Biden's final months may offer conflict opportunities, even as Trump's return looms

President Joe Biden will see out his term knowing that President-elect Donald Trump -- a man he called a "genuine danger to American security" -- will succeed him.

Wes Bentley on Jamie Dutton's family conflicts as "Yellowstone" returns for final season

"Yellowstone" actor Wes Bentley joins "CBS Mornings Plus: to discuss Jamie Dutton's strained relationships with his adoptive family.

As Xi and Biden Meet, Trump and Uncertainty Loom Large

The two leaders will meet in Peru, where China has steadily expanded its influence in a challenge to the United States in its own region.

World - The New York Times - November 16

As Trump Looms, Biden Makes a Twilight Pitch on Ukraine to Global Leaders

The president approved Ukraine’s use of long-range missiles inside Russia, but that decision, among others, may soon be reversed.

World - The New York Times - 5 days ago

Biden’s Policies Offer a Starting Point for Trump’s Border Crackdown

Mr. Trump has criticized the Biden administration for what he calls its lax handling of the border — but it has left him with tools he can use to shut down the border.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 17

With Trump presidency looming, Biden plans to publish draft gas export study this year

The Biden administration plans to publish a draft study by the end of this year that could have implications for the future of new gas exports. The administration said earlier this year that it ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Why Trump May Drop Plans to Repeal Biden’s Chips Act

The president-elect has a record of reversing policies from prior administrations, but there are many reasons he might spare Biden’s program to boost domestic semiconductor manufacturing.

Business - Inc. - November 7

As Biden nears Trump's number of judicial confirmations, GOP may slow the process

The Senate has confirmed 217 of Mr. Biden's selections to serve on the federal bench and are aiming to approve more before Republicans take control.

Trump's return may force Europe's hand on China and Ukraine

Europe is home to some of the U.S.' closest and allies. But as President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, their priorities may be diverging.

Politics - NBC News - Yesterday

Demand for Roth IRA conversions may increase — even without tax hikes from President-elect Donald Trump

Income tax hikes are less likely under President-elect Donald Trump. But demand for Roth conversions could still increase, experts said.

Business - CNBC - November 8

Biden’s climate legacy in focus as US prepares for Trump’s return

Next administration set to take a radically different approach to energy policy

World - Financial Times - November 6

Trump and Biden both call for smooth transition in historic Oval Office meeting

President-elect Donald Trump was welcomed at the White House on Wednesday after declining to do the same for President Joe Biden after the 2020 election.

Biden welcomes Trump for fireside chat as he prepares to watch his legacy burn

Trump was back in the Oval Office to discuss the transfer of power – a courtesy he never extended when he lost in 2020. Nancy Pelosi once said Donald Trump would be “fumigated out” of the Oval ...

World - The Guardian - November 13

Democrats press Biden to protect executive branch from Trump’s return

Capitol Hill Democrats are pressing the White House to pull out all the stops to gird the executive branch against Donald Trump's promised efforts to tear down federal agencies and restructure them ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

Inflation rises, Trump looms

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Inflation ticks up Consumer prices rose 0.2 percent in October and 2.6 percent over ...

Politics - The Hill - November 14

AI, North Korea, Trump: What Biden and Xi discussed in their final meeting

President Joe Biden met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the APEC conference in Lima, Peru -- their last meeting of Biden’s presidency.

Xi says China is ‘ready to work’ with Trump in final meeting with Biden

The two leaders also agreed humans, not artificial intelligence, should maintain control over nuclear weapons use in last meeting before Trump assumes US presidency. Chinese leader Xi Jinping has ...

World - The Guardian - November 17

Biden aims to Trump-proof his legacy with policy blitz in final days

Outgoing president makes last push on Ukraine and seeks new judicial appointments and manufacturing subsidies

Business - Financial Times - 14 hours ago

Trump returns to Atlanta in final push for votes: ‘We’ve got to finish it off’

On the heels of racist New York rally remarks, Trump hits at Harris, Fani Willis and Michelle Obama at Georgia Tech. Donald Trump yet again descended upon Atlanta with a week and a day to go, ...

