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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

U.S.

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
Business|Election|Political|US

Amazon to contribute $1 million to Trump’s inauguration fund. Meta is also donating $1M

Amazon is planning to donate $1 million to President-elect Donald Trump’s inauguration fund

Amazon to contribute $1 million to Trump’s inauguration fund. Meta is also donating $1M
Asia|Business|Economy|Election|Political|US|World

Trump extends unprecedented invites to China's Xi and other world leaders for his inauguration

President-elect Donald Trump has invited Chinese President Xi Jinping and other world leaders to his inauguration next month

Trump extends unprecedented invites to China's Xi and other world leaders for his inauguration
Election|Political|US|World

Trump invites China's Xi to inauguration, experts call it political theater

U.S.

Trump invites China's Xi to inauguration, experts call it political theater
Election|Political|US

Americans less welcoming of immigrants without legal status, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

Americans have grown less welcoming toward immigrants living in the U.S. illegally since Donald Trump's first presidency but remain wary of harsh

Americans less welcoming of immigrants without legal status, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds
Business|Crime|Finance|MidEast|Political|Technology|US

Trump crypto venture partners with platform linked to Middle East militants

A crypto venture recently unveiled by U.S.

Trump crypto venture partners with platform linked to Middle East militants
Business|Economy|Election|Europe|Finance|Political|US

UK to mostly avoid tariff trouble with the U.S., say economists: Reuters poll

U.S.

UK to mostly avoid tariff trouble with the U.S., say economists: Reuters poll
Business|Election|Political|US

Meta donates $1 million to Trump’s inaugural fund in latest step to mend relationship

Meta donates $1 million to Trump’s inaugural fund in latest step to mend relationship

Meta donates $1 million to Trump’s inaugural fund in latest step to mend relationship
Business|Economy|Election|Political|US

US Senate rejects Biden labor board nominee, teeing up Republican control

The U.S.

US Senate rejects Biden labor board nominee, teeing up Republican control
Crime|Election|Political|US

Trump asks judge to dismiss Central Park Five defamation lawsuit

U.S.

Trump asks judge to dismiss Central Park Five defamation lawsuit
Education|Political|US

US secretary of education helps set national priorities in a system primarily funded and guided by local governments

If Republicans manage to achieve a long-standing goal by getting rid of the Department of Education, there wouldn’t be a secretary of education anymore.

US secretary of education helps set national priorities in a system primarily funded and guided by local governments
Asia|Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Biden approves national security memo on China, Iran, North Korea and Russia ahead of Trump's return

President Joe Biden has approved a new national security memorandum that could serve as a road map for the incoming Trump administration as it looks to counter growing cooperation among China, Iran, North Korea and Russia

Biden approves national security memo on China, Iran, North Korea and Russia ahead of Trump's return
Americas|Election|Political|US

Biden faces mounting pressure to protect immigrants before Trump takes office

Biden faces mounting pressure to protect immigrants before Trump takes office

Biden faces mounting pressure to protect immigrants before Trump takes office
Election|Europe|Political|US|World

Zelenskiy made case for security guarantees at Paris meeting with Trump

President Volodymyr Zelenskiy used his first meeting with Donald Trump since the U.S. election to explain Ukraine's

Zelenskiy made case for security guarantees at Paris meeting with Trump
Business|Election|Finance|Political|US

Trump takeover of Washington begins as he holds court from Palm Beach

Trump takeover of Washington begins as he holds court from Palm Beach

Trump takeover of Washington begins as he holds court from Palm Beach
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

US weighs new Russia oil sanctions to weaken Putin ahead of Trump, Bloomberg News reports

The U.S. government is weighing new, harsher sanctions against Russia's lucrative oil trade, seeking to tighten the squeeze on the Kremlin's war machine just weeks before Donald Trump

US weighs new Russia oil sanctions to weaken Putin ahead of Trump, Bloomberg News reports
Americas|Crime|Political|US

San Diego sheriff defies new policy to limit cooperation with immigration officials

The sheriff of the nation’s fifth-largest county on Tuesday defied a new policy to limit cooperation with federal immigration authorities, setting up a showdown over a new obstacle to President-elect Donald Trump’s mass deportation plans

San Diego sheriff defies new policy to limit cooperation with immigration officials
Business|Election|Political|Technology|US

