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Trump insists Musk will put country before company: Investors think the "First Buddy" will profit from the relationship anyway.
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Trump insists Musk will put country before company
Quick Glance: Elon Musk Hits Historic $400 Billion Wealth Milestone
  • Elon Musk became the first person to surpass $400 billion in net worth according to the Bloomberg Billionaires Index.

  • An insider share sale from SpaceX contributed to a $50 billion increase in his wealth, making it the most valuable private startup.

  • Tesla shares have surged approximately 65% since Donald Trump's election, while Musk's AI startup xAI has more than doubled in value to $50 billion.

  • SpaceX has secured nearly $19.8 billion in federal contracts since 2008, and support from the Trump administration is expected to continue.
Trump open to detaining immigrants in camps in deportation push: "Whatever it takes to get them out," Trump told TIME.
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Trump open to detaining immigrants in camps in deportation push
Donald Trump: TIME's Editor-in-Chief explains why Donald Trump was chosen as the 2024 Person of the Year.
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Trump Is Starting to Walk Back His Vow to Bring Down Grocery Prices: Donald Trump didn't seem so sure that he could bring grocery prices down in an ...
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Trump Is Starting to Walk Back His Vow to Bring Down Grocery Prices
Meta donates $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund : Mark Zuckerberg's Meta has donated $1 million to United States President-elect Donald Trump's ...
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Meta donates $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund
Quick Glance: Meta donates $1 million to Trump’s inauguration fund
  • The company Meta has contributed $1 million to the inaugural fund of President-elect Donald Trump to cultivate a favorable relationship with the upcoming administration.

  • This contribution follows a dinner in November between Trump and CEO Mark Zuckerberg and marks a shift from Meta's previous interactions with Trump's administration.

  • Despite the reinstatement of Trump's accounts in 2023, he has continued to express discontent towards Zuckerberg, who is now seeking to enhance ties with Trump.

  • Zuckerberg referred to Trump as 'badass' and apologized for earlier misunderstandings, aiming to foster a stronger collaboration.
Trump Vows to Use Ukraine Aid as Leverage Against Russia: President-elect Donald Trump said he would use US support for Ukraine as leverage against Russia to ...
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Trump Vows to Use Ukraine Aid as Leverage Against Russia
Quick Glance: Trump Plans to Leverage Ukraine Aid Against Russia
  • Donald Trump intends to use US support for Ukraine as leverage in negotiations with Russia to end the war.

  • He expressed criticism towards Ukraine for missile strikes on Russian targets, cautioning against escalating the conflict.

  • Trump aims for a diplomatic resolution that may involve Ukraine conceding territory occupied by Russia.

  • His upcoming policy decisions and discussions with foreign leaders suggest a significant shift in US strategy.
Donald Trump will be honored as Time’s Person of the Year: It's the latest chapter in the businessman-turned-politician's love-hate relationship with ...
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Donald Trump will be honored as Time’s Person of the Year
Quick Glance: Trump Honored as Time's Person of the Year
  • Donald Trump was recognized by Time Magazine as Person of the Year and rang the opening bell at the New York Stock Exchange.

  • Time's editor, Sam Jacobs, noted Trump's significant influence on news and politics in 2024.

  • Trump discussed his campaign strategies and intentions to pardon individuals convicted from the January 6 Capitol riot.

  • He also expressed views on potential military involvement in mass deportations and concerns regarding the economic impacts of his policies.
'Stuff of Parody': Trump Taps Election-Denying Ally Kari Lake to Run Voice of America
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'Stuff of Parody': Trump Taps Election-Denying Ally Kari Lake to Run Voice ...
Quick Glance: Trump Appoints Kari Lake as Voice of America Director
  • Donald Trump has appointed Kari Lake, a former news anchor and hardline Republican, as the director of Voice of America.

  • Lake, who recently lost the Senate race in Arizona, will ensure that American values are broadcast internationally in a fair and accurate manner.

  • She is a strong Trump supporter and has echoed his unfounded claims of election fraud from 2020.

