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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'

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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
Americas|Political|World

A small migrant caravan sets out from southern Mexico but it's unlikely to reach the US border

A small migrant caravan has set out from southern Mexico, heading north, but is unlikely to reach the U.S. border after authorities broke up two other small caravans headed to the United States over the weekend

A small migrant caravan sets out from southern Mexico but it's unlikely to reach the US border
Election|Political|US

Some Democrats are frustrated over Joe Biden reversing course and pardoning his son Hunter

Already reeling from their November defeat at the polls, Democrats now are grappling with President Joe Biden's pardoning of his son for a federal felony conviction — after the party spent years slamming Donald Trump as a threat to democracy who operates above the law

Some Democrats are frustrated over Joe Biden reversing course and pardoning his son Hunter
Crime|Election|Political|US

Biden's broken promise on pardoning his son Hunter is raising new questions about his legacy

President Joe Biden’s decision to go back on his word and pardon his son Hunter wasn't all that surprising to those who are familiar with the president's devotion to his family

Biden's broken promise on pardoning his son Hunter is raising new questions about his legacy
Economy|Political|US

Congress returns for final act before curtain rises on new Trump era

The Democratic-led U.S.

Congress returns for final act before curtain rises on new Trump era
Economy|Finance|Political|Stock Markets|US

Dollar flexes on Trump swipe, French politics, yuan slide

A look at the day ahead in U.S. and global markets from Mike Dolan The dollar breezed into December on the front foot, helped by Donald Trump's weekend support for its global reserve status just as

Dollar flexes on Trump swipe, French politics, yuan slide
Election|Political|US

Trump press secretary pick removed post praising Pence on January 6, then ran for Congress as an election denier

Trump press secretary pick removed post praising Pence on January 6, then ran for Congress as an election denier

Trump press secretary pick removed post praising Pence on January 6, then ran for Congress as an election denier
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Top Russian banker says easing of tensions with West uncertain under Trump

The next U.S. administration may make an effort to ease tensions with Moscow but Western sanctions are unlikely to be lifted any time soon,

Top Russian banker says easing of tensions with West uncertain under Trump
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Stock market today: Rising tech stocks pull Wall Street to another record

Technology stocks pulled Wall Street to another record amid mixed trading

Stock market today: Rising tech stocks pull Wall Street to another record
Election|Political|US

Democrats still don't agree on the seriousness of their political problem after election defeat

Nearly a month after a devastating election loss that exposed cracks in the very foundation of their party, Democrats remain deeply divided over the extent of their political problem — or even if they have one

Democrats still don't agree on the seriousness of their political problem after election defeat
Crime|Election|Political|US

President Biden pardons his son Hunter Biden

President Joe Biden announced that he pardoned his son Hunter Biden, who was convicted earlier this year of federal gun and tax crimes. CNN's Jeff Zeleny reports.

President Biden pardons his son Hunter Biden
Business|Election|MidEast|Political|US

Trump’s extraordinary selection of his daughters’ fathers-in-law for key posts underscores his reliance on family members

Trump’s extraordinary selection of his daughters’ fathers-in-law for key posts underscores his reliance on family members

Trump’s extraordinary selection of his daughters’ fathers-in-law for key posts underscores his reliance on family members
Election|Political|US

DACA recipients worry their protection from deportation won't last another Trump term

Recipients of the Obama-era Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program are bracing for potential challenges to their status in the country during President-elect Donald Trump's second term in the White House

DACA recipients worry their protection from deportation won't last another Trump term
Economy|Entertainment|MidEast|Political|Sports|US

Start your week smart: FBI director, Trump’s tariffs, Syrian civil war, hostage video, lake-effect snow

Start your week smart: FBI director, Trump’s tariffs, Syrian civil war, hostage video, lake-effect snow

Start your week smart: FBI director, Trump’s tariffs, Syrian civil war, hostage video, lake-effect snow
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Why Trump’s tariff plans could lead to higher interest rates

Why Trump’s tariff plans could lead to higher interest rates

Why Trump’s tariff plans could lead to higher interest rates
Election|Europe|Political|World

Europe’s far right feels emboldened by Trump’s win but it could be short-lived

Europe’s far right feels emboldened by Trump’s win but it could be short-lived

Europe’s far right feels emboldened by Trump’s win but it could be short-lived
Business|Economy|Political|US|World

Trump threatens 100% tariff on BRICS countries if they pursue creating new currency

Trump threatens 100% tariff on BRICS countries if they pursue creating new currency

Trump threatens 100% tariff on BRICS countries if they pursue creating new currency
Election|Political|US

Trump picks loyalist Kash Patel to head FBI

(This Nov. 30 story has been corrected to change the name of DEA to Administration, not Agency, in paragraph 20) By Sarah N.

