Can he do that? How Trump could try to break the federal government

A look at how Trump can upend the federal government, including "deleting" agencies and ousting workers he sees as unloyal.

Trump may try to reverse TikTok ban. Here's how he could.

The ban is set to go into effect on Jan. 19, a day before Trump's inauguration.

'You’re fired': How Trump will declare war on the federal government if he wins

The former president plans to revive the spoils system by firing as many as 50,000 careerists and replacing them with loyalists.

Politics - The Hill - October 21

How Musk’s Department of Government Efficiency May Try to Slash Federal Spending

President-elect Donald J. Trump has tasked Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy with identifying ways to cut the budget. The hard part comes next.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 days ago

Trump’s return is terrible news for Ukraine. Europe should step into the breach – but will it? | Timothy Garton Ash

With Germany’s government collapsing and Europeans so divided in their response to Trump, unity is essential yet elusive. The first victim of Donald Trump’s second term as US president is likely to ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

What Can the Department of Government Efficiency Do?

President-elect Trump has indicated the entity will operate outside the government, a position that comes with legal limits.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

What Can the Department of Government Efficiency Do?

President-elect Trump has indicated the entity will operate outside the government, a position that comes with legal limits.

Business - The New York Times - Yesterday

Biden says he leaves Trump with 'strong' climate foundation he can build on 'if they choose to do so'

Speaking from the Amazon rainforest, President Biden said Sunday he is leaving President-elect Trump with a “strong” climate foundation that can be built on “if they choose to do so.” “It’s no ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

How Trump, Harris are doing in battleground states that could decide election

Former President Donald Trump and Vice President Kamala Harris are participating in town halls in battleground states Wednesday where a close race remains for both candidates. CBS News' Nikole ...

How Trump's plan to expand drilling, logging on federal land could be thwarted

President-elect Donald Trump has ambitious goals for utilizing U.S. federal lands for extraction of oil and other resources.

How Trump Can Earn a Place in History That He Did Not Expect

The president-elect has a starting point: the plan for a two-state solution that he put out in January 2020.

Top stories - The New York Times - 3 hours ago

What Trump has said about birth control, and what he could do as president

Online searches on women's health topics have surged since the Nov. 5 election.

RFK Jr. is Trump's pick to lead HHS — here's what he could do with that power

Trump's selection is sounding the alarm in the public health community and leaving the biotech and pharmaceutical industries cautious of changes to come.

Business - CNBC - 8 hours ago

How Trump’s Business Could Create New Conflicts If He Is Re-Elected

With business ties to foreign governments and holdings in industries overseen by federal regulators, Donald Trump would likely be the most conflicted president in U.S. history.

Business - The New York Times - October 29

Apple is trying to sell loyal iPhone users on AI tools. Here's what Apple Intelligence can do

Apple customers starting on Wednesday can go to Apple stores for sessions on Apple Intelligence — the company's suite of AI tools.

Entertainment - Los Angeles Times - October 30

Blind date: ‘Hopefully he thought I was funny, as I do try pretty hard’

Florence, 25, a political science master’s student, meets Joe, 28, a civil servant. What were you hoping for? At the very least a story and an entertaining evening, good or bad. Continue ...

World - The Guardian - November 9

How Trump Is Trying to Win Gen Z Men

Young men in recent years have become more politically conservative. But will they vote? Kellen Browning, a New York Times reporter covering the 2024 election with a focus on Nevada and Arizona, ...

Top stories - The New York Times - November 1

What would Trump do if he lost?

After refusing to accept that he lost the 2020 election the former president has been casting doubt on this year’s vote

World - Financial Times - November 5

Seven things Trump says he will do as president

From immigration to the Ukraine war - these are the pledges he made ahead of his return to the White House.

Scaramucci says he thinks Trump will lose, won't try to foment insurrection

Anthony Scaramucci, who briefly served as White House communications director under former President Trump, said Wednesday he expects Trump to lose the presidential election but does not expect him ...

Politics - The Hill - October 24

And what could Harris/Trump do differently?

Europe could try to stop — or get around — damaging Trump tariffs

Donald Trump's U.S. election win has left Europe scrabbling to work out how it will be able to contain — or counter — probable tariffs on its exports to the U.S.

Business - CNBC - November 11

Jared Polis, who praised Trump’s pick of RFK Jr, on why he’s willing to work with incoming president

Democratic governor of Colorado who launched governors’ group to protect democracy says he’ll work with Trump on key issues. Despite launching a governors’ group focused on safeguarding democracy ...

World - The Guardian - 8 hours ago

With DOGE, Elon Musk Wants to Bring His Brutal Managerial Style to the Federal Government. But He Doesn’t Own It. Yet

Running the government like a corporation isn’t a new idea. It also doesn’t work.

Business - Inc. - Yesterday

How Elon Musk’s and Vivek Ramaswamy’s Government-Slashing Spree Could Backfire

If they’re not careful, they could make the government’s efficiency problems worse.

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Trump’s ex-chief of staff says he is a fascist and would govern as a dictator

Four-star US General John Kelly’s claims were reported in blockbuster comments to The New York Times

World - Financial Times - October 23

Three trades Cowboys could do to try to save 2024 season; Jerry Jones says team 'has some things in the mix'

Deals Dallas (3-5) could make before the trade deadline

Sports - CBS Sports - November 3

Trump’s 2nd-Term Agenda Could Transform Government and Foreign Affairs

The president-elect could reshape government and may dramatically transform foreign and domestic policy in a second term.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Trump says he could lose: 'Bad things could happen'

Former President Trump told ABC News on Sunday that he could imagine losing the presidential election to Vice President Harris. ABC News chief Washington correspondent Jonathan Karl talked to the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

How the states can protect public health from the federal fringe takeover

No matter where we live, we should ask what our state doing to protect our families against rancorous false cries against basic public health protections.

Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago

Gulf States See Trump as Ally They Can Do Business With

The Gulf region is looking to the next U.S. administration for help in ending the Mideast war and firm cooperation on security and economic interests.

World - The New York Times - November 8

Maxine Waters on Trump: 'What can I do to not investigate him'

Rep. Maxine Waters (D-Calif.) signaled in an interview Wednesday that it will be tough to work alongside President-elect Trump, claiming he has "no moral compass." "This is a man who has no moral ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

How the Federal Reserve interest rate cut could affect Americans

The Federal Reserve's latest interest rate cut could affect Americans who are borrowing money or are saving money. Jacob Sonenshine, a markets reporter at Barron's, joins CBS News with more on the ...

What Are ‘Recess Appointments’ and How Might Trump Try and Leverage Them?

The Constitution allows the president to circumvent the Senate and put appointees in place while the chamber is in recess, a loophole created back when Capitol commutes involved long treks by horse.

Top stories - The New York Times - 5 hours ago

Liz Cheney: Trump 'knows what he's doing' with violent rhetoric

Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) said former President Trump “knows what he’s doing” with violent rhetoric about her on the campaign trail. “He knows what he’s doing. He knows it’s a threat to ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

What Trump said he would do on Day 1 if reelected

Former President Donald Trump's pledges have included issues involving his ongoing federal cases, as well as the border and immigration.

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