Why Trump’s ‘maximum pressure’ won’t work on Iran this time

Trump Says He Won’t Try to Fire Jay Powell as Fed Chair

The president-elect said he would not try to replace the Federal Reserve chair, but would seek to cut immigration, impose tariffs and more.

The New York Times - 3d

From Trump and Turkey, to Russia and Iran — Syria's regime change has huge global consequences

The dramatic collapse of Bashar al-Assad's Syrian regime at the hands of rebel forces this weekend will have deep ramifications across the globe.

CNBC - 3d

Hot Inflation Won’t Derail the Stock Market’s Record Year

November CPI is seen rebounding to its highest level since July but the Fed is still seen cutting rates this month.

Inc. - 3d

Trump Says He Can’t Promise Tariffs Won’t Raise Consumer Prices

President-elect Donald Trump said in an interview that he wouldn’t make promises about the impact of his tariffs.

Inc. - 4d

Not ‘beautiful’: Why Trump’s tariff strategy could undermine North American trade

President Trump's proposed tariffs on China and his threat to raise tariffs to 25 percent for Canada and Mexico to force them to help control illegal immigration and the movement of drugs across ...

The Hill - 4d

Trump refuses to concede 2020 election: ‘Why would I do that?’

President-elect Donald Trump tells Kristen Welker that he’s “not interested” in directing the Department of Justice to investigate the 2020 election, during an exclusive interview with Meet the Press.

NBC News - 4d

Trump says he won’t direct FBI to investigate enemies but Patel will do ‘what he thinks is right’

President-elect Donald Trump says he will not direct Pam Bondi or Kash Patel to go after President Joe Biden or Jack Smith, but it’s their decision.

NBC News - 4d

Should I wear my Trump MAGA hat to work?

“I saw a couple of colleagues wearing Kamala pins before the election, but I have not seen one Trump hat.”

MarketWatch - 5d

Playing political footsie with Trump 2.0 won’t cut it for Europe. It’s time to get tough | Simon Tisdall

The world must prepare for a US president who will be even more chaotic and less open to diplomacy and compromise than before. Sucking up to Donald Trump is the order of the day as the European ...

The Guardian - 5d

Trump’s tariffs didn’t spark inflation last time? Here’s the trouble with that defense.

When allies of President-elect Donald Trump address one big criticism of his tariff plans — that the levies would boost inflation at time when Americans are already frustrated with elevated prices ...

MarketWatch - 5d

The Kennedy Center’s Chairman Won’t Depart After All

As the nation’s capital prepares for a second Trump administration, the performing arts center announced that its chairman would not step down in January as planned.

The New York Times - 6d

Liverpool players are used to pressure - Slot

Arne Slot says his Liverpool players are used to the pressure of having to win as they seek to maintain their advantage at the top of the Premier League.

BBC News - 6d

Could Trump Make the Ultimate Deal With Iran?

Over the next four years, the toxic and seemingly unending psychodrama between the United States and Iran may very well see its final act.

The New York Times - 6d

Emmanuel Macron Says He Won’t Resign France’s Presidency

A day after his chosen prime minister was forced to resign, President Emmanuel Macron denounced his political opponents.

The New York Times - Dec. 5

Biden administration under pressure to forgive more student loan debt before Trump takes office

With just a little more than a month and a half left in office, President Joe Biden is under pressure to forgive more student loan debt.

CNBC - Dec. 5

Olympics leader Bach talks up working with President-elect Trump toward 2028 Los Angeles Games

IOC president Thomas Bach says Olympic leaders are “very confident and relaxed” about working with the incoming Trump administration ahead of the 2028 Los Angeles Summer Games

ABC News - Dec. 5

Ending Trump’s 2017 Tax Cuts Won’t Effect GDP, Budget Office Finds

Key provisions of the returning president’s 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will expire next year if Republicans don’t renew them.

Inc. - Dec. 5

Senate set for more time in Washington to pass Trump agenda

The Senate is set to spend more time in Washington next year as Republicans look to expeditiously usher President-elect Trump's agenda through Congress. According to the 2025 Senate calendar, the ...

The Hill - Dec. 5

Colbert on Trump’s Pentagon pick Pete Hegseth: ‘A slight work problem when he shows up at drinking’

Late-night hosts discuss Trump’s embattled defense secretary nominee, who faces allegations of excessive drinking and sexual misconduct. Late-night hosts discuss allegations of Pete Hegseth ’s ...

The Guardian - Dec. 5

Italy’s slowing economy raises pressure on Meloni

Statistics agency halves GDP growth for 2024 as parliament adopts first part of next year’s budget

Financial Times - Dec. 5

Trump’s Cabinet choices are disastrous. Why are so many Democrats in Congress quiet?

Trump's Cabinet picks are uniquely dangerous for the country — and many Democrats are acting like everything's normal.

NBC News - Dec. 5

How does the new Club World Cup work & why is it so controversial?

Everything you need to know about the revamped Club World Cup set to take place in summer 2025.

BBC News - Dec. 5

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

'Why would I back down?': Embattled Pete Hegseth says Trump told him to keep fighting

Pete Hegseth, Donald Trump’s embattled pick for defense secretary, brushed aside suggestions that he would drop out and said Trump urged him to “keep fighting.”

NBC News - Dec. 4

Hawks' Zaccharie Risacher on handling pressure of being a top pick and why cold shooting start wasn't a worry

The No. 1 pick in the 2024 NBA Draft isn't lighting up the box score, but he's improving steadily on both ends

CBS Sports - Dec. 4

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman Says Elon Musk Won’t Abuse New Friendship With Trump

AI leader Altman said today that he thinks ‘Elon will do the right thing’ when it comes to the Trump connection

Inc. - Dec. 4

Why Trump’s tariff threats will hit stocks sooner than you think

Trump’s trade team could be even more hawkish this time around.

MarketWatch - Dec. 4

Trump’s election win fueled crypto XRP’s rally to a new high. Here’s why its gains may last.

XRP, the world’s third-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, hit a record high at $2.90 on Tuesday before pulling back — with its rally fueled by optimism around a more friendly ...

MarketWatch - Dec. 3

Trump Will Have Enormous Power Over Climate Action. Here’s Why.

Presidents have extraordinary control over climate policy, in part, because it’s been decades since Congress has passed a comprehensive environmental bill.

The New York Times - Dec. 3

Why Republicans Might Oppose Trump’s Push to Undo Biden’s Triumphs

President Biden wants to make it more difficult for President-elect Donald J. Trump to repeal his signature legislation, which sent money flowing to Republican districts nationwide.