Trump picks loyalist Kash Patel to head FBI
Election|Political|US

Trump plans to replace current FBI director with firebrand Kash Patel, drawing bipartisan fire

Trump plans to replace current FBI director with firebrand Kash Patel, drawing bipartisan fire

Trump plans to replace current FBI director with firebrand Kash Patel, drawing bipartisan fire
Americas|Economy|Political|US

Trump discussed border, trade with Canada's Trudeau after pledging steep tariffs

U.S.

Trump discussed border, trade with Canada's Trudeau after pledging steep tariffs
Election|Europe|Political|US|World

Zelensky wants to ‘work directly’ with Trump on ending Ukraine’s war with Russia

Zelensky wants to ‘work directly’ with Trump on ending Ukraine’s war with Russia

Zelensky wants to ‘work directly’ with Trump on ending Ukraine’s war with Russia
Economy|Election|Political|US

Latinos have become a new battleground frontier for political candidates

Latinos have become a new battleground frontier for political candidates

Latinos have become a new battleground frontier for political candidates
Economy|Election|Political|US

Trump and Republicans in Congress eye an ambitious 100-day agenda, starting with tax cuts

Republicans swept to power on Election Day and now control the House, the Senate and the White House, with plans for an ambitious 100-day agenda come January

Trump and Republicans in Congress eye an ambitious 100-day agenda, starting with tax cuts
Asia|Business|Economy|Finance|Political

China Nov factory activity expands for second month as Trump threats loom

China's factory activity expanded modestly for a second straight month in November, an official survey showed, adding to a string of recent data suggesting

China Nov factory activity expands for second month as Trump threats loom
Americas|Political|US

Trump has dinner with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at Mar-a-Lago

Trump has dinner with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at Mar-a-Lago

Trump has dinner with Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau at Mar-a-Lago
Crime|Political|US

Biden says his administration working with FBI on hoax threats to lawmakers, Trump cabinet picks

U.S.

Biden says his administration working with FBI on hoax threats to lawmakers, Trump cabinet picks
Election|Environment|Political|US

‘Wildly disruptive’: What happened last time Trump moved a federal agency out of DC

‘Wildly disruptive’: What happened last time Trump moved a federal agency out of DC

‘Wildly disruptive’: What happened last time Trump moved a federal agency out of DC
Election|Political|US|World

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Trump is ‘intelligent and experienced,’ capable of finding ‘solutions’

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Trump is ‘intelligent and experienced,’ capable of finding ‘solutions’

Russian President Vladimir Putin says Trump is ‘intelligent and experienced,’ capable of finding ‘solutions’
Election|Political|Technology|US

The outlook is uncertain for AI regulations as the US government pivots to full Republican control

The federal government is about to transition from one that prioritized safeguards for artificial intelligence to one more focused on eliminating red tape

The outlook is uncertain for AI regulations as the US government pivots to full Republican control
Business|Economy|Political|Technology|US

5 things to consider buying before new tariffs take effect

5 things to consider buying before new tariffs take effect

5 things to consider buying before new tariffs take effect
Americas|Political|US

Mexico’s president denies Trump’s claim that she agreed to shut down the US-Mexico border

Mexico’s president denies Trump’s claim that she agreed to shut down the US-Mexico border

Mexico’s president denies Trump’s claim that she agreed to shut down the US-Mexico border
MidEast|Political|US

Parents of American held captive in Gaza hope Biden and Trump will work together on hostage deal

Parents of American held captive in Gaza hope Biden and Trump will work together on hostage deal

Parents of American held captive in Gaza hope Biden and Trump will work together on hostage deal
Business|Economy|Food|Political|US

Under tariff threat, US wholesaler warns: 'People will pay'

While most of Los Angeles sleeps, 58-year-old Melquiades Flores starts his day at 1 a.m., supervising the unloading of produce at M&M Tomatoes and Chile Company,

Under tariff threat, US wholesaler warns: 'People will pay'
Americas|Election|Political|US|World

Cuban leader Diaz-Canel plays down impact of Trump's election victory

Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel said on Wednesday the election of U.S.

