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Biden administration imposes major sanctions on Russian energy sector
The Biden administration announced Friday it was imposing what it billed as the most significant sanctions to date on the Russian energy sector, targeting Moscow’s oil and liquified natural gas ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Former President Jimmy Carter honored in final day of tributes
A national day of mourning for former President Jimmy Carter began with his funeral in Washington, D.C., on Thursday and ended in Plains, Georgia, where he was laid to rest. CBS News' Nikole ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
Zelenskyy in final pitch for US weapons before Trump enters White House
Also in this newsletter: Will Slovakia really cut off electricity supplies to Ukraine?Financial Times - Jan. 10 -
Boeing and Google each give $1m for Trump inauguration
The US companies join other major firms donating funds for the ceremony on 20 January.BBC News - Jan. 10 -
Biden pledges federal support in California for 180 days, well into Trump's term
President Biden on Thursday announced the federal government will support California’s efforts to fight the raging wildfires for 180 days. “We’re doing literally everything we can at a federal ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Trump makes final stand in criminal cases as inauguration nears
President-elect Trump is making a final stand in his criminal cases as his White House return approaches, hoping to diminish what is left of his prosecutions before they are shelved. With less ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Uncertainty Over Trump’s EV Policies Clouds 2025 Forecast for Carmakers
Possible tariffs and an end to a $7,500 tax credit are only two factors that could affect automakers’ plans as the new administration assumes power.Inc. - Jan. 9 -
Lammy challenges Trump's rhetoric days before White House return
The foreign secretary talks up UK-US relations - but clear divisions with the incoming president remain.BBC News - Jan. 9 -
Microsoft contributes $1 million to Trump's inauguration fund
Microsoft would like President-elect Donald Trump to make sure that U.S. artificial intelligence policy in the next four years will support its goals.CNBC - Jan. 9 -
Here’s Why Tesla Is Losing to Chinese EV Maker BYD
My latest five-whys analysis looks at Tesla’s sales slump.Inc. - Jan. 9 -
Final day of remembrance to be held for former President Jimmy Carter with state funeral
On Thursday, a funeral processional will move across Washington, D.C., transporting former President Jimmy Carter's casket from the U.S. Capitol to the National Cathedral for his official state ...CBS News - Jan. 9 -
Hyundai pours $16.7bn into EV development at home as it braces for Trump tariffs
World’s third-largest carmaker is grappling with tougher competition abroad and sluggish demand in South KoreaFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Port Strike Averted With Labor Deal Days Before Deadline
Dockworkers and employers on the East and Gulf Coasts had until Jan. 15 to reach a new agreement that settled differences over automation.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Biden approves major disaster declaration for California wildfires
Multiple fires are burning in the Los Angeles area, forcing thousands to flee their homes and destroying hundreds of buildings. President Biden approved a major disaster declaration Wednesday ...CBS News - Jan. 8 -
Before Las Vegas, Intel Analysts Warned That Bomb Makers Were Turning to AI
Authorities say that before a Green Beret blew up a Cybertruck in front of the Trump International Hotel, he consulted ChatGPT—exactly the scenario police have been warned of for the past year.Wired - Jan. 8 -
Six big US banks quit net zero alliance before Trump inauguration
Exodus from target-setting group is attempt to head off ‘anti-woke’ attacks from rightwing politicians, say analysts. • Business live – latest updates . The six biggest banks in the US have all ...The Guardian - Jan. 8 -
Port strike looms ahead of Trump inauguration
Tens of thousands of longshoremen could walk off the job from Maine to Texas next week if their union and management can’t resolve long-running contract issues. A damaging strike that kicks off a ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Pentagon blacklisting of China’s EV battery maker puts US banks in bind
Involvement in Hong Kong secondary listing of CATL raises reputational risks for Wall Street groupsFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
White House readies nicotine proposal in administration's final days
Click in for more news from The Hill {beacon} Health Care Health Care The Big Story FDA rule to lower nicotine levels closes in on finish line The Food and Drug Administration is poised to try ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Trump says he will revoke Biden offshore drilling ban on first day in office
