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Trump renames Gulf of Mexico to 'Gulf of America' among 1st executive orders
During his January press conference at Mar-a-Lago, Trump declared he would change the name, saying it’s currently run by cartels and that "it’s ours."ABC News - 15h -
The Donald Trump 2.0 Grift Is Already On
Spearheaded by the president's own memecoin, people including Donald Trump are rushing to cash in on Donald Trump’s inauguration and second term in office.Wired - 1d -
BBC Verify: Can Donald Trump really rename the Gulf of Mexico?
The new US President wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America. How would that work?BBC News - 14h -
Can Trump really end birthright citizenship? The legality of Trump's executive actions
President Trump on Monday issued an order to federal agencies to deny birthright citizenship to children of parents who are unauthorized immigrants or temporary visa holders, seemingly defying the ...CBS News - 16h -
BBC Verify analyses Hamas hostage handover video
BBC Verify's Nick Eardley examines Hamas' footage of the moment three hostages were handed over.BBC News - 21h -
Why does Trump want to rename Denali after President McKinley?
Why does Trump want McKinley's name restored to the continent's highest point?The Hill - 1d -
Trump to sign executive order to rename Gulf of Mexico, Denali
While a name change for the Gulf of Mexico could be applied for federal references, other nations have no obligation to follow suit.CBS News - 1d -
Watch Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton react to Trump announcing Gulf of Mexico name change
During his inaugural address, Donald Trump said he would sign an executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the "Gulf of America." Joe Biden and Hillary Clinton could be seen visibly reacting ...NBC News - 1d -
Can Trump really rename the Gulf of Mexico the Gulf of America?
President plans to sign an order to change the name within the US – but other countries would not have to follow suit. In his inaugural speech , Donald Trump repeated his intention to rename the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Hillary Clinton laughs as Trump announces 'Gulf of America' order
Hillary Clinton laughed when President Trump announced during his inauguration on Monday that he would be renaming the Gulf of Mexico as the “Gulf of America.” “America will reclaim its rightful ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump plans to rename Gulf of Mexico, Mount Denali — but can he?
Trump reportedly has plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico and Mount Denali in his first day in office — but can he?The Hill - 1d -
Trump to use executive order to rename Gulf of Mexico, 'Gulf of America'
President-elect Trump is set to rename the Gulf of Mexico and Mount Denali as part of a surge of Day 1 executive orders, his incoming press secretary shared on the social platform X. Karoline ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump plans to sign executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico
President-elect Trump intends to sign an executive order to rename the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America and renaming Denali in Alaska to Mount McKinley on his first day in office.NBC News - 1d -
Trump team announces renaming of Gulf of Mexico, Mt. Denali among Day 1 executive orders
President-elect Donald Trump's incoming press secretary has announced that Trump plans to rename the Gulf of Mexico and Mt. Denali as part of his Day 1 executive orders. Norah O'Donnell anchored ...CBS News - 1d -
Donald Trump and the unmooring of patriotism and democracy
Among the reckonings necessary in the wake of Trump’s reelection is jettisoning the notion that patriotism and democracy are synergistic.The Hill - 2d -
Can Pochettino really transform the USMNT's mentality -- and how will he do it?
The new U.S. men's national team manager wants to borrow from his home of Argentina to instill a sense of belief and pride in the Americans.ESPN - 3d -
The Art of Dealing With Donald Trump
World leaders prepare for the next president ahead of his inaugurationBBC News - 3d -
The bond markets vs Donald Trump
There is a notable — and rising — risk of financial turmoil if the new White House does anything to spook investorsFinancial Times - 4d -
Gaza 'humanitarian zone' struck almost 100 times since May, BBC Verify finds
The area in Gaza which Israel's military has told people to go to "for their safety" has been hit by 97 strikes since May, BBC Verify analysis has revealed.BBC News - 6d -
How healthy are Donald Trump’s nominees?