Cuban leader Diaz-Canel plays down impact of Trump's election victory
Election|Europe|Political|US|World

Trump’s national security adviser pick is weighing proposals to end the Russia-Ukraine war

Trump’s national security adviser pick is weighing proposals to end the Russia-Ukraine war

Trump’s national security adviser pick is weighing proposals to end the Russia-Ukraine war
Business|Economy|US

Trump's tariffs in his first term did little to alter the economy, but this time could be different

Donald Trump loved to use tariffs during his first presidency

Trump's tariffs in his first term did little to alter the economy, but this time could be different
Business|Economy|Finance|Political|US

Trump likely to turn to tested trade law tools in his tariff offensive

U.S.

Trump likely to turn to tested trade law tools in his tariff offensive
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
Business|Economy|Finance|US

US economy grows at 2.8% pace in third quarter on consumer spending, unchanged from first estimate

The American economy expanded at a healthy 2.8% annual pace from July through September on strong consumer spending and a surge in exports, the government said Wednesday, leaving unchanged its initial estimate of third-quarter growth

US economy grows at 2.8% pace in third quarter on consumer spending, unchanged from first estimate
Business|Economy|US

Ikea says Trump’s tariffs could push up prices

Ikea says Trump’s tariffs could push up prices

Ikea says Trump’s tariffs could push up prices
Lifestyle|Opinion|US

A Catholic family's answer to opposing abortion: adopt, foster and vote

For one conservative Catholic family in Ohio, activism begins at home

A Catholic family's answer to opposing abortion: adopt, foster and vote
US

How the Trump transition ethics pledge differs from recent norms

U.S.

How the Trump transition ethics pledge differs from recent norms
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

French blue-chips lead European stocks lower on budget angst

French stocks hit a more than three-month low on Wednesday as investors fretted about the fragile government's ability to

French blue-chips lead European stocks lower on budget angst
Asia|Economy|Finance|Stock Markets

Stocks, dollar, bond yields fall; economic data, Trump tariffs in focus

MSCI's global equities index edged lower and the dollar slipped with Treasury yields on Wednesday as investors digested the latest economic data and the

Stocks, dollar, bond yields fall; economic data, Trump tariffs in focus
Economy|US

Trump tries to force other countries to negotiating table on immigration and trade with promise to hike tariffs

Trump tries to force other countries to negotiating table on immigration and trade with promise to hike tariffs

Trump tries to force other countries to negotiating table on immigration and trade with promise to hike tariffs
Crime|Election|US

How Trump's bet on voters electing him managed to silence some of his legal woes

Special counsel Jack Smith move to abandon two federal cases accusing Trump of endangering American democracy and national security does away with the most serious legal threats Trump was facing as he returns to the White House

How Trump's bet on voters electing him managed to silence some of his legal woes
Americas|US

GM and other US automakers would take big hit from Trump tariffs

U.S.

GM and other US automakers would take big hit from Trump tariffs
Economy|US

Trump's threat to impose tariffs could raise prices for consumers, colliding with promise for relief

If Donald Trump makes good on his threat to slap 25% tariffs on everything imported from Mexico and Canada, the price increases that could follow will collide with his campaign promise to give American families a break from inflation

Trump's threat to impose tariffs could raise prices for consumers, colliding with promise for relief
Economy|Opinion|US|World

Canadian officials blast Trump's tariff threat and one calls Mexico comparison an insult

Canadian officials are blasting President-elect Donald’s Trump’s threat to impose sweeping tariffs

Canadian officials blast Trump's tariff threat and one calls Mexico comparison an insult
Business|Economy|US

What could get more expensive if Trump launches a new trade war with Mexico and Canada

What could get more expensive if Trump launches a new trade war with Mexico and Canada

What could get more expensive if Trump launches a new trade war with Mexico and Canada
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|Political|US

Trump’s latest tariff plan aims at multiple countries. What does it mean for the US?

