'Paid administrative hell': Some Ed. Dept. staff put on leave after Trump's DEI order

Overtures to Trump Put Mayor Adams on a Political Tightrope

Mayor Eric Adams said that a meeting with President-elect Donald J. Trump was about New York City’s future. Each man has his own reasons to forge close ties.

The New York Times - Jan. 18

Trump's inauguration will feature some of the biggest names in tech

Some of the nation's most prominent technology industry CEOs are planning to attend President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration.

CBS News - Jan. 17

Biden administration says it will leave TikTok ban enforcement for Trump

President Joe Biden's administration said it will be up to President-elect Donald Trump to implement the ban on TikTok.

NBC News - Jan. 17

D.C. Restaurants Look Ahead to Incoming Trump Administration

With Trump back in town, owners are wondering how the dining scene will shape up.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

President Biden won't enforce TikTok ban, leaving fate to Supreme Court, Trump administration

TikTok users in the U.S. should not expect the popular social media app to go dark amid the looming ban set to take effect. According to a White House official, President Biden will not enforce the ...

CBS News - Jan. 17

In Fire-Scarred Altadena, Some Residents Insist on Staying Put

In fire-scarred Altadena, dozens of people are still living in their homes and surviving without electricity or clean tap water.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

Biden to defer TikTok law implementation to Trump administration

NBC News Anchor Savannah Sellers joins Meet the Press NOW with reporting that the Biden administration will not plan to levy fines against companies that allow access to TikTok in the U.S. during ...

NBC News - Jan. 16

Biden administration launches cybersecurity executive order

With this executive order, the Biden White House is looking to boost digital security in the U.S. for the government and the private sector.

CNBC - Jan. 16

Does the Trump administration pose an existential threat to Canada?

Jibes about erasing the border and raising tariffs change the ground rules

Financial Times - Jan. 16

At OMB, some head for exit ahead of Trump, Vought

Several staffers with the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) are heading for the exits before President-elect Trump takes office, two sources familiar with the matter told The Hill, amid ...

The Hill - Jan. 15

Johnson says Capitol flags will be flown at full-staff during Trump inauguration

Flags are supposed to be lowered for 30 days to honor former President Jimmy Carter.

CBS News - Jan. 14

Biden says he is "leaving the next administration with a very strong hand"

When President Biden took office four years ago, he sought to reassure global allies and reestablish foreign treaties from which the Trump administration had withdrawn.

CBS News - Jan. 13

Texas governor orders state's flags raised to full-staff for Trump's inauguration

Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) on Monday ordered the state's flags be raised to full-staff on Inauguration Day, as President-elect Trump enters his second term in the White House. The move disrupts the ...

The Hill - Jan. 13

Trump's return puts Medicaid on the chopping block

Republicans in Washington are working on plans to shrink Medicaid, the nearly $900-billion-a-year government health insurance program that covers 1 in 5 Americans.

CBS News - Jan. 13

Trump's talk of expansion puts world leaders on alert

President-elect Trump’s talk of territorial expansion has rattled world leaders at an already precarious time in global politics. Trump doubled down last week on his suggestions that the U.S. buy ...

The Hill - Jan. 12

Yokoyama puts Birmingham ahead after 32 seconds

Birmingham winger Ayumu Yokoyama slots under Zach Jeacock after just 32 seconds to put the League One leaders 1-0 up against Lincoln in their FA Cup third-round tie.

BBC News - Jan. 11

Amazon to halt some of its DEI programs: Internal memo

The company said it is in the process of "winding down outdated programs and materials" as part of a broader review of hundreds of initiatives.

CNBC - Jan. 10

Meta joins companies rolling back some DEI policies

McDonald's announced earlier this week that the company would end some initiatives centered on diversity, equity and inclusion, or DEI.

ABC News - Jan. 10

Putting some perspective on Britain’s bad markets week

At times like these, it’s worth remembering just how bad Kwasi Kwarteng was as chancellor

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Can Susie Wiles, Trump’s Chief of Staff, Survive?

