Optimism but not confidence as Trump takes control
From infrastructure spending to relations with China, uncertainty reigns
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Trump proposal for U.S. control of Gaza would have ‘reverberations around the world’
NBC News’ Kelly O’Donnell reports on the “stunning moment in the East Room” where President Trump, joined by Israeli Prime Minister Netanyahu, suggested that the U.S. “will take over the Gaza Strip.”NBC News - 14h -
Think About What to Start, Stop, and Continue Optimizing
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Panama defiant as Trump administration tries to take control of Panama Canal
Secretary of State Marco Rubio will be in Panama Saturday on his first trip in his new role. Panamanian officials were defiant about maintaining control of the Panama Canal after President Trump ...NBC News - 4d -
Air traffic controllers union responds to Trump's DEI attacks
The air traffic controllers union responded Friday to claims by President Trump this week that diversity programs contributed to the fatal crash in Washington Wednesday night. “Air traffic ...The Hill - 4d -
With Sweeping Executive Orders, Trump Tests Local Control of Schools
The orders seek to encourage “patriotic education” and restrict discussions about racism and gender by threatening to withdraw federal funding. But schools are often resistant to change.The New York Times - 6d -
Fed holds rates steady, takes less confident view on inflation
The Federal Reserve held its key interest rate in check Wednesday, reversing a recent trend of easing policy.CNBC - 6d -
Trump Takes on Whistle-Blowers
The dismissal of government inspectors general will make it difficult to root out waste and corruption.The New York Times - Jan. 29 -
Trump's take on DeepSeek
Welcome to The Hill's Technology newsletter {beacon} Technology Technology The Big Story Trump declares China's DeepSeek AI 'wake-up call' President Trump said DeepSeek, the Chinese startup ...The Hill - Jan. 28 -
Cruz 'confident' Trump will nominate 'serious' new inspectors general
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) said he’s confident President Trump will hire “serious” inspectors general to replace the roughly 17 agency watchdogs that he ousted from their posts on Friday night. In an ...The Hill - Jan. 28 -
Where Is President Trump Taking Us?
Trump has returned to office fully equipped to push the national government in a radically new direction.The New York Times - Jan. 28 -
Trump immigration crackdown takes shape
A flight carrying migrants deported from the U.S. arrived in Guatemala on Monday amid the Trump administration's crackdown on illegal immigration. Thousands of U.S. troops have arrived at the ...CBS News - Jan. 28 -
Trump Seeks to Assert More Control Over California’s Water
The president, who has assailed California’s leaders over wildfires, issued the directive in an executive order that was dated Friday but released on Sunday.The New York Times - Jan. 27 -
Confident, organised, still freewheeling: Trump 2.0 has learned from past
Donald Trump’s first week in office shows he has returned with a plan - and knows how to avoid some of the chaos of his first term.BBC News - Jan. 26 -
Here's why Trump's pursuit of Greenland is really about the control over the Arctic
According to experts, Greenland is "ground zero for how the Arctic has become more geopolitically and strategically significant."CNBC - Jan. 26 -
Blackstone nears deal to take full control of UK railway arches
US private equity group closes in on buyout of partner’s stake in £2bn portfolioFinancial Times - Jan. 24 -
Trump says China controls the Panama Canal — but here's how it really works
Experts dispute President Donald Trump’s claims that the Panama Canal is controlled by China and overcharging U.S. ships.NBC News - Jan. 23 -
Trump says he's "not confident" Israel-Hamas ceasefire will hold
President Trump said Monday that he's "not confident" Israel and Hamas will be able to maintain their ceasefire in Gaza. CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has more.CBS News - Jan. 21 -
Trump 'not confident' Israel-Gaza ceasefire will hold
The newly sworn-in US President was asked for his thoughts on the ceasefire as it enters its third day.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
Tuesday Briefing: Trump Takes Office
Plus, exploring Indonesia’s spiritual hub.The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
Trump takes presidential oath of office
Watch as President Trump is sworn in to serve as the 47th president as he takes the presidential oath administered by Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts.NBC News - Jan. 20 -
Trump Will Take Office as a Crypto Billionaire
The Trump family’s new crypto tokens, which went on sale over the weekend, have soared in value — along with crypto markets in general.The New York Times - Jan. 20 -