President-elect Donald Trump has identified what he sees as an all-purpose fix for what ails America: Slap huge new tariffs on foreign goods entering the United States

Trump’s latest tariff plan aims at multiple countries. What does it mean for the US?
Business|Economy|Political|US

Trump’s pick to lead HUD faces home affordability woes and possible budget cuts

Trump’s pick to lead HUD faces home affordability woes and possible budget cuts

Trump’s pick to lead HUD faces home affordability woes and possible budget cuts
Business|Europe|Finance|Stock Markets

Trump's tariff pledges rattle US, European auto shares

Shares of U.S. and European automakers dropped on Tuesday after President-elect Donald Trump pledged steep tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China,

Trump's tariff pledges rattle US, European auto shares
Business|Economy|Europe|Finance

Trump's tariff post sends markets scrambling

A look at the day ahead in European and global markets from Kevin Buckland And so it begins.

Trump's tariff post sends markets scrambling
Economy|US|World

Global companies that might be affected by Trump's promised tariffs

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday pledged tariffs on the United States' three largest trading partners - Canada, Mexico and China - detailing how he will implement campaign promises

Global companies that might be affected by Trump's promised tariffs
Asia|Economy|Finance

Markets react to Trump's tariff promise

U.S.

Markets react to Trump's tariff promise
US

Republican senator blocks promotion of general who oversaw Afghanistan withdrawal

Republican senator blocks promotion of general who oversaw Afghanistan withdrawal

Republican senator blocks promotion of general who oversaw Afghanistan withdrawal
Political

Trump's tax-cut plans could be slowed by a wary bond market

Donald Trump's Republicans are promising to hit the gas next year when they assume full control of the U.S.

Trump's tax-cut plans could be slowed by a wary bond market
World

Bolsonaro sidelined from Brazil's political scene as Trump enjoys resurgence

The political fortunes of Brazil's hard-right former President Jair Bolsonaro long mirrored those of his ideological ally Donald Trump - but their fates now

Bolsonaro sidelined from Brazil's political scene as Trump enjoys resurgence
Political|US

Republican Rand Paul opposes Trump talk of using military in deportations

Republican U.S.

Republican Rand Paul opposes Trump talk of using military in deportations
Election|Political|US

After Trump's Project 2025 denials, he is tapping its authors and influencers for key roles

During the campaign, President-elect Donald Trump had hailed what would become Project 2025 as a conservative roadmap for “exactly what our movement will do."

After Trump's Project 2025 denials, he is tapping its authors and influencers for key roles
Election|US

Trump's Republican Party is increasingly winning union voters. It's a shift seen in his labor pick

Working-class voters helped Republicans make steady election gains this year and expanded a coalition that increasingly includes rank-and-file union members

Trump's Republican Party is increasingly winning union voters. It's a shift seen in his labor pick
Election|Political|US

Trump considers ex-intelligence chief Richard Grenell for Ukraine post, sources say

President-elect Donald Trump is considering tapping Richard Grenell, his former intelligence chief, to be a special envoy for

Trump considers ex-intelligence chief Richard Grenell for Ukraine post, sources say
Business|Election|Finance|Political|US

Trump taps Scott Bessent for Treasury, capping long drama over choice

President-elect Donald Trump on Friday said he will nominate prominent investor Scott Bessent as U.S.

Trump taps Scott Bessent for Treasury, capping long drama over choice
Business|Crime|Political|US

With Gaetz out as attorney general pick, Trump’s right flank looks for a new ally at FBI

With Gaetz out as attorney general pick, Trump’s right flank looks for a new ally at FBI

With Gaetz out as attorney general pick, Trump’s right flank looks for a new ally at FBI
Business|Economy|Election|Finance|US

Investors see Treasury pick Bessent as calming US bond market worries

President-elect Donald Trump's choice of Scott Bessent for Treasury secretary

Investors see Treasury pick Bessent as calming US bond market worries
Election|Opinion|Political|US

Gaetz speaks out after withdrawing as Trump's AG pick

In his first interview after withdrawing as Trump's attorney general pick, Matt Gaetz said he will not rejoin Congress and discussed Trump selecting Pam Bondi as his new attorney general nominee.