  • Trump previously clashed with VOA, accusing it of promoting Chinese propaganda during his presidency.
Mitch McConnell Says Trump Win Puts Americans In A 'Very Dangerous World': The GOP's outgoing Senate leader said he plans to spend his final two years in office ...
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Mitch McConnell Says Trump Win Puts Americans In A 'Very Dangerous World'
Quick Glance: McConnell: Trump's Victory Endangers Americans
  • Senator Mitch McConnell stated that Donald Trump's victory puts Americans in a "very dangerous world."

  • He intends to spend his final two years in the Senate opposing the growing isolationist tendencies within the GOP.

  • McConnell criticized Trump's stance on foreign intervention, emphasizing that the cost of deterrence is less than the cost of war.

  • Despite his personal dislike for Trump, McConnell supports him as the Republican presidential nominee and plans not to seek reelection.
Trump rings bell at NYSE to cheers of 'USA' as Wall Street CEOs, business leaders look on
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Trump rings bell at NYSE to cheers of 'USA' as Wall Street CEOs ...
Quick Glance: Trump's Cabinet Selections and Key Appointments
  • President Trump announced a list of Cabinet and key positions he aims to fill in his upcoming administration.

  • The confirmation processes are likely to be smoother due to the Republican majority in the Senate, even for controversial nominees like Pete Hegseth and Tulsi Gabbard.

  • Notable nominees include Michael J. Rigas as deputy secretary of state and Kari Lake as director of Voice of America.

  • Trump also intends to appoint close allies and supporters like Kimberly Guilfoyle and Ronald Johnson to significant ambassadorial roles.
The Story Behind TIME’s Donald Trump 2024 Person of the Year Cover: Platon on the experience of photographing Donald Trump at Mar-a-Lago.
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The Story Behind TIME’s Donald Trump 2024 Person of the Year Cover
Quick Glance: Trump on TIME's 2024 Person of the Year Cover
  • Photographer Platon guided Donald Trump during the TIME shoot, discussing the symbolic use of an American flag.

  • Platon, who has captured over 20 TIME covers since 2005, was chosen to photograph Trump as Person of the Year 2024.

  • The shoot occurred after Trump's election victory, enveloped in an atmosphere of power and remembrance.

  • Trump shared insights about his music playlist and the significance of kissing the flag, a moment captured by Platon.
Trump says he’ll pardon Jan. 6 defendants in first hour back in White House: President-elect Trump says he intends to pardon “most” rioters accused or convicted ...
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Trump says he’ll pardon Jan. 6 defendants in first hour back in White ...
John Fetterman Joins Truth Social, Calls for Trump Pardon: "The Trump hush money and Hunter Biden cases were both bull****, and pardons are appropriate ...
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John Fetterman Joins Truth Social, Calls for Trump Pardon
Quick Glance: Fetterman Faces Backlash Over Trump Pardon Call
  • Senator John Fetterman has faced backlash from progressives after calling for a pardon for Donald Trump.

  • His appearance on Trump's platform Truth Social and support for Republican Elise Stefanik have sparked outrage among his supporters.

  • Fetterman stated that he views the judicial actions against Trump and Hunter Biden as problematic and expressed a willingness to collaborate with Stefanik.

  • While some conservatives praise Fetterman, progressive voices label him an opportunist who has strayed from his previous positions.
Chris Wray's Resignation Sets Up Legal Hurdle for Kash Patel's FBI Bid: The FBI director's announcement that he will step down in January may block Donald ...
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Chris Wray's Resignation Sets Up Legal Hurdle for Kash Patel's FBI Bid
Quick Glance: FBI Director Chris Wray Resigns Ahead of Trump Transition
  • Chris Wray announced his resignation as FBI Director effective at the transition to the Trump administration.

  • His decision follows Trump's signals to fire him, with Wray stating his resignation is in the Bureau's best interest.

  • Trump hailed Wray's resignation as a 'great day for America' and endorsed Kash Patel as his replacement.

