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Trump accuses Fed, Powell of creating inflation on heels of rate decision
Trump, who appointed Jerome Powell as Fed chair, has called for lower interest rates and said the president should get a say on the Fed's rate decisions.CNBC - 18h -
Trump Commerce pick slams China: 'Stop using our tools to compete'
Howard Lutnick, President Trump's nominee to lead the Commerce Department, slammed China for allegedly using U.S.-manufactured technology to compete with American artificial intelligence (AI) firms ...The Hill - 23h -
Sen. Hassan accuses RFK Jr. of having to 'sell out' his past values to serve Trump
Sen. Maggie Hasan, D-N.H., questioned Robert F. Kennedy Jr. about his past values and questioned him about having to "sell out" and change his views "in order to be given power by President Trump."NBC News - 1d -
Trump’s commerce nominee accused of conflict of interest
Billionaire entrepreneur Howard Lutnick expected to be confirmed after senate hearingFinancial Times - 1d -
Murphy accuses Trump of 'blitzkrieg' to 'collapse our democracy'
Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) likened President Trump’s onslaught of executive action to a “blitzkrieg” whose ultimate goal is to “collapse our democracy.” “The freezing of federal grants, the firing ...The Hill - 1d -
We used to honor our heroic defenders — Trump’s Jan. 6 pardons ended that
According to Trump’s proclamation, his clemency corrected a “grave national injustice.” The rioters, in other words, were the victims that day, which makes the police officers the villains.The Hill - 2d -
The loudest megaphone: how Trump mastered our new attention age
The old model of political debate is over, and spectacle beats argument every time. How did we get here?. The first step in winning a public debate, indeed in any effective communication, is to get ...The Guardian - 2d -
Ex-inspector general on Trump firings: 'We’re looking at what amounts to a threat to democracy'
Hannibal “Mike” Ware, the former inspector general (IG) for the Small Business Administration, said he and others are looking into whether actions taken by President Trump amount to a threat to ...The Hill - 2d -
Iran's regime is not on the verge of collapse
Contrary to claims of weakness, Iran remains a formidable actor with robust defense capabilities and significant geopolitical leverage.The Hill - 3d -
Man accused of 'violent' Facebook post about Trump
A Florida man was arrested Friday night for allegedly making online threats to President Donald Trump, according to police.ABC News - 3d -
JD Vance defends Trump on birthright citizenship, says the U.S. should "look out for the interests of our citizens first"
Vice President JD Vance said the U.S. doesn't have to have "the dumbest immigration policy in the world" simply because the nation was founded by immigrants.CBS News - 4d -
‘Our job is to be truthful not neutral’: Christiane Amanpour on Trump, tech and fighting for the truth
Christiane Amanpour has spent four decades as a celebrated journalist and war reporter. With disinformation rampaging through the media, she talks about the threat of technocracy, Donald Trump’s ...The Guardian - 4d -
Trump uses Davos address to accuse oil producers of prolonging Ukraine war
President also threatens tariffs on imports to US and repeats call for Nato countries to increase defence spending to 5%. Business live – latest updates US politics – live updates Donald ...The Guardian - 6d -
Bishop Asks Trump to ‘Have Mercy,’ and Hegseth Faces New Accusations
Plus, snow on Florida’s beaches.The New York Times - Jan. 22 -
Space stocks skyrocket after Trump vows to ‘pursue our manifest destiny into the stars’
Trump thrust a spotlight on the future of American space exploration during his inauguration speech Monday.MarketWatch - Jan. 21 -
Stefanik, Murphy clash over Musk gesture at confirmation hearing
Rep. Elise Stefanik (R-N.Y.) clashed during her confirmation hearing with Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) over comparisons of Elon Musk’s gesture during an Inauguration Day speech to a Nazi salute. ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
From tariffs to energy to AI: What Trump's busy return to the White House means for our stocks
The batch of executive orders and commentary have implications for Coterra Energy, Meta Platforms and more Club stocks.CNBC - Jan. 21 -
‘Now it’s our turn to shine!’ How world leaders greeted Trump’s inauguration
Most leaders were diplomatic about their differences, while others more ideologically aligned with the new US president voiced their joy. Donald Trump inauguration – live updates International ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
A rebrand, not a revolution: our panel reacts to Trump’s inauguration speech | Panel
While today’s speech certainly struck a more measured tone than his 2017 address, it was still Trump through and through. The Guardian view on Donald Trump’s inauguration: fear, division and the ...The Guardian - Jan. 20 -
Trump and the contest between two visions of democracy
