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Democrat Goldman: Wray should have forced Trump to fire him
Rep. Dan Goldman (D-N.Y.) said Thursday he thinks FBI Director Christopher Wray should not have decided to resign at the end of President Biden’s term and should have, instead, stayed on and forced ...The Hill - Dec. 12 -
Meta donates $1m to Donald Trump’s inaugural fund
Donation comes after CEO Mark Zuckerberg dined with Trump at Mar-a-Lago and appears to be an effort to improve relations. Meta has donated $1m to Donald Trump’s inaugural fund, the company ...The Guardian - Dec. 12 -
Why Trump’s ‘maximum pressure’ won’t work on Iran this time
2025 is not 2018 and, while Iran was on the ropes then, things are different now.The Hill - Dec. 12 -
Meta donates $1mn to Trump’s inauguration fund
First-time contribution shows social media platform and its chief are trying to mend relations with president-electFinancial Times - Dec. 12 -
Meta donates $1 million to Trump's inaugural fund
The move comes two weeks after Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg traveled to Florida and dined with President-elect Donald Trump in Mar-a-Lago.CBS News - Dec. 12 -
Mark Zuckerberg’s Meta Donates $1 Million to Trump’s Inaugural Fund
The move follows a visit that Mark Zuckerberg, Meta’s chief executive, made last month to Mar-a-Lago to meet with President-elect Donald Trump.The New York Times - Dec. 12 -
Mark Zuckerberg's Meta Donates $1 Million to Trump's Inaugural Fund
The president-elect had blasted the tech tycoon during the presidential campaign, but ties have been improving.The Wall Street Journal - Dec. 11 -
The Trump and Biden teams insist they're working hand in glove on foreign crises
President-elect Donald Trump doesn’t think much of Joe Biden’s foreign policy recordABC News - Dec. 11 -
Tech CEOs: Business as usual won’t work with the Trump administration
Tech CEOs should be calling for Trump to exercise prudence and moderation as he returns to power.The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Democratic exit poll: Trump's economic message transcended demographics
A new exit poll of battleground state voters found that President-elect Trump’s economic message broke through demographic barriers, building a national coalition that Vice President Harris was ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Why Cathie Wood may have the best fund to play Trump 2.0
Exposure to crypto, Musk and defense is bolstering this ETFMarketWatch - Dec. 11 -
Democrats fear more IRS cuts in funding fight with GOP
The White House and congressional Democrats are fighting to protect $20 billion in funds for the IRS as the tax collection agency faces significant changes next year. As bipartisan funding talks ...The Hill - Dec. 11 -
Democratic governors discuss going on offense, playing defense against Trump
As Democratic governors prepare to navigate and resist parts of Trump's second-term agenda, one told ABC News she is most alarmed by Trump's tariff plan.ABC News - Dec. 10 -
Warren, Democrats demand answers from Dr. Oz about Medicare privatization
Leading Democratic lawmakers are demanding answers from Dr. Mehmet Oz on his previous support for eliminating traditional Medicare in favor of private Medicare Advantage plans. Led by Sen. ...The Hill - Dec. 10 -
Democratic Governors See Room for Compromise With Trump on Immigration
In interviews, a range of Democratic governors expressed some defiance toward the president-elect’s expected crackdown, but also showed a surprising willingness to work with him.The New York Times - Dec. 10 -
Democrats demand answers from Trump pick Mehmet Oz on 'Medicare privatization'
Democratic senators pressed Dr. Mehmet Oz on his past "advocacy for Medicare privatization" after Donald Trump picked him to run the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.NBC News - Dec. 10 -
Democratic governors preparing for Trump's 2nd term
Democratic governors are preparing for what could come from President-elect Donald Trump's second term. Several of them attended a conference in Los Angeles over the weekend, planning which fights ...CBS News - Dec. 9 -
Democratic attorneys general are itching to challenge Trump’s agenda
Without question, Democratic attorneys general will be important national actors over the next four years.The Hill - Dec. 8 -
Did Trump Drain Democrats’ Energy? These Races Will Be the First Test.
As Democrats try to fire up their fatigued base, two contests for the Virginia legislature will serve as the first measure of partisan enthusiasm since Donald J. Trump’s victory.The New York Times - Dec. 8 -
Should I wear my Trump MAGA hat to work?
