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Trump ally Musk is remaking government - but will they clash?

Musk has emerged as a dominant force in Trump's second term, gutting an agency and issuing ultimatums to staff.

BBC News - 12h

To Keep Aid Coming, Ukraine Appeals to Trump Allies: Conservative Christians

A Ukrainian delegation to the National Prayer Breakfast in Washington will make the case that Russia threatens the religious freedom of Christians who don’t follow the Russian Orthodox Church.

The New York Times - 7h

Putin says Europe will 'stand at the feet of the master' as Trump's tariffs alarm allies

Happy to be on the sidelines, Russia's Kremlin says it's watching the 'tensions' Trump's tariffs are spreading.

CNBC - 2d

Trump's antagonism risks pushing U.S. allies closer to China

If foreign leaders have learned anything about Donald Trump’s presidency, it may be that they’re better off as America’s foe than its friend.

NBC News - 3d

Trump Favors Blunt Force in Dealing With Foreign Allies and Enemies Alike

With Canada, Mexico, China, Colombia and the Middle East, President Trump has wasted no time threatening to use American might to force recalcitrant countries to back down and do what he wants.

The New York Times - 3d

Trump exacts revenge on former allies who criticized him

Trump issued executive orders that revoked security details for former National Security Advisor John Bolton, former CIA Director and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and Dr. Anthony Fauci — despite ...

The Hill - 3d

Trump ally Peter Marocco behind evisceration of USAid: ‘He’s a destroyer’

Campaign ally sowed trail of enmity during first Trump presidency and allegedly was present at January 6 riot. The Trump administration’s evisceration of US overseas aid has been presided over by ...

The Guardian - 5d

Newsday’s Fight With Trump Ally Bruce Blakeman Heads to Court

Newsday plans to sue Bruce Blakeman, the executive of Nassau County, N.Y., after he made The New York Post the government’s official publication.

The New York Times - 5d

Biggest US trading allies brace for a ‘game of chicken’ with Trump’s tariffs

Canada and Mexico draw up plans to mitigate effect of duties Trump has threatened, possibly sparking a trade war. Trump’s tariffs explained America’s two biggest trading partners are bracing ...

The Guardian - 6d

JD Vance staffs VP's office with his allies — and no objections from Trump

Vice President JD Vance has earned a unique privilege inside the White House — free rein to hire whom he wants, with no interference from President Donald Trump or his top aides.

NBC News - Jan. 30

As Establishment Warms to Trump, Elite Law Firm Takes On His Appeal

The involvement of Sullivan & Cromwell in the appeal of President Trump’s criminal conviction underscored how New York’s legal power players have moved toward Mr. Trump.

The New York Times - Jan. 29

Trump classified documents case: DOJ drops appeal against co-defendants

President Donald Trump had been charged in the case with crimes related to retaining classified documents and obstructing efforts to recover them.

CNBC - Jan. 29

Trump hires new lawyers, files notice of appeal for hush money conviction

Top white shoe law firm Sullivan & Cromwell will represent President Trump as he appeals his criminal hush money conviction in New York, according to court filings.

ABC News - Jan. 29

Trump appeals hush money criminal conviction

President Trump appealed his New York hush money criminal conviction and has brought on a new team of attorneys to represent him. The five-attorney team from elite law firm Sullivan & Cromwell, ...

The Hill - Jan. 29

Trump DOJ ends Smith appeal in Florida documents case

Federal prosecutors in Florida moved to dismiss the appeal in the Mar-a-Lago prosecution, pushing to bring an end to the Trump classified documents case. The motion, which comes after the U.S. ...

The Hill - Jan. 29

Trump allies coast in special House primaries to fill vacant Florida seats

Trump-endorsed state Sen. Randy Fine easily won a special House primary Tuesday in northwest Florida, setting him up to fill a vacant, deep-red seat.

NBC News - Jan. 29

U.S. allies balk as Trump suggests relocating Palestinians from Gaza

Jordan voiced its "firm and unwavering" rejection of President Trump's suggestion that most Palestinians in Gaza could be relocated to neighboring nations.

