Sununu: Trump second term 'not the evil dictatorship' warned about by 'liberal media'

Live Updates: Meta to End Fact-Checking Program in Shift Ahead of Trump Term

The social networking giant will stop using third-party fact-checkers on Facebook, Threads and Instagram and instead rely on users to add notes to posts. It is likely to please President-elect ...

The New York Times - 11m

Trump warns of new tariffs against Canada, Mexico, EU. And maybe Denmark, too.

Politico - 2h

The Populist Vying to Lead Canada and End a Decade of Liberalism

Pierre Poilievre rode a wave of discontent with Covid-19 policies, putting him on the cusp of becoming prime minister.

The Wall Street Journal - 6h

Meta Ditches Fact-Checkers Ahead of Trump's Second Term

In an apparent overture to the incoming Trump administration, Meta announced sweeping changes to its content moderation, including no more fact-checkers and a move to Texas.

Wired - 6h

To see how Trump will control the US media, look at Viktor Orbán’s Hungary | Owen Jones

Nick Clegg’s departure is likely to see Meta following X’s tilt towards the right. It leaves the way open for an insidious hollowing out of democracy. Will democracy survive a second Trump ...

The Guardian - 8h

Trump’s second term: what will it mean for America and the world?

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Financial Times - 9h

Nippon Steel chief warns Trump that tariffs alone will not strengthen US industry

Eiji Hashimoto says legal action against blocking of takeover aimed at winning another review under new administration

Financial Times - 15h

$10,000 long-term CDs vs. short-term CDs: Which is better to open now?

Both CD accounts have unique benefits, but only one can result in a significant return. Here's what to consider now.

CBS News - 22h

Resident Evil 4 Remake Reaches Big New Sales Milestone

Capcom's Resident Evil 4 remake is a huge hit. The publisher has confirmed the 2023 game has sold 9 million copies, with some estimates stating this makes it the fastest-selling Resident Evil game ...

GameSpot - 1d

Maduro’s illegitimate third term in Venezuela

Washington, Brussels and London should tighten the screws on the Caracas regime

Financial Times - 1d

What to know about the certification of Trump's election win 4 years after Capitol insurrection

Congress is set to certify President-elect Donald Trump's election victory Monday, four years after Trump supporters stormed the Capitol to disrupt the certification of Joe Biden's election win. ...

CBS News - 1d

‘It’s easy to call what she did evil’: inside Denmark’s Oscars entry, about a serial child murderer

Dagmar Overbye took in unwanted children – and killed them in horrific ways. The directer of The Girl With the Needle explains why he brought the story of ‘The Angel Maker’ to the big screen. The ...

The Guardian - 1d

What to know about warning of link between alcohol and cancer

The U.S. surgeon general is calling for cancer warning labels for beverages with alcohol, similar to the ones seen on cigarette packs. CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder explains what ...

CBS News - 1d

Trump promised pardons for January 6 rioters in ‘first hour’ of his second term. What might this mean?

Observers raise alarm about how pardons for convicted Capitol attackers might weaken US criminal justice system. As Donald Trump prepares to return to the White House, politicians, legal observers ...

The Guardian - 1d

Israel warns troops off social media after Brazil seeks soldier over Gaza

Decision by federal court hailed as ‘groundbreaking’ by pro-Palestinian group that raised allegations over war crimes

Financial Times - 2d

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 - 2d

We need to liberate sex from shame and fear

By being true to ourselves we can find greater enjoyment and a deeper connection. I have never been afraid of sex. Of course that has hurt me quite badly over all the years I’ve been having it, but ...

The Guardian - 2d

ATF head warns that the Trump administration's funding cut plans could risk lives

Steve Dettelbach, the director of the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, warned that President-elect Donald Trump's plans to reduce funding for the agency could risk lives. Scott ...

CBS News - 2d

‘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 - 3d

How Mike Johnson pulled out a 2nd term as House speaker -- with Donald Trump's help

Mike Johnson secured the gavel in dramatic fashion, as he was on track to lose before two Republican defectors changed their vote after speaking to Donald Trump.

ABC News - 3d

What one picture tells us about Trump's power in Congress

Friday's vote underscores the challenges for Trump in keeping House Republicans united to legislate his agenda.

BBC News - 3d

Judge sets date for Trump hush-money sentencing but rules out prison term

President-elect will be sentenced for his 34 felony convictions on 10 January, Judge Juan Merchan rules. A judge on Friday set Donald Trump’s sentencing in his hush-money case for 10 January – ...

The Guardian - 3d

Top Fed official warns of US inflation risk after Trump takes power

Tom Barkin’s comments come just weeks before the president-elect takes office with a vow to raise tariffs

Financial Times - 3d

Norman, Self say Trump call reassured them about Johnson

Reps. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) and Keith Self (R-Texas) both recounted their phone call with President-elect Trump before switching their votes to back Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.), with Norman saying ...

The Hill - 3d

The Surgeon General Wants Alcohol Companies to Add a Warning about Cancer Risk

Congress is unlikely to approve new labeling on alcohol anytime soon, but studies linking consumption with cancer put liquor companies in a tough spot.

Inc. - 3d

Trump: Democrats 'giddy' about half-staff flag for inauguration after Carter death

President-elect Trump on Friday blasted Democrats as “giddy” that, at the time of his inauguration later this month, flags are set to be at half-staff to continue honoring the death of former ...

The Hill - 4d

Trump response to recent attacks offers ominous outlook for terror in next term

President-elect says ‘USA is breaking down’ in bleak post seeming to wrongly pin two violent attacks on immigration. Even by Donald Trump ’s standards, the message was darkly apocalyptic – evoking ...

The Guardian - 4d

Dictatorships Will Be Vulnerable to Algorithms

It may seem like a perfect fit: dispassionate software that streamlines the agendas of dastardly regimes. But they’ll find that the tech cuts both ways.

Wired - 4d

What CCTV and social media videos reveal about New Orleans attack

BBC Verify’s Jake Horton looks at how the attack in New Orleans unfolded.

BBC News - 5d

Americans optimistic about Trump’s ability to control immigration: Gallup

Americans are optimistic that President-elect Trump will be able to control immigration, a new survey found. The poll, conducted by Gallup, found that 68 percent of U.S. adults predict Trump will ...

The Hill - 5d

FirstFT: Trump’s protectionist policies will hurt global growth, economists warn

Also in today’s newsletter, ‘terrorism’ in New Orleans and the business trends to watch in 2025

Financial Times - 5d

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 - 5d

Louisiana lawmakers condemn 'evil' New Orleans New Year's attack

Louisiana lawmakers on Wednesday condemned the “evil” driving attack in New Orleans, in which a truck plowed through the crowds on Bourbon Street in the early morning hours of New Year’s Day. Ten ...

The Hill - 5d

Speaker race, Trump's second term, Carter funeral: January brings flurry of political events

New Year's Day ushers in a month of political events and milestones the likes of which Washington hasn't seen in a while. From the House Speaker election and memorials to former President Carter, ...

The Hill - 6d

Trump calls New Orleans attack an 'act of pure evil' in statement

President-elect Trump released a statement on social media after a driver plowed into a crowd in New Orleans, calling the attack an "act of pure evil."

NBC News - 6d