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Trump, Egged On by Musk, Condemns Spending Deal, Raising Fears of Government Shutdown
The president-elect weighed in against the huge spending package after Elon Musk had spent the day warning Republicans not to support it. The blowup left the compromise on life support.The New York Times - 9h -
Trump's pick to lead NASA made a big bet on crypto while going to space on the side
Before being chosen by President-elect Trump to lead NASA, Jared Isaacman guided his payments company Shift4 into the crypto market.CNBC - 13h -
Dealmakers bet that Trump will fuel mega-deal rebound
Advisers see signs of ‘gangbuster year’ after rebound in deals pushes 2024 activity above $3tnFinancial Times - 5h -
Future of government spending deal unclear after Trump opposition
House of Representatives members have been told there will be no more votes Wednesday night after President-elect Donald Trump announced his opposition to House Speaker Mike Johnson's spending ...CBS News - 12h -
Johnson considers plan B amid Trump World opposition to spending deal
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) is looking at a plan B to fund the government ahead of Friday’s shutdown deadline as Republicans inside and outside the Capitol, including President-elect Trump and his ...The Hill - 13h -
Comer: Trump should be transparent in business dealings, but not divest
Rep. James Comer (R-Ky.), chair of the House Oversight and Accountability Committee, encouraged President-elect Trump to be transparent with his business dealings upon taking office next month but ...The Hill - 16h -
Honda and Nissan to start talks on potential mega-merger
Japanese car firms embark on negotiations to combat competition from bigger EV manufacturers. Japanese carmakers Honda and Nissan will begin negotiations over a potential merger, according to ...The Guardian - 1d -
$760M Mega Millions jackpot up for grabs
Someone could be just hours away from becoming a millionaire.The Hill - 1d -
Wall Street bets Trump will fuel further dollar gains
US president-elect unlikely to get his wish of a weaker currency, according to analysts and investorsFinancial Times - 2d -
Tesla’s stock may see a 50% bump as Musk’s ‘bet for the ages’ on Trump pays off
Tesla’s stock heads for another record, as Wedbush sees a “bull case” possibility of a rally to $650 in 2025.MarketWatch - 2d -
Pompeo bucks Trump, calls for Nippon steel deal
Mike Pompeo, who served as Secretary of State during Trump's first administration, backed Japanese Nippon Steel Corp.’s attempted acquisition of U.S. Steel, sharply veering from President-elect ...The Hill - 4d -
Mega-Farms Are Driving the Threat of Bird Flu
In the West, where herds of thousands of cattle are common, researchers are seeing cases rise at poultry and dairy operations. More than 50 workers have contracted the virus.Wired - 4d -
Trump’s Energy Pick, Chris Wright, Argues Fossil Fuels Are Virtuous
Chris Wright, Donald Trump’s pick for energy secretary, says oil, gas and coal are key to solving global poverty. Some call that misleading.The New York Times - 6d -
Should investors bet on bonds or equities as Trump's presidency looms?
Is this the right time to shift from fixed-income investments to risk assets like stocks and shares?Yahoo Sports - Dec. 12 -
Rep. Chip Roy reacts to Trump's call for deal to protect "Dreamers"
President-elect Donald Trump says he wants a deal to protect "Dreamers," undocumented immigrants brought into the country as children. That's despite his plans to conduct mass deportations when he ...CBS News - Dec. 11 -
Senators are skeptical of Trump's call for a bipartisan deal on Dreamers
Senators in both parties are skeptical of Donald Trump's call for a bipartisan agreement to protect Dreamers who were brought to the U.S. illegally as children.NBC News - Dec. 10 -
‘Merger Monday’ spree signals revival of deals since Trump victory
US companies ink more than $35bn in transactions as election sends jolt of enthusiasm through industryFinancial Times - Dec. 9 -
Omnicom and AssuredPartners mergers highlight need for ‘scale’ as dealmakers get busy
A pair of big-money acquisitions by advertising company Omnicom and insurance broker Arthur J. Gallagher tip the scales at a combined $27 billion.MarketWatch - Dec. 9 -
The Georgia Protests Are Fueled by Fury
Georgia is lurching toward authoritarianism. This may be our last chance to pull it back.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Female footballers have shown us how – let’s build a sport free of fossil fuel deals | David Wheeler
Male players must step up and add their voice to the campaign to stop our sport being sold out to the big polluters causing climate change. At the Cop29 climate conference last month Sofie Junge ...The Guardian - Dec. 8 -
Willy Adames to the Giants: What the mega-deal means for the shortstop and his new team in San Francisco
Adames was considered by some to be the market’s second-best offensive player behind only Juan Soto.Yahoo Sports - Dec. 7 -
