Threat Muddies Economic

The most significant threat to fair elections in America

Election officials in the U.S. are becoming increasingly partisan, raising concerns about the fairness of our elections and the potential for voter fraud, while reforms are needed to ensure ...

Politics - The Hill - November 4

States tighten security at polls amid threats

Officials in just about every state have been working to ensure that this year's election is the most secure ever. But it's not just the ballots that they're concerned about, it's the polling ...

Georgia dealing with bomb threats at polling locations

Several polling locations in Georgia have received bomb threats throughout Election Day. Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger said some appear to have originated from Russia. Nikole Killion has more

Could Trump’s Tariffs Lead to Higher Prices? Here’s What to Know.

The president-elect says that tariff is “the most beautiful word in the dictionary.” You may be hearing it a lot.

Business - The New York Times - November 7

Next tropical weather threat forming in the Caribbean

The last day of the 2024 Atlantic Hurricane Season is Nov. 30, but as we near that finishing line, the Caribbean has other thoughts in mind.

East Coast drought prompts wildfire threats

More than 43 million people from Philadelphia to New England are under red flag warnings as the threat from drought-driven wildfires expands. Rob Marciano has more.

Trump's military threats alarm Democrats; GOP shrugs

President-elect Trump has talked about using the military on the “enemy from within,” at the border and potentially even in Mexico against cartels. The rhetoric has sparked increasing worry among ...

Politics - The Hill - November 16

Donald Trump’s Threat to the Global World Order

Donald Trump’s re-election to the American presidency is a threat to global peace and security.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 18

Biden finally shows backbone in the face of Putin’s threats

After nearly two months of internal soul-searching that resulted in what can only be termed unnecessary delay, President Joe Biden finally agreed to permit Ukraine to employ long-range ATACMS ...

Politics - The Hill - November 22

Man dies after tree falls on car as Storm Bert sweeps UK

Weather warnings for rain, wind, and floods remain in place for much of England, Scotland, and Wales.

Raya warns Arsenal of 'in-form' Gyökeres' threat

David Raya has warned his Arsenal teammates that Sporting CP forward Viktor Gyökeres is a "top player in form" as Mikel Arteta urged his strikers to find their ruthless streak to keep their ...

Sports - ESPN - 3 days ago

Federal authorities on alert for threats ahead of Thanksgiving

Federal and local authorities are reportedly warning the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City could be a target for would-be terrorists. Law enforcement officials will also need to be on ...

Trump’s Tariff Threat Roils Global Markets

The dollar gained and investors sold off stocks after the president-elect promised to levy new restrictions on the United States’ biggest trade partners.

Business - The New York Times - 3 days ago

12:30 Report — Trump’s tariff threat

{beacon} 12:30 REPORT It’s Tuesday of Thanksgiving week. Things are starting to quiet down in Washington. Here’s what’s happening: Trump says he will impose new tariffs on the goods from China, ...

Politics - The Hill - 3 days ago

Mexico caught cold by threat of Trump trade war

President Claudia Sheinbaum talks tough in response to tariff threat but slide in peso highlights country’s vulnerability

World - Financial Times - 3 days ago

Trump’s Tariff Threat Pits Canada Against Mexico

The president-elect’s opening salvo in trade and border talks with the United States’ neighbors is casting a harsh light on the North American alliance.

Business - The New York Times - 2 days ago

Mexico floats retaliatory tariffs in response to Trump threat

President-elect Donald Trump says he will take executive action on day one to impose major tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China. So how will that impact costs for consumers? Mario Parker, Bloomberg ...

French markets hit by threat of government collapse

Paris’s cost of borrowing relative to Germany reaches highest level since Eurozone crisis in 2012

Business - Financial Times - 2 days ago

Lucy Letby's dad 'made threats' in meetings with hospital CEO

Tony Chambers waited for more than a year before contacting police about the neonatal nurse.

Johnson on threats against Trump nominees: 'This is dangerous and unhinged'

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) said Wednesday the threats against President-elect Trump’s nominees and appointees are “dangerous and unhinged” and called on President Biden and other Democratic ...

Politics - The Hill - 2 days ago

Trump team responds to threats targeting Cabinet picks

President-elect Donald Trump's transition team is reacting to apparent threats sent to several Cabinet picks for the former president's second term. CBS News' Libby Cathey has the latest.

FBI investigating threats targeting Trump picks

The FBI is investigating several threats apparently made against some of President-elect Donald Trump's Cabinet picks. CBS News' Katrina Kaufman has more on the type of threats being reported.

Trump Cabinet Picks Face Bomb Threats and ‘Swatting’

A Trump transition team spokeswoman said law enforcement officials had “acted quickly to ensure the safety of those who were targeted.”

Top stories - The New York Times - Yesterday

Bomb threats made against Trump cabinet nominees

Police are investigating a wave of incidents which happened on Tuesday night and Wednesday morning.

FBI investigating threats against Trump administration picks

The FBI is investigating threats against nearly a dozen of President-elect Donald Trump's incoming administration picks, including his probable chief of staff, attorney general and secretaries of ...

5 takeaways from Trump's new tariff threat

President-elect Trump has put the country’s top three trading partners on notice less than two months before he takes office. The former president threatened Monday to impose steep 25 percent ...

Politics - The Hill - Yesterday

Connecticut Congress members targeted with bomb threats on Thanksgiving

Most of Connecticut's congressional delegation said they were the subject of bomb threats at their homes as they were preparing to celebrate Thanksgiving, although no bombs ultimately were found.

Canada to strengthen border after Trump tariff threat

Trudeau government races to head off US president’s concerns

Business - Financial Times - Yesterday

Connecticut Democratic lawmakers report bomb threats on Thanksgiving

The Thanksgiving threats come one day after several of President-elect Donald Trump's staff picks reported threats.

Democratic members of Congress targeted with bomb threats on Thanksgiving

Five of Connecticut's seven Democratic members of Congress said they were notified of bomb threats targeting their homes on Thanksgiving, but no devices were found. Meanwhile, President-elect Trump ...

Politics - NBC News - 20 hours ago

Ireland heads to the polls as Trump’s tax threat looms

Country’s fiscal bonanza at risk from US president-elect’s pledge to match low corporation tax rate

World - Financial Times - 15 hours ago

Why China is probably on board with Putin’s nuclear threats

Xi Jinping is almost surely comfortable with Vladimir Putin’s threats to use his most destructive weapons against Ukraine.

Politics - The Hill - 8 hours ago

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