Trump selects Andrew Ferguson as pick for Federal Trade Commission chair

Trump selects Andrew Ferguson as pick for Federal Trade Commission chair

Trump selects Andrew Ferguson as pick for Federal Trade Commission chair
Economy|Election|Political|US

Biden says he was 'stupid' not to put his name on pandemic relief checks like Trump did

President Joe Biden says he was “stupid” not to put his own name on pandemic relief checks in 2021, like Donald Trump had done in 2020

Biden says he was 'stupid' not to put his name on pandemic relief checks like Trump did
Election|Political|US

Biden says he’ll veto bill that would let Trump nominate more judges

Biden says he’ll veto bill that would let Trump nominate more judges

Biden says he’ll veto bill that would let Trump nominate more judges
Crime|Election|Political|US

Manhattan DA and state AG say Trump’s criminal and civil cases in New York should not be dismissed because he’s president

Manhattan DA and state AG say Trump’s criminal and civil cases in New York should not be dismissed because he’s president

Manhattan DA and state AG say Trump’s criminal and civil cases in New York should not be dismissed because he’s president
Crime|Election|Political|US

Trump lawyers and aide hit with 10 additional felony charges in Wisconsin over 2020 fake electors

Wisconsin prosecutors have filed 10 additional felony charges against two attorneys and an aide to President-elect Donald Trump who advised the Republican in 2020 as part of a plan to submit paperwork falsely saying that Trump had won the battleground state that year

Trump lawyers and aide hit with 10 additional felony charges in Wisconsin over 2020 fake electors
Political|US

Trump’s DOJ secretly obtained records of his FBI pick Kash Patel, lawmakers, staffers and media in leak investigations

Trump’s DOJ secretly obtained records of his FBI pick Kash Patel, lawmakers, staffers and media in leak investigations

Trump’s DOJ secretly obtained records of his FBI pick Kash Patel, lawmakers, staffers and media in leak investigations
Business|Education|Election|Political|US

DOJ v. DEI: Trump's Justice Department likely to target diversity programs

President-elect Donald Trump is set to challenge policies aimed at boosting diversity at companies and universities when he takes office next month, throwing

DOJ v. DEI: Trump's Justice Department likely to target diversity programs
Economy|Political|US

Biden hails economic record, warns against Republican return to 'trickle-down economics'

U.S.

Biden hails economic record, warns against Republican return to 'trickle-down economics'
Crime|Election|Political|US

As Trump’s legal cloud lifts, 45 allies still threatened by state-level 2020 election charges

As Trump’s legal cloud lifts, 45 allies still threatened by state-level 2020 election charges

As Trump’s legal cloud lifts, 45 allies still threatened by state-level 2020 election charges
Asia|Business|Economy|Political

Instant view: China's November export growth slows ahead of Trump tariffs

China's exports grew at a slower pace in November than the previous month, while imports shrank, signalling concerns for the world's No. 2 economy as U.S.

Instant view: China's November export growth slows ahead of Trump tariffs
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|World

China's exports slow sharply, imports shrink ahead of Trump tariffs

China's exports slowed sharply and imports unexpectedly shrank in November, in a worrying sign for the world's No. 2 economy as Donald Trump's imminent return to the

China's exports slow sharply, imports shrink ahead of Trump tariffs
Business|Crime|Education|Entertainment|Political|US

Judge pauses lawsuit alleging Trump’s Education secretary pick enabled sexual abuse of children decades ago

Judge pauses lawsuit alleging Trump’s Education secretary pick enabled sexual abuse of children decades ago

Judge pauses lawsuit alleging Trump’s Education secretary pick enabled sexual abuse of children decades ago
Americas|Europe|Political|US|World

No contact with Trump so far, the Kremlin says

The Kremlin said on Monday that it had so far had no contact with Donald Trump or his team after the U.S. president-elect called for an immediate ceasefire and

No contact with Trump so far, the Kremlin says
Business|Political|Technology|US

Trump's Musk-led efficiency drive may spur defense-tech partnerships

President-elect Donald Trump's planned U.S. government efficiency drive involving Elon Musk could lead to more joint projects between

Trump's Musk-led efficiency drive may spur defense-tech partnerships
Election|Political|US

Trump lays out sweeping early acts on deportation and January 6 pardons, says Cheney and others ‘should go to jail’

Trump lays out sweeping early acts on deportation and January 6 pardons, says Cheney and others ‘should go to jail’

Trump lays out sweeping early acts on deportation and January 6 pardons, says Cheney and others ‘should go to jail’
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Trump says he doesn’t plan to remove Fed chairman Jerome Powell

Trump says he doesn’t plan to remove Fed chairman Jerome Powell

Trump says he doesn’t plan to remove Fed chairman Jerome Powell
Election|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump calls for immediate Ukraine ceasefire, Kyiv and Moscow cite conditions

U.S.

