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Canada, Trump and the new world order
Michael Ignatieff on what the US president-elect’s threats mean for the Americas and beyondFinancial Times - 5d -
What executive orders will Trump issue on Day 1?
President-elect Donald Trump is expected to issue a flurry of executive orders after returning to the White House on Monday. Political strategists Joel Payne and Kevin Sheridan join "America ...CBS News - 5d -
GOP states, oil lobbying group sue White House over offshore drilling restrictions
The primary lobbying group representing the fossil fuel industry joined five Republican attorneys general Friday in a lawsuit challenging restrictions on offshore drilling announced in the waning ...The Hill - 5d -
State Attorneys General Ask Courts to Preserve Biden-era Gun Control Measures
Days before Trump returns to office, the legal fight with Democratic state officials over his agenda has begun.The New York Times - 6d -
The Biden administration eyes more drilling restrictions in Alaska
The Biden administration is setting in motion actions that could prevent drilling in more “special areas” of Alaska’s north slope — if the incoming Trump administration does not shelve it. The ...The Hill - 6d -
A First-Day Trump Order: A Federal Stockpile of Bitcoin?
The cryptocurrency industry has pushed President-elect Donald J. Trump to establish one, creating real political momentum behind the plan.The New York Times - 6d -
Biden administration launches cybersecurity executive order
With this executive order, the Biden White House is looking to boost digital security in the U.S. for the government and the private sector.CNBC - 6d -
Lobbying World: Former lawmakers find new homes in lobbying firms
Two more recently retired lawmakers have found their way to K Street since the end of the 118th Congress. Former Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Mich.) has joined Liberty Partners Group as a senior policy ...The Hill - 6d -
A New Jam-Packed Biden Executive Order Tackles Cybersecurity, AI, and More
US president Joe Biden just issued a 40-page executive order that aims to bolster federal cybersecurity protections, directs government use of AI—and takes a swipe at Microsoft’s dominance.Wired - 6d -
Biden to sign executive order boosting digital identity protection
President Biden will sign an executive order on Thursday intended to boost the privacy of Americans amid continued cyberattacks against the U.S. "Adversary countries and criminals have increasingly ...The Hill - 6d -
Biden’s Presidential Legacy: An Era of Change, Forever Marked by Trump
Biden’s disastrous debate performance highlighted age concerns.The New York Times - Jan. 16 -
Biden Issues Executive Order to Ensure Power for AI Data Centers
The rapid growth and huge electricity needs spawned by the artificial intelligence revolution spurs a directive to lease federal sites owned by Defense and Energy departments for power supply centers.Inc. - Jan. 14 -
US LNG industry poised to expand as Trump vows to lift restrictions
S&P finds ramp-up of exports could add $1.3tn to American economy in next five years with capacity expected to doubleFinancial Times - Jan. 14 -
Inside Mark Zuckerberg’s Sprint to Remake Meta for the Trump Era
After visiting President-elect Donald J. Trump in November, Mr. Zuckerberg decided to relax Meta’s speech policies. He asked a small team to carry out his goals within weeks. The repercussions are ...The New York Times - Jan. 13 -
Biden administration proposes new restrictions on AI chip exports
The proposal is raising concerns with the chip industry, with artificial intelligence leader Nvidia calling it "misguided."CBS News - Jan. 13 -
I’m a Federal Employee. This Is What We Need Most in the Trump Era.
