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Morning Report — Critics tee off on Trump orders
In today’s issue: Within hours of his inauguration, President Trump’s flurry of executive orders is facing significant pushback from politicians and legal groups. On Day 1 of his second ...The Hill - Jan. 22 -
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Trump pardons nearly 1,600 Jan. 6 defendants
On his first day in office, President Trump pardoned and commuted the sentences of nearly 1,600 people convicted of offenses related to the Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol. Among them are ...CBS News - Jan. 21 -
How has China reacted to the new Trump administration?
President Trump said he would increase tariffs on Chinese goods during his campaign. But on Monday, he did not say when he would impose those tariffs and told reporters he received an invite to ...CBS News - Jan. 21 -
Trump pardons give Jan 6 defendants nearly everything they wanted
Some of the president's own team had signalled not all of those arrested over the Capitol riot would be released - until his order on Monday.BBC News - Jan. 21 -
Trump administration fires Coast Guard chief
Coast Guard Commandant Adm. Linda Fagan has been fired from her role atop the U.S. military branch as President Trump's administration takes shape. Fagan was the first woman to have the leadership ...CBS News - Jan. 21 -
Trump Pardons Nearly All Charged in Jan 6. Attack
On his first day back in office, President Trump pardoned all of the nearly 1,600 people charged in connection with the attack on the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021. Maggie Haberman, White House ...The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
ESPN Spent Years Courting Nick Saban, and It All Paid Off
“Whenever he makes a comment, everybody listens,” the lead producer of “College Gameday” said of the longtime college football coach.The New York Times - Jan. 21 -
Breaking down Trump's pardons for nearly all Jan. 6 defendants, including violent offenders
Hours after taking office Monday, President Trump signed pardons for almost all the defendants charged in connection with the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, including those who violently ...CBS News - Jan. 21 -
Donald Trump’s return to power lays bare the lie that sports don’t matter | Jules Boykoff
The Democrats find themselves out of power because they failed to embrace spaces where community connection is forged. Ahead of Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election, Maga ...The Guardian - Jan. 21 -
Republicans kick off race to confirm Trump nominees
Senate Republicans are kicking off their race to quickly confirm President Trump’s Cabinet nominees, and they’re starting with his national security team. Senators began Monday evening by ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
Trump pardons nearly all Jan. 6 rioters on first day of presidency
President Trump pardoned nearly all Jan. 6 defendants on Monday, making good on a long-standing campaign promise just hours into his second presidency. He briefly said Monday night that he ...The Hill - Jan. 21 -
State Dept staff shakeup accelerated ahead of Trump's inauguration, 2 sources say
At least 20 State Department officials were told to resign from leadership roles before Trump took office, two sources said.CBS News - Jan. 20 -
What's next for Trump's administration picks after inauguration?
The Senate will start to vote on President Trump's picks for his Cabinet and other top administration roles in the coming weeks, as more confirmation hearings are held. CBS News' Nikole Killion ...CBS News - Jan. 20 -
Trump lays out the vision and goals for his presidency
President Trump laid out his vision for his administration and presidency during his inauguration address and explained how he would achieve his goals using executive orders and presidential powers.NBC News - Jan. 20 -
Hochul orders flags to full staff for Trump inauguration
New York Gov. Kathy Hochul (D) has ordered all flags in New York state to be risen from half-staff to full staff on Monday for President Donald Trump’s inauguration. Flags across the country are ...The Hill - Jan. 20 -
The strong dollar conundrum facing the Trump administration
The U.S. dollar is expected to strengthen in 2025 due to the Trump administration's preference for a weaker dollar, but this could lead to high inflation and global economic turmoil.The Hill - Jan. 19 -
D.C. Restaurants Look Ahead to Incoming Trump Administration
With Trump back in town, owners are wondering how the dining scene will shape up.The New York Times - Jan. 17 -
Biden to defer TikTok law implementation to Trump administration
NBC News Anchor Savannah Sellers joins Meet the Press NOW with reporting that the Biden administration will not plan to levy fines against companies that allow access to TikTok in the U.S. during ...NBC News - Jan. 16 -
Amazon lays off about 200 employees in its stores unit
The cuts are focused in Amazon's core retail unit, which spans a wide range of businesses, including fashion and fitness, Prime and private label brands.CNBC - Jan. 16 -
How Trump’s Treasury Nominee Allegedly Avoided Nearly $1 Million in Taxes
Hedge fund manager Scott Bessent is facing questions about his personal taxes at a hearing on his treasury secretary nomination.Inc. - Jan. 16 -
Does the Trump administration pose an existential threat to Canada?
Jibes about erasing the border and raising tariffs change the ground rulesFinancial Times - Jan. 16 -
Trump gets way as flags to fly full-staff at inauguration despite Jimmy Carter’s death
President-elect complained about possibility of flags remaining at half-mast for swearing-in despite US tradition. American flags at the US Capitol will fly at full-staff for President-elect ...The Guardian - Jan. 15 -
Biden Administration Taking Cuba Off Terrorism List in Deal to Free Political Prisoners
The action is part of a deal worked out with help from the Catholic Church to free political prisoners on the island.The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 14 -
Johnson says Capitol flags will be flown at full-staff during Trump inauguration
Flags are supposed to be lowered for 30 days to honor former President Jimmy Carter.CBS News - Jan. 14 -
Brown-Forman laying off 648 people as stock price hits 10-year low and sales decline
Jack Daniels whiskey maker Brown-Forman Corp. said Tuesday it would cut 12% of its work force or about 648 jobs in the face of a 10-year-low in its stock price and four straight quarters of ...MarketWatch - Jan. 14 -
Texas governor orders state's flags raised to full-staff for Trump's inauguration
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) on Monday ordered the state's flags be raised to full-staff on Inauguration Day, as President-elect Trump enters his second term in the White House. The move disrupts the ...The Hill - Jan. 13 -
Senate to kick off hearings for key Trump nominees
The Senate is kicking off confirmation hearings for President-elect Trump’s cabinet nominees this week, with a slew of his picks — some controversial, others with strong support — set to appear ...The Hill - Jan. 13 -
2025 NFL playoffs: Ranking all 14 coaching staffs; Lions claim top spot, Texans fall down list
We break down the best coaching groups entering the postseasonCBS Sports - Jan. 11 -
How does a criminal conviction affect Trump, if at all?
President-elect Donald Trump will become the first sitting U.S. president to have a criminal record when he takes office in 10 days. CBS News legal analyst Rikki Klieman breaks down what this means ...CBS News - Jan. 10 -
California Wildfires Lay Bare an Insurance Crisis
Even before the latest blazes, California officials warned that an emergency state insurance fund was in trouble, while private insurers dropped coverage.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Can Susie Wiles, Trump’s Chief of Staff, Survive?
As Ms. Wiles heads to Washington, the view in Trump World is that the president-elect’s closest aide and veteran strategist has a better chance than anyone.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
Bentancur is 'all good' after being stretchered off
Tottenham midfielder Rodrigo Bentancur says he is "all good" after being taken off on a stretcher against Liverpool.BBC News - Jan. 8 -
Nearly half of credit card users are carrying debt — it may take months, or years, to pay off
Nearly half of Americans are starting off the new year in the red. And of those carrying credit card balances, many say it could take years to pay off.CNBC - Jan. 8
