Trump asks arch protectionist Lighthizer to run US trade policy

The Real Question Is, Why Isn’t Trump Running Away With This?

Voters hate inflation — Democrats should be breathing a sigh of relief to be heading into a coin-flip election.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 4

Trump is running a 1950s male dominance campaign

When Trump proclaimed that he will “protect” women “whether the women like it or not,” he was not appealing to female voters. He was betting that enough male voters yearn to return to the male ...

Politics - The Hill - November 5

Who will run Donald Trump’s new administration?

The new US president is expected to prize loyalty in his picks for key posts

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Can Trump run for another term in 2028?

Does the limit on presidential terms apply if they're non-consecutive?

Politics - The Hill - 6 days ago

Who might run EPA, DOE under Trump?

{beacon} Energy & Environment Energy & Environment The Big Story Ex-Trump officials among top candidates to lead federal agencies Several former Trump administration officials are among the ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Trump Chooses Lee Zeldin to Run E.P.A. as He Plans to Gut Climate Rules

The former congressman from New York is a strong supporter of Donald Trump and voted against certifying the 2020 election.

Top stories - The New York Times - 18 hours ago

Republicans won big in the Senate. A warning lurks in the purple states.

Republicans’ primary intervention strategy propelled them to a majority, but they failed to flip four battlegrounds that Donald Trump carried.

Politics - Politico - 6 hours ago

Democrat George Whitesides ousts GOP Rep. Mike Garcia from Los Angeles House seat

The blue-tinged district was among Democrats’ top hopes for a pick-up this year.

Politics - Politico - 18 hours ago

Talk of Lighthizer return to USTR ‘complete bulls--t,’ says one insider

Politics - Politico - 4 days ago

Von der Leyen to ask EU leaders to explore using ‘return hubs’ for migrants

European Commission president cites Italy-Albania deal as possible model for reducing irregular arrivals to Europe. The European Commission president, Ursula von der Leyen, has called for an ...

World - The Guardian - October 15

Ask Ottolenghi: how can I use up nigella seeds or dried shiitake mushrooms?

Sprinkle nigella seeds on anything you like, from eggs to filo. Shiitake, meanwhile, will add a chewy umami to stocks or use as a meat substitute. How can I use up nigella seeds or whole ...

World - The Guardian - October 18

Facebook asks US supreme court to dismiss fraud suit over Cambridge Analytica scandal

Securities fraud lawsuit brought by shareholders accuses the social media platform of misleading them about misuse of user data. The US supreme court grappled on Wednesday with a bid by Meta’s ...

World - The Guardian - 6 days ago

NFL trade deadline: Commanders acquire Lattimore; Lions get Za'Darius Smith; Steelers add Williams

The NFC East-leading Washington Commanders made a move to help them stay in first place

Sports - ABC News - 6 days ago

10 teams best positioned to make a Super Bowl run post-trade deadline: Lions, Chiefs in the driver's seat

Here's a look at the top-10 squads best positioned to make a run to Super Bowl LIX

Sports - CBS Sports - 5 days ago

Taiwan and trade: how China sees its future with the US after the election

Beijing does not see there being much difference between a Democratic- or Republican-controlled White House. Deciphering the obscure machinations of elite politics is a pursuit that western ...

World - The Guardian - October 16

Nerves frayed in Canada and Mexico over US trade relations

As Americans prepare to vote in the presidential election, Canadians and Mexicans mull the likely impact.

Maersk chief predicts intensifying trade tensions after US elections

Increasing gap between export growth from China and west could lead to increasing hostilities, says Vincent Clerc

World - Financial Times - October 31

China’s premier defends free trade on eve of US presidential election

Li Qiang bemoans global rise of protectionism at Shanghai import expo amid escalating tariff brawl

World - Financial Times - November 5

Tesla and US bank stocks jump in post-election trades as renewables slump

Companies whose fortunes are closely tied to US economy should benefit, say analysts

World - Financial Times - 5 days ago

UK chancellor to hail benefits of free trade amid impending US protectionism

Rachel Reeves to make direct plea to Donald Trump who has threatened to impose tariffs on all imports into America

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Donald Trump’s unimpeded path to trade war

Neither Congress nor the courts would be likely to stop him raising tariffs across the board

World - Financial Times - October 14

Trump, Harris trade jabs as they head for battleground Michigan

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are aiming to move the needle in battleground states, with both set to campaign in Michigan this weekend and both trying to convince ...

Politics - NBC News - October 18

Harris, Trump trade barbs while campaigning in Michigan

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump held several campaign events in the battleground state of Michigan Friday. Speaking in Grand Rapids, Harris touted her support for ...

Politics - CBS News - October 18

Harris and Trump trade blows in battleground states

Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump are continuing to campaign in key battleground states as the clock ticks down to election day. Harris used her events to sharpen her ...

Politics - NBC News - October 20

FT Alphaville’s fave Trump trade is puking

The most amusing interpretation is the best one