Practical support matters more than encouragement.The New York Times - Jan. 12 -
Joe Biden delays order to end Nippon Steel bid for US Steel
Suspension of executive order until 18 June gives courts time to review steelmakers’ legal challenge. The Biden administration has delayed until June an order for Nippon Steel to abandon its ...The Guardian - Jan. 12 -
Trump Organization to limit president-elect's involvement under new ethics plan
The Trump Organization unveiled a new ethics plan that it says will limit President-elect Donald Trump’s involvement in management decisions and other aspects of the business while he is in the ...NBC News - Jan. 10 -
Trump Organization Issues Ethics Pledge for President-Elect’s Second Term
The measures, which were immediately called insufficient by ethics lawyers, included appointing an outside lawyer and limiting Mr. Trump’s access to detailed financial information.The New York Times - Jan. 10 -
Trump Organization to limit president-elect's involvement under new ethics plan
The Trump Organization unveiled a new ethics plan that it says will limit President-elect Donald Trump's involvement while he is in office.CNBC - Jan. 10 -
Trump's company unveils its ethics guidelines for his second term
The Trump Organization announced Friday that President-elect Trump will have no involvement with the management of his family’s business and the company will donate profits received from foreign ...The Hill - Jan. 10 -
Trump sentenced in felony "hush money" case, released with no restrictions
Trump was found guilty in May of 34 felonies in authorizing a scheme in 2017 to falsify records in order to cover up reimbursements for a "hush money" payment.CBS News - Jan. 10 -
EU fears Trump rolling back Biden-era measures
Bloc concerned about president-elect reversing US sanctions against Russia and other policiesFinancial Times - Jan. 10 -
Trump bid to ax sentencing denied by New York's highest court, leaving Supreme Court as last hope
New York's highest court on Thursday rejected President-elect Donald Trump’s bid to halt his sentencing Friday, and prosecutors urged the U.S.NBC News - Jan. 9 -
SEIU Joins Forces With AFL-CIO Ahead of New Trump Era
A marriage between the service employees union and the A.F.L.-C.I.O. could better equip organized labor to deal with a less-friendly administration.The New York Times - Jan. 9 -
America bids farewell to Carter — and remembers an era before Trump
Washington commemorates statesman with political virtues many fear are now in short supplyFinancial Times - Jan. 9 -
Andy Harris steers hard-line Freedom Caucus into the Trump era
House Freedom Caucus Chair Andy Harris (R-Md.) has taken the famously confrontational group in a slightly more agreeable direction as it prepares for a Trump-controlled Washington, where the goal ...The Hill - Jan. 9 -
Alaska sues Biden administration over restrictions on arctic oil, gas development
The state of Alaska on Wednesday sued the Biden administration over restrictions the federal government imposed in December on oil and gas leases in the Arctic set for auction this week. The ...The Hill - Jan. 8 -
Indian stocks will benefit from the Trump 2.0 era, portfolio manager says
Investors eyeing up firms with the potential to become the "blue chip companies of the future" should look to India, according to investor Kunal Desai.CNBC - Jan. 7 -
Evening Report — Trump vows to reshape global order
👨🏼⚖️Plus: Trump praises one judge, blasts another {beacon} Evening Report © AP Trump promises a global shakeup PRESIDENT-ELECT TRUMP on Tuesday vowed to upend the global order, promising big ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
What to know about Biden’s new offshore drilling restrictions
President Biden's move to bar drilling across the U.S.'s East and West coasts, while splashy, may not have significant climate or energy impacts in the years ahead. Because very little oil and gas ...The Hill - Jan. 7 -
Virginia Holds the First Elections of the New Trump Era
Voters are going to the polls on Tuesday in three special elections for the legislature that will serve as barometers of political energy for both parties.The New York Times - Jan. 7 -
Trump rips Biden’s offshore drilling restrictions: ‘I’ll unban it immediately’
President-elect Trump blasted President Biden’s decision to block oil drilling across large swaths of the U.S.’s coastlines, saying he will “unban it.” “It’s ridiculous; I’ll unban it immediately,” ...The Hill - Jan. 6 -
FirstFT: Private equity to lobby Trump as industry seeks to tap retirement funds
Also in today’s newsletter, China’s equity markets extend poor start to the year and accountancy’s Gen Z problemFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
Private equity to lobby Trump for access to savers’ retirement funds
Industry hopes incoming administration will open long-restricted private investments to individual investorsFinancial Times - Jan. 6 -
Washington Post cartoonist says editors axed cartoon depicting Trump, Bezos
A longtime cartoonist at The Washington Post resigned after leadership reportedly killed a cartoon depicting newspaper owner and billionaire Jeff Bezos bending his knee to President-elect Trump. “I ...The Hill - Jan. 4 -
FBI checks, ethics paperwork threaten to slow down Trump confirmations
Republican sources on Capitol Hill warn that President-elect Trump’s nominees may be delayed because of paperwork holdups and the slow start of FBI background checks, creating obstacles for the ...The Hill - Jan. 3 -
5 big lobbying battles ahead
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story K Street gears up for Trump 2.0 Lobbyists will have their hands full in 2025 with ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
5 lobbying fights looming in 2025
Lobbyists will have their hands full with several massive legislative battles coming early in a second Trump administration. President-elect Trump is poised to disrupt business as usual in ...The Hill - Jan. 2 -
Crypto industry dreams of a golden era under Trump
The sector expects lighter regulation and wider adoption under the president-elect, but some worry about systemic risksFinancial Times - Jan. 2