health official job

Robert F

RFK Jr. says he's resigned from anti-vaccine nonprofit as he seeks nation's top health official job