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Trump’s history with Panama may explain his threats about the canal

President-elect Donald Trump’s threats over the Panama Canal may be rooted in his decades-long views of the country, forged by his own attempts to do business there. CNN's Phil Mattingly reports.

Trump’s history with Panama may explain his threats about the canal
Celebrity|Fashion and Beauty|Lifestyle|Political|US

Dressing the first lady: What fashion-watchers expect from Melania Trump’s second turn as FLOTUS

Dressing the first lady: What fashion-watchers expect from Melania Trump’s second turn as FLOTUS

Dressing the first lady: What fashion-watchers expect from Melania Trump’s second turn as FLOTUS
Business|Election|Political|Technology|US

Biden warned of oligarchs. Some officials worry he may have helped create one.

Biden warned of oligarchs. Some officials worry he may have helped create one.

Biden warned of oligarchs. Some officials worry he may have helped create one.
Celebrity|Europe|Political|Technology|World

Norway PM worried by Musk involvement in politics outside US

Norwegian Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Stoere said on Monday that he found it worrying that billionaire Elon Musk was involving himself in the political issues of countries outside of the

Norway PM worried by Musk involvement in politics outside US
Political|US|World

Jimmy the Baptist: Carter redefined ‘evangelical,’ from campaigns to race and women’s rights

Former President Jimmy Carter was widely known as a man of faith, a born-again Christian who defined himself as a progressive evangelical

Jimmy the Baptist: Carter redefined ‘evangelical,’ from campaigns to race and women’s rights
Celebrity|Entertainment|Lifestyle|Political

Ivanka Trump calls politics a ‘dark world’, decides to step away from politics

Ivanka Trump faced constant scrutiny and criticism for decisions made by her father that she was unable to wholly influence or moderate. On "The Lex Fridman Podcast” she explains why she will be taking a step back from politics to focus on family. CNN's Betsy Klein reports.

Ivanka Trump calls politics a ‘dark world’, decides to step away from politics
Celebrity|Election|Political|US

Lara Trump withdraws from consideration to replace Rubio in US Senate

Lara Trump, daughter-in-law of President-elect Donald Trump, said on Saturday she has removed her name from consideration to replace outgoing U.S. Senator Marco Rubio.

Lara Trump withdraws from consideration to replace Rubio in US Senate
Business|Economy|Election|Political|Technology

Musk and Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans, an AP-NORC poll finds

Elon Musk’s attachment to President-elect Donald Trump has created an unprecedented alliance between America’s most powerful politician and its richest businessman

Musk and Trump are viewed roughly the same by Americans, an AP-NORC poll finds
Election|US

Alito, Kagan personify Court’s ideological and political gulf, says CNN’s Joan Biskupic

CNN Chief Supreme Court Analyst Joan Biskupic joins John Berman to discuss the sparring between Justices Samuel Alito and Elena Kagan that's been heating up since President-elect Donald Trump's victory.

Alito, Kagan personify Court’s ideological and political gulf, says CNN’s Joan Biskupic
Americas|Economy|Election|Political|US

Trump claims a win on immigration after a call with Mexico's president. But she suggests no change

President-elect Donald Trump is declaring a win on stopping illegal immigration through Mexico after talking with that country’s leader

Trump claims a win on immigration after a call with Mexico's president. But she suggests no change
Election|US

Ruling may further delay count of Puerto Rico's still-uncertified votes in Nov. 5 elections

The U.S. territory of Puerto Rico has yet to produce a certified vote tally for a single district almost a month after holding general elections

Ruling may further delay count of Puerto Rico's still-uncertified votes in Nov. 5 elections
Election|Political|US

Democrat Derek Tran defeats GOP Rep. Michelle Steel in Southern California swing House district

Democrat Derek Tran has defeated two-term Republican U.S. Rep. Michelle Steel in a Southern California House district that was specifically drawn to give Asian Americans a stronger voice on Capitol Hill

Democrat Derek Tran defeats GOP Rep. Michelle Steel in Southern California swing House district
Business|Crime|Entertainment|US

Judge tosses lawsuit against Fox News over conspiracy-tinged Jan. 6 coverage

Judge tosses lawsuit against Fox News over conspiracy-tinged Jan. 6 coverage

Judge tosses lawsuit against Fox News over conspiracy-tinged Jan. 6 coverage
Health|US

Meet the medical contrarians picked to lead health agencies under Trump and Kennedy

Donald Trump's health team picks includes outspoken critics of the medical establishment and COVID-19 health measures

Meet the medical contrarians picked to lead health agencies under Trump and Kennedy
Election|Political|US

Trump team signs transition agreement with White House

After a delay, President-elect Trump's team agreed to start the transition but declined to sign agreements on government funding and security clearances. Steve Contorno explains.

Trump team signs transition agreement with White House
Political|US|World

Biden administration advancing $680 million arms sale to Israel, source says

The Biden administration is pushing ahead with a $680 million arms sales package to Israel, a U.S. official familiar with the plan said on Wednesday, even as a

Biden administration advancing $680 million arms sale to Israel, source says
Economy|Europe|Finance|World

French government creaks as Barnier's budget woes weaken survival chances

The future for French Prime Minister Michel Barnier's government looks bleak, with his struggles to push the 2025 budget through a polarised parliament

French government creaks as Barnier's budget woes weaken survival chances
MidEast|Political|US|World

Lebanon's Berri reprises key mediator role in ceasefire deal

Lebanese Parliament Speaker Nabih Berri reprised his role as a key interlocutor between Hezbollah and the United States as Washington sought to

Lebanon's Berri reprises key mediator role in ceasefire deal
Election|Political|US

Trump taps retired General Keith Kellogg for Ukraine envoy role

Donald Trump has tapped Keith Kellogg, a retired lieutenant general who presented him with a plan to end the war in

Trump taps retired General Keith Kellogg for Ukraine envoy role
Education|Lifestyle|US

Ohio governor signs bill limiting bathroom use by transgender students

A ban on transgender students from kindergarten through college using multiperson bathrooms that fit their gender identities has become law in Ohio

Ohio governor signs bill limiting bathroom use by transgender students
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

French markets wracked by budget fears; Barnier warns of 'big storm'

French stocks and bonds fell sharply on Wednesday, driving the premium the government pays for long-term borrowing to its highest since the euro

French markets wracked by budget fears; Barnier warns of 'big storm'
Asia|US|World

China releases 3 Americans it imprisoned for years, and Beijing says US returned 4 people to China

Three American citizens imprisoned for years by China have been released

China releases 3 Americans it imprisoned for years, and Beijing says US returned 4 people to China
Americas|Asia|US|World

US, China swap detained citizens after years of diplomacy

China and the U.S. have each released three citizens both governments said were wrongfully detained in the other country

US, China swap detained citizens after years of diplomacy
MidEast|Political|World

Iran welcomes Lebanon ceasefire, reserves right to react to Israeli airstrikes

Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said on Wednesday that Tehran reserves the right to react to Israeli airstrikes last month on Iran but

Iran welcomes Lebanon ceasefire, reserves right to react to Israeli airstrikes