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Freedom Caucus backs two-track strategy to tackle Trump border and tax agenda
The hardline conservative House Freedom Caucus is backing a two-step approach to tackle parts of President-elect Trump’s agenda on border, taxes and energy amid an internal clash over the ...The Hill - 2h -
Scott Bessent, Trump’s Treasury Pick, Is Poised to Test ‘Three Arrows’ Economic Strategy
Scott Bessent’s “3-3-3” plan to stimulate growth, reduce the deficit and expand oil production will soon face economic realities.The New York Times - 6h -
U.S. Solar Industry Touts Jobs, Not Climate, as Its Trump Strategy
National solar power capacity more than doubled during Trump’s first term, but the president-elect’s determination to undo the Inflation Reduction Act requires a bottom-line approach.Inc. - 1d -
Scott Bessent, Trump’s Treasury Pick, Is Poised to Test ‘Three Arrows’ Economic Strategy
Scott Bessent’s “3-3-3” plan to stimulate growth, reduce the deficit and expand oil production will soon face economic realities.The New York Times - 6h -
The chain of contradictions in Trump’s economic policy
His team is promising high growth, low inflation and control of government spending — all at onceFinancial Times - 12h -
Trump shifts strategy on tough confirmation battles, to Hegseth's benefit
Trump World is congratulating itself on a stunning turnaround in Pete Hegseth’s chances of winning confirmation to lead the Pentagon, an effort they credit to Vice President-elect JD Vance, Hegseth ...The Hill - 1d -
Trump is a test for the ‘Great Man theory’
Modern historians are wary of ascribing change to individuals. Could that be about to change?Financial Times - 1d -
Gabbard tests trust of allies as Trump’s potential intel director
Controversy over President-elect Trump’s pick for intelligence chief, former Rep. Tulsi Gabbard (Hawaii), is raising uncomfortable questions for America’s closest allies over whether the U.S. will ...The Hill - 2d -
Democratic exit poll: Trump's economic message transcended demographics
A new exit poll of battleground state voters found that President-elect Trump’s economic message broke through demographic barriers, building a national coalition that Vice President Harris was ...The Hill - 2d -
For Trudeau, Trump’s tariff threat is a test
President-elect Donald Trump’s recent post announcing his plan to enact a 25 percent tariff on all goods coming into the United States has shaken the Canadian political establishment.The Hill - 2d -
Fed Chair Jerome Powell can serve remainder of term, says Trump’s Treasury pick Bessent
President-elect Donald Trump's pick for Treasury secretary said Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell could serve out his term.CNBC - 2d -
Top Republicans split over strategy to move Trump's 2025 agenda
Top Republicans are divided over the best strategy to advance border, tax, energy and other core components of President-elect Donald Trump’s agenda through reconciliation next year.NBC News - 2d -
Biden touts economic legacy, says Trump will inherit a strong economy
President Biden touted his economic record during a speech on Tuesday, despite high prices being a key factor in President-elect Donald Trump's win. CBS News political correspondent Caitlin ...CBS News - 3d -
A blue state could provide an early test for the Trump coalition
New Jersey’s 2025 gubernatorial contest could serve as an early test of the Republican Party's new coalition under Trump.NBC News - 3d -
Biden Calls Project 2025 an ‘Economic Disaster,’ Prays That Trump Will Throw It Away
President Joe Biden reflected on his economic achievements during an address at the Brookings Institution, reminding attendees about the strong economy he’s leaving for his successor.Inc. - 3d -
Scott Bessent, Trump’s Pick for Treasury Secretary, Doesn’t Fit His Loyalist Mold
A hedge-fund titan who worked for George Soros. A deep-rooted Southerner with a fondness for high-end real estate. A gay man, married with children. Who is Scott Bessent?The New York Times - 3d -
Biden stakes out economic legacy at Brookings as Trump readies takeover
President Biden on Tuesday made the case for the strength of his economic legacy as he prepared to leave office next month, arguing President-elect Trump would be inheriting a desirable situation ...The Hill - 3d -
Forget ‘Dogs of the Dow.’ Here is a better strategy for picking dividend stocks.
