What to Know about Trumps First Executive Actions on Climate and Environment
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Why Trump is going after the penny
President Trump ordered the Treasury Department to stop minting new pennies, citing the rising cost of production. Kelly O'Grady explains.CBS News - Feb. 10 -
Morning Report — Trump’s clashes abound
In today’s issue: President Trump, as he said he would, bolstered tariffs Monday on steel and aluminum imports to crack down on China and Russia, and he focused on plastic straws (he likes them) ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
Trump is forcing Europe to a reckoning on Ukraine
The worst nightmare of leaders on the continent is a deal between Putin and the US president done over their headsFinancial Times - Feb. 11 -
How Musk and Trump are flooding the zone
Musk raids a dizzying swath of agencies with the goal of ‘slashing waste and fraud’ as the two deploy brinkmanship. Hello, and welcome back to TechScape. This week in tech: Elon Musk and Donald ...The Guardian - Feb. 11 -
Evening Report — Trump tussles with the courts
Presented by March of Dimes {beacon} Evening Report TRUMP FIRST 100 DAYS © UPI Trump locked in court battles as Dems fear 'constitutional crisis' IT'S PRESIDENT TRUMP VS. THE COURTS, as Democrats ...The Hill - Feb. 11 -
In Trump’s Washington, Words Become Weaponized
The previous administration’s progressive lexicon has been swept away, replaced by a new official language of a bureaucracy under fire from its own president.The New York Times - 6d -
Can Trump make bitcoin useful?
The US president is embracing the cryptocurrency, exciting enthusiasts and concerning scepticsFinancial Times - 6d -
When Will China’s Leader Talk to Trump?
Xi Jinping seems to be in no rush to engage with President Trump, who has sent mixed signals about when a call might happen (or whether it already has).The New York Times - 6d -
Trump and Putin Discussed the War in Ukraine
Also, scientists suggest that Ozempic can curb drinking. Here’s the latest at the end of Wednesday.The New York Times - 6d -
How Trump Could Cause a Recession
Trump’s tantrum is killing jobs, raising prices, and stifling investment. It’s not a good environment for innovation.Inc. - 6d -
Modi on mission to bolster ties with Trump
India’s prime minister expected to offer tariff concessions and power purchases at meeting in WashingtonFinancial Times - 5d -
US systems unravel under Trump
America has turned into an unreliable friendFinancial Times - 5d -
Will Trump unleash Alaska’s oil and gas?
Despite new administration’s support, the state has been a challenging place to operateFinancial Times - 5d -
Trump Dares the Courts to Stop Him
The president is challenging the constitutional order.The New York Times - 5d -
Trump’s dangerous approach to peace in Ukraine
European leaders need to speed up efforts to take control of their defenceFinancial Times - 5d -
Latest news on Trump's reciprocal tariffs
President Trump will announce new tariffs that will impact other nations. CBS MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady breaks down what's behind Mr. Trump's global moves and their impact on American ...CBS News - 5d -
Trump to attend Daytona 500 on Sunday
President Trump is set to attend the Daytona 500 on Sunday, a week after he attended the Super Bowl in New Orleans, a White House official told The Hill. The president will travel to his Mar-a-Lago ...The Hill - 4d -
Donald Trump’s boost to the bribery business
Rolling back anti-graft laws would turn global dealmaking into a free-for-allFinancial Times - 4d -
Is corporate America already souring on Trump?
Optimism at the prospect of tax cuts and lighter regulation has given way to anxiety over trade policiesFinancial Times - 4d -
German Election Spotlight Turns to Trump
The American president’s foreign policy, and a divisive speech by his vice president, drew attention away from an attack by a refugee that some expected would fan political tensions over migration.The New York Times - 2d -
With the dismantling of USAID, is Trump defying the Constitution?
A constitutional law professor and a former USAID administrator are raising questions about President Trump's actions around USAID and what it could mean about the role of Congress in Washington.CBS News - 2d -
Trump’s reckless experiment with financial deregulation
Mindless slashing of red tape poses a threat to market stabilityFinancial Times - 1d -
Examining Trump's plans for Guantánamo Bay
The Trump administration is holding more than 150 migrant detainees at Guantánamo Bay. A dozen military flights carrying migrants have landed there since President Trump's return to office. CBS ...CBS News - 1d -
The Ukrainian mineral riches in Trump’s sights
Vast estimated deposits of lithium, titanium and rare earths such as gallium have yet to be significantly developedFinancial Times - 19h -
Trump is striking at the heart of American government
President Trump's second term has seen a significant shift towards executive overreach, with policies such as a federal hiring freeze, withdrawal from international aid, and funding freezes, which ...The Hill - 10h -
Trump should quit UNESCO again
The minor benefits of UNESCO membership are outweighed by the consequences of U.S. support for an organization that wrongly grants full membership to the Palestinians without recognition of Israel.The Hill - 7h -
Why Trump’s Bullying Is Going to Backfire
The scariest thing about what President Trump is doing with his tariffs-for-all strategy is that he has no clue what he is doing.The New York Times - 2h -
‘I’ve been named sole heir’: My father, 92, is a Korean War veteran and stays out until dawn playing poker. What can I do?
“The family is mortgaged, likely for more than it is currently worth, to cover Dad’s back taxes and credit-card and gambling debts.”MarketWatch - Feb. 9 -
Pro-Trump Media Sees Nothing but the President ‘Winning’
Among an array of pro-Trump personalities and media outlets, the president can do no wrong.The New York Times - Feb. 5 -
For Europe’s Right, Trump Stirs Caution Alongside Celebration
The American president’s threat of tariffs is not in the interest of Europe’s nationalist parties, who are just as eager to put their own countries first.The New York Times - Feb. 6 -
Trump Digs In on Gaza Takeover and Palestinian Resettlement
Aides had sought to walk back the president’s proposal, which drew condemnations. Israel’s defense minister said its military would draft plans for Gazans who wished to leave.The New York Times - Feb. 6 -
Trump’s Tariff Plan Is Looking Potentially Disastrous for Inflation
Here’s why Trump’s opening tariff salvo will likely hurt U.S. consumers.Inc. - Feb. 6 -
Trump Media Is Moving Into the Financial Services Industry
The parent company of Truth Social said it had applied for trademarks for investment products that would allow supporters to invest in the “patriotic economy.”The New York Times - Feb. 6 -
Friday Briefing: Trump Digs in on Gaza Takeover
Plus, the complex patterns in whale songs.The New York Times - Feb. 6 -
Inside Trump’s Hastily Written Proposal to ‘Own’ Gaza
Although the president had been talking about the idea for weeks, there had been no meetings on the subject, and senior members of his government were taken by surprise.The New York Times - Feb. 6 -
Trump Amplifies Conspiracy Over U.S. Payments to Politico
President Trump spread unfounded claims that the government had paid Politico and other news media outlets for positive coverage of Democrats. Records show agencies paid for subscriptions.The New York Times - Feb. 6 -
Trump imposes sanctions on International Criminal Court
President Donald Trump signed an executive order sanctioning the International Criminal Court, accusing it of improperly targeting the U.S. and Israel. The order includes both financial sanctions ...NBC News - Feb. 7