  • Concerns about the FBI's future were raised by senators and the FBI Agents Association, while Patel's confirmation would mean significant changes to the bureau.
Read the Full Transcript of Donald Trump’s 2024 Person of the Year Interview With TIME
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Read the Full Transcript of Donald Trump’s 2024 Person of the Year ...
Luigi Mangione's Tinder Surfaces: What We Know: According to the website Cheatbuster, Mangione was last active on the app in December 2022.
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Luigi Mangione's Tinder Surfaces: What We Know
Trump says the U.S. ‘should have nothing to do with’ Syria. He’s right.: After the fall of Bashar al-Assad in Syria, U.S. troops are staying put ...
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Trump says the U.S. ‘should have nothing to do with’ Syria. He’s right.
Meta says it has donated $1-million to Donald Trump’s inauguration fund: The donation comes just weeks after CEO Mark Zuckerberg met with the president-elect ...
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Meta says it has donated $1-million to Donald Trump’s inauguration fund
Quick Glance: Meta donates $1 million to Trump’s inauguration fund
  • Meta has donated $1 million to Donald Trump's inauguration fund.

  • The donation follows a recent private meeting between Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg and Trump.

  • Zuckerberg has adopted a more favorable stance towards Trump despite ongoing public criticism from the former president.

  • Corporations typically contribute significantly to presidential inaugurations, while Meta has not previously donated.
Poland’s Donald Tusk hits brake on Ukraine peacekeeping force: French President Emmanuel Macron’s truncated visit to Warsaw follows talks in Paris between Donald ...
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Poland’s Donald Tusk hits brake on Ukraine peacekeeping force
Quick Glance: Macron and Tusk Discuss Peacekeeping in Ukraine
  • French President Emmanuel Macron and Polish Prime Minister Donald Tusk plan to discuss sending soldiers to Ukraine following a potential ceasefire.

  • Macron will update Tusk on his meeting with U.S. President Donald Trump and discuss European support for Ukraine and strategies to end the war with Russia.

  • The talks aim to enhance Ukraine's security, including the possibility of deploying European troops once a ceasefire is achieved.

  • While both Paris and Warsaw back Ukraine's NATO membership, opposition remains from the U.S., Germany, and other countries.
‘There’s Something Causing It.’ Trump Draws False Link Between Vaccines and Autism in TIME Interview 
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‘There’s Something Causing It.’ Trump Draws False Link Between Vaccines ...
More than half of voters ‘hopeful’ going into Trump’s 2nd term: Poll: More than half of voters are “hopeful” going into President-elect Trump’s second term in ...
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More than half of voters ‘hopeful’ going into Trump’s 2nd term: Poll
Trump criticizes Ukraine’s use of US missiles for attacks deep into Russia: President-elect Donald Trump sharply criticized Ukraine’s use of US-supplied missiles ...
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Trump criticizes Ukraine’s use of US missiles for attacks deep into Russia
Trump's conspiracy cabinet is about to take over the deep state: The anti-establishment will now grip the establishment's reins.
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Trump's conspiracy cabinet is about to take over the deep state
Trump mass deportation threats infuriate immigrant advocates: President-elect Trump’s pledge to enact mass deportations and end birthright citizenship ...
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Trump mass deportation threats infuriate immigrant advocates
Exclusive: Banks says price tag for mass deportations "well worth it": "Well worth it to get done what the voters elected us to do ...
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Exclusive: Banks says price tag for mass deportations "well worth ...
Spain sceptical about Trump's intention to "end war in Ukraine in 24 hours": Spain’s Foreign Minister José Luis Albares stated that he does not find US ...
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Spain sceptical about Trump's intention to
Trump Celebrates Person of the Year Award with ‘Days of Fury’ Declaration: The president-elect tells TIME magazine he won the election because “the country was ...
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Trump Celebrates Person of the Year Award with ‘Days of Fury’ Declaration
Quick Glance: Trump Declares Election Win Due to National Anger
  • The president-elect stated that he won the election because 'the country was angry.'

  • This remark was made in an interview with Time magazine.

  • Trump celebrates his Person of the Year award with a fervent declaration.

