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China fires shot across Trump's bow with defense sanctions
China’s decision this week to slap several major U.S. defense firms with penalizing trade measures is being viewed as a “shot across the bow” ahead of President-elect Trump’s inauguration. The move ...The Hill - Jan. 5 -
How both sides of sides are preparing as Trump set to take office
With President-elect Donald Trump vowing to close the U.S.-Mexico border, Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports from both sides of the border.CBS News - Jan. 5 -
How both sides of the border are preparing as Trump set to take office
With President-elect Donald Trump vowing to close the U.S.-Mexico border, Camilo Montoya-Galvez reports from both sides of the border.CBS News - Jan. 5 -
Telemedicine for Seniors Gets a Last-Minute Reprieve
Some older Americans have come to depend on virtual consultations with doctors, covered by Medicare. To keep that option in the future, Congress will have to act quickly.The New York Times - Jan. 5 -
A Weakened Iran Prepares to Face Trump 2.0
Tehran is bracing for a tough confrontation with the incoming Trump administration while holding a weak hand after setbacks in 2024.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 5 -
Americans know little about Thune as he prepares to lead Senate GOP: Survey
Americans know very little about the new Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) as he prepares to lead the Senate that will operate under a Republican majority, according to a survey that was ...The Hill - Jan. 5 -
Justice Department urges Supreme Court to reject Trump’s push to pause TikTok ban
The Justice Department on Friday urged the Supreme Court to reject President-elect Donald Trump’s request to delay the implementation of a law that would effectively ban TikTok in the U.S. or force ...NBC News - Jan. 4 -
‘We’ve been at this rodeo before’: gun-safety groups prepare for second Trump term
With ‘the best friend gun owners have ever had in the White House’ to return, gun-safety groups eye state level actions. Donald Trump ’s imminent return to Washington has put gun-safety groups on ...The Guardian - 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 -
German leader is more worried about Musk's backing of a far-right party than his insults
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz says he's staying “cool” against critical personal comments made by Elon Musk but finds it worrying that Musk makes the effort to get involved in Germany's general ...ABC News - Jan. 4 -
DOJ calls on Supreme Court to deny Trump's request to delay TikTok ban
The Justice Department urged the Supreme Court on Friday to deny President-elect Trump’s request to postpone their ruling on a TikTok ban set to be implemented the day before his inauguration. ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
How Elon Musk’s X became the global right’s supercharged front page
Musk has now used X as a platform to make aggressive interventions in US politics – and in those of other countries. As a business proposition, Elon Musk’s ownership of X, formerly known as ...The Guardian - Jan. 4 -
How Trump and Musk's interventions prompt fresh diplomatic challenge
Politicians are navigating how to deal with the social media presence of Donald Trump and Elon Musk.BBC News - Jan. 3 -
Elon Musk Is Posting Nonstop Falsehoods About 'Grooming Gangs'
Musk’s posts, which have racked up hundreds of millions of views on X, are his latest effort at inserting himself into UK politics.Wired - Jan. 3 -
Trump: 'Why would I want to get rid of TikTok?'
President-elect Trump doubled down on his support for TikTok on Friday, as the popular social media app prepares to argue against an impending ban before the Supreme Court next week. “Why would I ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
Californians Say X Blocked Them From Viewing Amber Alert About Missing 14-Year-Old
Many people reported they hit a screen preventing them from seeing the alert unless they signed in.Wired - Jan. 3 -
FirstFT: China’s central bank prepares for historic monetary policy shift
Also in today’s newsletter, cold winter snap stokes US heating prices and a shake-up at the top of MetaFinancial Times - Jan. 3 -
China's electric car boom is increasingly more about hybrids
Hybrid-powered vehicles are proving more popular than battery-only ones in China, even as consumers shift away from gas-only cars, full-year data show.CNBC - Jan. 3 -
Kirby Smart complains about officials allowing Notre Dame's 11-man substitution on critical Sugar Bowl play
Notre Dame got the best of Georgia on fourth-and-1, and Kirby Smart was not happy.Yahoo Sports - Jan. 3 -
How Elon Musk Made the Las Vegas Bombing About His 'Badass Truck'
The confusing hours after the Tesla vehicle was apparently used as a makeshift bomb would be any brand’s reputational nightmare.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2 -
What grounds does Trump have to request a TikTok ban delay from the Supreme Court?
President-elect Donald Trump requested that the Supreme Court suspend the TikTok ban until after he takes office while he works on a political resolution. University of Minnesota Law School ...CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Trump’s Falsehoods Aside, China’s Influence Over Global Ports Raises Concerns
The president-elect inaccurately said that Chinese soldiers operate the Panama Canal. But China’s strategic positions in shipping worry Washington officials.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
China hits dozens of U.S. companies before expected Trump tariffs
China's Ministry of Commerce adds 28 U.S. entities to export control list to "safeguard national security and interests."CBS News - Jan. 2 -
Musk defends demonetizing critics' content on X
Tech billionaire Elon Musk defended his move to demonetize his critics' content on his social platform X and maintained the decision did not violate free speech. "The first amendment is protection ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Small Businesses Brace Themselves for TikTok Ban
If the Jan. 19 ban on the popular social video platform goes into effect, millions of entrepreneurs will lose a valuable marketing and outreach channel.Inc. - Jan. 2 -
A TikTok Ban Looms. Creators Say They'll Believe It When They See It.
Status-quo videos are still proliferating on the Chinese-owned app. Madison Avenue remains upbeat just weeks before the potential U.S. ban.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2 -
Brooke Eby’s Humor About Living With A.L.S. Made Her a TikTok Star
After being diagnosed with A.L.S. in 2022, Brooke Eby could have turned inward. Instead, she opened up — and found a fan base online.The New York Times - Jan. 2 -
U.S. Companies Vouched for China During Trump's First Term. Not Anymore.
American companies have largely gone silent about the importance of the U.S.-China relationship—they no longer see China as the land of opportunity.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2 -
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.The New York Times - Jan. 1 -
Nicola Jennings on Putin, Trump and Musk’s impact on world politics this year – cartoon
Continue reading...The Guardian - Jan. 1 -
Elon Musk changes his name to Kekius Maximus on X
The world's richest man sparks speculation after changing his name and using a picture of Pepe the Frog.BBC News - Jan. 1