Trump calls for immediate Ukraine ceasefire, Kyiv and Moscow cite conditions
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says Russia abandoned Syria's Assad, never should have been involved

U.S.

Trump says Russia abandoned Syria's Assad, never should have been involved
Election|Political|US

GOP rifts open over Trump agenda as legislative landmines await new Congress

GOP rifts open over Trump agenda as legislative landmines await new Congress

GOP rifts open over Trump agenda as legislative landmines await new Congress
Americas|Election|MidEast|Political|US

Trump's return may be a boon for Netanyahu, but challenges abound in a changed Middle East

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu is jubilant about President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House

Trump's return may be a boon for Netanyahu, but challenges abound in a changed Middle East
Europe|Political|US|World

US announces nearly $1 billion more in longer-term weapons support for Ukraine

Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin has announced that the U.S. will provide nearly $1 billion more in longer-term weapons support to Ukraine

US announces nearly $1 billion more in longer-term weapons support for Ukraine
Election|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump and Macron can't let go of their handshake duel

U.S.

Trump and Macron can't let go of their handshake duel
Election|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump says US should 'NOT GET INVOLVED' in conflict in Syria

President-elect Donald Trump said on Saturday the U.S. should not be involved in the conflict in Syria, where rebel forces are threatening the government of President Bashar al-

Trump says US should 'NOT GET INVOLVED' in conflict in Syria
Political|US

Defense nominee Pete Hegseth starts background check amid multiple controversies

A former CIA officer joins Smerconish to discuss the background check process that Pete Hegseth will face as Trump's Defense Secretary nominee.

Defense nominee Pete Hegseth starts background check amid multiple controversies
Election|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump returns to world stage for Notre Dame Cathedral reopening in Paris

Trump returns to world stage for Notre Dame Cathedral reopening in Paris

Trump returns to world stage for Notre Dame Cathedral reopening in Paris
Election|Europe|Political|US|World

Macron brings Trump, Ukraine's Zelenskiy together ahead of Notre-Dame ceremony

U.S.

Macron brings Trump, Ukraine's Zelenskiy together ahead of Notre-Dame ceremony
Election|Political|US

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez announces bid for top Oversight job as Democrats push for generational change

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez is running to become the top Democrat on the House Oversight Committee

Rep. Ocasio-Cortez announces bid for top Oversight job as Democrats push for generational change
Europe|Political|US|World

Ukraine's Zelenskiy heads to Paris with possible Trump talks in mind, sources say

Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskiy will travel to Paris to attend the re-opening of Notre-Dame cathedral on Saturday, and could use the trip to hold talks with U.S.

Ukraine's Zelenskiy heads to Paris with possible Trump talks in mind, sources say
Business|Economy|Environment|Political|US

Trump may cancel US Postal Service electric mail truck contract, sources say

Donald Trump's transition team is considering canceling the U.S.

Trump may cancel US Postal Service electric mail truck contract, sources say
Election|Political|US

Trump expresses confidence in Hegseth and says he can be confirmed to lead Pentagon

Trump expresses confidence in Hegseth and says he can be confirmed to lead Pentagon

Trump expresses confidence in Hegseth and says he can be confirmed to lead Pentagon
Business|Political|Science|Technology|US

‘Further and faster’: Why Trump’s NASA pick is sending shock waves through the space community

‘Further and faster’: Why Trump’s NASA pick is sending shock waves through the space community

‘Further and faster’: Why Trump’s NASA pick is sending shock waves through the space community
Business|Political|Science|Technology|US

Trump's NASA pick a boon for SpaceX, but will face political challenges

U.S.

Trump's NASA pick a boon for SpaceX, but will face political challenges
Election|Political|US

Biden is considering preemptive pardons for officials and allies before Trump takes office

President Joe Biden is weighing whether to issue sweeping pardons for officials and allies who the White House fears could be unjustly targeted by President-elect Donald Trump’s administration

Biden is considering preemptive pardons for officials and allies before Trump takes office
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Technology|US

Trump appoints former PayPal exec David Sacks as AI and crypto czar

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Thursday said he was appointing former PayPal Chief Operating Officer David Sacks as his "White House A.I.

