Loom Trump's Controversial

McConnell may play key role on Trump’s controversial Cabinet picks

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) will be under the microscope when it comes to President-elect Trump’s most contentious Cabinet nominees, with senators watching closely to see if he ...

Politics - The Hill - November 17

Trump's controversial Cabinet and senior staff picks face uncertain future

President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet and senior staff picks are facing an uncertain future as his selections received mixed reviews in recent days — and a handful sent shockwaves through Washington.

12:30 Report — Trump's controversial Cabinet picks face uphill battle

Presented by Electronic Payments Coalition — Plus: President-elect previews deportation plan {beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Monday. Welcome back to another week of the D.C. madness. Here’s what’s ...

Politics - The Hill - November 18

The Memo: Gaetz and Hegseth controversies could trickle down to Trump

Allegations of inappropriate sexual conduct are complicating the paths of two of President-elect Trump’s most important nominees. In the process, they threaten to put a new spotlight on Trump’s ...

Politics - The Hill - November 18

Trump team ramps up pressure on Senate GOP to approve controversial nominees

President-elect Trump’s transition team is ratcheting up the pressure on Republican senators to embrace his controversial nominees to head the Justice Department, Health and Human Services, the ...

Politics - The Hill - November 20

Trump voters hail controversial cabinet picks as the government they want

Trump voters in the American heartland are excited, even as senior Republicans are less than enthusiastic about some of the president-elect’s choices. In the American heartland, they’re excited. ...

World - The Guardian - 3 days ago

After Gaetz, other controversial nominees test Trump's sway with Senate Republicans

After Matt Gaetz withdrew from consideration for attorney general, Senate Republicans are weighing Donald Trump's other controversial picks for his Cabinet.

Steve Madden to slash China sourcing by as much as 45% as Trump's tariff plan looms

Retailers and brands have already made a push to diversify sourcing because of tariff risks and supply chain disruptions.

Business - CNBC - November 7

US central bank lowers interest rates by quarter point as new Trump term looms

Rates are now at 4.5% to 4.75%, after two reductions by the Federal Reserve starting in September. The US Federal Reserve lowered interest rates by a quarter point on Thursday, knocking them ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Young voters react to Harris loss to Trump as questions about party future loom

Democrats will have to analyze 2024 presidential race data to understand Vice President Kamala Harris' loss against former President Donald Trump. Meanwhile, young voters are reacting to the ...

With Trump presidency looming, Biden plans to publish draft gas export study this year

The Biden administration plans to publish a draft study by the end of this year that could have implications for the future of new gas exports. The administration said earlier this year that it ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

UN nuclear head to visit Iran for nuke talks as next Trump presidency looms

The head of the United Nations’ nuclear watchdog says he will travel to Iran in the coming days to hold talks regarding the country’s nuclear program

World - ABC News - November 10

Trump tariff threat looms large on several Asian countries — not just China — says Goldman Sachs

Donald Trump's recent victory is likely to see looming tariffs on China — but it may not be the only country subject to tariffs, according to Goldman Sachs.

Business - CNBC - November 11

Biden's final months may offer conflict opportunities, even as Trump's return looms

President Joe Biden will see out his term knowing that President-elect Donald Trump -- a man he called a "genuine danger to American security" -- will succeed him.

Trump tariffs loom over retail earnings as Home Depot points to ‘industry-wide impact’

Home Depot Inc.’s third-quarter results this week gave a glimpse into the looming issue of tariffs for major U.S. retailers.

Business - MarketWatch - November 13

As Trump whiplash looms, APEC closes in Peru with China’s President Xi front and center

After two days of meetings in Lima that rarely ventured beyond platitudes in discussing the strategies of the region’s major economies, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum wraps up with a ...

World - ABC News - November 16

DOJ and FBI officials reach out to lawyers as potential Trump revenge prosecutions loom

Current and former senior DOJ and FBI officials are reaching out to lawyers in anticipation of being criminally investigated by the Trump administration, people with knowledge of their ...

Politics - NBC News - November 17

Ukraine war briefing: Europe to take charge of military aid as Trump era looms

Polish defence minister says European countries need to increase spending on their own security; drone attack on Kyiv after Kharkiv and Odesa hit. What we know on day 1,007 Continue reading...

World - The Guardian - Yesterday

Tim Cook and other U.S. executives attend China expo, meet officials as Trump tariff threat looms

A number of high-profile American business leaders are in China this week for the country's second annual international supply chain expo, including Apple's Tim Cook.

Business - CNBC - Yesterday

What to know about Trump's controversial pick for HHS, Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Public health expert and CBS News medical contributor Dr. Celine Gounder joins "CBS Mornings" to discuss President-elect Donald Trump's choice for HHS secretary, Robert F. Kennedy Jr., who has a ...

Thune faces first Trump loyalty test

So far, it seems like the Senate’s leader-in-waiting and other Republicans are giving the president-elect wide latitude on his picks.

Politics - Politico - November 15

Fetterman says he would support some Trump Cabinet nominations: 'I'm not sure why that's controversial'

Sen. John Fetterman (D-Pa.) said he would support some of his Republican colleagues being nominated for various Cabinet positions in President-elect Trump's administration, saying he is "not sure" ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Election Uncertainty Makes Some Employers Wary of Adding Jobs

Some employers say they have been wary to expand until the outcome of the presidential election is known.

Business - The New York Times - November 1

Giant hand's removal from top of building is stirring controversy

The removal of a highly controversial giant hand from the roof of a Wellington, New Zealand building is itself proving controversial.

On the Ellipse, the Stakes Loomed Over Harris’s Shoulder

There was a clear point in returning to the site of Trump’s Jan. 6 crime.

Top stories - The New York Times - October 30

Job growth stalls in October as Election Day looms

Welcome to The Hill's Business & Economy newsletter {beacon} Business & Economy Business & Economy The Big Story Job growth stalls in October as Election Day looms Economists were bracing for a ...

Politics - The Hill - November 1

France pushes Brussels to delay fines on carmakers

Emissions rules coming into force could lead to billions in penalties being imposed on weak auto industry

World - Financial Times - November 4

The latest intel on the Timberwolves' ownership drama -- and the battle that looms

With arbitration set to begin Monday, here's the latest on Glen Taylor, Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore -- and the battle for the multibillion-dollar franchise.

Sports - ESPN - November 4

TikTok Employees Shrug Off the US Election

Donald Trump says he’ll spare TikTok. Kamala Harris will likely support the ban. But inside the company, few are talking about the US election.

Tech - Wired - November 5

Northvolt’s future hangs in balance as bankruptcy looms

Troubled European battery maker in race against time to secure short-term funding

Business - Financial Times - November 17

Snow and ice shut schools as Storm Bert looms

Storm Bert is set to bring snow, rain and strong winds to parts of the UK over the weekend.

Illegal mining threatens Ghana’s economy as election looms

World - Yahoo News - 6 days ago

Legal challenges loom as abortion is enshrined in Arizona's constitution

Top officials in Arizona have certified the state’s election results

Health - ABC News - Yesterday

Inflation Concerns Loom as Trumponomics Revs Up

Investors are bracing for the latest data as the president-elect’s economic agenda of cutting immigration and taxes, while raising tariffs takes shape.

Business - The New York Times - 2 hours ago

Latest in Loom Trump's Controversial