“I saw a couple of colleagues wearing Kamala pins before the election, but I have not seen one Trump hat.”MarketWatch - Dec. 7 -
Melania Trump sells Christmas ornaments during Fox News appearance
Melania Trump — set to return to the White House in January as first lady — showcased her new Christmas ornament collection during a recent appearance on Fox News. “After I left the White House, I ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
House Democrat on Sanders saying Democrats abandoned working class: 'What a crock'
Rep. Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) called Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) a “crock” after the progressive senator said Democrats abandoned the working class, as the party grapples with President-elect ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
World Bank reaches $100bn funding target but faces Trump challenge
US contribution under Biden sets up potential battle in the new Congress next yearFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Is the Urban Shift Toward Trump Really About Democratic Cities in Disarray?
Big cities have faced serious problems lately. But there’s little evidence those problems are what drove voters to the right in November.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Investors pour $140bn into US stock funds after Trump election victory
Bets incoming administration will enact ‘pro growth’ agenda spur rush into Wall Street equitiesFinancial Times - Dec. 6 -
Yes, You Can Say ‘Merry Christmas’ at Work. Just Don’t Do This
Feel free to celebrate the holidays, but don’t turn all of December into Santa’s workshop.Inc. - Dec. 5 -
Democrats must combat Trump's culture wars, new progressive chair says
The Democratic Party messed up in the 2024 election against Donald Trump and needs a dramatic shift, new Progressive Caucus Chair Greg Casar said.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
The Starmer pledges that will be hard to hit
The prime minister has set out what's he's calling Labour's "plan for change" - the goals for his government to achieve.BBC News - Dec. 5 -
Trump’s Cabinet choices are disastrous. Why are so many Democrats in Congress quiet?
Trump's Cabinet picks are uniquely dangerous for the country — and many Democrats are acting like everything's normal.NBC News - Dec. 5 -
Congressional Democrats call on Biden to disburse remaining IRA climate funds before leaving office
Sen. Ed Markey (D-Mass.) and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-N.Y.) called on President Biden in a letter Wednesday to ensure climate-related Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and Bipartisan ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
9 states poised to end coverage for millions if Trump cuts Medicaid funding
About 3.7 million people are at immediate risk of losing health coverage should the federal government cut funding for Medicaid expansions, as some allies of President-elect Donald Trump have ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
How Private Funds Could Hurt Americans Under Trump
The fund managers who backed Donald Trump’s candidacy have welcomed his victory with calls for new directions in policy.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Netanyahu Welcomes Trump’s Demand to Free Hostages Before Inauguration
The Israeli leader’s comments came after President-elect Donald J. Trump threatened to take unspecified action unless the hostages held in Gaza are released by Jan. 20.The New York Times - Dec. 3 -
Biden’s Christmas present for Trump: Sticky inflation
President Biden's big-spending ways have ensured that the nation's initial progress in inflation reduction is flattening out, keeping inflation rates higher than Federal Reserve Bank officials prefer.The Hill - Dec. 3 -
NY Democrat: Patel picked to 'weaponize' government against Trump enemies
New York Rep. Dan Goldman (D) warned that some of President-elect Trump's Cabinet and senior staff picks will be used to "weaponize" the government, specifically mentioning Kash Patel, who was ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Trump demands hostages be released from Gaza before he takes office
Hamas recently released a propaganda video featuring U.S.-Israeli hostage Edan Alexander, who has been held since the Oct. 7 massacre. It comes as President-elect Donald Trump demands the release ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
The Memo: Democrats hit Biden for pardon that they see as gift to Trump
President Biden is facing blowback from his own party for his dramatic Sunday evening pardon of his son, Hunter Biden. A growing chorus of Democrats have raised their voices to object to the ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
U.S. Steel shares drop on Trump’s pledge to block Nippon Steel takeover
U.S. Steel Corp. shares fell 7% in Tuesday’s pre-market trading session after President-elect Donald Trump pledged to block Nippon Steel’s plans to acquire the 123-year-old Pittsburgh-headquartered ...MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
Hedge funds profit from ‘Trump trades’ around US election
Element Capital and Graham Capital among macro managers that did well out of recent market swingsFinancial Times - Dec. 3 -
Democrats press Biden to limit Trump's ability to use military domestically
Democratic Sens. Elizabeth Warren (Mass.) and Richard Blumenthal (Conn.) sent a letter to President Biden and Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin this week calling for a policy directive that would ...The Hill - Dec. 2