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Trump Taps Kevin Hassett to Lead National Economic Council
Mr. Hassett defended Donald Trump’s tax cuts and trade policies in his first administration but has also acknowledged that tariffs can weaken economic growth.Business - The New York Times - 10 hours ago -
Donald Trump selects Kevin Hassett to lead National Economic Council
The appointment came as Donald Trump renewed his vow to raise tariffs on imports from China, Mexico and Canada.Business - CNBC - 10 hours ago -
Trump taps Kevin Hassett as National Economic Council head
President-elect Trump has chosen former White House economic adviser Kevin Hassett to lead the National Economic Council in his next administration, he said Tuesday. “I am very pleased to announce ...Politics - The Hill - 10 hours ago -
Could Trump sideline government watchdogs? Some are already quitting.
The president-elect’s allies have called for a wholesale replacement of the more than 70 inspectors general across the federal government.Politics - Politico - Yesterday -
Could Trump sideline government watchdogs? Some are already quitting.
The president-elect’s allies have called for a wholesale replacement of the more than 70 inspectors general across the federal government.Politics - Politico - Yesterday -
The economic October surprise
Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Consumers feel more confident ahead of Election Day A new survey shows that ...Politics - The Hill - October 29 -
The US economic boom is a mirage
Its lopsided, brittle quality helps explain why so many Americans will cast votes in angerWorld - Financial Times - November 4 -
Can economics model Trump?
Economists are trying to calibrate a Republican victory and finding it extremely difficultWorld - Financial Times - November 5 -
Why I was wrong about the US election
Economics, ‘vibeonomics’ and the Trump swingWorld - Financial Times - November 14 -
Best books of 2024: Economics
Martin Wolf selects his must-read titlesBusiness - Financial Times - November 20 -
More councils hit by pro-Russia cyber attack
The unitary authority says its website is down due to a cyber attack affecting several councils.Top stories - BBC News - November 2 -
Haiti's Ruling Council Fires Acting Prime Minister
The poorest country in the Americas has been rocked by political turmoil since the assassination of President Jovenel Moïse.World - The Wall Street Journal - November 10 -
Reeves to force council pensions to consolidate into 8 ‘megafunds’
Chancellor to target minimum size for multiemployer defined contribution schemes of £25bn to £50bnBusiness - Financial Times - November 13 -
Council leader quits after assault allegations
Stephen McCabe denied claims he shouted at and assaulted a woman at a home in Inverclyde.Top stories - BBC News - November 15 -
US vetoes Security Council's Gaza ceasefire resolution
Fourteen of the 15 members voted in favour, but Washington said the text would send "dangerous message" to Hamas.Top stories - BBC News - 6 days ago -
Crypto Companies Vie for Seats on Trump’s Advisory Council
Trump intends to build a new council as part of a crypto-friendly administration.Business - Inc. - 5 days ago -
The West Bank Is on the Edge of Economic Collapse
After over a year of war, the economy in the occupied West Bank is being choked off by restrictions on Palestinians’ movements in the territory, the cancellation of work permits in Israel and ...World - The Wall Street Journal - November 5 -
Democratic strategist on the party's economic message
A CBS News exit poll found that 45% of voters felt that their financial situation was worse than it was four years ago. Hyma Moore, the former director for the office of Democratic National ...Top stories - CBS News - November 6 -
Economic impact of growing gig economy
Winner of the FT Schools/Discover Economics Young Economist of the Year awardBusiness - Financial Times - November 10 -
Harris Took Steady Approach to Space as Chair of White House Council
As chair of the White House’s National Space Council, the vice president largely emphasized continuity with policies set by the Trump administration.Science - The New York Times - October 30 -
UK looks at handing asylum seeker housing contracts back to local councils
Exploratory talks follow criticism of private outsourcing groups and concern about their high profitsBusiness - Financial Times - November 4 -
Tenants may not be able to buy new council homes, Rayner tells BBC
Angela Rayner told the BBC restrictions would be placed on new social homes in England.Top stories - BBC News - November 7 -
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Reeves plans to use £350bn council pension pot to boost UK economy
Chancellor to set out reform to fragmented local authority funds in Mansion House speechBusiness - Financial Times - November 8 -
UK government looks at ending Gove ban on councils opening new schools
Education secretary Bridget Phillipson says Tories had ‘tunnel vision’ about promoting academiesBusiness - Financial Times - November 9 -
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Labour loses 40% of council seats defended since UK general election
Party sought to hold on to 58 seats but lost 24 in by-elections, a ‘drastic’ decline, analysis showsWorld - Financial Times - November 13 -
New York City Council Approves Bill Shifting Broker Fees to Landlords
The City Council approved a bill on Wednesday that would curb a loathed New York City real estate practice: making renters pay thousands of dollars in broker fees.Top stories - The New York Times - November 13 -
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California city council passes $5.9m reparations deal with ex-residents
Palm Springs approves settlement for displaced Black and Latino families after decades-long fight for compensation. The Palm Springs city council on Thursday unanimously approved a $5.9m ...World - The Guardian - November 16 -
Los Angeles City Council Passes ‘Sanctuary’ Ordinance in Response to Trump
The swift action, two weeks after Donald J. Trump’s presidential win, signaled a sense of urgency from city leaders.Top stories - The New York Times - November 20 -
U.S. Vetoes Gaza Cease-Fire Resolution at U.N. Security Council
The United States, which has blocked four other resolutions, said it vetoed the most recent version because it did not make the release of hostages a precondition for a truce.World - The New York Times - 6 days ago -
Standoff as Canada Yukon town council refuses to swear oath to King Charles
Council in Yukon territory deadlocked, citing the crown’s tarnished relations with Indigenous peoples in the region. The council of a town in Canada’s Yukon territory has been locked for weeks in ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
US vetoes UN security council push to call for ceasefire in Gaza
UN security council voted 14-1 in favor of resolution but it was not adopted because of the US veto. The US has vetoed a UN security council push to call for a ceasefire in Gaza that Washington ...World - The Guardian - 6 days ago -
Town council in Canada at standstill over refusal to take King Charles oath
The council has refused to take the oath due to the Crown’s history with Canada’s indigenous people.Top stories - BBC News - 5 days ago
