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Under Trump and Musk, billionaires wield unprecedented influence over US national security
Government officials and contractors long controlled spy operations. Now the likes of Musk and Bezos are in control. Just days before Donald Trump ’s inauguration in January, Blue Origin, the ...The Guardian - 1d -
Trump threatens even higher tariffs on China as his trade war sends markets teetering
Wall Street teetered Monday as President Donald Trump pressed forward with aggressive tariffs that are roiling the global economy with no end in sight, leaving investors increasingly unsure about ...NBC News - 22h -
Stocks fall after day of wild swings as markets digest Trump's tariff reality
Wall Street ended largely lower Monday after a wild trading day as President Donald Trump pressed forward with aggressive tariffs that have rocked the global economy, leaving investors unsure about ...NBC News - 22h -
Bill Ackman warns Trump to call a timeout on trade war: 'This is not what we voted for'
Billionaire hedge fund investor Bill Ackman, who endorsed President Trump last year, is offering a stark warning about the risks of the White House’s tariff plans, arguing they could cause the ...The Hill - 21h -
Trump defends tariffs as markets plunge: 'I don't want anything to go down'
President Trump on Sunday defended his sweeping tariffs amid plunging markets, saying he did not “want anything to go down.” “When you look at the trade deficit we have with certain countries, with ...The Hill - 20h -
Trump is targeting US universities as never before. Here are four ways to help them | Cas Mudde
Supporters in Europe can offer new opportunities and minimise the isolation. Certainly they can avoid making things worse. Universities in the US are under attack. While the Trump administration ...The Guardian - 16h -
Appeals court halts Trump independent agency firings, spurring Supreme Court battle
A federal appeals court flipped on President Trump’s firings of two independent agency leaders, temporarily reinstating them Monday and likely setting up a battle at the Supreme Court. In a 7-4 ...The Hill - 7h -
Olivier winner John Lithgow attacks Trump’s second presidency as ‘a disaster’ for US arts
Speaking after his best actor victory, Lithgow said Donald Trump’s administration ‘has done some shocking, destructive things’ especially its takeover of the Kennedy Center. The actor John Lithgow ...The Guardian - 8h -
Corporate America won’t stop Trump’s tariffs. Here’s why | Alex Bronzini-Vender
Whether among executives, lobbyists or university trustees, an elite backlash to the Trump administration won’t work. It’s up to working people to resist. Few historical analogies exist for Donald ...The Guardian - 10h -
Ex-Fed bank leader: Trump tariffs dramatically raise risk of 'Smoot-Hawley type outcome'
Former Federal Reserve Bank of St. Louis President James Bullard said early Monday that President Trump’s tariffs could risk severely worsening the economy, in a way that mirrors the consequences ...The Hill - 6h -
Bondi on third Trump term: 'I think he’s going to be finished probably after this term'
Attorney General Pam Bondi on Sunday brushed off concerns that President Trump might seek a third term in the White House, saying she thinks the president will “be finished probably” in 2028. In an ...The Hill - 5h -
Trump praises Ohtani’s ‘movie star’ looks and attacks senators during Dodgers’ visit
Donald Trump praised Shohei Ohtani’s “movie star” looks while also insulting California’s Democratic senators during the Los Angeles Dodgers’ visit to the White House on Monday. “He looks like a ...Yahoo Sports - 3h -
Duke basketball star among South Sudanese who could be deported due to new Trump policy
South Sudanese nationals, including Duke University Men’s Basketball star Khaman Maluach, face possible deportation after the Trump administration announced a new visa policy this past weekend.NBC News - 4h -
Trump praises Ohtani’s ‘movie star’ looks and attacks senators during Dodgers’ visit
World Series champions visit White House President disparages California senators Donald Trump praised Shohei Ohtani’s “movie star” looks while also apparently insulting California’s Democratic ...The Guardian - 3h -
Here’s one key thing you should know about Trump’s shock to the world economy: it could work | James Meadway
It’s hard to say if the president truly knows what he’s doing. But there is a precedent for the US causing short-term chaos and reaping long-term gain. It’s less than a week since Donald Trump’s ...The Guardian - 5h -
Amber Ruffin says she was dropped from correspondents' dinner for 'talking s‑‑‑' about Trump administration
Amber Ruffin says she was dropped as this month's White House Correspondents' Association dinner entertainer because she was "talking s‑‑‑" about President Trump's administration and refused to ...The Hill - 2h -
CNBC says it aired 'unconfirmed' report on Trump tariff plans amid market turmoil
CNBC on Monday acknowledged that it aired a banner containing unconfirmed information about President Trump's economic plans amid widespread market uncertainty stemming from the tariffs he ...The Hill - 1h -
Donald Trump says he is not looking at pausing tariffs as US markets close after rocky day – business live
US president, when asked about considering a pause in global tariffs, says ‘We’re not looking at that’. Trump threatens additional 50% tariffs on China over retaliatory levies Volatility grips ...The Guardian - 18m -
Billionaire financiers lambast Trump tariffs
Alarm at market turmoil prompts even allies of the president to speak outFinancial Times - 2h -
The Trump Tariffs Are How Everything Works Now
The US is barreling toward a recession for no good reason, and dragging the world—and a few thousand penguins on remote Antarctic islands—down with it.Wired - 4d -
Trump’s Tariffs Put the Fed in an Impossible Corner
Stakes are rising as Jerome Powell weighs recession concerns with inflation fears.Inc. - 3d -
Trump Weighs In on Marine Le Pen Conviction
The American president cast the French politician’s conviction as an example of far-right persecution, ignoring ample evidence against her.The New York Times - 3d -
Trump Extends TikTok Deadline Another 75 Days
The U.S. is continuing to look for a deal to keep TikTok running.Inc. - 3d -
Automakers seek ‘opportunity in the chaos’ of Trump’s tariffs
Ford and Stellantis are offering employee-pricing programs, while Hyundai said it would not raise prices for at least two months to ease consumer concerns.CNBC - 2d -
Why Trump’s tariffs won’t last long
Voter and business sentiment will pile pressure on the president’s agendaFinancial Times - 1d -
EU leaders seek united response to Trump’s tariffs
Plus, Wall Street traders poised to bail out bankers in Q1 results, and London gets a new toll crossingFinancial Times - 1d -
How PM might tackle impact of Trump tariffs
The BBC understands the PM is considering several options to mitigate the impact of US tariffs on the UK.BBC News - 1d -
Trump’s Tariffs Imperil the Fortunes of a Nissan Factory Town
Kanda, on Japan’s southern coast, grew in tandem with an auto plant that sends half of the cars it makes to the United States.The New York Times - 16h -
Trump’s Tariffs Imperil the Fortunes of a Nissan Factory Town
Kanda, on Japan’s southern coast, grew in tandem with an auto plant that sends half of the cars it makes to the United States.The New York Times - 16h -
China reserves firepower for Trump trade battle
Beijing has room to enforce export controls more strictly and step up pressure on US companiesFinancial Times - 16h -
How X Is Benefiting as Musk Advises Trump
The social media platform has experienced a return in advertisers and new exposure as an official source of government news.The New York Times - 11h -
How X Is Benefiting as Musk Advises Trump
The social media platform has experienced a return in advertisers and new exposure as an official source of government news.The New York Times - 11h -
Trump’s Crusade Against Antisemitism Is Extremely Bad for the Jews
Antisemitism is real. But the enemy of our enemy is not necessarily our friend.The New York Times - 11h -
Stocks Plunge Worldwide, and Trump Faces Mass Protests
Plus, Wayne Gretzky’s record finally falls.The New York Times - 10h
