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Today: January 31, 2025
Today: January 31, 2025

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Americas|Political|US

Kristi Noem confirmed by US Senate as Trump's Homeland secretary

By Ted Hesson WASHINGTON - Kristi Noem was confirmed by the U.S.

Kristi Noem confirmed by US Senate as Trump's Homeland secretary
Election|Political|US

Senate confirms Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary, a key role as Trump vows immigration crackdown

Senate confirms Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary, a key role as Trump vows immigration crackdown

Senate confirms Kristi Noem as homeland security secretary, a key role as Trump vows immigration crackdown
Election|Political|US

How key Republican senators are responding to Trump allies' primary threats

Allies of President Donald Trump have been quick to threaten primary challengers for Republican senators who don’t back Trump's Cabinet picks and legislative priorities

How key Republican senators are responding to Trump allies' primary threats
Economy|Election|Political|US

Trump leans into his pledge to eliminate taxes on tips at a Las Vegas rally

President Donald Trump is crowing about his campaign pledge to eliminate taxes on tips

Trump leans into his pledge to eliminate taxes on tips at a Las Vegas rally
Election|Political|US

Alaska Sen. Murkowski has faced Trump's wrath. She was willing to defy him after his return to power

In the early days of President Donald Trump’s second term, Alaska Sen. Lisa Murkowski had openly challenged or rebuked him at least three times

Alaska Sen. Murkowski has faced Trump's wrath. She was willing to defy him after his return to power
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

He's emboldened, he's organized and he's still Trump: Takeaways from the president's opening days

Donald Trump’s first week in office isn’t over yet, but what the Republican president has done so far offers clues about how his next four years in the White House may unfold

He's emboldened, he's organized and he's still Trump: Takeaways from the president's opening days
Americas|Asia|Business|Election|MidEast|Political|US

Trump’s foreign business partners tout his presidency while promoting projects

Trump’s foreign business partners tout his presidency while promoting projects

Trump’s foreign business partners tout his presidency while promoting projects
Election|Political|US

Trump, at zenith of power, moves quickly to 'take over' Washington

Donald Trump has been in office for five days, and yet he has already imposed his will on Washington with ruthless speed and efficiency, showing that even his

Trump, at zenith of power, moves quickly to 'take over' Washington
MidEast|Political|US

‘I’m hearing a lot of concern’: Kaitlan Collins on how former Trump aides are responding to revoked security

CNN’s Kaitlan Collins has the latest on how President Trump’s stripping security details from former aides Mike Pompeo and John Bolton is reverberating amongst his former staffers.

‘I’m hearing a lot of concern’: Kaitlan Collins on how former Trump aides are responding to revoked security
Political|US

Hear what Bolton thinks Trump pulling Secret Service detail means for him

CNN's Jake Tapper speaks with former Trump national security adviser John Bolton after President Donald Trump terminated the Secret Service detail that was assigned to him.

Hear what Bolton thinks Trump pulling Secret Service detail means for him
Americas|Political|US

Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship would overturn more than a century of precedent

U.S. President Donald Trump has said since his first administration that he wants to end birthright citizenship, a constitutional right for everyone born in the United States

Trump's attempt to end birthright citizenship would overturn more than a century of precedent
Americas|Crime|Political|US

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 just signed

The first bill signed by President Donald Trump is named after a slain Georgia nursing student whose name became a rallying cry during Trump’s White House campaign

What is the Laken Riley Act? A look at the first bill Trump just signed
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
Business|Health|Political|US

Kennedy would keep legal fees from Merck cases if confirmed

Robert F.

Kennedy would keep legal fees from Merck cases if confirmed
Crime|Political|US

They sentenced the January 6 rioters. Now, these judges are calling out Trump and ‘poor losers’

They sentenced the January 6 rioters. Now, these judges are calling out Trump and ‘poor losers’

They sentenced the January 6 rioters. Now, these judges are calling out Trump and ‘poor losers’
Business|Economy|MidEast|Political|US

Saudi Arabia plans $600 billion in new US investment, trade over four years

Saudi Arabian Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman told President Donald Trump that the kingdom wants to put $600 billion into expanded investment and trade with the United States over the next

Saudi Arabia plans $600 billion in new US investment, trade over four years
Crime|Political|US

Trump administration reassigns close to 20 Justice Department officials, sources say

(This Jan. 22 story has been refiled to fix a typographical error in paragraph 11) By Andrew Goudsward and Sarah N.