His return to power has been fuelled by the belief of many Americans that their political system has failedFinancial Times - Jan. 20 -
'Life in the old dog yet' - Murphy wins second Masters title
Shaun Murphy holds off a stirring fightback by world champion Kyren Wilson to clinch his second Masters title with a 10-7 victory at Alexandra Palace.BBC News - Jan. 19 -
Shaun Murphy in ‘shock’ after surviving Wilson fightback to win Masters
Shaun Murphy beats Kyren Wilson 10-7 Murphy credits coach Peter Ebdon for triumph Shaun Murphy claimed Masters success for a second time after a superb 10-7 victory over Kyren Wilson in a ...The Guardian - Jan. 19 -
Murphy beats Wilson in thrilling Masters final - best shots
Watch the best shots as Shaun Murphy beats Kyren Wilson in the final of the 2025 Masters.BBC News - Jan. 19 -
Donald Trump and the unmooring of patriotism and democracy
Among the reckonings necessary in the wake of Trump’s reelection is jettisoning the notion that patriotism and democracy are synergistic.The Hill - Jan. 19 -
Murphy to face Wilson in Masters final after making 147 break
Shaun Murphy compiles only the sixth 147 maximum break in the history of the Masters, in his semi-final against Mark Allen.BBC News - Jan. 18 -
Murphy to meet Allen in Masters semis despite maximum miss
Shaun Murphy misses out on a maximum 147 break as he secures a place in the semi-finals of the Masters with a superb 6-2 victory over Neil Robertson at Alexandra Palace.BBC News - Jan. 16 -
Jack Smith denounces Trump's conduct, calls his accusations 'laughable'
In a last rebuke to the former president he investigated for two years, special counsel Jack Smith denounced Donald Trump for levying "laughable" attacks on the DOJ.ABC News - Jan. 14 -
Newsom blasts Trump for 'threatening our first responders'
California Gov. Gavin Newsom (D) slammed President-elect Trump for politicizing the Los Angeles wildfires and said he is “threatening our first responders.” In an interview with NBC News’s “Meet ...The Hill - Jan. 12 -
Trump makes misguided accusations about California water management amid wildfires
President-elect Donald Trump has used the devastating Los Angeles wildfires to revisit a policy disagreement with California Gov.NBC News - Jan. 10 -
The Musk threat to European democracy
Free speech push, now backed by Meta’s Zuckerberg, risks spread of disinformationFinancial Times - Jan. 8 -
Democrats, not Trump, have been shattering our democratic norms
Democrats are patting themselves on the back for not trying to overturn an election they clearly lost. Don't forget that it's the first time they've done that since 1988, and that they've been ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Senate Republicans prepare blitzkrieg on Biden regulations
Senate Republicans, waiting for their House counterparts to figure out their strategy on border security and tax reform, are planning to use the Congressional Review Act to wage a lightning war on ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
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 -
Kamala Harris says ‘America’s democracy stood’, after certifying Trump’s election victory – US politics live
Vice-president speaks to reporters after joint session to certify results exactly four years after Trump’s supporters stormed Capitol. Congress certifies Trump’s election win amid unprecedented ...The Guardian - Jan. 6 -
A rallying call for democracy in South Korea
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol's attempted martial law declaration sparked a wave of collective resistance from citizens, who used protests, social media, and cultural works to express their ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Harris shares message ahead of Jan. 6 certification: ‘Our democracy can be fragile’
Vice President Harris on Monday shared a video message before she presides over a joint session of Congress to certify the 2024 presidential election, which she lost to president-elect Trump. In a ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
Schiff: Trump’s proposed January 6 pardons would 'send a terrible message about our democracy'
Sen. Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joins Meet the Press to talk about the anniversary of January 6 and President-elect Trump’s plans to pardon those involved with the attack, calling it “the wrong way to ...NBC News - Jan. 5 -
‘We have our country back’: convicted January 6 rioters anticipate Trump pardons
The president-elect has vowed to hand out pardons to non-violent offenders convicted for the assault on the US Capitol. Brandon Fellows, who broke into the US Capitol on January 6 and smoked ...The Guardian - Jan. 5 -
Seahawks prank rookie Byron Murphy II with fake $156K dinner receipt
The meal was still more expensive than some people's salaries.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 4 -
Trump accused of attacking UK energy policies on behalf of fossil fuel industry
Campaigners say US president-elect’s call to ‘get rid of windmills’ is based on North Sea interests of oil and gas firms. Climate campaigners have accused Donald Trump of attacking Britain’s ...The Guardian - Jan. 3