TSMC is confident its CHIPS Act funding will continue under Trump, says CFO Wendell Huang
TSMC has been promised $6.6 billion under the Biden-administration's CHIPS and Science ACT to help build three cutting-edge chip fabrication plants in Arizona.CNBC - Jan. 20 -
Poll: Trump's return to office greeted with optimism, high expectations
As Trump returns to White House, many expect lower prices, good economy. Fewer would buy Greenland. Democrats are concerned, exhausted by politics.CBS News - Jan. 19 -
Trump team's confidence is sky-high but warning signs abound
The new president's team is united for now but below the surface there are hints of trouble ahead, writes Katty Kay.BBC News - Jan. 19 -
Haaland expresses confidence her conservation, energy efforts will be durable as Trump threatens rollbacks
As she prepares to leave the Biden administration, Interior Secretary Deb Haaland expressed confidence that the work the department has done to conserve land and promote renewable energy during her ...The Hill - Jan. 18 -
Just 2 in 10 confident Trump can lower costs in first year: Survey
Only approximately 2 in 10 Americans say they are confident that President-elect Trump can lower costs in his first year in office, according to a new survey from The Associated Press-NORC Center ...The Hill - Jan. 16 -
There's been a 'meaningful shift' in CEO confidence since Trump's election, says Goldman's Solomon
The Wall Street CEO discussed growing confidence among business leaders after his bank's strong fourth-quarter report.CNBC - Jan. 15 -
Less than 2 in 10 confident Trump DOJ will act fairly: Survey
Less than 2 in 10 Americans are “extremely” or “very” confident President-elect Trump’s Department of Justice (DOJ) will act in a nonpartisan and fair manner, according to a survey released ...The Hill - Jan. 15 -
Stay on top of tech: five ways to take back control, from emails to AI
Is tech calling the shots in your life? From making AI work smarter to tracking stolen phones, our expert explains how to get ahead. Asking ChatGPT to write your emails is so two years ago. ...The Guardian - Jan. 13 -
Panama marks Martyrs' Day as Trump threatens to retake control of Panama Canal
A Panamanian national holiday remembering the killing of 21 protesters by police and U.S. troops in 1964 is taking on new resonance this year as U.S. President-elect Donald Trump threatens to take ...ABC News - Jan. 9 -
Here’s how Trump could impose tariffs on Denmark in a bid to control Greenland
President-elect Donald Trump Tuesday threatened to place new tariffs on imports from Denmark unless the country gives up control of Greenland, news that dented the stocks of some of Denmark’s most ...MarketWatch - Jan. 9 -
How Optimal Breastfeeding Can Save Babies’ Lives
Researchers say hundreds of thousands of babies’ lives could be saved each year in developing countries with exclusive breastfeeding.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
Blinken says Trump's push for US to take control of Greenland is 'not going to happen'
Outgoing U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken is advising the world not to waste a lot of time on what President-elect Donald Trump has been saying about GreenlandABC News - Jan. 8 -
Will Trump really take Canada and Greenland?
He also said he wants to reclaim the Panama CanalBBC News - Jan. 8 -
Trump ramps up threats to gain control of Greenland and Panama Canal
The president-elect said he would not rule out the use of military force to seize control of the Panama Canal and Greenland.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
3 reasons Trump keeps floating U.S. control of Greenland — including one tied to tax cuts
Here’s why President-elect Donald Trump keeps talking about one idea from his first term in office — getting control of Greenland, the giant territory controlled by Denmark.MarketWatch - Jan. 8 -
Trump doesn't rule out using military force to take control of Panama Canal, Greenland
President-elect Donald Trump held a wide-ranging press conference at Mar-a-Lago on Tuesday. He addressed pardons for Jan. 6 defendants and whether he would pursue efforts to put Greenland and the ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Trump won't rule out using U.S. military to control Panama Canal or Greenland
President-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly said the U.S. should control the Panama Canal and Greenland, and has also expressed a desire to make Canada a state.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
To see how Trump will control the US media, look at Viktor Orbán’s Hungary | Owen Jones
Nick Clegg’s departure is likely to see Meta following X’s tilt towards the right. It leaves the way open for an insidious hollowing out of democracy. Will democracy survive a second Trump ...The Guardian - Jan. 7
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