Trump administration reassigns close to 20 Justice Department officials, sources say
Environment|Political|US

Newsom navigates his relationship with Trump as wildfires ravage his state

California, Gov. Gavin Newsom is unsure if he’s welcome to join President Donald Trump’s wildfire tour

Newsom navigates his relationship with Trump as wildfires ravage his state
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Mexican border states prepare migrant shelters as Trump begins deportation campaign

Mexico was raising sprawling tents on the U.S. border Wednesday as it braced for President Donald Trump to fulfill his pledge to reverse mass migration

Mexican border states prepare migrant shelters as Trump begins deportation campaign
Americas|Political|US|World

'All for nothing': Migrants at US-Mexico border speak to CNN as Trump shuts down immigration app

The US-Mexico border is effectively closed off to migrants seeking asylum in the United States after President Donald Trump retook the Oval Office. CNN's Valeria Leon spoke to multiple migrants along the border who fear their future is now in limbo.

'All for nothing': Migrants at US-Mexico border speak to CNN as Trump shuts down immigration app
Business|Economy|Election|Political|US

Trump's orders to end DEI programs reflect his push for a profound cultural shift

President Donald Trump’s sweeping orders to end the government’s diversity, equity and inclusion effort mark a sea change for the country

Trump's orders to end DEI programs reflect his push for a profound cultural shift
Americas|Crime|Political|US

House passes immigrant detention bill that would be Trump's first law to sign

The House has passed a bill to require the detainment of unauthorized migrants accused of theft and violent crimes

House passes immigrant detention bill that would be Trump's first law to sign
Political|US

Trump executive orders target DEI, immigration, abortion and more

U.S.

Trump executive orders target DEI, immigration, abortion and more
Business|Election|Political|US

Trump has canceled Biden's ethics rules. Critics call it the opposite of 'drain the swamp'

Donald Trump took office eight years ago pledging to “drain the swamp” of the dominance of Washington influence peddlers

Trump has canceled Biden's ethics rules. Critics call it the opposite of 'drain the swamp'
Americas|Crime|Election|Political|US

US judge says Trump Jan. 6 pardons reflect 'revisionist myth'

A federal judge who has overseen scores of criminal cases related to the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S.

US judge says Trump Jan. 6 pardons reflect 'revisionist myth'
Political|Technology|US

US Meta users report automatic re-follows of president, VP accounts

Some Meta social media users said on Wednesday that their accounts re-followed the profiles of President Donald Trump, Vice President JD Vance and first lady

US Meta users report automatic re-follows of president, VP accounts
Economy|Political|US|World

Trump’s threat of tariffs and sanctions on Russia over Ukraine may fall flat

President Donald Trump is threatening to impose stiff taxes, tariffs and sanctions on Russia if an agreement isn’t reached to end the war in Ukraine

Trump’s threat of tariffs and sanctions on Russia over Ukraine may fall flat
Economy|Political|US

Trump push to use tariffs to pay for tax cuts faces opposition in Congress

U.S.

Trump push to use tariffs to pay for tax cuts faces opposition in Congress
Economy|Political|US

Trump says he may withhold federal aid for Los Angeles if California doesn't change water policies

President Donald Trump is threatening to withhold federal disaster aid for wildfire-ravaged Los Angeles unless California leaders change the state’s approach on its management of water

Trump says he may withhold federal aid for Los Angeles if California doesn't change water policies
Election|Political|US

160 national security staffers are sent home as the White House aligns its team to Trump’s agenda

President Donald Trump’s national security adviser has sent home about 160 National Security Council aides while the administration reviews staffing and tries to align it with Trump’s agenda

160 national security staffers are sent home as the White House aligns its team to Trump’s agenda
Business|Political|Technology|US

Trump made DOGE part of the government. Here's what that might mean

The new Department of Government Efficiency, President Donald Trump’s special commission tasked with slashing federal spending, has formally joined the government whose size it is supposed to help shrink

Trump made DOGE part of the government. Here's what that might mean
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Iran tries to calm nuclear concerns as UN warns on enrichment

Iran delivered a conciliatory message to Western leaders in Davos on Wednesday, with a top official denying it wants nuclear

Iran tries to calm nuclear concerns as UN warns on enrichment
Africa|Business|Political|World

South Africa not worried about relationship with US under Trump, Ramaphosa says

South Africa's President Cyril Ramaphosa said on Wednesday that he was not worried about the country's relationship with the U.S. under President Donald Trump.

South Africa not worried about relationship with US under Trump, Ramaphosa says
Business|Political|Technology

Swisher says Musk is bashing Trump’s AI project because he’s not part of it

CNN contributor Kara Swisher joins CNN’s Anderson Cooper to discuss Elon Musk appearing to undermine President Donald Trump’s $500 billion AI infrastructure investment from the White House.

Swisher says Musk is bashing Trump’s AI project because he’s not part of it
Business|Political|Technology|US

Elon Musk bashes the $500 billion AI project Trump announced, claiming its backers don’t ‘have the money’

Elon Musk bashes the $500 billion AI project Trump announced, claiming its backers don’t ‘have the money’

Elon Musk bashes the $500 billion AI project Trump announced, claiming its backers don’t ‘have the money’
MidEast|Political|US|World

Afghan Americans fearful after Trump order halts refugee program

An executive order by U.S.

