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‘I’m not a afraid of a shutdown’: Republicans who defied Trump explain vote against spending bill

CNN's Manu Raju talks to three Republican lawmakers, Rep. Tim Burchett (R-TN); Rep. Bob Good (R-VA); Rep. Eric Burlison (R-MO) about why they defied President-elect Trump and decided to vote against a revamped spending bill that included a demand by Trump to lift the debt ceiling for 2 years.

‘I’m not a afraid of a shutdown’: Republicans who defied Trump explain vote against spending bill
Economy|Election|Environment|Political|US

Trump aims at Biden's Inflation Reduction Act: EVs, clean energy and manufacturing

President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to repeal Joe Biden's signature climate bill called the Inflation Reduction Act, which initially aimed at some $400 billion in new spending and tax

Trump aims at Biden's Inflation Reduction Act: EVs, clean energy and manufacturing
Election|Political|US

Trump's lawyers bring broad approach to court battles with media

President-elect Donald Trump is adopting a wide-ranging legal strategy in suing media companies over what he describes as false or misleading coverage about

Trump's lawyers bring broad approach to court battles with media
Election|Political|US

Donald Trump's lawsuits against media companies

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Donald Trump's lawsuits against media companies
Economy|MidEast|Political|US|World

Biden's daunting exit list: Gaza ceasefire, Ukraine aid, U.S. Steel

With a month left in the White House, U.S.

Biden's daunting exit list: Gaza ceasefire, Ukraine aid, U.S. Steel
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|World

EU ready to strengthen ties with US, focus on energy sector

The EU is ready to discuss further strengthening economic ties with U.S.

EU ready to strengthen ties with US, focus on energy sector
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US

Trump threatens EU with tariffs over oil and gas imports

U.S.

Trump threatens EU with tariffs over oil and gas imports
Election|Political|US

US House Speaker Mike Johnson's future hangs in balance as he scrambles for funding deal

Mike Johnson’s hold on the speakership of the U.S. House of Representatives has been tenuous almost since the day he was elected.

US House Speaker Mike Johnson's future hangs in balance as he scrambles for funding deal
Election|Political|Technology|US

24 hours that exposed a schism between Trump and Johnson and sent the government hurtling toward a shutdown

24 hours that exposed a schism between Trump and Johnson and sent the government hurtling toward a shutdown

24 hours that exposed a schism between Trump and Johnson and sent the government hurtling toward a shutdown
Business|Entertainment|Political|US

Veteran Fox News anchor and Trump target Neil Cavuto signs off after 3 decades at network

Veteran Fox News anchor and Trump target Neil Cavuto signs off after 3 decades at network

Veteran Fox News anchor and Trump target Neil Cavuto signs off after 3 decades at network
Crime|Election|Political|US

Biden carried out the highest level of deportations since 2014, new report says

Biden carried out the highest level of deportations since 2014, new report says

Biden carried out the highest level of deportations since 2014, new report says
Economy|Political|US

What to know about the debt ceiling debate as a government shutdown looms in Washington

A debate over the debt ceiling is at the center of a dispute over funding that is pushing the possibility of a federal government shutdown to the brink in Washington

What to know about the debt ceiling debate as a government shutdown looms in Washington
Business|Election|Political|Technology|US

Musk ascends as a political force beyond his wealth by tanking budget deal

Elon Musk’s role in taking down a bipartisan budget deal shows his ascendance as a political force

Musk ascends as a political force beyond his wealth by tanking budget deal
Political|US

Biden stays out of public spotlight as shutdown negotiations spiral and deadline looms

Biden stays out of public spotlight as shutdown negotiations spiral and deadline looms

Biden stays out of public spotlight as shutdown negotiations spiral and deadline looms
Election|Political|US

Biden confirms that he will 'of course' attend Trump's inauguration

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Biden confirms that he will 'of course' attend Trump's inauguration
Economy|Political|US

What’s at risk if Congress doesn’t fund the government by Friday night

What’s at risk if Congress doesn’t fund the government by Friday night

What’s at risk if Congress doesn’t fund the government by Friday night
Election|Political|US

Haberman on the question that Trump’s criticism of spending deal raises

President-elect Donald Trump and Vice President-elect JD Vance sharply criticized the current government funding plan negotiated by Speaker Mike Johnson. CNN political analyst Maggie Haberman shares why she thinks Trump's criticism of Congress' actions in his second term might be harder than his first term.