A checkup on how 18 top picks are faring in the Senate.Politico - Jan. 14 -
What an Upended Mideast Means for Trump and U.S. Gulf Allies
While major ruptures are not expected, Gulf states are urging a tougher stance on Israel and a softening toward Iran, positions that differ greatly from the president-elect’s first term.The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
The art of dealing with Donald Trump
The president-elect’s aggressive claims about potential territorial expansion are a crash course for allies in his negotiating tacticsFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Donald Trump’s careless talk
The president-elect’s expansionist rhetoric is unsettling America’s alliesFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Donald Trump’s territorial wishlist
Also in today’s newsletter, Pfizer leads pharma’s efforts to cosy up to the president-electFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Would Trump really go to war with Europe for Greenland?
Also in this newsletter: French and German business spar over green rulesFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Why Donald Trump wants Greenland
The Arctic island has long been vital to US security and its importance is only increasingFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
‘América Mexicana’: Mexico’s president responds to Trump with renaming of her own
Claudia Sheinbaum joked about renaming the entire continent in retort to Trump’s ‘Gulf of America’ comments. Claudia Sheinbaum, Mexico’s president, has responded to Donald Trump’s proposal to ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Will Trump really take Canada and Greenland?
He also said he wants to reclaim the Panama CanalBBC News - Jan. 8 -
Mexico's president hits back at Trump over 'Gulf of America': 'We're going to call it Mexican America'
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum dove into President-elect Trump’s chatter of geopolitical rearrangement Wednesday, proposing a name change for North America in response to Trump’s musings about ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Mexico's President Sheinbaum offers sarcastic response to Trump's 'Gulf of America' comment
Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has responded sarcastically to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s proposal to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of AmericaABC News - Jan. 8 -
Mexico’s president calls for parts of US to be renamed ‘Mexican America’
Donald Trump’s vow to rename Gulf of Mexico the ‘Gulf of America’ is latest dig to neighbouring countriesFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Can Trump Change the Name of the Gulf of Mexico?
Presidential naming powers usually stop at the water’s edge.The New York Times - Jan. 8 -
House Republican: Gulf of Mexico name less important than Trump's actions
Rep. Austin Scott (R-Ga.) said President-elect Trump’s musing about changing the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America is less important than his actions in the region, particularly ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Trump wants to change Gulf of Mexico's name to "Gulf of America"
President-elect Donald Trump said renaming the gulf is "appropriate," blasting Mexico for the migrants crossing the southern border.CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Trump wants to rename the Gulf of Mexico. Here's why it's called that.
President-elect Donald Trump took aim at Mexico again Tuesday boasting that he would rename the Gulf of Mexico in retaliation for his issues with Mexico.ABC News - Jan. 7 -
Here's what Trump said on Jan. 6 pardons, Gulf of Mexico name change and Israeli hostages in Gaza
President-elect Donald Trump held a press conference a day after the 2024 election results were certified by Congress. Trump announced a deal with Dubai developer DAMAC Properties to build data ...CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Greene promises bill renaming Gulf of Mexico ‘ASAP’
Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) has promised she will introduce a bill “ASAP” to back President-elect Trump’s idea to rename the Gulf of Mexico. In a post online, Greene shared a video of Trump ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Clyburn: Eliminating debt ceiling only area 'I really agree with Donald Trump on'
Rep. James Clyburn (D-S.C.) said Tuesday that eliminating the debt ceiling is the only area “I really agree with Donald Trump on.” “We should do away with it altogether,” Clyburn told CNN’s John ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Trump says he plans to change Gulf of Mexico's name to "Gulf of America"
President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that he is planning on changing the Gulf of Mexico's name to the "Gulf of America."CBS News - Jan. 7 -
Trump muses over renaming Gulf of Mexico 'Gulf of America'
President-elect Trump on Tuesday told reporters he wants to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America as he bemoaned that Mexico was taking advantage of the United States on ...The Hill - Jan. 7