Afghan Americans fearful after Trump order halts refugee program
Europe|Political|US|World

EU’s Kallas pushes back against Trump for saying Europe lags behind US on Ukraine aid

European Union foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas pushed back on Wednesday against Donald Trump for saying that Europe lagged behind the U.S. in aid

EU’s Kallas pushes back against Trump for saying Europe lags behind US on Ukraine aid
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Former US House speaker praises Trump economic picks, warns of debt hiccup

Paul Ryan, the former speaker of the U.S.

Former US House speaker praises Trump economic picks, warns of debt hiccup
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political|US

Private equity exits set to recover under Trump, says Ardian exec

Private equity sales of their investments may recover under Donald Trump's second term as president to levels not seen in several years, the executive president of buyout

Private equity exits set to recover under Trump, says Ardian exec
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political

Allianz CEO says he expects less 'extortion' from fines under Trump govt

The CEO of German insurer Allianz said on Wednesday that he expected fewer regulatory fines under U.S.

Allianz CEO says he expects less 'extortion' from fines under Trump govt
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

Global industrial, tech stocks rally on Trump's AI investment push

Global industrial and technology stocks including Oracle and Schneider Electric rallied on Wednesday after U.S.

Global industrial, tech stocks rally on Trump's AI investment push
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Siemens Energy forecasts 'massive tailwind' from Trump power drive

Siemens Energy expects a "massive tailwind" from Donald Trump's power strategy after the new U.S. president announced up to $500

Siemens Energy forecasts 'massive tailwind' from Trump power drive
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'Be serious', says Panama president on Trump 'invasion' question

Panama's President Jose Raul Mulino responded "be serious, be serious" on Wednesday when asked in Davos whether he was concerned

'Be serious', says Panama president on Trump 'invasion' question
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Melania Trump is brimming with plans for second term

Melania Trump is brimming with plans for second term

Melania Trump is brimming with plans for second term
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Russia sees small window of opportunity to do deals with Trump, diplomat says

Russia sees a small window of opportunity to do deals with Donald Trump but Moscow is making preparations for President Vladimir Putin's future discussions with the new U.S.

Russia sees small window of opportunity to do deals with Trump, diplomat says
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Aid chief says US aid pause 'disastrous' for Afghanistan

The head of a major humanitarian organisation said U.S.

Aid chief says US aid pause 'disastrous' for Afghanistan
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Trump whisperer? Italy's Meloni navigates a high-stakes relationship

He hails a fantastic woman sweeping all before her in Europe. She praises a strong and shrewd defender of the West.

Trump whisperer? Italy's Meloni navigates a high-stakes relationship
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Trump aim of bringing home manufacturing a questionable strategy, Lagarde says

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Trump aim of bringing home manufacturing a questionable strategy, Lagarde says
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ECB policymakers line up behind rate cuts

European Central Bank policymakers lined up behind further interest rate cuts on Wednesday, indicating that next week's reduction is all but

ECB policymakers line up behind rate cuts
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Column-'Golden age' here already, Trump just needs to protect it: Mike Dolan

In many respects, Donald Trump inherited the "golden age" he claims to be ushering in. All he really needs to do is not screw it up.

Column-'Golden age' here already, Trump just needs to protect it: Mike Dolan
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They do know Stargate is sci-fi, right?

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Stella Qiu Day two of Donald Trump's second presidency culminated in an announcement that OpenAI, SoftBank Group and Oracle will form a

They do know Stargate is sci-fi, right?
Political|US

Trump finds new ways to flex presidential power after returning to White House

President Donald Trump unleashed an unprecedented barrage of executive orders after taking office this week

Trump finds new ways to flex presidential power after returning to White House
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Stock market today: Netflix and AI excitement send Wall Street to the brink of an all-time high

Netflix, Oracle and other technology stocks lifted U.S. indexes as their profits pile higher and excitement builds around the moneymaking prospects of artificial intelligence

Stock market today: Netflix and AI excitement send Wall Street to the brink of an all-time high
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Key directives in Trump DEI executive order for government, private sector

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Key directives in Trump DEI executive order for government, private sector
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North Korea state media reports Trump inauguration, accuses US of Korean War atrocities

North Korea's state media on Wednesday reported U.S.

North Korea state media reports Trump inauguration, accuses US of Korean War atrocities
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Trump officials ask US health agencies to pause external communications, Washington Post reports

The administration of U.S.

Trump officials ask US health agencies to pause external communications, Washington Post reports
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Trump pardons founder of Silk Road website

President Donald Trump has pardoned Ross Ulbricht, the founder of Silk Road, an underground website for selling drugs

Trump pardons founder of Silk Road website
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Trump pardons Silk Road founder Ulbricht for online drug scheme

U.S.