Haberman on the question that Trump’s criticism of spending deal raises
Europe|Political|US|World

Zelenskiy says Ukraine needs European and US security guarantees to stop Putin

Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy urged European countries on Thursday to provide guarantees to protect Ukraine after the war with Russia ends

Zelenskiy says Ukraine needs European and US security guarantees to stop Putin
Election|Political|US

Trump’s border czar says he’ll need funding and at least 100K beds to carry out deportation plans

Trump’s border czar says he’ll need funding and at least 100K beds to carry out deportation plans

Trump’s border czar says he’ll need funding and at least 100K beds to carry out deportation plans
Economy|Political|US

Trump brings Congress to a halt with new demands on spending as shutdown looms

Trump brings Congress to a halt with new demands on spending as shutdown looms

Trump brings Congress to a halt with new demands on spending as shutdown looms
Economy|Environment|Political|US

Trump advisers urge ending environmental reviews for mines receiving US funds

Advisers to incoming U.S.

Trump advisers urge ending environmental reviews for mines receiving US funds
Europe|Political|US|World

NATO command in Germany to assist Ukraine is up and running, says Rutte

A new NATO command in the German city of Wiesbaden has taken up its work to coordinate Western military aid for Ukraine, the alliance's Secretary-General Mark Rutte said on

NATO command in Germany to assist Ukraine is up and running, says Rutte
Election|Political|US

Trump says he wants retribution. Some critics fear he will use the IRS to get it

Some prominent critics of President-elect Donald Trump - including three officials in his first administration - are instructing

Trump says he wants retribution. Some critics fear he will use the IRS to get it
Environment|Political|US

Biden administration greenlights California’s 2035 ban of new gas car sales in move likely to be revoked by Trump

Biden administration greenlights California’s 2035 ban of new gas car sales in move likely to be revoked by Trump

Biden administration greenlights California’s 2035 ban of new gas car sales in move likely to be revoked by Trump
Election|Europe|Political|US|World

Democracies across the globe are at a crossroads, as authoritarians seek to chip away at freedoms

The past year has been both a glass half empty and half full for the world's democracies

Democracies across the globe are at a crossroads, as authoritarians seek to chip away at freedoms
Americas|Business|Election|Political|US

Who are the immigrants who could be targeted in Trump's mass deportation plans?

By Ted Hesson, Ben Kellerman and Kristina Cooke WASHINGTON - President-elect Donald Trump plans to launch a mass deportation operation targeting millions of immigrants living in the U.S. illegally and

Who are the immigrants who could be targeted in Trump's mass deportation plans?
Election|Political|US

Some parts of Trump’s deportation plan may be ‘Obama-esque.’ There’s a reason for that

Some parts of Trump’s deportation plan may be ‘Obama-esque.’ There’s a reason for that

Some parts of Trump’s deportation plan may be ‘Obama-esque.’ There’s a reason for that
Business|Economy|Europe|Political|US

OPEC+ wary of renewed US oil output rise under Trump, sources say

OPEC+ is wary of a renewed rise in U.S. oil output when Donald Trump returns to the White House, delegates from the group said, because more U.S.

OPEC+ wary of renewed US oil output rise under Trump, sources say
Business|Economy|Political|Stock Markets|US

Ontario's premier says Trump's tariffs would be a disaster for US markets

The premier of Canada’s most populous province says President-elect Donald Trump’s plan to impose sweeping 25% tariffs on all Canadian products would be a “disaster” that would hurt U.S. stock markets

Ontario's premier says Trump's tariffs would be a disaster for US markets
Business|Election|Political|US

Uber and its CEO donate $1 million each to Trump's inaugural fund

Uber Technologies and its CEO Dara Khosrowshahi each donated $1 million to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump's inaugural fund, a company spokesperson told Reuters on Tuesday.

