U.S. Military Deportation to India Creates Headache for Trump Ally

Robust U.S. Economy May Not Need Trump’s Big Reforms

The incoming President wants to uncork major moves, including protectionist tariffs, more tax cuts, and immigration curbs, but macroeconomic data suggests some measures may not be required.

Inc. - Jan. 13

U.S. military is ready to respond to California wildfires, FEMA's Criswell said

Active duty U.S. military personnel are on a "prepare to deploy" order, ready to go in and continue to support the firefighting effort, Criswell said.

CNBC - Jan. 13

Trump’s trade coercion will harm the US and its allies

Greenland gambit suggests the country is now a threat to as much as a guarantor of security

Financial Times - Jan. 13

Trump deportation threat puts US on collision course with Vatican

Pope’s appointment of progressive Robert McElroy comes as rightwing Catholics wield notable influence in US capital. When the Texas attorney general, Ken Paxton, sought to shut down a Catholic ...

The Guardian - Jan. 13

From U.S. Steel to the ‘Art of the Deal’ — Trump’s opportunity for economic statecraft

The deal-focused orientation of President-elect Trump can serve as both the carrot and the stick in a new diplomatic paradigm.

The Hill - Jan. 12

Trump's plan for mass deportation could have a big effect on prices

Some experts say there is really nothing the government can do about high food prices.

CNBC - Jan. 11

Biden Issues Sweeping Deportation Protections Before Trump Takes Office

The move allows hundreds of thousands of people from Sudan, Ukraine, El Salvador and Venezuela to stay in the country temporarily.

The New York Times - Jan. 11

Trump's incoming border czar says mass deportations will include workplace roundups

Tom Homan, President-elect Trump's incoming border czar, said mass deportations of undocumented migrants will include workplace enforcement operations. Homan also said the administration is ...

NBC News - Jan. 10

U.S. adds 256,000 jobs, as Biden leaves Trump with sturdy labor market

President Joe Biden will end his term with a relatively healthy labor market as the U.S. added 256,000 jobs in December and the unemployment rate ticked down to 4.1%.

NBC News - Jan. 10

Ukraine war briefing: Western allies pledge $2bn in military aid for Ukraine

Aid promised at Ramstein meeting covered air defence, information technology, demining, naval forces, air forces and artillery. What we know on day 1,052. See all our Ukraine coverage ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

Nadella’s micro gift to India

Also in this newsletter: the bull run in defence stocks, and the car industry’s software problem

Financial Times - Jan. 10

With Trump Arriving, Zelensky Urges Allies Not to ‘Drop the Ball’

In an impassioned address to officials from countries supporting Ukraine, Mr. Zelensky said “a new chapter” would be starting for Europe and the rest of the world, requiring even more cooperation.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

Zelenskyy urges western allies ‘not to drop ball’ when Trump returns

Ukrainian leader appeals for sustained military support as US president-elect seeks ‘new chapter’ in Europe. Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged Ukraine’s western allies “not to drop the ball” and to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

Iran holds military drills as it faces rising economic pressures and Trump's return

Iran is reeling from a cratering economy and stinging military setbacks across its sphere of influence in the Middle East

ABC News - Jan. 9

UK foreign policy chief says Trump is right to urge higher military spending from NATO

Britain's top diplomat says Europe’s security “is on a knife-edge” and President-elect Donald Trump is right to say NATO member nations must increase military spending

ABC News - Jan. 9

Anxieties jump at Trump's Greenland, Panama Canal military talk

{beacon} Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security The Big Story Anxieties jump at Trump's Greenland, Panama Canal military ...

The Hill - Jan. 9

Trump provokes anxieties with Greenland, Panama Canal military talk

President-elect Trump’s refusal to rule out military action to attain his ambitions of acquiring the Panama Canal and Greenland has sparked some stern responses overseas and spurred a global debate ...

The Hill - Jan. 8

Mexico’s President Pokes Fun at Trump With New Name for the U.S.

President Claudia Sheinbaum of Mexico also said Donald Trump was ill-informed when he said Mexico was “essentially run by the cartels.”

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Europe pushes back against Trump over Greenland military threat

European leaders expressed their confusion and pushed back Wednesday against President-elect Donald Trump's refusal to rule out using military force to take over Greenland.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Wildfires Roar Through L.A., and Trump Floats U.S. Expansion

Plus, the end of Facebook fact-checking.