Gaetz speaks out after withdrawing as Trump's AG pick
Business|Economy|Fashion and Beauty|US

TJ Maxx says it will thrive on Trump’s tariff ‘chaos’

TJ Maxx says it will thrive on Trump’s tariff ‘chaos’

TJ Maxx says it will thrive on Trump’s tariff ‘chaos’
Europe|Finance|Stock Markets|Technology

STOXX 600 jumps over 1% to one-week high on real-estate boost

European real estate stocks surged, propelling the benchmark index to a one-week high on Friday, while easing of

STOXX 600 jumps over 1% to one-week high on real-estate boost
Election|US

What to know about Pam Bondi, Trump's new pick for attorney general

Pam Bondi, the former Florida attorney general, is Donald Trump’s new pick to serve as U.S. attorney general

What to know about Pam Bondi, Trump's new pick for attorney general
Business|Finance|Technology|US

Trump’s social media company is exploring a crypto payment service called TruthFi

Trump’s social media company is exploring a crypto payment service called TruthFi

Trump’s social media company is exploring a crypto payment service called TruthFi
Business|Economy|Political|US

More Biden judges will be confirmed, but four appeals court nominees won’t see a vote under Senate deal

More Biden judges will be confirmed, but four appeals court nominees won’t see a vote under Senate deal

More Biden judges will be confirmed, but four appeals court nominees won’t see a vote under Senate deal
US

Top FDA official sees more vaccine scrutiny in Trump's presidency

The U.S.

Top FDA official sees more vaccine scrutiny in Trump's presidency
Business|Economy|US

Elon Musk's budget crusade could cause a constitutional clash in Trump's second term

Donald Trump has put Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy in charge of finding ways to cut government spending and regulations

Elon Musk's budget crusade could cause a constitutional clash in Trump's second term
Business|Economy|Europe|US

EU to cajole Trump on trade while readying tariff retaliation

The European Union should seek constructive engagement on trade with the incoming Trump administration, but be ready to hit back in a coordinated way at the

EU to cajole Trump on trade while readying tariff retaliation
Americas|US|World

Trump team maps out Latin America strategy as part of mass deportation plan

Trump team maps out Latin America strategy as part of mass deportation plan

Trump team maps out Latin America strategy as part of mass deportation plan
Education|US

Trump eyes 'school choice' tax break, a longstanding conservative goal

By Andy Sullivan WASHINGTON -President-elect Donald Trump is poised to enact a dramatic expansion of "school choice" programs next year that would make it easier for hundreds of thousands of parents

Trump eyes 'school choice' tax break, a longstanding conservative goal
Opinion|Political|US

From champagne to speeches, would-be Trump Supreme Court justices draw conservative buzz

From champagne to speeches, would-be Trump Supreme Court justices draw conservative buzz

From champagne to speeches, would-be Trump Supreme Court justices draw conservative buzz
Americas|Crime|Political|US

Police report reveals new details from sexual assault allegation against Trump’s defense secretary nominee

Police report reveals new details from sexual assault allegation against Trump’s defense secretary nominee

Police report reveals new details from sexual assault allegation against Trump’s defense secretary nominee
Election|US

Absences by Trump’s Senate pals help Democrats confirm Biden judges

Absences by Trump’s Senate pals help Democrats confirm Biden judges

Absences by Trump’s Senate pals help Democrats confirm Biden judges
Crime|Election|US

Georgia election workers seek more penalties against Giuliani, saying he continues to defame them

Two former Georgia election workers who won a $148 million defamation judgment against Rudy Giuliani have asked a judge to penalize him even more

Georgia election workers seek more penalties against Giuliani, saying he continues to defame them
Election|US

Trump pick for Manhattan's top federal prosecutor urges focus on national security, money laundering

Jay Clayton, President-elect Donald Trump's pick for U.S.

Trump pick for Manhattan's top federal prosecutor urges focus on national security, money laundering
Business|Economy|Finance|US

3 urgent tasks awaiting Trump’s pick for Treasury secretary

3 urgent tasks awaiting Trump’s pick for Treasury secretary

3 urgent tasks awaiting Trump’s pick for Treasury secretary
Election|US

Once again, polls underestimated Trump. Experts only have a hunch why

Following Republican President-elect Donald Trump's victory in this month's election, some U.S. pollsters are scrambling to understand why their surveys once again

Once again, polls underestimated Trump. Experts only have a hunch why
Americas|US|World

Texas offers 1,402-acre plot for Trump's immigrant deportation plan

Texas is offering 1,402 acres (567 hectares) of land along the border with Mexico to the incoming Trump administration to lease as part of a plan for the mass deportation of immigrants,

Texas offers 1,402-acre plot for Trump's immigrant deportation plan
Crime|US

Prosecutors oppose tossing Trump’s hush money conviction but are open to sentencing delay

New York prosecutors oppose any effort to dismiss Trump’s hush money conviction, but say they are open to delaying sentencing until after his second term

Prosecutors oppose tossing Trump’s hush money conviction but are open to sentencing delay
Election|Political|US

FEMA administrator says she supports investigation of alleged Trump bias in relief efforts

The head of the Federal Emergency Management Agency tells lawmakers she has encouraged the agency’s inspector general to review whether an employee was acting alone when directing workers helping hurricane victims to avoid homes with yard signs supporting President-elect Donald Trump

FEMA administrator says she supports investigation of alleged Trump bias in relief efforts
US

Trump picks Wall St CEO Lutnick to run Commerce, oversee USTR, tariffs

U.S.

