Trump Considers Merging

Trump considering action to dismantle Education Department, sources say

President Trump is considering executive action that would dismantle the U.S. Department of Education, but sources familiar with the plans said such a move was not imminent.

CBS News - 1h

USAID to be merged into State Department, 3 U.S. officials say

USAID will remain a humanitarian aid entity, but its funding and workforce will be significantly reduced, officials said.

CBS News - 2h

Trump considers merging USAID into US State Department

The international aid agency's website is down and security officials were put on leave, US media reports.

BBC News - 5h

USAID to be merged into State Department, 3 U.S. officials say

USAID will remain a humanitarian aid entity, but its funding and workforce will be significantly reduced, officials said.

CBS News - 6h

USAID to merge into State Department with major budget cuts

The U.S. Agency for International Development will be folded into the State Department, sources tell CBS News. CBS News senior White House reporter Jennifer Jacobs has the latest.

CBS News - 7h

Canadians largely against proposal to merge with US: Survey

The majority of Canadians are opposed to their country merging with the U.S., something President Trump has suggested in recent weeks, according to new surveys published on Friday. The new YouGov ...

The Hill - 2d

Democrats slam Trump over reports he'll merge USAID with State Department

Democrats on Friday slammed President Trump over recent news reports that he is considering merging the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) with the State Department. “It is ...

The Hill - 2d

Trump Administration Considers Halting Congestion Pricing

The New York City tolling program began on Jan. 5 after defying obstacles for decades. A move to stop it would likely touch off a legal battle between the state and federal government.

The New York Times - 4d

Frontier Airlines proposes merging with bankrupt Spirit — again. Spirit says no

Frontier Airlines said Wednesday it has again proposed combining with Spirit Airlines, which is in bankruptcy.

CNBC - 5d

Frontier Airlines proposes merging with fellow budget carrier Spirit — again

Frontier Airlines said Wednesday it has again proposed merging with struggling rival Spirit Airlines, which is in bankruptcy.

NBC News - 5d

Trump celebrates win by lawmaker who said Omar, Tlaib should 'consider leaving'

President Trump celebrated Florida state Sen. Randy Fine's (R) primary win on Tuesday, hailing the lawmaker for his call to progressive Reps. Rashida Tlaib (D-Mich.) and Ilhan Omar (D-Minn.) to ...

The Hill - 5d

Trump's first week: Congress, courts consider their "checks and balances"

In his first week back in office, Trump wasted no time shattering norms – from a blizzard of transformative executive orders, to pardoning January 6 defendants and threatening the territories of ...

CBS News - Jan. 26

Trump considering major changes at FEMA, removes Fauci's federal security detail

President Trump said Friday he was planning to sign an executive order that could lead to an overhaul, or elimination, of the Federal Emergency Management Agency. "Face the Nation" moderator ...

CBS News - Jan. 24

Trump says he's considering a 10% tariff on China beginning as soon as Feb. 1

On Tuesday, President Donald Trump floated a 10% duty on China, with an expected start date of Feb. 1.

CNBC - Jan. 22

Trump considers 10% tariff on China from February

The new president accused Beijing of sending fentanyl to Mexico and Canada which ends up in the US.

BBC News - Jan. 22

Trump Considering TikTok Ban Delay

President-elect Donald Trump may grant an extension allowing TikTok to keep going beyond the ban.

Inc. - Jan. 19

Perplexity AI submits bid to merge with TikTok US

The search engine platform Perplexity AI submitted a bid to merge with TikTok on Saturday, a source familiar told The Hill. The move follows a Friday Supreme Court ruling that upheld the decision ...

The Hill - Jan. 19

Trump's Middle East envoy is considering a visit to the Gaza Strip amid ceasefire deal

President-elect Donald Trump’s envoy to the Middle East, Steve Witkoff, is considering a visit to the war-torn Gaza Strip as part of his efforts to keep a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hamas on ...

NBC News - Jan. 18

Perplexity AI makes a bid to merge with TikTok U.S.

Perplexity AI submitted a bid on Saturday to TikTok parent ByteDance, proposing that Perplexity merge with TikTok U.S., CNBC has learned.

CNBC - Jan. 18

Trump Is Said to Consider Executive Order to Circumvent TikTok Ban

The move is under discussion as the Chinese-owned app faces a Sunday deadline to find a new buyer or shut down in the United States.

The New York Times - Jan. 16

UK's Chagos handover on hold to allow Trump to consider the deal

The biggest island, Diego Garcia, hosts a joint UK-US airbase which is of strategic importance.

BBC News - Jan. 15

Canada’s Trudeau Cautions U.S. Consumers to Consider Harms of Trump’s Tariff Threats

Dismissing the president’s bluster about a 51st state, the departing leader urged Americans to think about the impact of high prices that will accompany new import taxes.

Inc. - Jan. 13

Liberal Americans consider moving to UK after Trump win, lawyers say

Advisers cite rise in US citizens weighing up emigration amid fears over introduction of socially conservative policies

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Trump transition team considering D.C.-area immigration raid showcase

The incoming Trump administration is considering conducting a high-profile raid targeting undocumented immigrants in its initial days, according to three people familiar with the discussions. NBC ...

NBC News - Jan. 9

Scott Burton’s Civic Engagement and Eroticism Merge at the Pulitzer

Paradigm-shifter for public art in the ’80s, groundbreaking (and openly queer) performance artist in the ’70s, Burton showed new ways of connecting.

The New York Times - Jan. 9

A Fashion Reporter Considers the Ways Trends Trickle Down

Jacob Gallagher, who covers men’s style for The Times, writes about teddy bear jeans, papal robes and all the fashion moments in between.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Trump transition considering D.C.-area showcase immigration raid in first days of administration

The incoming Trump administration is considering conducting a high-profile raid targeting undocumented immigrants in its initial days.

NBC News - Jan. 8

Shutterstock and Getty Merge to Meet AI Challenge in $3.7 Billion Deal

The two big players in the licensed visual content will pair up to counter threats from artificial intelligence tools like Midjourney.

Inc. - Jan. 8

Biden Says He’s Considering Pre-emptive Pardons For Trump’s Potential Targets

The president hasn’t yet decided what he will do, he said, acknowledging that the makeup of Trump’s new administration could influence his decision.

The New York Times - Jan. 8

Trump considers declaring national economic emergency to impose tariffs

Move would allow president-elect to implement broad tariffs after threatening Panama, Greenland and Canada. Donald Trump is mulling over the idea to declare a national economic emergency to ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

Trump ‘considering national economic emergency declaration’ to allow new tariffs; UK 10-year borrowing costs highest since 2008 – business live

Bond selloff drives yield on 10-year UK bonds to highest since 2008 financial crisis. Rise in UK borrowing costs could push Reeves to new public spending cuts Two UK investment trusts have ...

The Guardian - Jan. 8

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