Uber and its CEO donate $1 million each to Trump's inaugural fund
Election|Political|US

Harris tells supporters bruised by election loss that ‘no one can walk away’ in forward-looking speech

Harris tells supporters bruised by election loss that ‘no one can walk away’ in forward-looking speech

Harris tells supporters bruised by election loss that ‘no one can walk away’ in forward-looking speech
Election|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump's Ukraine envoy plans January trip to Kyiv, other European capitals

President-elect Donald Trump's incoming Ukraine envoy will travel to Kyiv and several other European capitals in early January as the next administration tries

Trump's Ukraine envoy plans January trip to Kyiv, other European capitals
Election|Political|US

'Stay in the fight,' Harris tells tired young voters

U.S.

'Stay in the fight,' Harris tells tired young voters
Crime|Election|Political|US

Trump’s lawyers allege juror misconduct in latest bid to get his hush money conviction dismissed

President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers are alleging that his hush money conviction was tainted by juror misconduct, opening a new front in their fight to overturn the verdict and throw out the historic case

Trump’s lawyers allege juror misconduct in latest bid to get his hush money conviction dismissed
Election|Political|US

Trump sues Des Moines Register and top pollster over final Iowa survey

Trump sues Des Moines Register and top pollster over final Iowa survey

Trump sues Des Moines Register and top pollster over final Iowa survey
Election|Entertainment|Opinion|Political|US

How liberals lost comedy − and helped Trump win

Programs geared toward liberals like ‘The Daily Show’ once held a monopoly on political comedy. Not so anymore.

How liberals lost comedy − and helped Trump win
Business|Economy|Election|Political|US

Americans end 2024 with grim economic outlook, but Republicans are optimistic for 2025: AP-NORC poll

A new poll finds that Democrats are feeling more pessimistic about the U.S. economy after Donald Trump's victory

Americans end 2024 with grim economic outlook, but Republicans are optimistic for 2025: AP-NORC poll
Crime|Election|Political|US

Thirteen 2020 fake electors will cast real Electoral College votes for Trump on Tuesday

Thirteen 2020 fake electors will cast real Electoral College votes for Trump on Tuesday

Thirteen 2020 fake electors will cast real Electoral College votes for Trump on Tuesday
Election|Environment|Political|US

Democratic-led states could face tougher legal pathway to challenge Trump's policies

Democratic-led states that have vowed to challenge President-elect Donald Trump's initiatives will face a tough legal landscape after his first-term appointments reshaped

Democratic-led states could face tougher legal pathway to challenge Trump's policies
Political|US

Americans' trust in nation's court system hits record low, survey finds

At a time of heightened political division, Americans’ confidence in their country’s judicial system and courts dropped to a record low of 35% this year

Americans' trust in nation's court system hits record low, survey finds
Economy|Election|Political|US|World

Trump muses about drones, wars and TikTok in first news conference as president-elect

In his first news conference since his election victory six weeks ago, President-elect Donald Trump covered the Ukraine war, mysterious

Trump muses about drones, wars and TikTok in first news conference as president-elect
Crime|Election|Political|US

Judge rules Trump does not have presidential immunity protections in hush money conviction

Judge rules Trump does not have presidential immunity protections in hush money conviction

Judge rules Trump does not have presidential immunity protections in hush money conviction
Election|Political|US

Emboldened by ABC settlement, Trump threatens more lawsuits against the press

Emboldened by ABC settlement, Trump threatens more lawsuits against the press

Emboldened by ABC settlement, Trump threatens more lawsuits against the press
Election|Political|US

Fact check: Trump makes false claims about immigration, tariffs and global conflicts

Fact check: Trump makes false claims about immigration, tariffs and global conflicts

Fact check: Trump makes false claims about immigration, tariffs and global conflicts
Election|Health|Political|Technology|US

Key lines from Trump’s first post-election news conference

Key lines from Trump’s first post-election news conference

Key lines from Trump’s first post-election news conference
Election|Political|US

Third federal judge backtracks on plans to retire, depriving Trump of key nominations

Third federal judge backtracks on plans to retire, depriving Trump of key nominations

Third federal judge backtracks on plans to retire, depriving Trump of key nominations
Business|Economy|Election|Political|Technology|US

Japan's SoftBank plans to invest $100 billion in US projects over the next four years.