Gaza peace deal possible before Trump inauguration, Qatar’s PM says
Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani says there is work being done ‘to get things back on track’. Momentum has returned to the Gaza peace talks and an agreement is possible before Donald ...The Guardian - Dec. 7 -
Cramer: Musk-Trump bond fuels an 'alternative market of unreality' we can't ignore
"There's nothing wrong with talking about it because it's nothing short of insane," Jim Cramer said FridayCNBC - Dec. 6 -
Netanyahu and Trump may cut a cynical and costly Gaza deal
With Trump’s reelection, the Middle East could soon witness a deal of extraordinary cynicism: Ending the war in Gaza in exchange for Israeli annexation of parts of the West Bank.The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Elon Musk Backed Trump With Over $250 Million, Fueling the Unusual ‘RBG PAC’
The enormous spending from the world’s richest man quietly fueled allied groups and was revealed only now, as Mr. Musk plays a key role in the presidential transition.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
A rebound is expected after the previous month’s disruptions.
The resolution of the Boeing strike, and recovery from storms in the Southeast, are predicted to produce a gain in monthly payroll data.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Could Trump Make the Ultimate Deal With Iran?
Over the next four years, the toxic and seemingly unending psychodrama between the United States and Iran may very well see its final act.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Trump Business Plans Ethics Policy Without Banning Foreign Deals
The family business of President-elect Donald J. Trump is expected to announce some restrictions on transactions but is not likely to accept as many limitations as it did eight years ago.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Bitcoin storms above $100,000 as bets on Trump fuel crypto euphoria
The total value of the cryptocurrency market has almost doubled over the year so far to hit a record just shy of $3.8 trillion, according to data provider CoinGecko. Bitcoin's march from the ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 5 -
US dealmaker Lichtenstein considers return to a less hostile Japan
Financier sparked backlash with takeover attempts but country has become more receptive to foreign fundsFinancial Times - Dec. 5 -
Kenneth Chesebro seeks to invalidate plea deal in Trump Georgia case
Kenneth Chesebro, a former lawyer for President-elect Trump, is seeking to invalidate his plea deal in the Georgia election interference case that also swept up his former boss as a defendant. ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Job Openings Rebound, Though Hiring Slows
The number of job openings rose last month from a recent low, but the labor market still presents a mixed picture as vacancies were filled at a slower pace.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
Billion dollar squirrel: Trump effect fuels crypto’s ‘memecoin’ boom
Tokens based on online viral moments outpace bitcoin over past month but critics say they reflect market frothFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Trump takes aim at US Steel deal
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump says he'll block Nippon Steel-U.S. Steel deal President-elect Trump vowed ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Trump’s election win fueled crypto XRP’s rally to a new high. Here’s why its gains may last.
XRP, the world’s third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, hit a record high at $2.90 on Tuesday before pulling back — with its rally fueled by optimism around a more friendly ...MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
Amazon Is Building a Mega AI Supercomputer With Anthropic
At its Re:Invent conference, Amazon also announced new tools to help customers build generative AI programs, including one that checks whether a chatbot’s outputs are accurate or not.Wired - Dec. 3 -
Hunter Biden pardon fuels Trump's 'weaponization' arguments
Trump's team was pointed to Biden's pardon of his son, Hunter, saying it showed that ending "the weaponization of our justice system needs to happen."NBC News - Dec. 3 -
Trump picks Republican mega-donor Warren Stephens as ambassador to UK
Investment banker has donated regularly to conservative causes although not always in favor of the president-elect. Donald Trump announced on Monday he has picked investment banker and Republican ...The Guardian - Dec. 2 -
Penix ready but believes Cousins will rebound
Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr. said he'll be ready if he's called on to start but believes Kirk Cousins will bounce back from his recent struggles.ESPN - Dec. 2 -
How the EU should deal with Trump’s tariff threat
Brussels must try to ensure its response to the US does not trample on trade rulesFinancial Times - Dec. 2
