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Could Trump sideline government watchdogs? Some are already quitting.
The president-elect’s allies have called for a wholesale replacement of the more than 70 inspectors general across the federal government.Politics - Politico - Yesterday -
State and local governments could thwart some of Trump’s plans
While President-elect Donald Trump is promising sweeping conservative policies, experts say the powers that states hold could make it harder for him to implement them.Top stories - ABC News - 12 hours ago -
Trump tariffs are coming, but some Chinese companies may already know how to avoid them
Some experts liken tariffs to a game of whack-a-mole, with trade flows simply rerouted if the potential rewards are big enough . Businesses are bracing for the economic impact of a second Trump ...World - The Guardian - November 20 -
UK Budget as it happened: Rachel Reeves raises tax, spending and borrowing
Taxes rise as chancellor delivers the first Labour budget since 2010Business - Financial Times - October 30 -
Trump’s new line of guitars could lead to all sorts of legal trouble — there’s already a cease-and-desist order from Gibson
The guitars, unveiled last week, range in price from $1,000 to $11,250.Business - MarketWatch - 16 hours ago -
Markets look past Trump tariffs, but they could be ‘life or death’ for some companies
Donald Trump’s most consistent policy commitment is to tariffs, or taxes paid by U.S. importers of foreign goods.Business - MarketWatch - November 6 -
The Justice Department policy that could end some Trump prosecutions
A longstanding Justice Department policy could be applied to some of former President Donald Trump's legal cases as conversations are underway about winding down the prosecutions before Trump takes ...Top stories - CBS News - November 7 -
Another Trump presidency could be a boon for the dollar — but some expect a bumpy ride
President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the November U.S. presidential election has helped revive Wall Street’s faith in “king dollar.”Business - MarketWatch - November 12 -
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 -
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.Top stories - ABC News - 6 days ago -
Trump could usher in a golden age of government transparency and disclosure
Elected and unelected bureaucrats display an overarching distrust of the American people.Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
UK spending watchdog refuses to sign off government accounts
National Audit Office criticises ‘material and pervasive’ gaps in public sector auditsBusiness - Financial Times - 23 hours ago -
Donald Trump Is Already Starting to Fail
The president-elect is planting the seeds of his own political demise.Top stories - The New York Times - November 17 -
Argentina stokes concerns it could quit Paris climate accord
Milei government to ‘re-evaluate’ its position after walking out of COP29 summitWorld - Financial Times - November 15 -
How a second Trump term could further enrich Elon Musk: ‘There will be some quid pro quo’
Experts say new government could blunt regulation and appoint officials sympathetic to Musk’s brood of companies. Donald Trump owes his decisive 2024 presidential victory in no small part to the ...World - The Guardian - November 10 -
A look at how some of Trump's picks to lead health agencies could help carry out Kennedy's overhaul
Donald Trump's health team picks include a retired congressman, a surgeon and a former talk-show hostHealth - ABC News - 3 days ago -
England’s dangerous cladding could cost £22bn to rectify, watchdog finds
Ministers must ‘manage risks’ to limit taxpayers’ exposure to £5.1bn already budgeted, says reportBusiness - Financial Times - November 4 -
Price and 5G promises needed for Vodafone-Three merger, says regulator
It wants commitments on prices and 5G if the creation of the UK's biggest mobile network is to go ahead.Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
Bill Clinton: Trump has done 'everything he could' to 'destroy' confidence in government
Former President Clinton said President-elect Trump has done “everything he could” to “destroy” confidence in government. “He believes that his supporters have no confidence whatever in the federal ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
Transfer rumors, news: Could Zirkzee leave Man United already?
Having scored just once in 11 appearances, could Joshua Zirkzee's time at Man United already be up? Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.Sports - ESPN - November 10 -
Warren: Trump transition 'already breaking the law'
Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) said on Monday that President elect-Trump “and his transition team are already breaking” a law on presidential transition. “Donald Trump and his transition team are ...Politics - The Hill - November 11 -
Trump’s Win a Worry for an Already Struggling Wind Industry
Faced with rising costs and thin margins, wind energy developers have lately been reducing their ambitions.Business - The New York Times - November 12 -
The Trump effect: Latin America's dictatorships are already panicking
The Trump administration is expected to take a strong stance against dictatorships in Venezuela, Nicaragua, and Cuba, with a focus on promoting peace through strength and ensuring democracy in the ...Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
The British government’s Trump dilemmas
Relations with both the US and EU are now called into questionBusiness - Financial Times - November 11 -
NATO confirms North Korean troops are being sent to Russia to fight Ukraine, with some already deployed
NATO confirms North Korean troops are being sent to Russia to fight Ukraine, with some already deployedWorld - ABC News - October 28 -
Want some NBA moves already? Here are 4 teams that should try out these new lineups now
We’re only two weeks into this young NBA season, but here are four lineups and rotations that need some changes.Sports - Yahoo Sports - November 6 -
Why the Department of Government Efficiency could be costly for the country
The more efficiently we do something, the more of it we tend to do.Politics - The Hill - Yesterday -
Some experts raise concerns over Musk and Ramaswamy's government efficiency roles
Donald Trump's announcement that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead a newly formed Department of Government Efficiency has alarmed some government ethics experts.Top stories - ABC News - November 14 -
A US Ban on Investing in Chinese AI Startups Could Escalate Under Trump
The Biden administration narrowed in on Chinese companies developing frontier AI models, but Donald Trump could take a much broader approach.Tech - Wired - November 18 -
Canada's Liberal Government Agrees to Exempt Sales Tax on Some Goods, Services
Canada’s minority Liberal government is expected to deliver financial breaks for households aimed at helping cash-strapped consumers and rekindling activity.World - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago -
Some tax refunds can come with hidden fees, government report warns
Americans paid an estimated $842 million in fees to cover advance loan refunds or refund anticipation checks last year.Top stories - CBS News - 12 hours ago -
Dak Prescott injury update: Cowboys' Stephen Jones hints star QB could be sidelined more than four games
A move to injured reserve is likely the next stepSports - CBS Sports - November 8 -
Head of UN's nuclear watchdog visits Iran as Trump's return raise worries
The head of the International Atomic Energy Agency is warning that the “space for negotiation and diplomacyWorld - ABC News - November 14 -
Trump’s Use of Profanity Was Already Growing Before the MSG Rally
In former President Donald J. Trump’s third campaign for the White House, his speeches have grown coarser and coarser.Top stories - The New York Times - October 29 -
Jan. 6 Defendants Are Already Angling for Pardons From Trump
The president-elect said during the campaign that he would grant clemency to some of those who took part in the assault by his supporters on the Capitol nearly four years ago.Top stories - The New York Times - November 7 -
Elon Musk Is Already Asking Trump for Payback After Supporting His Campaign
The billionaire CEO reportedly began lobbying Trump to hire SpaceX employees for top Defense Department roles to help with government contracts and derail regulators.Business - Inc. - November 7 -
Elon Musk may already be overstaying his welcome in Trump's orbit
Sources said that Musk’s near-constant presence at Mar-a-Lago in the week since Election Day had begun to wear on people who’ve been in Trump’s inner circleTop stories - NBC News - November 13