  • Responses to his statements reflect the deep political tensions in the country.
Trump’s Incoming Press Secretary Claims White House Reporters Are Secretly ‘Excited’ to See Him Back
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Trump’s Incoming Press Secretary Claims White House Reporters Are Secretly ...
Donald Trump named Person of the Year by Time Magazine: Trump's second election victory was "historic in more ways than one", the magazine said ...
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Donald Trump named Person of the Year by Time Magazine
Trump’s inexperienced Cabinet picks offer ‘creative destruction.’ That’s good news | Opinion
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Trump’s inexperienced Cabinet picks offer ‘creative destruction ...
She lost the presidential election. Now Vice President Kamala Harris is losing popularity
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She lost the presidential election. Now Vice President Kamala Harris is ...
Incoming US ambassador to Athens was critical of Greeks during crisis: US president-elect Donald Trump’s pick for the American ambassador to Athens was critical ...
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Incoming US ambassador to Athens was critical of Greeks during crisis
YouTuber Legal Eagle sues FBI, DOJ for Trump investigation records: YouTuber Legal Eagle has filed a lawsuit against the FBI and the DOJ to make public their ...
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YouTuber Legal Eagle sues FBI, DOJ for Trump investigation records
Proposed ‘Trump’ law seeks to allow felons to run for office in Missouri: A Missouri representative is proposing a repeal of a state law that currently prevents ...
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Proposed ‘Trump’ law seeks to allow felons to run for office in Missouri
Greece Ambassador Pick Kimberly Guilfoyle Once Called Greeks ‘Freeloaders’: In 2015, Guilfoyle suggested Greek citizens were too dependent on the government and ...
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Greece Ambassador Pick Kimberly Guilfoyle Once Called Greeks ‘Freeloaders’
Quick Glance: Trump Jr. Praises Guilfoyle for Ambassador Role
  • Donald Trump Jr. congratulated Kimberly Guilfoyle on her nomination as ambassador to Greece, without addressing breakup rumors.

  • He called her a proud American and an excellent leader for the America First agenda.

  • Guilfoyle, who has worked as a prosecutor and media host, lacks experience in foreign policy or diplomacy.

  • She expressed her honor in accepting the nomination and pledged to support the Trump agenda and strengthen relations with Greece.
Most approve of Trump’s transition — which is only unusual for Trump: Approval of how Trump is handling this transition is higher than last time ...
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Most approve of Trump’s transition — which is only unusual for Trump
Trump crypto venture partners with platform linked to Middle East terror: Crypto seizures announced by the Israeli security services since 2021 have frequently ...
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Trump crypto venture partners with platform linked to Middle East terror
Quick Glance: Trump's Crypto Venture Raises Ethical Concerns
  • Trump's new crypto venture, World Liberty Financial Inc., partners with the Tron platform, linked to terrorist organizations.

  • Israel has frozen 186 Tron wallets since 2021, associated with groups like Hamas and Hezbollah.

  • Ethics experts express serious concerns about potential conflicts of interest, as Trump is listed as a financial beneficiary of World Liberty.

  • Witkoff's role as a special envoy may further complicate issues due to his business interests in the crypto industry.
Time magazine names Donald Trump its ‘Person of the Year’: The magazine has named the U.S. president-elect its ‘Person of the Year,’ it said in a statement on ...
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Time magazine names Donald Trump its ‘Person of the Year’
Quick Glance: Biden Urges Supreme Court to Dismiss Climate Lawsuits
  • The Biden administration is urging the U.S. Supreme Court to reject oil companies' attempts to block lawsuits from states regarding misinformation about climate change.

  • Solicitor General Elizabeth Prelogar argued against the appeal by oil companies challenging a Hawaii Supreme Court ruling.

  • She also contended that Republican-led states lack standing to sue Democratic states pursuing claims against energy companies.