As Ms. Wiles heads to Washington, the view in Trump World is that the president-elect’s closest aide and veteran strategist has a better chance than anyone.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Justice Dept. to Hold Off Releasing Report on Trump Documents Case

But in a court filing, the department indicated that it would release a separate report about Donald J. Trump’s efforts to overturn the 2020 election as soon as possible.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Deschamps to leave France job after 2026 WC

Didier Deschamps will leave his role as France head coach at the end of his current contract culminating in the 2026 World Cup cycle.

ESPN - Jan. 8

Trump's unpredictable streak puts Asia on edge

Adm. Samuel Paparo, commander of all U.S. naval forces in the Indo-Pacific, was tongue-tied. Addressing a conference of military and national security professionals in November, he stumbled and ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Trump Warns ‘All Hell Will Break Out’ if Hostages in Gaza Are Not Freed

The president-elect did not elaborate on what actions he might take if the captives are not released by the time he takes office.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Trump warns 'all hell will break out' if Gaza hostages not released by his inauguration

Trump's Middle East envoy, Steve Witkoff, said he is flying back to Doha, Qatar, for negotiations between Hamas and Israel.

CNBC - Jan. 7

Trump won't rule out force to retake Panama Canal, threatens 'all hell' over hostages

Donald Trump delivered remarks and took reporter questions on Tuesday at Mar-a-Lago in what was his second news conference since becoming president-elect.

ABC News - Jan. 7

Trudeau hits back at Trump on Canada annexation: 'There isn't a snowball's chance in hell'

Outgoing Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau hit back Tuesday at President-elect Trump over his threats to annex America's northern neighbor. “There isn’t a snowball’s chance in hell that Canada ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Trump says "all hell will break out" if Hamas doesn't release hostages by Inauguration Day

President-elect Donald Trump held a news conference where he said "all hell will break out" in the Middle East if the hostages taken by Hamas on Oct. 7, 2023, from Israel are not returned by ...

CBS News - Jan. 7

Trump: 'All hell will break out' if Hamas hostages not released by inauguration

President-elect Trump repeated his warnings that all hell will break loose in the Middle East if hostages kidnapped from Israel and held by Hamas in the Gaza Strip are not released before his ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

McDonald’s Abandons Some DEI Policies, Following Other Big Companies Caving to Pressure Groups

Despite its apparent successes in diversifying the company, McDonald’s joined the growing list of big corporations revising or dropping DEI programs amid conservative attacks.

Inc. - Jan. 7

How Trump is responding to some of Biden's final moves

President-elect Donald Trump may try to undo some of President Biden's final moves while in the White House. CBS News' Aaron Navarro breaks down what to expect from the incoming administration.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Trump chief of staff praises Biden counterpart for transition work

Susie Wiles, President-elect Trump’s incoming White House chief of staff, praised President Biden's chief of staff Jeff Zients for his help during the presidential transition. Zients “has been very ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Works on 'road from hell' to end after 23 years

It has taken 23 years and cost almost £2bn, but the major road will be finished later in 2025.

BBC News - Jan. 6

Brennan presses Homan on Trump administration's deportation plans

CBS News’s Margaret Brennan pressed President-elect Trump’s new border czar Tom Homan on the next administration’s mass deportation plans. Homan joined Brennan on “Face the Nation” on Sunday, where ...

The Hill - Jan. 5

Tributes paid after former Greek PM Costas Simitis dies aged 88

Four days of mourning declared for death of Pasok party co-founder, the architect of country’s entry into euro. Tributes have been paid to the former socialist prime minister Costas Simitis, who ...

The Guardian - Jan. 5

Get ready to rumble if Trump tries to eliminate the Dept. of Education

Though most Americans have little idea what the Department of Education does, there are many reasons it has withstood decades of GOP attacks.