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Trump discusses talks with world leaders about proposed tariffs
President-elect Donald Trump talked Thursday night about some of the diplomatic discussions he's had with world leaders about the tariffs he's proposing against Canada and Mexico. CBS News ...CBS News - 5d -
Netanyahu and Trump may cut a cynical and costly Gaza deal
With Trump’s reelection, the Middle East could soon witness a deal of extraordinary cynicism: Ending the war in Gaza in exchange for Israeli annexation of parts of the West Bank.The Hill - 5d -
How Consumer Brands Are Preparing for Trump-Proposed Tariffs
Founders will be working overtime this holiday season on reconfiguring their supply chains away from China.Inc. - 5d -
5 reasons Trump 47 will govern like no president in history
Trump's second term is expected to be marked by constitutional conflicts, business conflicts of interest, loyalty tests for generals, a hostile takeover of government, and a machismo attitude of ...The Hill - 5d -
Trump picks Anthony Salisbury as deputy Homeland Security Advisor
President-elect Trump picked Anthony Salisbury to be the deputy Homeland Security Advisor on the White House Homeland Security Council. “Tony will bring his vast Law Enforcement, ...The Hill - 6d -
Elon Musk Brings Trump’s Government Efficiency Push to Capitol Hill
Elon Musk and former presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy went to Capitol Hill.Inc. - 6d -
Blackburn unveils 'DOGE Acts' to cut spending, freeze federal hiring and salaries
Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) has unveiled her “DOGE Acts” to cut spending and freeze federal hiring, as well as salaries. “Senator Blackburn is planning to introduce a package of bills – known ...The Hill - 6d -
Vivek Ramaswamy and Elon Musk meet with Republicans to talk DOGE spending cuts
Elon Musk and Vivek Ramaswamy began swapping ideas in person with congressional Republicans about ways they could slash federal spending and regulations.NBC News - 6d -
Jeff Bezos Says He’s ‘Optimistic’ About Trump’s Goal of Cutting Regulations
‘If I can help do that, I’m going to help him,’ the Amazon founder said of the incoming president’s deregulatory initiative.Inc. - 6d -
Bahamas rejects Trump proposal to take in deported migrants
President-elect reportedly plans to send people to countries they have no ties to as part of his attack on immigration . How would Donald Trump carry out his mass deportation scheme? The ...The Guardian - 6d -
'Last minute spending spree' by Biden, including Rivian loan, to get DOGE scrutiny, says Vivek Ramaswamy
DOGE co-lead Vivek Ramaswamy says Biden administration attempts to dole out IRA, Chips Act funds, and EV loans, at the last minute will be reviewed.CNBC - 6d -
Brazil judge who battled Musk says social media poses risk to democracy
Alexandre de Moraes tells FT summit that platforms must be regulated after winning rare victory over XFinancial Times - 6d -
Op-ed: If Trump reverses TikTok ban, donors win and U.S. national security loses
If President Trump reverses the TikTok ban passed by Congress and signed by Biden, he's siding with corporate influence and risking our national security.CNBC - 6d -
What are Social Security's trust funds? New debate emerges on program's financing
As Social Security's trust funds run low, one politician is questioning the way the program is financed.CNBC - 6d -
Trump nominates financial software giant’s CEO to lead Social Security Administration
President-elect Trump tapped financial software giant CEO Frank Bisignano late Wednesday to lead the Social Security Administration (SSA) in his second administration. “Frank is a business leader, ...The Hill - 6d -
Trump Picks Frank Bisignano to Lead Social Security Administration
Frank Bisignano has spent his career at major Wall Street banks. He has a long history of political giving, mainly to Republicans.The New York Times - Dec. 5 -
Jeff Bezos says he is 'optimistic' about a new Trump term and can help with cutting regulations
Amazon founder Jeff Bezos says he is “optimistic” about President-elect Donald Trump’s second term and expressed some excitement about potential regulatory cutbacks in the coming yearsABC News - Dec. 4 -
NATO chief urges European allies to ramp up defense spending as Trump returns to White House
NATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte is leading a fresh push for European countries to ramp up defense spendingABC News - Dec. 4 -
Here’s How Security Firms Say Execs Should Protect Themselves After UnitedHealthcare CEO’s Shooting
UnitedHealthcare CEO Brian Thompson’s tragic shooting set off alarm bells in the business world. Here’s how security firms are responding.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
Trump Tax Cuts Won’t Help the Economy Grow, Budget Office Finds
A larger debt and higher interest rates would cancel out the boost from keeping individual taxes lower, the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office found.The New York Times - Dec. 4 -
Amazon HyperPod Task Governance keeps GPUs running, cutting costs 40%
HyperPod Task Governance can increase GPU utilization, helping enterprises to optimize AI costs and producing potentially significant savings.VentureBeat - Dec. 4 -
Can you get a HELOC while on Social Security?
