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Trump supporters concerned about election fraud, Bill Gates says privately he's backing Harris
With less than two weeks until Election Day, former President Donald Trump's supporters are voicing concerns about potential election fraud. Meanwhile, Bill Gates is saying privately that he's ...Top stories - CBS News - October 23 -
Meta Lobbyist Turned Regulator Says Europe’s Big Tech Rules Have Gone Too Far
Aura Salla was once the tech giant’s top lobbyist in Brussels. Now, her presence as a regulator in the European Parliament is proving controversial.Tech - Wired - Yesterday -
Italian President Mattarella meets Chinese leader Xi in Beijing amid complex ties
Italian President Sergio Mattarella has met with Chinese leader Xi Jinping Friday on an official visit to ChinaWorld - ABC News - November 8 -
Business leaders and their associations should take a stand to defend democracy
When it comes to the long-term value of speaking out, we in America should learn from the experiences of other countries, including Turkey and Hungary, which have slid toward autocracy in recent ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
At 97, Black Business Leader George Johnson Has Written His Memoir
The founder of Johnson Products Company, the first black-owned business listed on the American Stock Exchange, will release ‘Afro Sheen’ on Feb. 4.Business - Inc. - October 31 -
Paraguay’s business-friendly leader urged to veto ‘black mark’ law
Investors call for President Santiago Peña to veto bill backed by his political sponsor aimed at tightening government grip on civil societyWorld - Financial Times - November 9 -
Watch Fed Chair Powell speak live to business leaders in the Dallas area
The appearance comes one week after policymakers again voted to lower their key interest rate by a quarter percentage point.Business - CNBC - 2 days ago -
Trump: China's Xi Jinping would handle Harris 'like a baby'
Former President Trump in a Thursday interview challenged Vice President Harris’s ability to oversee foreign relations with China if elected president. During an appearance on the conservative ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
Biden and Xi agree humans, not AI, should decide on nuclear weapon use
Leaders meet at Apec summit in Peru for what is expected to be last time before Donald Trump assumes US presidency. Joe Biden met with Xi Jinping on Saturday afternoon, coming to the agreement ...World - The Guardian - 3 hours ago -
Xi tells Biden he will work with Trump to manage US-China differences
Leaders meet on sidelines of Apec summit in Peru as Beijing prepares for new administration in WashingtonBusiness - Financial Times - 3 hours ago -
Xi says he will work with Trump team as he meets Biden in Peru
Chinese President Xi Jinping vowed to work with the incoming U.S. administration of President-elect Donald Trump as he held his final talks with outgoing President Joe Biden on key conflicts from ...Top stories - NBC News - 2 hours ago -
AI, North Korea, Trump: What Biden and Xi discussed in their final meeting
President Joe Biden met with Chinese President Xi Jinping on the sidelines of the APEC conference in Lima, Peru -- their last meeting of Biden’s presidency.Top stories - ABC News - 52 minutes ago -
Xi says he will work with Trump in last meeting with Biden
The incoming Trump administration loomed over the final meeting between the two leaders.Top stories - BBC News - 1 hour ago -
What Will Trump’s Tariffs Mean for Businesses?
Companies are already scrambling to avoid potential tariffs. Here’s how they could play out in Donald Trump’s second term.Business - Inc. - November 7 -
Megyn Kelly: Trump rally was 'too bro-tastic'
Conservative media personality Megyn Kelly knocked former President Trump over Sunday's Madison Square Garden rally that is being widely panned by Democrats and media outlets. "It wasn’t a Nazi ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
Bitter Infighting Divides Russian Opposition
Accusations of betrayal have already tarnished the movement once led by Aleksei Navalny. Now, the election of Donald J. Trump, a Putin admirer, further complicates the opposition efforts.World - The New York Times - 8 hours ago -
Putin name-checks Trump at BRICS summit
Russian President Vladimir Putin name-checked former President Trump at this week’s BRICS summit and seemingly welcomed the Republican nominee’s desire to end the Russian-Ukraine war. “What Mr. ...Politics - The Hill - October 24 -
‘Nonsense’: Putin denies any contact with Trump
During a press conference at the BRICS summit in Kazan, NBC News’ Keir Simmons asked Russian President Vladimir Putin about his rumored conversations with former President Trump, and also about the ...Top stories - NBC News - October 24 -
Putin has no plans to congratulate Trump, Kremlin says
Russian President Vladimir Putin has no plans to congratulate former President Trump on his election night victory, the Kremlin said Wednesday amid speculation the Republican president-elect will ...Politics - The Hill - November 6 -
Woodward: Watch relationship with Putin in second Trump administration
Veteran journalist Bob Woodward said Wednesday the public should watch President-elect Trump’s relationship with Russian President Vladimir Putin closely when Trump returns to the White House in ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Putin congratulates Trump, says he's ready to talk
Russian President Vladimir Putin on Thursday congratulated President-elect Trump on his election victory and said he was ready to hold discussions with the incoming president. Putin made his ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
Watch: Putin congratulates 'courageous' Trump on election win
The Russian president says he was impressed by Trump's reaction to the first assassination attempt against him.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
Fed cuts interest rates as Powell says he will not resign as chair
US central bank lowers target range by a quarter point to 4.5%-4.75%World - Financial Times - November 7 -
Putin hails 'courageous' Trump after election win
The Russian president also said that Trump's claim that he can help end the war in Ukraine "deserves attention at least".Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
Putin says Trump’s Ukraine proposals merit attention
Russian president congratulates Republican leader on his election victoryWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
Trump needs concessions from Putin — they may be forthcoming
The Russian president wants to save face on Ukraine but this doesn’t mean he won’t give anything awayWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
What are Europe’s biggest weak spots for a Trump presidency?
A second Trump presidency will impact climate policy, trade, the war in Ukraine and EU defenceWorld - Financial Times - November 7 -
How Orbán seized the Trump moment to speak for Europe
Also in this newsletter: Italy’s second attempt to ship migrants to AlbaniaWorld - Financial Times - November 8 -
Why Trump might challenge Europe’s deforestation regulation
While Trump’s instinct won’t be to greenlight this for World Trade Organization litigation, he should.Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago -
Trump will amplify American exceptionalism and divergence from Europe
On most dimensions, the policy mix of incoming president is positive for US equitiesWorld - Financial Times - 2 days ago -
It’s easy for the British to insult Donald Trump – but here’s why it’s a very bad idea | Simon Jenkins
A majority of Britons may want Kamala Harris to win the US election, but antagonising a powerful potential ally is unwise. Is it wise for Britons to heap abuse on Donald Trump? At present he is the ...World - The Guardian - October 28 -
Yes, Trump is awful. But if there’s a silver lining, it’s a chance for progressives to reflect on what they got wrong | Simon Jenkins
The president-elect benefited from working-class hostility to a remote elite. Liberals need to reargue their case. Yes, we all know it looks terrible. We have heard what Donald Trump has promised ...World - The Guardian - November 8