Trump appoints former PayPal exec David Sacks as AI and crypto czar
Crime|Political|US

As Hegseth’s public profile grew, he faced deepening private turmoil

As Hegseth’s public profile grew, he faced deepening private turmoil

As Hegseth’s public profile grew, he faced deepening private turmoil
Election|Political|US

Biden White House considering preemptive pardons for Trump’s perceived enemies

Biden White House considering preemptive pardons for Trump’s perceived enemies

Biden White House considering preemptive pardons for Trump’s perceived enemies
Business|Health|Political|US

Trump, RFK Jr. met with Pfizer, Lilly executives, Axios reports

President-elect Donald Trump met with the chief executives of U.S. drugmakers Pfizer and Eli Lilly as well as industry lobbying group PhRMA on Wednesday night, Axios reported on Thursday.

Trump, RFK Jr. met with Pfizer, Lilly executives, Axios reports
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Tariffs under first Trump term hurt US firms, NY Fed analysis says

Import tariffs during President-elect Donald Trump's first term broadly lowered stock values on the day they were unveiled, and were associated with lower future

Tariffs under first Trump term hurt US firms, NY Fed analysis says
Election|Political|US

Trump’s victory has some liberal judges reversing their retirement plans

Trump’s victory has some liberal judges reversing their retirement plans

Trump’s victory has some liberal judges reversing their retirement plans
Arts|Celebrity|Election|Entertainment|Europe|Political|World

Trump Christmas 'pooper' figurine in 'massive' demand in Spain

U.S.

Trump Christmas 'pooper' figurine in 'massive' demand in Spain
Business|Economy|Election|Political|US

Jeff Bezos explains why he feels optimistic about Trump this time around

Speaking at The New York Times’ DealBook Summit, billionaire Amazon founder and Washington Post owner Jeff Bezos said he feels optimistic about a second Trump term. CNN Senior Media Analyst Sara Fisher breaks down why.

Jeff Bezos explains why he feels optimistic about Trump this time around
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Bitcoin surges above $100,000 for the first time as Trump picks pro-crypto SEC chair

Bitcoin surges above $100,000 for the first time as Trump picks pro-crypto SEC chair

Bitcoin surges above $100,000 for the first time as Trump picks pro-crypto SEC chair
Business|Election|Political|US

Trump picks Kelly Loeffler to lead Small Business Administration

Trump picks Kelly Loeffler to lead Small Business Administration

Trump picks Kelly Loeffler to lead Small Business Administration
Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US

Why Trump and the Federal Reserve could clash in the coming years

President-elect Donald Trump campaigned on the promise that his policies would reduce high borrowing costs and lighten the financial burden on American households

Why Trump and the Federal Reserve could clash in the coming years
Business|Political|Technology|US

Trump taps former aide to work on Musk-led government efficiency plan

President-elect Donald Trump on Wednesday named a former White House aide to serve as counsel to an effort co-led by Elon Musk to slash government

Trump taps former aide to work on Musk-led government efficiency plan
Crime|Election|Political|US

Trump asks Georgia court to dismiss election interference case against him, saying a sitting president can’t be prosecuted

Trump asks Georgia court to dismiss election interference case against him, saying a sitting president can’t be prosecuted

Trump asks Georgia court to dismiss election interference case against him, saying a sitting president can’t be prosecuted
Business|Economy|Political|US

Dollar Tree may stop selling some products because of Trump’s tariffs

Dollar Tree may stop selling some products because of Trump’s tariffs

Dollar Tree may stop selling some products because of Trump’s tariffs
Election|Political|US

Hegseth vows to ‘fight like hell’ to win confirmation in the face of some GOP doubts

Hegseth vows to ‘fight like hell’ to win confirmation in the face of some GOP doubts

Hegseth vows to ‘fight like hell’ to win confirmation in the face of some GOP doubts
MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump adviser Waltz to meet with Israel's Dermer, source says

U.S.

Trump adviser Waltz to meet with Israel's Dermer, source says
Political|Science|US

Is masculine anxiety spurring support for Trump among Gen Z?

What does it mean if young men sense that their masculinity is under threat? Or if they sense a bleak and hopeless future?

Is masculine anxiety spurring support for Trump among Gen Z?
Americas|Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

If Trump starts a trade war with Mexico and Canada, where will Americans get all their stuff from?