Trump picks Wall St CEO Lutnick to run Commerce, oversee USTR, tariffs
Arts|Business

How are the wealthy feeling about Trump? The art market this week might hold a clue

How are the wealthy feeling about Trump? The art market this week might hold a clue

How are the wealthy feeling about Trump? The art market this week might hold a clue
US

Ex-FEMA employee accused of skipping pro-Trump homes speaks out

Fired FEMA worker Marn'i Washington speaks out after the agency says she advised disaster relief teams to avoid homes with signs supporting former President Donald Trump while canvassing in Florida in the aftermath of Hurricane Milton.

Ex-FEMA employee accused of skipping pro-Trump homes speaks out
US

Ahead of FEMA chief’s testimony to Congress, fired worker tells CNN she was following protocol when skipping Trump homes

Ahead of FEMA chief’s testimony to Congress, fired worker tells CNN she was following protocol when skipping Trump homes

Ahead of FEMA chief’s testimony to Congress, fired worker tells CNN she was following protocol when skipping Trump homes
Technology|US

Trump may be planning to attend SpaceX launch in Texas

President-elect Donald Trump may be planning to attend a SpaceX rocket launch in person in Texas on Tuesday, another sign of his

Trump may be planning to attend SpaceX launch in Texas
US

Trump picks former lawmaker Sean Duffy to be transportation secretary

U.S.

Trump picks former lawmaker Sean Duffy to be transportation secretary
Crime|Political|US

Trump’s criminal conviction won’t stop him from getting security clearance as president

Under normal circumstances, Trump’s criminal record and other aspects of his life, including financial history, would disqualify him from getting access to classified information.

Trump’s criminal conviction won’t stop him from getting security clearance as president
Business|Economy|Environment|Science|Technology|US

What to know about Chris Wright, Trump's choice to run the Energy Department

Fossil fuel executive Chris Wright, Donald Trump's choice for Energy secretary, is a strong supporter of oil and gas development, including fracking, a key pillar of the president-elect’s quest for U.S. “energy dominance” in the global market

What to know about Chris Wright, Trump's choice to run the Energy Department
Economy|Finance|US

Trump's treasury pick could give an indication of what he plans to do about tariffs

One of the top remaining vacancies in President-elect Donald Trump’s proposed Cabinet is his treasury secretary — and the views of his top contenders there reflect broader questions about how the president-elect might wield tariffs in his new administration

Trump's treasury pick could give an indication of what he plans to do about tariffs
Business|Economy|Technology|US

Stellantis CEO says will adapt to U.S. market under Trump

Stellantis' will adapt to changes in the U.S. car market expected under a Trump government, CEO Carlos Tavares said on Monday, with a platform that can offer electric,

Stellantis CEO says will adapt to U.S. market under Trump
Business|Economy|Finance|US

Trump expands pool of possible Treasury picks as top candidates jockey for the job

Trump expands pool of possible Treasury picks as top candidates jockey for the job

Trump expands pool of possible Treasury picks as top candidates jockey for the job
Finance|US

Sterling finds footing after hitting six-month low on Trump victory

The pound held steady on Monday after falling to a six-month low the previous week as the dollar surged on the back of Donald Trump's victory in the U.S.

Sterling finds footing after hitting six-month low on Trump victory
Americas|Opinion|Political|US

Some Arab Americans who voted for Trump are concerned about his picks for key positions

Some Arab Americans are expressing concern over Donald Trump's picks for key positions in his next administration

Some Arab Americans who voted for Trump are concerned about his picks for key positions
Asia|Business|Election|Finance

Stock market today: Wall Street rises following last week's slide

Most U.S. stocks ticked higher to recover some of their sharp slide from last week

Stock market today: Wall Street rises following last week's slide