President-elect Donald Trump joined SoftBank Group CEO Masayoshi Son to announce plans by the Japanese company to invest $100 billion in U.S. projects over the next four years

Japan's SoftBank plans to invest $100 billion in US projects over the next four years.
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

Trump and SoftBank CEO announce the company will invest $100 billion in US projects

Trump and SoftBank CEO announce the company will invest $100 billion in US projects

Trump and SoftBank CEO announce the company will invest $100 billion in US projects
Business|Economy|Lifestyle|Political|US

Why some concerned shoppers are stockpiling goods

Why some concerned shoppers are stockpiling goods

Why some concerned shoppers are stockpiling goods
Business|Finance|Stock Markets|US

Nasdaq tops NYSE in listings for 6th straight year as IPO optimism grows

Exchange operator Nasdaq is on track to beat the New York Stock Exchange on listings for the sixth straight year in 2024, as Wall Street looks for a bumper crop

Nasdaq tops NYSE in listings for 6th straight year as IPO optimism grows
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets

Making bitcoin great - and above $105,000

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets by Amanda Cooper.

Making bitcoin great - and above $105,000
Business|Economy|Election|Political|US

Trump vows to ‘hire American.’ His businesses keep hiring foreign guest workers

Trump vows to ‘hire American.’ His businesses keep hiring foreign guest workers

Trump vows to ‘hire American.’ His businesses keep hiring foreign guest workers
Crime|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump and Netanyahu discuss Gaza hostages and Syria, Israeli PM says

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu spoke with U.S.

Trump and Netanyahu discuss Gaza hostages and Syria, Israeli PM says
Election|MidEast|Political|US|World

Netanyahu says he spoke with Trump about need for ‘victory,’ as Israeli government approves plan for Golan expansion

Netanyahu says he spoke with Trump about need for ‘victory,’ as Israeli government approves plan for Golan expansion

Netanyahu says he spoke with Trump about need for ‘victory,’ as Israeli government approves plan for Golan expansion
Election|Political|US

Romney on Trump's cabinet: 'Not the people I would have chosen. But I lost. He won.'

Republican Sen. Mitt Romney tells CNN's Jake Tapper that Trump is “entitled” to his cabinet nominees but says the Senate has a responsibility to vet them.

Romney on Trump's cabinet: 'Not the people I would have chosen. But I lost. He won.'
Economy|Election|Political|US

CNN’s latest poll found Americans are divided on how they feel about Trump’s next term. Here’s what they had to say

CNN’s latest poll found Americans are divided on how they feel about Trump’s next term. Here’s what they had to say

CNN’s latest poll found Americans are divided on how they feel about Trump’s next term. Here’s what they had to say
Business|Economy|Election|Political|US

What Trump’s pledge to redo his own trade agreement with Canada and Mexico could mean

What Trump’s pledge to redo his own trade agreement with Canada and Mexico could mean

What Trump’s pledge to redo his own trade agreement with Canada and Mexico could mean
Business|Crime|Political|US

ABC News settles defamation suit with Trump for $15 million

ABC News settles defamation suit with Trump for $15 million

ABC News settles defamation suit with Trump for $15 million
Economy|Finance|MidEast|Political|World

Iran currency slips to new lows amid U.S., Europe tensions

The Iranian currency extended its fall on Saturday, hitting a new all-time low against the U.S. dollar amid uncertainties about Donald Trump's imminent arrival in the White House and

Iran currency slips to new lows amid U.S., Europe tensions
Business|Political|Technology|US

Swisher has a theory why Bezos and Zuckerberg are having a change of heart about Trump

"The Pivot" podcast host Kara Swisher says that Amazon founder Jeff Bezos and Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg are trying to get close to Trump because they don't want to be targeted by the new administration, and have seen how much success Elon Musk has had doing the same thing.