World - The Guardian - October 29

Presidential election offers opportunities — and risks — for ETF investors, experts say

In the months ahead, some ETFs or funds could outperform depending on who becomes president, but experts caution against making any hasty moves.

Business - CNBC - November 4

Digital tech can offer rich opportunities for child development, study says

Activities of those aged 0 to three often involve sensory exploration and embodied cognition, researchers find. Although it has been argued that under-threes should not have any screen time at ...

World - The Guardian - November 5

Why Microsoft’s stock selloff may be a buying opportunity, according to analysts

Microsoft’s guidance disappointed, but analysts see the stock as less crowded nowadays — with ample AI opportunity ahead.

Business - MarketWatch - October 31

Biden meets with Israel's Herzog on Middle East conflict, humanitarian aid to Gaza

Israel faces a Wednesday deadline to increase humanitarian aid to Gaza.

Kremlin says Biden is ‘fuelling fire’ of Ukraine conflict with missiles decision

Moscow will react to Biden’s decision to let Kyiv use longer-range weapons against targets inside Russia, officials say. The Kremlin has accused Joe Biden’s outgoing US administration of wanting to ...

World - The Guardian - 5 days ago

Trump may deport hundreds of thousands of migrants whom Biden allowed to legally enter U.S.

The migrants participated in two Biden programs that created legal pathways to enter the US and punished those who crossed the border illegally.

Politics - NBC News - November 8

Biden can still enact Kamala Harris's Opportunity Agenda for Black Men

President Biden and Vice President Harris, after amassing an impressive record of accomplishments for Black folks over these past four years, should seize this final opportunity.

Politics - The Hill - 18 hours ago

Maher delivers final message to undecided voters: It may get worse under Trump

Bill Maher warned viewers that things may get worse if former President Trump gets a second term in The White House. "So, dear Christmas Eve voter, I say to you: things aren't that bad, but they ...

Politics - The Hill - November 2

As U.S. Election Looms, Biden Aides Struggle With Middle East Wars

Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken tried to get Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel to envision a U.S.-backed plan for ending the war in Gaza, but there was no sign of progress.

World - The New York Times - October 26

The UK has new opportunities with the new Trump administration

Yet, it is vital for the U.K. to continue to develop that relationship and we have much to offer the new President Trump.

Politics - The Hill - November 7

Biden needs to push through promised student-loan relief before Trump returns to White House, powerful Democrat warns

The Biden administration needs to move quickly to cancel the student loans of borrowers who were already promised relief before President-elect Donald Trump takes office or risk having this White ...

Business - MarketWatch - 19 hours ago

Predicting the College Football Playoff Rankings as the Final Stretch Looms

With just two weeks left in the regular season, losses by Tennessee and B.Y.U. are expected to shake up the official rankings.

Sports - The New York Times - 4 days ago

Biden administration finalizes $6.6B in chips grants for TSMC before Trump takes office

The White House on Friday announced it had finalized an agreement with a major semiconductor manufacturer to invest billions of dollars in facilities in Arizona as President Biden looks to cement ...

Politics - The Hill - November 15

Many Companies Offer ‘Returnless Returns,’ But Do it Quietly

Retailers have decided the cost of sending an item back may be more expensive than letting an unsatisfied customer keep some low-priced merchandise, but don’t advertise the practice.

Business - Inc. - November 4

Moscow warns US missile authorization may mark new level of involvement in conflict

Russian would consider Ukraine's use of U.S. long-range weapons against Russian forces to be a "qualitatively new round of tensions" between the Moscow and Washington.

Trump's climate policy looms over COP29

A major climate summit kicked off in Azerbaijan on Monday amid uncertainty over U.S. commitments to combatting global warming. President-elect Donald Trump has said he will exit the Paris Climate ...

Trump's reelection looming large over G20 summit

President Biden is in Brazil for the final G20 summit of his presidency. While much of the summit is focused on fighting hunger and addressing global conflicts, Donald Trump's second presidency is ...

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