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The youngest presidents in U.S. history
The youngest president in U.S. history is Theodore Roosevelt, who took office in 1901 at age 42. Here's the full list, from youngest to oldest.Politics - CBS News - November 1 -
Presidents, Conventions and Nazis: A Political History of ‘The Garden’
Madison Square Garden, where former President Donald J. Trump will hold a rally on Sunday, has hosted many political events, some of them notorious.Top stories - The New York Times - October 26 -
Who is the richest U.S. president ever?
Here's how former presidents stack up against each other in terms of their peak wealth.Top stories - CBS News - November 5 -
History in the making: is the US finally about to elect its first female president?
Nail-biter of an election could result in Harris being the first female and first Asian American president. “This is monumental,” said 19-year-old Kai Carter as she stood in line behind the White ...World - The Guardian - November 4 -
The U.S. election need not be scary. History shows this is the way to trade it, says Citi.
The S&P 500 looks well set for the rest of 2024, but there’s also a way to gain from short-term volatilityBusiness - MarketWatch - November 1 -
What the stock market typically does after the U.S. election, according to history
Stocks typically rise after a presidential election, but investors need to be prepared for some short-term choppiness first, history shows.Business - CNBC - November 5 -
A look at the women who have run for U.S. president
CBS News 24/7 anchor Lana Zak takes a look back at the history of women who have run for president in the U.S.Top stories - CBS News - November 1 -
U.S. recognizes Edmundo González as Venezuela's president-elect
The Biden administration had previously said Edmundo González had earned the most votes in the disputed election, but had fallen short of acknowledging him as president-elect.Top stories - CBS News - Yesterday -
Kamala Harris could make history as America’s first woman president: What do women think about it?
CNBC Make It spoke with women across the U.S. about the issues influencing their vote and the possibility of having the first-ever female president.Business - CNBC - October 31 -
President-elect Trump names Susie Wiles as White House chief of staff, making history
President-elect Trump has selected Susie Wiles as his White House chief of staff, the first woman to ever hold the role. As Trump shapes his Cabinet, the focus turns to the high-stakes secretary of ...Top stories - CBS News - November 8 -
Trump is the most pro-stock market president in history, Wharton’s Jeremy Siegel says
"President-elect Trump is the most pro-stock market president we have had in our history," Siegel said Monday on CNBC's "Squawk Box."Business - CNBC - November 11 -
Hedge funds performed better under Democratic presidents than Republican ones, history shows
Hedge funds actually generate more alpha when the White House is occupied by a Democrat president than a Republican one, according to HFR.Business - CNBC - November 12 -
The stock market gives this candidate a 70% chance to be the next U.S. president
Incumbent political party is favored when the Dow is up year-to-date, according to a prediction model with a 99% confidence rating.Business - MarketWatch - November 2 -
The next U.S. president could inherit a booming economy. That's a daunting challenge.
Vice President Kamala Harris and Donald Trump both made the economy a focus of their campaign platforms since voters rank it a top priority.Business - CNBC - November 2 -
The president's influence on the U.S. economy may be greatly exaggerated, according to experts
In a Gallup survey, 99% of voters said the economy was at least somewhat important in influencing their choice for president.Business - CNBC - November 7 -
How President-elect Trump can influence the U.S. economy
President-elect Trump has promoted tax cuts, tariffs, deregulation and deportations as key pillars of his blueprint for the U.S. economy.Business - CNBC - November 11 -
What the new Trump presidency could mean for U.S.-China relations
CBS News foreign correspondent Ramy Inocencio has been speaking to experts in Hong Kong about how China is preparing for the incoming Trump administration and the tariffs on Chinese goods that the ...Top stories - CBS News - November 13 -
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.Top stories - NBC News - November 14 -
Biden becomes first sitting U.S. president to visit Amazon rainforest
Mr. Biden has made addressing climate change a key part of his policy agenda.Top stories - CBS News - 3 days ago -
U.S. stocks staged an epic rally after Trump won the election. What history says could happen before year-end.
Historically, stocks have tended to rise in the postelection period — and market analysts say they still have the potential to keep climbing through the rest of the year.Business - MarketWatch - November 7 -
Stocks usually see double-digit gains under U.S. presidents — with two exceptions since 1933
With the U.S. presidential election just two weeks away, Deutsche Bank Research found the S&P 500 has seen a long stretch of annualized double-digit returns under different White House ...Business - MarketWatch - October 22 -
Georgian president calls for protests after ruling party wins disputed election; U.S., allies call for probe
Georgia’s president called for protests on Monday following a disputed parliamentary election, and the United States and the European Union urged a full investigation into reports of violations in ...Top stories - NBC News - October 28 -
Next U.S. president shouldn't surrender America's energy dominance, TotalEnergies CEO warns
TotalEnergies CEO Patrick Pouyanne said he would be surprised to see the next U.S. president lose the country's competitive advantage in energy.Business - CNBC - November 4 -
Whether it is President Harris or President Trump, a battle over taxes and tips is headed to Capitol Hill
Donald Trump and Kamala Harris back no-tax-on-tips policy, but in an election where the economy is the No. 1 issue, economists say the idea is flawed.Business - CNBC - November 4 -
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 -
Donald Trump defeats Kamala Harris to become the next U.S. president, NBC News projects
Donald J. Trump, the once and now future president, capped an improbable political comeback by defeating Vice President Kamala Harris on promises to turbocharge the economy and deport undocumented ...Top stories - NBC News - November 6 -
Even U.S. presidents make mistakes with their money, author says. Here's how some struggled
In "All The Presidents' Money," author Megan Gorman takes readers into a side of U.S. presidents that is often overlooked: how they were with money.Business - CNBC - 6 days ago -
‘I already have my ticket.’ These celebrities want to leave the U.S. with Trump as president
Plenty of celebrities are vowing to move out of the U.S. rather than remain while Trump serves as the 47th president.Business - MarketWatch - 3 days ago -
Analysis: A Budget for the history books
Nick digs deeper into the Budget following his interview with Rachel Reeves.Top stories - BBC News - October 31 -
The History of Veterans Day
The holiday, which originally marked the end of World War I, was broadened in the 1950s to honor all veterans.Top stories - The New York Times - November 7 -
LeBron takes court with Bronny: 'Will never forget'
LeBron and Bronny James became the first father-son duo in NBA history to appear in a game together when they checked in at the same time with 4:00 left in the second quarter Tuesday night.Sports - ESPN - October 23 -
October was one of the driest months in history
The month of October proved to be one of the driest months in American history with various states reporting no rain for 31 days. Cities including New York, Houston, Dallas, Philadelphia and San ...Politics - The Hill - October 31 -
How the 2024 election compares in history
Welcome to The Hill's Campaign newsletter {beacon} Campaign Report Campaign Report Welcome to The Hill’s Campaign Report newsletter, I'm Jared Gans. Before we jump in today, a note to our ...Politics - The Hill - November 7 -
LeBron James and son Bronny make NBA history
Los Angeles Lakers star LeBron James and his son Bronny make history after becoming the first father-son duo to share the court in an NBA game.Top stories - BBC News - October 23