Swisher has a theory why Bezos and Zuckerberg are having a change of heart about Trump
Election|Political|Technology|US

Trump says GOP will try to eliminate Daylight Saving Time

Trump says GOP will try to eliminate Daylight Saving Time

Trump says GOP will try to eliminate Daylight Saving Time
Education|Election|MidEast|Political|US

Trump has threatened the visas of international student protesters. A post-grad at risk shares his fears

Trump has threatened the visas of international student protesters. A post-grad at risk shares his fears

Trump has threatened  the visas of international student protesters. A post-grad at risk shares his fears
Business|Economy|Food|Political|US

Trump's deportations could shake up the restaurant industry, but Wall Street isn't worried

Sweeping deportations pledged by President-elect Donald Trump could pose an economic shock for the restaurant industry in ways that echo the pandemic: pricier menus,

Trump's deportations could shake up the restaurant industry, but Wall Street isn't worried
Business|Economy|Health|Political|US

Trump lays out opening agenda in TIME interview

Trump lays out his plans on Ukraine, deportations, vaccines, pardons, grocery prices, deregulation, and more, in his interview for TIME's "person of the year" feature.

Trump lays out opening agenda in TIME interview
Asia|Election|Political|US|World

Trump to meet widow of former Japan PM Abe on Sunday, source says

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Trump to meet widow of former Japan PM Abe on Sunday, source says
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump trade adviser warns against currency manipulation as China mulls weaker yuan

A top trade adviser to President-elect Donald Trump told Reuters on Thursday that the new administration would not look "fondly" on any attempt by China to

Trump trade adviser warns against currency manipulation as China mulls weaker yuan
Election|Political|US|World

Trump offers inauguration invites to foreign leaders through calls and back channels

Trump offers inauguration invites to foreign leaders through calls and back channels

Trump offers inauguration invites to foreign leaders through calls and back channels
Economy|Election|Food|Political|US

Trump just said groceries will be more affordable ‘very soon.’ He’s also said that might be very hard to achieve

Trump just said groceries will be more affordable ‘very soon.’ He’s also said that might be very hard to achieve

Trump just said groceries will be more affordable ‘very soon.’ He’s also said that might be very hard to achieve
MidEast|Political|US|World

Biden administration makes final diplomatic push for stability across a turbulent Mideast

Top U.S. officials are in the Middle East pressing for stability in Syria and an end to Israel’s 14-month war in the Gaza Strip in a last-ditch diplomatic push by the outgoing Biden administration

Biden administration makes final diplomatic push for stability across a turbulent Mideast
Health|Political|US|World

Highlights from Trump's interview with Time

President-elect Donald Trump discussed childhood vaccines, his deportation plans and Ukraine's use of U.S.-supplied missiles in a lengthy Time

Highlights from Trump's interview with Time
Crime|Election|Political|US

Former Trump attorney lashes out at 'lawfare' after court appearance in Wisconsin fake electors case

President-elect Donald Trump’s former Wisconsin attorney has lashed out at the state’s Democratic attorney general for filing felony charges against him and two others related to the 2020 fake electors scheme

Former Trump attorney lashes out at 'lawfare' after court appearance in Wisconsin fake electors case
Business|Crime|Economy|Political|US

IRS recovers $4.7 billion in back taxes and braces for cuts with Trump and GOP in power

IRS leadership on Thursday announced that the agency has recovered $4.7 billion in back taxes and proceeds from a variety of crimes

IRS recovers $4.7 billion in back taxes and braces for cuts with Trump and GOP in power
Election|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump, asked about chances of war with Iran, says 'anything can happen'

U.S.

Trump, asked about chances of war with Iran, says 'anything can happen'
Economy|Political|US

Some Republicans fear a DOGE dilemma is setting in

Some Republicans fear a DOGE dilemma is setting in

Some Republicans fear a DOGE dilemma is setting in