Mexico’s new president digs in with radical ideas as Trump threat looms

US central bank lowers interest rates by quarter point as new Trump term looms

Rates are now at 4.5% to 4.75%, after two reductions by the Federal Reserve starting in September. The US Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by a quarter point on Thursday, knocking them ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Matt Gaetz: the radical Trump loyalist handed US law enforcement

Congressman threatened to abolish the justice department he has been nominated to lead

Business - Financial Times - November 14

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.

Harris wins New Mexico

Vice President Harris was projected to win New Mexico, according to Decision Desk HQ, picking up the state’s five Electoral College votes. Heading into Election Day, New Mexico was seen as a ...

Politics - The Hill - November 6

A presidential pardon for Trump is a very bad idea

Even if Harris were to pardon Trump, it’s hard to imagine it accomplishing the national healing that such “amnesty” pardons are designed to promote.

Politics - The Hill - October 30

Jerome Powell Dismisses Idea of Trump Firing Him

Jerome H. Powell, the chairman of the central bank, has been a frequent target of the president-elect, who appointed him in 2018.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 7

Rove: Trump campaign sees chance of taking Virginia, New Mexico, New Hampshire

Karl Rove of Fox News believes former President Trump has a chance to win Virginia, New Mexico and New Hampshire despite two decades of losses plaguing GOP presidential nominees in those states. ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Eye Opener: President-elect Donald Trump announces new administration roles

President-elect Donald Trump announces new administration roles, including one for Elon Musk and another for a Fox News host and veteran. Also, multiple wildfires continue to burn around the ...

What the new Trump presidency could mean for U.S.-China relations

CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has been speaking to experts in Hong Kong about how China is preparing for the incoming Trump administration and the tariffs on Chinese goods that the ...

Companies rush to US bond market as Trump rally cuts borrowing costs

Borrowers ‘strike while the iron’s hot’ to raise more than $50bn this week

Business - Financial Times - November 15

Taxpayers set to lose out under Gupta’s UK steel unit restructuring plans

Claims by HMRC would be reduced 80% in restructuring of its Speciality Steel UK business

Business - Financial Times - November 15

President-elect Trump makes 10 new high-profile administration picks

President-elect Trump has made a total of 10 new high-profile administration picks since Friday. NBC News' Aaron Gilchrist reports on what they could mean for the economy and public health.

Politics - NBC News - 3 days ago

School choice movement embraces new possibilities with Trump presidency

School choice advocates are getting a champion for their cause in the Oval Office, bringing new possibilities for a movement that had largely been fighting at the state level for years. Supporters ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 hours ago

Trump threatens Mexico with tariffs

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump threatens tariffs on Mexico over border crossings Former President Trump on ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

Trump says he will impose new tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China on first day

President-elect Trump said Monday that he will impose new tariffs on goods from Canada, Mexico and China through an executive order on the first day of his new term next year. In a series of posts ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Trump says he plans to enact new tariffs on Canada, China and Mexico on his first day in office

President-elect Donald Trump said Monday that his incoming administration would slap new tariffs on imported goods from Mexico, Canada and China, solidifying a key campaign promise that could have ...

Politics - NBC News - Yesterday

Trump threatens to impose new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China on first day in office

President-elect Donald Trump threatened to impose new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China as soon as he takes office as part of his efforts to crack down on illegal immigration and drugs.

A double whammy of tariffs and strikes is coming for U.S. trade and the global supply chain in early 2025

Shippers and logistics companies are gaming out a complex early 2025 as President-elect Donald Trump may hike tariffs, and East and Gulf Coast ports may strike.

Business - CNBC - 6 days ago

Nintendo Executives Emphasize Commitment To "New Ideas," Not "Bigger Budgets"

In a new interview, Nintendo executives stated that they are skeptical of big budgets and want to rely instead on "new ideas." Nintendo itself conducted the interview as part of its earnings ...

Tech - GameSpot - November 8

The New Threat to Brazil’s Forests: Chemicals

Authorities use satellites to track deforestation caused by chain saws or fire. Now criminals are using chemicals to degrade trees — and evade detection.

World - The New York Times - October 29

Trump's climate policy looms over COP29

A major climate summit kicked off in Azerbaijan on Monday amid uncertainty over U.S. commitments to combatting global warming. President-elect Donald Trump has said he will exit the Paris Climate ...

As Xi and Biden Meet, Trump and Uncertainty Loom Large

The two leaders will meet in Peru, where China has steadily expanded its influence in a challenge to the United States in its own region.

World - The New York Times - November 16

Trump's reelection looming large over G20 summit

President Biden is in Brazil for the final G20 summit of his presidency. While much of the summit is focused on fighting hunger and addressing global conflicts, Donald Trump's second presidency is ...

Confirmation battles loom for Trump's controversial cabinet picks

With President-elect Trump filling out the final top positions in his administration, the focus now turns to the possible confirmation battles expected on Capitol Hill. NBC’s Hallie Jackson reports ...

Politics - NBC News - 2 days ago

GOP senators deride idea of replacing FBI background checks for Trump nominees

Senate Republicans are rejecting a proposal floated by some advisers to President-elect Trump to take the job of conducting background checks for high-level nominees away from the FBI and give it ...

Politics - The Hill - November 19

Trump’s Demand to Skirt Senate Confirmations Poses Early Test of a Radical Second Term

The once and future president is pushing Republicans to systematically abdicate the Senate’s constitutional role in vetting his nominees.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 13

How to deal with Trump’s tariff threats

Canada, Mexico and China have options to avoid a trade war

Business - Financial Times - 23 hours ago

The dizzying array of legal threats to Brazil's former President Jair Bolsonaro

Brazil’s former President Jair Bolsonaro has been a target for investigations since his early days in office, and the swarm of cases since his failed reelection bid in 2022 has left him in ...

World - ABC News - 5 days ago

Philippine VP’s death threat against president a security matter, official says

The Philippines’ security council will verify an alleged assassination threat by Vice President Sara Duterte against President Ferdinand Marcos Jr., a top official said on Sunday, describing it as ...

Philippine president vows to fight back after assassination threat by estranged VP

Philippine President Ferdinand Marcos Jr. vowed to fight back after his estranged vice president said he would be assassinated if she herself were killed.

US election 2024 live: Donald Trump says ‘we made history’ as he closes in on victory with win in Pennsylvania

Latest results and reaction after Trump wins crucial swing states, leaving him just three delegates short of 270 needed. US election results 2024: live map and tracker Senate and House results ...

World - The Guardian - November 6

Orientation for new members of Congress begins as government shutdown looms

Orientation is underway in Congress for new members as important matters loom, including funding the government to avoid a shutdown. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.

Transfer rumors, news: Barcelona, Real Madrid battle for Murillo

Nottingham Forest's centre-back Murillo has caught the eye of Spain's two biggest clubs. Transfer Talk has the latest news, gossip and rumors.

Sports - ESPN - November 12

Round 2 in the Trump-vs-Mexico matchup looks ominous for Mexico

Mexico is facing a second Donald Trump presidency, and few countries can match its experience as a target of Trump’s rhetoric: There have been threats to close the border, impose tariffs and even ...

World - ABC News - November 11

Homan visits U.S.-Mexico border as Trump threatens Mexico with tariffs

President-elect Donald Trump has threatened Mexico, China and Canada with tariffs as his pick for "border czar" tours the U.S.-Mexico border to assess the immigration policies of the current ...

Early season snowstorm pounding New Mexico, Colorado

A major storm system is bringing a historic early season snowstorm to New Mexico and Colorado.

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