CBS News - Jan. 27

Trump’s Gaza proposal rejected by allies and condemned as ethnic cleansing plan

US president has suggested Palestinians should leave Gaza for neighbouring countries to ‘just clean out’ whole strip. Donald Trump’s proposal that large numbers of Palestinians should leave Gaza to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 26

They Were Waiting for Flights. Then Trump Closed a Door for Afghan Allies.

An executive order has halted refugee flights for Afghans who supported the American mission in Afghanistan and had been approved to resettle in the U.S.

The New York Times - Jan. 25

Trump Returns to White House With More Deferential Allies and Foes

As Donald J. Trump prepares to take the oath of office for a second time, much of the world seems to be bowing down to him and demoralized opponents are rethinking the future.

The New York Times - Jan. 19

Trump ally says first 100 days will be "shock and awe"

After Donald Trump sought to overturn his 2020 election loss, and a mob of his supporters attacked the Capitol on January 6, 2021, many believed his political days were over. But now he's back. ...

CBS News - Jan. 19

Trump ally: First 100 days will be "shock and awe"

President-elect Donald Trump's return to the White House is the culmination of a political comeback that many in both parties believed would never happen. Now, Trump is promising swift action ...

CBS News - Jan. 19

Trump allies jockey for jobs and tee times at freewheeling Mar-a-Lago

"It's 'Real Housewives' meets 'The Bachelor' meets 'The Apprentice,'" one source said of the scene at Mar-a-Lago. "Viper pit."

CBS News - Jan. 18

Georgia appeals court sides with Trump in affirming dismissal of 6 state charges

A Georgia appeals court on Friday affirmed the dismissal of six counts in the state's 2020 election interference against President-elect Trump and his allies, upholding a trial judge's decision ...

The Hill - Jan. 17

Will Ashley Moody, DeSantis' Rubio replacement, be another Trump ally in Senate?

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has selected Ashley Moody, the Sunshine State's attorney general, to replace Sen. Marco Rubio as he vies for the secretary of state role. CBS News' Scott MacFarlane reports.

CBS News - Jan. 16

Trump allies reacting to Hegseth's Senate confirmation hearing

President-elect Donald Trump's allies are reacting favorably to Pete Hegseth's performance during his Senate confirmation hearing for the secretary of defense Cabinet role. CBS News' Olivia Rinaldi ...

CBS News - Jan. 14

What an Upended Mideast Means for Trump and U.S. Gulf Allies

While major ruptures are not expected, Gulf states are urging a tougher stance on Israel and a softening toward Iran, positions that differ greatly from the president-elect’s first term.

The New York Times - 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

Appeals Court Declines to Block Release of Special Counsel Report on Trump Cases

The judges left in place a lower-court injunction that bars the disclosure of the report for three days, and the Justice Department then appealed it.

The New York Times - Jan. 10

Appeals court won't block partial release of special counsel's Trump report

Special counsel Jack Smith submitted his final report on his investigations into President-elect Donald Trump to Attorney General Merrick Garland on Tuesday.

CBS News - 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

Trump appeals to Supreme Court to delay sentencing in hush money case

President-elect Trump appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court to put off sentencing scheduled for Friday on his conviction for falsifying business records in the New York hush money case. And the ...

NBC News - Jan. 8

Appeals court denies Trump's bid to delay hush money sentencing

A New York appeals judge has denied President-elect Trump's request to delay the Jan. 10 sentencing in his criminal hush money case.

ABC News - Jan. 8

Trump, allies fuel speculation over Greenland endgame

President-elect Trump is ramping up speculation about his endgame with Greenland as he doubles down on calls to acquire the Danish territory, putting observers and allies alike on edge. Trump on ...

The Hill - Jan. 7

Appeals Court Judge Refuses to Halt Trump’s Sentencing in Hush-Money Case

President-elect Donald J. Trump is trying to expunge his conviction before he is inaugurated. He would be the first felon elected to the Oval Office.

The New York Times - Jan. 7

Trump allies' lawyer under consideration for top federal prosecutor in D.C.

John Irving, a former federal prosecutor who now represents several Trump-world figures, is under consideration to be named the U.S. attorney in Washington, D.C.

CBS News - Jan. 7

New York appeals court denies halting Trump's sentencing

A New York appellate judge on Tuesday declined to suspend President-elect Trump’s Friday sentencing on his hush money criminal conviction. Judge Ellen Gesmer of the state’s midlevel appeals court ...