An order by Trump attempting to reverse the ban will likely end up in court and could ultimately be struck down.CNBC - 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 -
Pentagon blacklists Tencent, largest Chinese EV battery maker
The Defense Department has added dozens of Chinese firms to a list of companies that are prohibited from working with the Pentagon and defense industry due to their alleged ties with China's ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
These EV 'Battery Belt' Towns Are Betting Trump Won't Ditch Them
Ford, Hyundai and other carmakers are cranking up new EV battery factories, while uncertainty looms over Biden-era subsidies for them.The Wall Street Journal - 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 -
Biden bans new drilling in US coastal waters weeks before Trump handover
Ban includes entire Atlantic coast, eastern Gulf of Mexico, Pacific coast off California, Oregon and Washington, and part of Bering Sea. Joe Biden has banned offshore drilling across an immense ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
Jimmy Carter lying in repose for final day in Atlanta before services move to Washington
Former President Jimmy Carter is lying in repose at the Carter Center in Atlanta for a final day before traveling to Washington, D.C., Tuesday where he will lie in state at the Capitol. CBS News' ...CBS News - Jan. 6 -
Biden to deliver two major speeches in his final days in office
The remarks include a foreign policy speech and the importance of alliances followed by a farewell address after more than five decades in the political sphere, sources familiar with the plans told ...NBC News - Jan. 5 -
Trump to be sentenced for "hush money" conviction before inauguration
Justice Juan Merchan will sentence Trump for his crimes on Jan. 10, a court proceeding that will be unlike any in America's 248 years.CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Trump to be sentenced before inauguration in New York "hush money" case
Before President-elect Donald Trump is sworn in for a second term, he'll have to face criminal sentencing in New York City in his so-called "hush money" case, a judge ruled Friday. Ed O'Keefe has ...CBS News - Jan. 3 -
Biden finalizes contentious hydrogen guidance
{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Biden loosens rules for hydrogen credits The Biden administration on Friday finalized fairly strict climate rules for the nascent ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
While Biden administration withdrew student loan forgiveness plans, there is still debt relief available
After the Biden administration withdrew its sweeping student loan forgiveness plans, borrowers should look into the existing debt cancellation programs.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
Student loan borrowers should take these steps before presidential administration changes
The country's roughly 40 million federal student loan borrowers should brace for change when President Joe Biden exits office toward the end of the month.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
Why Trump should thank Mitch McConnell on Inauguration Day
President Donald J. Trump's swearing-in on Inauguration Day comes amidst controversy, as half of voters celebrate his declaration of a "golden age" while the other half are aghast at his erratic ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Trump to rally in DC ahead of inauguration
Donald Trump is expected to hold a big Washington rally the day before he’s sworn in as the nation’s 47th presidentABC News - Jan. 2 -
Gaza Cease-Fire Before Trump’s Inauguration Looks Unlikely
Despite a recent Biden administration push, talks between Israel and Hamas to end the war appear not to have made significant progress, according to officials familiar with the discussions, as ...The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
Chinese EV makers BYD, Nio, Li and XPeng end 2024 on a sales high
Chinese electric-vehicle makers enjoyed strong sales in December 2024 as the country’s EV price war continued.MarketWatch - Jan. 2 -
Trump to hold DC rally day before inauguration
President-elect Trump will hold a rally in Washington the day before he is set to be inaugurated for a second term. The president-elect will hold what is being dubbed a "victory rally" at Capital ...The Hill - Jan. 1 -
Trump to hold D.C. rally on Jan. 19, day before inauguration
President-elect Donald Trump will be sworn in for his second term in office on Jan. 20.CBS News - Jan. 1 -
Borrowers cheer Biden's record-setting student loan forgiveness, but left bitter with the system
President Biden will leave office with the legacy of approving the greatest amount of student debt relief of any president, changing the lives of millions of Americans. Many of these borrowers ...The Hill - Jan. 1 -
Georgia judge is found dead in courtroom on his final day on the bench
A judge was found dead in a Georgia courtroom on what was to have been his last day on the job, authorities said Tuesday.NBC News - Dec. 31