  • Prelogar emphasized that the argument from Republican states regarding federal regulation of emissions is unfounded and that they have no legitimate interest in the litigation.
Canada has survived many bilateral crises. It will survive Trump: The two countries’ relationship has seen many ups and downs over the years ...
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Canada has survived many bilateral crises. It will survive Trump
Quick Glance: Canada Endures: Surviving Crises with Trump
  • The relationship between Canada and the U.S. is being tested by Donald Trump's provocations, but their mutual dependency remains strong.

  • Historical crises, such as the Smoot-Hawley tariff and Nixon's import surcharges, illustrate that Canada has weathered numerous challenges.

  • Deputy Prime Minister Chrystia Freeland's approach of maintaining firmness without escalation is viewed as effective.

  • The restoration of bilateral harmony is likely to occur, potentially with a future president who possesses better judgment.
Finley: Those battlin' Republicans are back at it: The party is doing what it did in 2016, driving out anyone who fails a purity test.
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Finley: Those battlin' Republicans are back at it
Majority of Brexit voters ‘would accept free movement’ to access single market: Europe-wide polling finds UK and EU leaders now out of step with public opinion ...
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Majority of Brexit voters ‘would accept free movement’ to access single ...
Donald Trump named Time's Person of the Year for a second time: In recounting President-elect Trump's case for Person of the Year for 2024, Time wrote ...
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Donald Trump named Time's Person of the Year for a second time
Orbán ends EU presidency with ceasefire mission, to Ukraine's dismay: The Hungarian prime minister is set to meet Turkey's Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on ...
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Orbán ends EU presidency with ceasefire mission, to Ukraine's dismay
We Should Take Trump’s Desire to Serve a Third Term Seriously: Why should we expect the Supreme Court to step in and declare Trump ineligible to run in 2028 if ...
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We Should Take Trump’s Desire to Serve a Third Term Seriously
'Crushing Blow to the Labor Agenda' as Manchin, Sinema Block Biden NLRB Nominee: "These two senators effectively handed Trump control of the board when his ...
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'Crushing Blow to the Labor Agenda' as Manchin, Sinema Block Biden NLRB ...
Quick Glance: Senators Manchin and Sinema Undermine Biden's Agenda
  • Senators Kyrsten Sinema and Joe Manchin voted against the re-nomination of Lauren McFerran to the National Labor Relations Board.

  • This decision allows the incoming Trump administration to take control of the labor agency and weaken workers' rights.

  • Sinema voted against McFerran despite not having voted since before Thanksgiving, while Manchin arrived late to cast the deciding vote.

  • Both senators have repeatedly acted against Democratic interests and appear to be positioning themselves for future corporate opportunities.
All hail the Tech Right: Why Trump’s new bromances are even worse than the last: While Donald Trump’s first inner circle may have tested democracy through its ...
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All hail the Tech Right: Why Trump’s new bromances are even worse than the ...
Macron, Tusk talk European troops in Ukraine: Presented by EFPIA By EDDY WAX with ZOYA SHEFTALOVICH PRESENTED BY Send tips here | Tweet @NicholasVinocur ...
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Macron, Tusk talk European troops in Ukraine
Opinion | Birthright citizenship is a constitutional right: If you’re born in America, you’re an American, whether the president likes it or not.
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Opinion | Birthright citizenship is a constitutional right
Quick Glance: Trump's Authoritarian Redefinition of US Citizenship
  • President Trump plans to eliminate birthright citizenship and deport citizens alongside their undocumented family members.

  • The 14th Amendment is intended to establish that all born in the U.S. are citizens, contradicting Republican lawmakers like Senator Mike Lee, who seek to undermine this meaning.

  • Lee's interpretation allows Congress to define citizenship, which directly opposes the original intent of the law.

  • Redefining citizenship is a key goal of the Trump administration and a common tactic of authoritarian movements to reshape electoral representation.
Eric Adams cozies up to Trump as he plans mass deportations - POLITICO: Eric Adams says he’ll comply with sanctuary city laws, while also saying he’ll work with ...
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Eric Adams cozies up to Trump as he plans mass deportations - POLITICO
Don Jr. & Kimberly Guilfoyle Break Up, Greece Hardest Hit: Don Jr. and Kimberly Guilfoyle break up, Greece hardest hit. Guilfoyle was named U.S ...
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Don Jr. & Kimberly Guilfoyle Break Up, Greece Hardest Hit
Global economy bracing for Trumpworld: On the eve of Donald Trump’s election win in November, the world economy was already under stress with a slowing Europe ...
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Global economy bracing for Trumpworld
Quick Glance: Global Economy Faces Uncertainty After Trump's Victory
  • The global economy is under pressure from Trump's election, with increasing uncertainty surrounding future economic policies.

