What Trump's second term could mean for U.S. efforts to tackle climate change

The next U.S. president could face a tax battle in 2025 — here's what it means for investors

The next U.S. president could face a tax battle in 2025 over expiring tax breaks enacted by former President Donald Trump. Here's what it means for investors.

Business - CNBC - November 5

RFK Jr could lead US health and food safety in a second Trump term

Kamala Harris says vaccine skeptic is ‘exact last person’ who should be setting policy for families and children. Robert F Kennedy Jr could assume some control over US health and food safety in a ...

World - The Guardian - November 2

Trump’s economic team: Who could run Treasury, the Fed and energy in his second term

Even before Donald Trump was called the winner of Tuesday’s election, names had been circulating about who the Republican nominee would appoint to key posts in his second term. Now that he’s won, ...

Business - MarketWatch - November 6

How a second Trump term could further enrich Elon Musk: ‘There will be some quid pro quo’

Experts say new government could blunt regulation and appoint officials sympathetic to Musk’s brood of companies. Donald Trump owes his decisive 2024 presidential victory in no small part to the ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Bitcoin could hit $100,000 by Inauguration Day, says crypto expert—what a Trump Presidency could mean for digital assets

Crypto experts say Republican control of Congress likely bodes well for the future of cryptocurrency.

Business - CNBC - 6 hours ago

What to know about Project 2025 before Trump begins second White House term

Questions are emerging about the proposed changes in the Project 2025 conservative agenda after former President Donald Trump beat Vice President Kamala Harris in the 2024 presidential election. ...

What Trump's Cabinet picks so far signal about his second term

President-elect Donald Trump on Monday tapped Rep. Elise Stefanik for U.N. ambassador, former Rep. Lee Zeldin to head the Environmental Protection Agency and Tom Homan as his administration's ...

What to know about Trump's Cabinet as he forms team for his second term

CBS News' chief Washington correspondent Major Garrett discusses President-elect Donald Trump's picks for major roles in his administration and Cabinet.

U.S. Election Sends Alarming Message for Global Climate Efforts

The Trump victory sets back the world’s attempt to rein in dangerous levels of warming and potentially isolates the United States in the global energy transition.

Science - The New York Times - November 7

What Will Trade, Migrants, Climate Change, and EVs Look Like Under Trump 2.0?

Here’s a review of policy plans and campaign promises central to the new president’s second-term agenda.

Business - Inc. - November 6

Why the US gave Trump a second term

Millions of Americans voted to give him a second chance - our North America editor Sarah Smith looks at why.

European Summit Will Focus on Handling Trump’s Second Term

Campaign threats of a trade war, revoked support for Ukraine, and weakening NATO ties will be the focus of a Thursday meeting of EU leaders.

Business - Inc. - November 6

Trump's immigration promises for second presidential term

Former President Donald Trump ran on a campaign to radically overhaul immigration policy in 2024. CBS News' Camilo Montoya-Galvez has more from the U.S.-Mexico border in Arizona.

Trump wins historic second term as president

After his stunning victory, Vice President Kamala Harris called President-elect Donald Trump to congratulate him. Trump pulled off what is perhaps the biggest comeback in recent American history, ...

Four things for green investors to watch in Trump’s second term

The president-elect will bring major changes to energy and environmental policy

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

What a new labor contract could mean for Boeing

About 33,000 striking Boeing workers were voting Wednesday on whether to ratify a new contract with the embattled aircraft manufacturing giant. The four-year deal comes with a 35% pay hike, as well ...

Israel celebrates, Ukraine frets: What Trump's win means for U.S. allies at war

Donald Trump’s election win over Kamala Harris could dramatically alter the course of the wars raging in the Middle East and Russia-Ukraine.

Trump’s Embrace of RFK Jr. Puts Fluoride, Vaccines and Obamacare on the Agenda

Donald Trump’s pledge to let Robert F. Kennedy Jr. “go wild on health” has put three issues on the agenda in the final days of the 2024 campaign.

Health - The New York Times - November 5

How Trump’s win could shake up taxes, jobs and interest rates — and what that means for your money

You don’t need to be a rocket scientist to understand why Donald Trump won the U.S. presidential election. Most Americans have said, consistently, that the economy is on the wrong track.

Business - MarketWatch - 5 days ago

Here's what a new Trump administration could mean for your money, financial advisors say

It's best to take a wait-and-see approach before making any sudden moves in response to election results, financial advisors say.

Business - CNBC - 3 days ago

What a Trump Victory Means for Tech

Another Trump presidency will be good for crypto and Elon Musk, but every big tech company may not benefit from a more hands-off approach to antitrust.

Tech - The New York Times - 6 days ago

What Will Trump’s Tariffs Mean for Businesses?

Companies are already scrambling to avoid potential tariffs. Here’s how they could play out in Donald Trump’s second term.

Business - Inc. - November 7

What Trump means for your money

UK investors and mortgage borrowers are likely to feel the effect of new White House policies

World - Financial Times - 6 days ago

Pro-U.S. president of Palau wins second term, defeating brother-in-law

The president of the Pacific Islands nation of Palau, Surangel Whipps Jr., was returned for a second term after a national election held last week.

We are in danger of forgetting what the climate crisis means: extinction | Martha Gill

The catastrophic floods in Valencia remind us that the fate of human beings and animals is what is truly important. You may have heard of Cop29 , the global climate change conference that doesn’t ...

World - The Guardian - November 3

Clean Energy Is Booming in the U.S. The Election Could Change That.

Trump has suggested he would dismantle the Inflation Reduction Act, which has reshaped America’s energy landscape. It won’t be easy.

World - The New York Times - October 30

Drug costs, abortion, Obamacare: How Trump and Harris could change U.S. health care

Kamala Harris and Donald Trump are both pledging to make health care more affordable in the U.S., but have largely different approaches to doing so if elected.

Business - CNBC - October 19

How Trump and Harris Compare on Climate Change

Kamala Harris calls global warming an “existential threat.” Donald Trump dismisses it as a “scam.”

Science - The New York Times - October 28

Will Musk Influence Trump on Climate Change and Electric Vehicles?

The Tesla billionaire is a key figure in the president-elect’s orbit. One question is whether his views on climate and clean energy will have any sway.

World - The New York Times - 6 days ago

An 'Obamacare' for homeowners insurance could protect against climate change

The solution lies in cooperative federalism: setting federal standards for homeowners insurance while allowing states the flexibility to adapt those standards to their unique risks.

Politics - The Hill - October 21

Meteorologists could be climate change heroes by relaying its urgency to the public

Weathercasters are positioned to help viewers connect short-term extreme events – like hurricanes – with the climate crisis. Some have called Hurricanes Helene and Milton an October surprise. ...

World - The Guardian - October 22

Cop29 could change the financial climate for the world’s wealthy polluters

This week’s summit will focus on paying for the costs of global heating – and much more money is needed. About 50,000 government officials, policymakers, investors and campaigners will gather in ...