How Trump has already changed America

Trump's inaugural committee has already raised a record $170M in donations

President-elect Donald Trump has raised more than $170 million for his upcoming inauguration, a record amount as tech executives and big donors have eagerly written large checks

ABC News - Jan. 9

Trump wants to change colleges nationwide. GOP-led states offer a preview

As President-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, both conservative and liberal politicians say higher education changes in red parts of America could be a road map for the rest of the country

ABC News - Jan. 9

Mexico's president hits back at Trump over 'Gulf of America': 'We're going to call it Mexican America'

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum dove into President-elect Trump’s chatter of geopolitical rearrangement Wednesday, proposing a name change for North America in response to Trump’s musings about ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Mexico's President Sheinbaum offers sarcastic response to Trump's 'Gulf of America' comment

Mexican President Claudia Sheinbaum has responded sarcastically to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s proposal to rename the Gulf of Mexico as the Gulf of America

ABC News - Jan. 8

Can Trump Change the Name of the Gulf of Mexico?

Presidential naming powers usually stop at the water’s edge.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

The loyalty both Biden and Trump demand is costing America dearly

Pardoning those he called “patriots” and “political prisoners” would send a message — that loyalty to Trump comes with benefits.

The Hill - Jan. 8

Warren Buffett Has Already Announced the Beneficiaries of His Fortune After He Dies—and His Pal Bill Gates Isn’t One of Them

The vast majority of Buffett’s wealth will go to the same place.

Inc. - Jan. 8

Now a key playmaker - how the role of a goalkeeper changed

How the job of a goalkeeper has evolved from keeping the ball out of their net to also playing a key role in a team's attack.

BBC News - Jan. 8

Trump wants to change Gulf of Mexico's name to "Gulf of America"

President-elect Donald Trump said renaming the gulf is "appropriate," blasting Mexico for the migrants crossing the southern border.

CBS News - Jan. 7

Trump’s America First becomes America expands

President-elect Trump’s imperialist tendencies ahead of his second term are begging a question that dominated his first term: Should he be taken seriously, or literally? Trump during a Tuesday ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Trump says he plans to change Gulf of Mexico's name to "Gulf of America"

President-elect Donald Trump said Tuesday that he is planning on changing the Gulf of Mexico's name to the "Gulf of America."

CBS News - Jan. 7

Trump muses over renaming Gulf of Mexico 'Gulf of America'

President-elect Trump on Tuesday told reporters he wants to change the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America as he bemoaned that Mexico was taking advantage of the United States on ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Our 52 Places to Go Lists Show How Travel Has Changed Over 20 Years

When The New York Times’s 52 Places to Go list made its debut in 2005, world travelers had no smartphones, no Instagram and no Google Maps. As the list turns 20 years old, our reporter Tariro ...

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Trump’s second term: what will it mean for America and the world?

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Financial Times - Jan. 7

Congress certifies Trump’s election win: ‘Today, America’s democracy stood’

Republican confirmed as victor over Kamala Harris, four years to day since mob of Trump followers attacked Capitol. The US Congress certified Donald Trump’s presidential election victory on ...

The Guardian - Jan. 7

Has Trump caused the Canadian prime minister to resign?

Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Monday

BBC News - Jan. 6

President Carter left America a positive path through the Trump presidency

I believe that millions of American Christians will see efforts to reverse progress toward dignity and equality for all people as a betrayal of the example and teachings of the Jesus that Jimmy ...

The Hill - Jan. 6

Danish king changes coat of arms amid row with Trump over Greenland

Design shows intent to keep control of Faroe Islands and Greenland – which Trump says he would like the US to buy. The Danish king has shocked some historians by changing the royal coat of arms to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 6

A 2022 law changed how Congress counts electoral votes. Here's how.

Monday's joint session will be governed by a revised set of procedures that clarify the vice president's role, a change aimed at preventing attempts to overturn election results.

CBS News - Jan. 6

Price transparency could be the healthcare win Trump wants (and America needs)

Americans nationwide have every reason to be optimistic that positive change is on the horizon for the nation’s healthcare system.

The Hill - Jan. 5

Congestion Pricing Has Begun in New York City. Here’s How It Works.

The tolling program, the first of its kind in the nation, will charge most drivers who enter Manhattan south of 60th Street during peak hours a $9 fee.

The New York Times - Jan. 5

Xi has a plan for retaliating against Trump’s gamesmanship

China is marshalling its forces for long-term competition against an America that it believes is divided and in decline

Financial Times - Jan. 5

How tech breakthroughs changed health in 2024

The health and technology sectors intersected in fresh ways in 2024, marking a transformation largely driven by the increased use of artificial intelligence (AI). From headphones that double as ...

The Hill - Jan. 4

How increased Israeli military activity is changing the Middle East

The Biden administration notified Congress of a proposed $8 billion arms sale to Israel as the U.S. government maintains its strong support for its ally in the Middle East. While the Israeli ...

CBS News - Jan. 4

China has cost the U.S. millions of jobs. Trump will change that — not necessarily for the better.

Trump needs to make friends in Asia or his China tariffs will hurt Americans.

MarketWatch - Jan. 4

Mayor Adams’s Inner Circle Has Changed. Two New Year’s Photos Show How.

A lot has happened since Eric Adams was sworn into office in Times Square in 2022 flanked by allies who would join his administration.

The New York Times - Jan. 4

‘That is Maganomics’: where Trump is taking America on trade

Maverick economist turned presidential adviser Peter Navarro has helped bring back a world in which power takes precedence over economic exchange. Will he prove his critics wrong?

Financial Times - Jan. 4

Cheney hits back at Trump: 'You can't change the truth'

Former Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wyo.) clapped back a President-elect Trump after he blasted President Biden for awarding her and Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) the Presidential Citizens Medal this week. ...

The Hill - Jan. 4

New to the U.S.: How migrants are building new lives in America

CBS News tells the real-life stories of migrants across the country and the impact a recent influx is having on our communities.

CBS News - Jan. 3

From Carter’s diplomacy to Trump’s unilateralism: A reckoning for US power in the Americas

Donald Trump's second term as president is marked by a shift from multilateralism to unilateralism, with a focus on reasserting control over strategic infrastructure and using punitive measures to ...

The Hill - Jan. 3

Carter’s Panama Canal Treaties Symbolize How Much Washington Has Changed

To return the canal to Panama, President Jimmy Carter worked to change minds and build a bipartisan coalition that put aside short-term political considerations.

The New York Times - Jan. 3

Evidence Against Drinking Has Grown. Will Federal Advice Change?

Officials in other countries are warning about the health hazards of alcohol in any amount. Americans are still told that moderate drinking is safe. What gives?

The New York Times - Jan. 2

How to invest in a much-changed China

While Trump threatens punitive tariffs, investors need to understand how much the country has altered in recent years

Financial Times - Jan. 2

How Suicide Drones Changed the Front Lines in Ukraine in the War With Russia

Outnumbered and desperate, the nation began hacking cheap consumer drones with explosives — bringing a brutal new form of violence to 21st-century warfare.

The New York Times - Jan. 1

The Panama Canal Has a Big Problem, but It’s Not China or Trump

Climate change is causing drought conditions that are making the Panama Canal harder to operate and more expensive to pass through.