Trump pardons Silk Road founder Ulbricht for online drug scheme
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Trump says he is open to Musk buying TikTok if Tesla CEO wants to do so

U.S.

Trump says he is open to Musk buying TikTok if Tesla CEO wants to do so
Political|US

At Pentagon, a missing portrait and fears of an upheaval

It's hard to tell just where retired General Mark Milley's portrait once hung in the Pentagon's prestigious E-ring hallway, alongside all of the

At Pentagon, a missing portrait and fears of an upheaval
Political|US

Key career officials at Justice Department reassigned to different positions, AP sources say

The Justice Department has reassigned key senior officials across multiple divisions as part of a leadership shakeup ahead of the expected confirmation of President Donald Trump’s pick for attorney general, Pam Bondi

Key career officials at Justice Department reassigned to different positions, AP sources say
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Trump delivers fresh tariff threats against EU, China

U.S.

Trump delivers fresh tariff threats against EU, China
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Harvard University settles two antisemitism lawsuits one day after Trump takes office

Harvard University settles two antisemitism lawsuits one day after Trump takes office

Harvard University settles two antisemitism lawsuits one day after Trump takes office
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Trump's embrace of meme coin sours mood in crypto industry

President Donald Trump’s goodwill in the cryptocurrency industry has taken a hit after he and his wife launched meme coins — a move critics say looks like an unseemly cash grab that undermines an effort to legitimize digital assets

Trump's embrace of meme coin sours mood in crypto industry
Election|Political|US

Trump fires heads of TSA, Coast Guard and guts key aviation safety advisory committee

President Donald Trump has moved quickly to remake the Department of Homeland Security by firing the heads of the Transportation Security Administration and Coast Guard before their terms are up while eliminating all the members of a key aviation security advisory group

Trump fires heads of TSA, Coast Guard and guts key aviation safety advisory committee
Election|Political|US

Democrats struggle to pick their message against Trump's shock-and-awe campaign

President Donald Trump has publicly promised a shock-and-awe campaign to deliver major policy victories, and less than 36 hours after Trump’s inauguration, Democrats are struggling to confront it

Democrats struggle to pick their message against Trump's shock-and-awe campaign
Asia|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

Whipsawed dollar and fog of uncertainty? Get used to it

A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. 

Whipsawed dollar and fog of uncertainty? Get used to it
MidEast|Political|US

Kaitlan Collins shares response Bolton gave to Trump stripping him of his security detail

CNN's Kaitlan Collins reports President Donald Trump terminated the Secret Service detail that was assigned to his former national security adviser John Bolton.

Kaitlan Collins shares response Bolton gave to Trump stripping him of his security detail
Environment|Political|US

President Trump wants to make showerheads and toilets flow greatly again, but so may utility bills

On his first day in office, President Donald Trump announced plans to pull America from the Paris Agreement and expand the production of oil, both campaign promises

President Trump wants to make showerheads and toilets flow greatly again, but so may utility bills
Crime|Political|US

Trump's pardons will embolden Proud Boys, other far-right groups, say experts

A day after U.S.

Trump's pardons will embolden Proud Boys, other far-right groups, say experts
Americas|Political|US

Trump scraps guidance limiting immigration arrests near sensitive locations

U.S.

Trump scraps guidance limiting immigration arrests near sensitive locations
MidEast|Political|US

Trump strips security detail from former adviser Bolton

U.S.

Trump strips security detail from former adviser Bolton
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Trump executive order leaves TikTok in legal limbo, for now

U.S.

Trump executive order leaves TikTok in legal limbo, for now
Election|Political|US

Trump invoked all corners of American history. How might he use them to build his new 'Golden Age'?

In summoning people to his vision for the future, Donald Trump assembled a dizzying collage of time-honored and time-worn American myths, tropes and ideals

Trump invoked all corners of American history. How might he use them to build his new 'Golden Age'?
Political|US|World

Trump sees 'great promise' in UN, says his pick for ambassador

U.S.

Trump sees 'great promise' in UN, says his pick for ambassador
Election|Political|US

Marco Rubio became secretary of state without a hitch. Keeping Trump's favor may be harder

Marco Rubio has been confirmed by the Senate for secretary of state with unanimous support

Marco Rubio became secretary of state without a hitch. Keeping Trump's favor may be harder
Entertainment|Political|US

Trump demands an apology from bishop who asked him to ‘have mercy’ on LGBTQ+ people and migrants

President Donald Trump is demanding an apology from the Episcopal bishop of Washington after she asked him to have mercy on the LGBTQ+ community and migrants in the United States illegally during a prayer service marking his inauguration

Trump demands an apology from bishop who asked him to ‘have mercy’ on LGBTQ+ people and migrants