If Trump starts a trade war with Mexico and Canada, where will Americans get all their stuff from?

If Trump starts a trade war with Mexico and Canada, where will Americans get all their stuff from?
Political|US

Trump’s DOGE push finds support from some Democrats on Capitol Hill

Trump’s DOGE push finds support from some Democrats on Capitol Hill

Trump’s DOGE push finds support from some Democrats on Capitol Hill
Election|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump's plan for Ukraine comes into focus: NATO off the table and concessions on territory

Advisers to Donald Trump publicly and privately are floating proposals to end the Ukraine war that would cede large parts of the country to

Trump's plan for Ukraine comes into focus: NATO off the table and concessions on territory
Europe|MidEast|Political|US|World

Russia reiterates no ground for Ukraine talks, but mentioning them more often

There are no grounds yet for negotiations on how to bring the war in Ukraine to an end, Russia said on Wednesday, in comments about peace talks that have become more frequent since Donald

Russia reiterates no ground for Ukraine talks, but mentioning them more often
Election|Political|US

Trump considers replacing Hegseth with DeSantis to run Pentagon, WSJ reports

U.S.

Trump considers replacing Hegseth with DeSantis to run Pentagon, WSJ reports
Crime|Election|Political|US

Trump cites Hunter Biden pardon in latest legal attempt to throw out hush money conviction

Trump cites Hunter Biden pardon in latest legal attempt to throw out hush money conviction

Trump cites Hunter Biden pardon in latest legal attempt to throw out hush money conviction
Election|Political|US

Trump team agrees with Justice Dept to begin background checks

U.S.

Trump team agrees with Justice Dept to begin background checks
Political|US

Fox News ignores Pete Hegseth misconduct allegations as concerns over Trump pick mount

Fox News ignores Pete Hegseth misconduct allegations as concerns over Trump pick mount

Fox News ignores Pete Hegseth misconduct allegations as concerns over Trump pick mount
Americas|Crime|Political|US|World

Scared to stay in Mexico, afraid of Trump's policies, some migrants look to return home

Every day, Nidia Montenegro spends hours checking her cellphone, hoping to receive a long-awaited appointment with U.S. border officials to seek asylum in the United States

Scared to stay in Mexico, afraid of Trump's policies, some migrants look to return home
Election|Political|US

Democratic officials blame Harris election loss on outside factors

While many Democrats are calling for a party overhaul after Kamala Harris lost every battleground state to Republican Donald Trump in the

Democratic officials blame Harris election loss on outside factors
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Wall Street isn’t buying Trump’s deportation threats or Elon Musk’s spending cut claims

Wall Street isn’t buying Trump’s deportation threats or Elon Musk’s spending cut claims

Wall Street isn’t buying Trump’s deportation threats or Elon Musk’s spending cut claims
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance|Political

Notre-Dame rebuilt, as Paris nears collapse

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland France is still the center of Europe's attention on Tuesday, with the government all-but-certain to collapse after both the

Notre-Dame rebuilt, as Paris nears collapse
Asia|Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump again vows to block Japanese firm’s controversial takeover of US Steel

Trump again vows to block Japanese firm’s controversial takeover of US Steel

Trump again vows to block Japanese firm’s controversial takeover of US Steel
Election|Political|US

Some key GOP senators open to no FBI background checks on Trump picks

Some key GOP senators open to no FBI background checks on Trump picks

Some key GOP senators open to no FBI background checks on Trump picks
Arts|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump to attend Notre-Dame reopening in first foreign trip since election

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Trump to attend Notre-Dame reopening in first foreign trip since election
Europe|Political|Travel|US|World

Trump to travel to Paris for Notre Dame Cathedral reopening

Trump to travel to Paris for Notre Dame Cathedral reopening

Trump to travel to Paris for Notre Dame Cathedral reopening
Election|Political|US

Jeffries faces leadership test as Democrats fight for committee posts to battle Trump

Jeffries faces leadership test as Democrats fight for committee posts to battle Trump

Jeffries faces leadership test as Democrats fight for committee posts to battle Trump
Election|MidEast|Political|US|World

Trump promises 'hell to pay' if Gaza hostages not promptly released

U.S. President-elect Donald Trump said on Monday there would be "hell to pay" in the Middle East if hostages held in the Gaza Strip were not released prior to his Jan. 20 inauguration.

Trump promises 'hell to pay' if Gaza hostages not promptly released