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A look at how some of Trump's picks to lead health agencies could help carry out Kennedy's overhaul
Donald Trump's health team picks include a retired congressman, a surgeon and a former talk-show hostHealth - ABC News - 3 days ago -
Millions of tourists in UK could be asked to pay local visitor levy
Councils, politicians and campaigners hope a ‘tourist tax’ would raise money to fund services in areas affected by high visitor numbers. Millions of tourists to the UK could soon be asked to pay a ...World - The Guardian - 2 days ago -
Bill Clinton: Trump has done 'everything he could' to 'destroy' confidence in government
Former President Clinton said President-elect Trump has done “everything he could” to “destroy” confidence in government. “He believes that his supporters have no confidence whatever in the federal ...Politics - The Hill - 5 days ago -
US justice department files charges over alleged Iranian plot to kill Trump
Trump campaign said US officials warned him in September about suspected Iranian assassination plot. The US justice department is bringing criminal charges over an Iranian plot to kill the ...World - The Guardian - November 8 -
FBI command post 'triaging' election threats to share with state and local partners
FBI command post focuses on keeping the 2024 election secure.Top stories - ABC News - November 5 -
Some Democrats back Trump pick Rubio for secretary of State but remain critical of Hegseth, Gabbard and Gorka
Trump has made a flurry of Cabinet picks in the last two weeks, and eyes are now on the U.S. Senate to see whether they will confirm them.Business - CNBC - Yesterday -
Why state governments are tightening their budgets
State governments in the U.S. must tighten budgets or take on more debt to manage declining revenues, long-standing liabilities and emerging risks.Business - CNBC - November 6 -
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China announces $1.4 trillion package over five years to tackle local governments' 'hidden' debt
Authorities in Beijing have ramped up stimulus announcements since late September in an effort to bolster its flagging economy.Business - CNBC - November 8 -
Pub garden smoking ban dropped from government plans
The Health Secretary said he didn't want to cause further harm to the hospitality industry in England.Top stories - BBC News - November 5 -
Musk, Ramaswamy detail plans for "Department of Government Efficiency"
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy have published an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal detailing their plans for their "Department of Government Efficiency" and revealing some of the programs they might ...Top stories - CBS News - 6 days ago -
Elon Musk, Trump allies say his tariff plans could cause short-term pain for consumers
Donald Trump has proposed universal tariffs, which Vice President Kamala Harris attacked, calling the proposal a "Trump sales tax" on American consumers.Business - CNBC - October 30 -
How Trump Superfan Elon Musk’s Plan to Cut $2 Trillion in Spending Could Mean Economic Chaos
The GOP candidate has spoken of making the billionaire CEO in charge of a ‘Department of Efficiency,’ but experts warn those dramatic reductions could mean instability and turmoil.Business - Inc. - October 30 -
Here’s what can stall Trump’s tax and tariff plans
Surging 10-year Treasury yields could temper Trump administration plans that risk growing the large U.S. deficit.Business - MarketWatch - November 6 -
Planning a Roth IRA conversion? Trump’s win and GOP trifecta could buy you more time to act.
The chances are “‘pretty high” that income-tax rates will stay where they are after 2025, one expert said.Business - MarketWatch - November 16 -
Will Trump’s tariffs cause price hikes in electronics? Here’s how his plans could lead to trouble in the semiconductor industry
The semiconductor industry could be facing some serious trouble next year, if President-elect Donald Trump follows through on some of his campaign promises.Business - MarketWatch - November 16 -
Here's why Trump's tax plans could be 'complicated' in 2025, policy experts say
President-elect Donald Trump's tax plans could be complicated as Congress debates competing priorities in 2025. Here's what to know.Business - CNBC - November 19 -
Trump tariff plan could raise prices, blow up his own trade deal with Mexico, Canada
Trump's plan for tariffs against Canada and Mexico could dramatically raise prices for Americans and threaten a trade agreement negotiated by his own administration.Top stories - ABC News - 4 hours ago -
The British government’s Trump dilemmas
Relations with both the US and EU are now called into questionBusiness - Financial Times - November 11 -
Why the Department of Government Efficiency could be costly for the country
The more efficiently we do something, the more of it we tend to do.Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago -
Some experts raise concerns over Musk and Ramaswamy's government efficiency roles
Donald Trump's announcement that Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy will lead a newly formed Department of Government Efficiency has alarmed some government ethics experts.Top stories - ABC News - November 14 -
A US Ban on Investing in Chinese AI Startups Could Escalate Under Trump
The Biden administration narrowed in on Chinese companies developing frontier AI models, but Donald Trump could take a much broader approach.Tech - Wired - November 18 -
Canada's Liberal Government Agrees to Exempt Sales Tax on Some Goods, Services
Canada’s minority Liberal government is expected to deliver financial breaks for households aimed at helping cash-strapped consumers and rekindling activity.World - The Wall Street Journal - 6 days ago -
Some tax refunds can come with hidden fees, government report warns
Americans paid an estimated $842 million in fees to cover advance loan refunds or refund anticipation checks last year.Top stories - CBS News - 16 hours ago -
Trump was right, voters want decisions about abortion to be made locally
Donald Trump's position on abortion, which favors state-level decisions, was supported by voters in several states, including Montana, Nevada, and Arizona, who voted to expand abortion rights while ...Politics - The Hill - November 13 -
Military officials reportedly discuss how to handle illegal orders from Trump – live
Pentagon officials discuss what to do if Trump were to attempt to deploy the military domestically, CNN reports. Nancy Pelosi says Biden’s delay in exiting race blew Democrats’ chances ...World - The Guardian - November 9 -
US states urged to find new ways to block Trump’s mass deportation plan
California and other states must mount aggressive, multipronged response to defend immigrants, advocates warn. California , home to the largest immigrant population in the US, is bracing for ...World - The Guardian - November 14 -
I used to think I could adapt to most things – then they rearranged my local Lidl | Zoe Williams
They haven’t just moved all the stuff, they’ve reversed half the aisles, so they run across instead of instead of along. It feels weirdly fake, like I’ve walked into a trick supermarket. What they ...World - The Guardian - Yesterday -
Fear, Imagining, and the State of the "Yzer-plan"
A month into the season, the Red Wings look to have regressed from last year's side that couldn't snag a playoff berth. As anxiety mounts, what is the path forward for the Yzerman era in Detroit?Sports - Yahoo Sports - October 31 -
Trump’s incoming ‘border czar’ promises secure southern US border as nations hit back at Trump’s tariff plan – live
Tom Homan visits Texas to talk about need for strong borders; US motorists could face higher gas prices if Trump imposes the tariffs he’s threatened . Trump’s talk of tariffs raises fears of hit ...World - The Guardian - 14 hours ago -
Prosecutors wind down Trump's federal cases as state cases could be placed on hold
Here's a look at each of President-elect Donald Trump's major court cases, and where they stand following his election victory this month.Top stories - ABC News - 5 days ago -
Arizona voters approve ballot measure giving state and local law enforcement greater authority in immigration matters
Arizona voters approved a ballot measure to give some law enforcement greater authority to enforce immigration-related laws typically left to the federal government.Politics - NBC News - November 6 -
Election Day Can Be Stressful. Here’s How Some People Plan to Spend It.
Watching the news, attending election parties, singing with friends and getting Botox are among the activities some people have planned.Lifestyle - The New York Times - November 5
