5 pivotal 2025 contests that could also be Trump litmus tests

Democrats will be looking to regroup while Republicans will be looking to grow their electoral advantages in 2025, when attention will turn to a handful of off-year races. While the electoral ...

Politics - The Hill - 4 hours ago

Biden’s Parting Gift to Ukraine Could Also Help Trump

Trump can stop the missiles to be used against Russia, but he may not want to.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 18

‘He could go to jail’: for Donald Trump, election day is also judgment day

Republican has thrown sand in the gears of the legal system and avoided his reckoning. If he fails on Tuesday, he faces more time in court – and even possibly behind bars. Losing an election for ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

5 ways Trump could reshape the economy

Businesses are bracing for President-elect Trump and the ways he is aiming to reshape the U.S. economy during his second term. Stocks have rallied since Tuesday as traders expect a Trump ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

Trump’s second term could test Europe’s nuclear temptations

If NATO’s nuclear guarantee is questioned, we may discover that the alliance mattered more than we realized in preventing the spread of nuclear weapons.

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Pivotal races that could determine control of the House

Republicans currently hold a slim 220-212 majority in the House of Representatives, and a few dozen tight races could decide which party will boost or slow a Trump or Harris presidency, with about ...

How Trump's economic agenda could affect mortgage rates in 2025

Here's what a noted housing expert thinks will happen to mortgage rates next year as Donald Trump outlines his priorities.

5 key factors that could send Donald Trump back to the White House

From the ground game to Nikki Haley voters, there are several variables that could pave former President Donald Trump's return to the White House next week.

5 ways Trump's presidency could affect the economy — and your money

Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election is likely to have a major impact on the economy. Here's what to know.

5 ways Trump’s return could revamp the global order

For the past year, allies and adversaries alike have cautiously tried to position themselves on the right side of former President Trump in case he returned to the White House in 2025, through ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

How Nebraska’s 'blue dot' could prove pivotal in the Electoral College

The 2nd Congressional District could also be key to Democrats' Senate hopes.

5 Best Travel Mugs (2024), Tested and Reviewed

Goodbye, lukewarm beverages. These are the top insulated travel mugs we tested and love to keep our hot drinks toasty and our cold ones refreshing.

Tech - Wired - November 19

These contested New York races could determine control of the House

Republicans currently hold just an eight-seat majority over Democrats in the House of Representatives. Both parties are looking at states like New York, where several tightly-contested ...

A study says the global luxury goods market will shrink in 2025. Trump tariffs could make it worse

Global sales of personal luxury goods are forecast to shrink next year for the first time since the Great Recession in 2008 and the COVID-19 pandemic

World - ABC News - November 13

Here's why Trump's tax plans could be 'complicated' in 2025, policy experts say

President-elect Donald Trump's tax plans could be complicated as Congress debates competing priorities in 2025. Here's what to know.

Business - CNBC - November 19

AI could help scale humanitarian responses. But it could also have big downsides

The refugee organization, the International Rescue Committee, is testing some artificial intelligence tools to try to increase the number of displaced people they can reach with critical information

Tech - ABC News - November 14

GOP primed to back Trump if he contests election

The Republican Party is now more primed to back former President Trump if he contests the results of the 2024 election than it was four years ago, when his efforts to overturn Joe Biden’s victory ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

With Ready Orders and an Energy Czar, Trump Plots Pivot to Fossil Fuels

President-elect Donald J. Trump’s transition team for climate and the environment is considering relocating the E.P.A. out of Washington and other drastic changes.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 8

5 Best Sunrise Alarm Clocks (2024), Tested and Reviewed

If you want to wake up with the sun but aren't a morning person, these bedside devices can simulate a sunrise whenever you want to rouse for the day (and a sunset, too).

Tech - Wired - November 8

5 Best Personal Safety Alarms (2024), Tested and Reviewed

Make some noise for safety with our favorite alarms, from keychain sirens to wearable bracelets.

Tech - Wired - 3 days ago

Fraud, lawsuits, chaos: how Trump is preparing to contest the 2024 election

Unlike 2020, experts say there’s a much more organized effort to subvert the vote this time – here’s what to know. Donald Trump has left little doubt that he will contest the results of the 2024 ...

World - The Guardian - November 4

Trump and Harris in final election push as polls signal extremely close contest

Republican nominee attacks critics and vilifies migrants while Democratic rival lays out positive vision for America. US election 2024 live: latest polls, results and updates Donald Trump and ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Donald Trump Wins a Bitterly Contested Race to Claim the Presidency

A second Trump administration is sure to shake up tax changes for entrepreneurs. What else can business owners expect?

Business - Inc. - November 6

Senate Republicans to elect new leader as Trump looms over contest

Whip John Thune of South Dakota, former Whip John Cornyn of Texas and Sen. Rick Scott of Florida are in the race for Senate Republican leader.

Trump's win maintains his hold on the GOP. It also kicks off plans for a succession.

Donald Trump’s return to the presidency has done something no political opponent could: put an end date on his time atop the Republican Party.

5 reasons Trump is riding high

President-elect Trump is enjoying a honeymoon period in the wake of his election victory, largely staying out of the spotlight as positive developments have piled up. Trump has quickly put together ...

Politics - The Hill - 15 hours ago

Trump Will Test European Solidarity on NATO, Ukraine and Trade

Another Trump term could spur Europe’s efforts to stand on its own, but it is far from clear its leaders will seize the moment this time.

World - The New York Times - November 7

Trump’s bold moves to test loyalties of GOP senators

President-elect Trump is testing the loyalty of Senate Republicans, calling on them to allow him to make recess appointments to the executive and judicial branches without the advice and consent of ...

Politics - The Hill - November 12

Trump vs. McConnell: The final showdown: ANALYSIS

Trump's unlikely to endorse, sources say, because he doubts Rick Scott can win.

Trump tests GOP with controversial Cabinet picks

President-elect Trump is quickly testing the will of Senate Republicans, asking them to back controversial picks to his Cabinet such as Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Fla.), ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

Thune faces first Trump loyalty test

So far, it seems like the Senate’s leader-in-waiting and other Republicans are giving the president-elect wide latitude on his picks.

Politics - Politico - November 15

Trump’s authority to impose sweeping tariffs to be put to the test

President-elect Donald Trump’s consistent campaign pledge to impose sweeping tariffs on products imported into the U.S. is likely to face stiff challenges in court and potentially pushback from ...

Politics - NBC News - November 16

Trump joins Musk to watch Starship test launch

The president-elect visited the launch site in Texas to watch the spacecraft's sixth test flight.

Wednesday Could Be the New Friday, and More 2025 Dining Predictions

Online reservation platform OpenTable expects ‘out-of-the-box dining habits’ next year.

Business - Inc. - November 19

Why 2025 Is the Year Formula 1 Could Finally Have a New Champion

After winning his fourth consecutive title, Max Verstappen will prepare for his toughest championship defense yet, a columnist for The Athletic writes.

Sports - The New York Times - 3 days ago

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