Look beyond the dividendsMarketWatch - 3d -
GOP senators feel weight of Trump’s loyalty test on nominees
Weeks before even taking office, President-elect Trump is already sorely testing the loyalty of Republican senators by pushing an array of controversial nominees to key positions, putting enormous ...The Hill - 3d -
Not ‘beautiful’: Why Trump’s tariff strategy could undermine North American trade
President Trump's proposed tariffs on China and his threat to raise tariffs to 25 percent for Canada and Mexico to force them to help control illegal immigration and the movement of drugs across ...The Hill - 5d -
An unseen financial threat looms before Trump and his Treasury
We need to build a smarter regulatory mousetrap that relates to the economy that exists to prevent the next financial crisis.The Hill - 5d -
Did Trump Drain Democrats’ Energy? These Races Will Be the First Test.
As Democrats try to fire up their fatigued base, two contests for the Virginia legislature will serve as the first measure of partisan enthusiasm since Donald J. Trump’s victory.The New York Times - 5d -
Australia beat India by 10 wickets: second men’s cricket Test, day three – as it happened
Australia seal thumping victory early on day three Head v Siraj send off feud simmers Travis Head named player of the match 26th over: India 134-6 (Nitish 20, Ashwin 1) That was the dream ...The Guardian - 5d -
New Zealand v England: second men’s cricket Test, day three – live
England wrap up 323-run win at Basin Reserve in Wellington Atkinson ‘greedy’ for more after hat-trick | Email Rob Some local colour for you, thanks to Ali: the locals call the divots ...The Guardian - 5d -
Want a Job in the Trump Administration? Be Prepared for the Loyalty Test.
Applicants for government posts, including inside the Pentagon and the intelligence agencies, say they have been asked about their thoughts on Jan. 6 and who they believe won the 2020 election.The New York Times - 5d -
Ukraine war briefing: Scholz confident of developing ‘joint strategy’ on Ukraine with Trump
German chancellor wants Ukraine’s sovereignty guarantees but rules out providing Kyiv with long-range Taurus missiles. What we know on day 1,018. The German chancellor, Olaf Scholz, is confident ...The Guardian - 6d -
Trump’s Treasury Pick Isn’t Alarming, but He Is Unusual
Some of Scott Bessent’s economic views are outside the mainstream. But at least he’s qualified.The New York Times - Dec. 6 -
Trump nominates former border chief Rodney Scott as commissioner of CBP
President-elect Trump nominated former border chief Rodney Scott as the commissioner of U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP). “Rodney served nearly three decades in the Border Patrol, building ...The Hill - Dec. 6 -
Top Republicans collide on strategy for Trump tax agenda
House and Senate Republicans are clashing over how to advance President-elect Trump's tax agenda after incoming Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) offered a plan that would put off tax ...The Hill - Dec. 5 -
Lobbying firm with ties to Trump appears poised to profit from new administration
Ballard Partners, whose founder has personal ties to Donald Trump, seems poised to profit from Trump's return to Washington, raising concerns from some ethics experts.ABC News - Dec. 4 -
Trump's SEC pick
Presented by LGBT Tech — {beacon} Technology Technology PRESENTED BY The Big Story Trump gives more good news for crypto industry President-elect Trump nominated former Securities and Exchange ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Trump picks economist Faulkender for No. 2 position at Treasury
President-elect Trump announced economist Michael Faulkender as his pick for deputy secretary of the Treasury on Wednesday, the second-highest ranking position at the department. If confirmed, ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Trump nominates Peter Navarro as senior economic adviser
China hawk who served in president-elect’s first term was imprisoned for contempt of Congress over 2021 Capitol attackFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
9 states poised to end coverage for millions if Trump cuts Medicaid funding
About 3.7 million people are at immediate risk of losing health coverage should the federal government cut funding for Medicaid expansions, as some allies of President-elect Donald Trump have ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Economy cools off after election, ISM finds. Businesses anxious about Trump’s economic plans.
Service-oriented companies in the U.S. grew in November at the slowest pace in three months, reflecting uncertainty about how the incoming Trump administration will affect the economy.MarketWatch - Dec. 4 -
If Trump’s tariffs start a trade war, it would be an economic disaster | Mark Weisbrot
The president-elect’s two main arguments for his tariff threat – to reduce migration and to combat drugs – are not credible. “To me, the most beautiful word in the dictionary is tariff, and it’s my ...The Guardian - Dec. 4 -
Trump picks No. 2 at Pentagon
Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Trump selects deputy defense secretary after long wait Here's what ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Trump’s economic plans may encounter a problem many Americans know all too well: Crushing debt
None of President-elect Donald Trump’s plans for boosting domestic production have “a chance” unless this happens, says one economist.MarketWatch - Dec. 3 -
Trump's surprising Labor pick
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Trump Labor pick stirs business concerns Rep. Lori Chavez-DeRemer (R-Ore.), ...The Hill - Dec. 2