  • Key aspects of Trump's economic agenda include mass deportations, corporate tax cuts, and increased tariffs, particularly against China.

  • These measures pose inflation risks and may compel the Federal Reserve to maintain vigilance over monetary policy.

  • Uncertainty in US-China relations could adversely affect the EU, especially regarding trade agreements.
‘We Can’t Sit Back’: Canada’s Premiers Float Retaliatory Options Against Trump: Canada’s provincial premiers are helping to assemble a list of possible ...
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‘We Can’t Sit Back’: Canada’s Premiers Float Retaliatory Options Against ...
Lucas: Warren, Markey’s Trump tantrums could hurt Mass.: Massachusetts Democratic Senators Elizabeth Warren and Ed Markey must have missed the results of ...
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Lucas: Warren, Markey’s Trump tantrums could hurt Mass.
Blinken faces GOP critics in Congress who say Afghanistan withdrawal ‘lit the world on fire’
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Blinken faces GOP critics in Congress who say Afghanistan withdrawal ‘lit ...
Zuckerberg donates $1M for Trump Inauguration. Great time for ethics in America...
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Zuckerberg donates $1M for Trump Inauguration. Great time for ethics in ...
75 Nobel laureates warn: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. must not become US Secretary of Health and Human Services
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75 Nobel laureates warn: Robert F. Kennedy Jr. must not become US ...
Quick Glance: Scientists Raise Alarm Over Robert Kennedy Jr.
  • Over 75 Nobel laureates express concerns regarding Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as the future US Secretary of Health.

  • They criticize his lack of qualifications and warn of his anti-science positions.

  • Kennedy, an outspoken vaccine opponent, could jeopardize healthcare and weaken the USA's leadership in research.

  • His nomination still requires Senate confirmation.
Fox News is ratings leader in 2024, but challenges remain for cable news: Viewers have fled left-leaning MSNBC since Vice President Kamala Harris lost the ...
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Fox News is ratings leader in 2024, but challenges remain for cable news
Trump picks Ron Johnson as ambassador to Mexico, leading to confusion, jokes in Wisconsin
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Trump picks Ron Johnson as ambassador to Mexico, leading to confusion ...
Quick Glance: Trump appoints Ferguson and Johnson to key roles
  • Andrew Ferguson will serve as the new chair of the FTC, replacing Lina Khan, known for her rigorous antitrust actions against major tech firms.

  • Ronald Johnson has been nominated as the U.S. ambassador to Mexico, while Kimberly Guilfoyle is set to be the ambassador to Greece.

  • Ferguson's appointment suggests a potential easing of FTC scrutiny on corporate mergers, possibly reviving previously blocked deals.

  • The nominations require Senate approval, and the FTC will continue to investigate the competitive practices of large technology companies.
Blumenthal ‘strongly opposes’ Biden pardons for Jan. 6 panel members: Sen. Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.) poured cold water on the idea of President Biden ...
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Blumenthal ‘strongly opposes’ Biden pardons for Jan. 6 panel members
Could Trump spark another financial crisis?: Some of Wall Street’s most powerful people are still celebrating the president-elect’s victory ...
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Could Trump spark another financial crisis?
Trump Gets High Marks For Transition Process In New Poll—But Lags Behind Previous Presidents
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Trump Gets High Marks For Transition Process In New Poll—But Lags Behind ...
Exclusive: Jayapal pans Democrats' "seven state strategy": "We are tired of a seven state strategy," Jayapal said at an Axios live event ...
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Exclusive: Jayapal pans Democrats' "seven state strategy"