Wondering whether you can borrow money from your home equity if you're on Social Security? Here's what to know.CBS News - Dec. 4 -
Small Business Owners Brace for Trump’s Proposed Tariffs
While the impact of the proposed import duties will hit small businesses hard, many are awaiting their final form before calculating their own costs.Inc. - Dec. 4 -
9 states poised to end coverage for millions if Trump cuts Medicaid funding
About 3.7 million people are at immediate risk of losing health coverage should the federal government cut funding for Medicaid expansions, as some allies of President-elect Donald Trump have ...CBS News - Dec. 4 -
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Victim-support cut to be devastating, charity says
The cut follows government promises of stronger protections for victims of crimes such as stalking.BBC News - Dec. 4 -
These parts of Trump's tax cut law expire in 2026
The 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA) made huge permanent cuts to corporate and business taxes while making temporary cuts to individual taxes to limit the bill’s expansionary effects on the ...The Hill - Dec. 4 -
Central banks should tread cautiously with rate cuts, says OECD
Core price pressures and services inflation should make rate-setters wary of cutting too fast, report concludesFinancial Times - Dec. 4 -
Quebec sees spike in irregular crossings to U.S., public security minister says
Quebec Public Security Minister François Bonnardel said on Tuesday that the number of irregular crossings from Canada to the U.S. has jumped significantly in the last three years.Bonnardel met on ...Yahoo Sports - Dec. 3 -
Goodell speaks to Congress about the security issue of drones on NFL game days, AP source says
A person with knowledge of the meeting says NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell has met with congressional leaders to speak to them about the ongoing security issue of drones on game daysABC News - Dec. 3 -
CNN's Kaitlan Collins: Biden pardon sounded like Trump Truth Social post
CNN anchor Kaitlan Collins compared President Biden's statement announcing he had pardoned his son Hunter to that of a social media post by President-elect Trump. "Rarely, if ever have, we heard ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
House Republican: 'Hard decisions' needed on Social Security, Medicaid, Medicare
Rep. Rich McCormick (R-Ga.) said Tuesday that lawmakers will ultimately face tough choices on spending in next year's unified GOP government, suggesting cuts may be coming to social welfare ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Trump FCC pick promises crackdown on social media 'censorship cartel'
Brendan Carr, President-elect Trump’s pick to chair the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), vowed Monday to break up the “censorship cartel” of social media platforms. “I think Americans have ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
What to know about Social Security's December schedule and COLA increase
Social Security beneficiaries have some changes coming in December and January, due to quirks of the calendar and a payment hike.CBS News - Dec. 3 -
How Trump's proposed tariffs could impact your wallet
Proposed tariffs on imported goods could raise prices on items like clothing, toys and household appliances. CBS News MoneyWatch correspondent Kelly O'Grady explains the potential impact on ...CBS News - Dec. 3 -
NY Democrat: Patel picked to 'weaponize' government against Trump enemies
New York Rep. Dan Goldman (D) warned that some of President-elect Trump's Cabinet and senior staff picks will be used to "weaponize" the government, specifically mentioning Kash Patel, who was ...The Hill - Dec. 3 -
Social Science Says Disclosing ‘Unsavory Personal Information’ Is Better Than Not Telling the Truth
Authenticity is in vogue. Even so, leaders should be measured in what they disclose.Inc. - Dec. 3 -
California special session to 'safeguard' state from Trump kicks off with proposed $25 million legal fund
Gov. Gavin Newsom's special legislative session to safeguard California from potential "federal overreach" from the incoming Trump administration begins Monday.CNBC - Dec. 3 -
Trump's tariff threats create division between Canada and Mexico over security at borders
Threats by President-elect Donald Trump to impose U.S. tariffs on its immediate neighbors appear to have created a split between Canada and Mexico, after Canadian officials said problems with the ...ABC News - Dec. 2
