Trump allies' lawyer under consideration for top federal prosecutor in D.C.

John Irving, a former federal prosecutor who now represents several Trump-world figures, is under consideration to be named the U.S. attorney in Washington, D.C.

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The U.S. Economy Is Stuck in a Showdown Between Trump and the Federal Reserve

The president-elect wants lower interest rates but Jerome Powell sees them staying high.
Inc. - 5h
'Unprecedented criminal effort': What Trump's lawyers say is in Jack Smith's report

Filings by Donald Trump's lawyers suggest that Jack Smith's final report on his two probes could contain details that are potentially damaging to the president-elect.
ABC News - 6h
Biden’s new Social Security law is official — but implementing it under Trump will be a challenge

The Social Security Administration will now begin issuing large back payments to millions of individuals; however, it is unlikely the agency has the bandwidth to implement the new benefit structure ...
The Hill - 6h
Colleges prepare for new legal and political terrain under Trump

Colleges and universities are preparing for new legal and political territory as President-elect Trump returns to office. Concerns for international students, GOP attacks on higher education and ...
The Hill - 9h
Trump’s Lawyers Have Assailed Jack Smith. They Could Soon Have Power to Go After Him.

The president-elect’s defense lawyers accused the special counsel of unethical and improper behavior in his prosecutions of their client. They could be in senior Justice Department roles within weeks.
The New York Times - 10h
Federal prosecutors say they've uncovered 'additional criminal conduct' by NYC Mayor Eric Adams

Federal prosecutors allege they have uncovered “additional criminal conduct” by New York Mayor Eric Adams ahead of his scheduled trial in April.
NBC News - 17h
Trump, allies fuel speculation over Greenland endgame

President-elect Trump is ramping up speculation about his endgame with Greenland as he doubles down on calls to acquire the Danish territory, putting observers and allies alike on edge. Trump on ...
The Hill - 20h
Will US markets keep rising under Trump?

Economic uncertainty and frothy valuations jar with investor optimism
Financial Times - 1d
Trump’s Lawyers Seek to Block Special Counsel Report in Classified Documents Case

Both the Justice Department and the judge who oversaw the case were asked to stop the public release of the report.
The New York Times - 1d
Musk’s war on America’s allies

The question of whether he is speaking for Trump is urgent for Europe
Financial Times - 1d
California sheriff is Trump's blue-state ally

Riverside County, California, Sheriff Chad Bianco says he feels "very good" about President-elect Trump winning the election and calls Democrats' agenda "pro criminal." In the past, Bianco was a ...
NBC News - 1d
The economy grew rapidly in the past 2 years. Can it keep it up under Trump 2.0?

The economy has grown rapidly in the past two years and companies hope to get another lift from a business-friendly Trump White House — but stiffer headwinds could clip the sails of the U.S. in 2025.
MarketWatch - 1d
Martial arts head and Trump ally Dana White joins Meta board

Mark Zuckerberg’s move comes as Silicon Valley seeks to build bridges with the incoming president
Financial Times - 1d
Trump will appear by video at New York "hush money" sentencing, prosecutors say

President-elect Donald Trump is scheduled to be sentenced for his conviction in the New York "hush money case" on Friday.
CBS News - 1d
Lead Trump documents prosecutor leaves DOJ

A lead prosecutor on the Department of Justice's (DOJ) prosecution into President-elect Trump's mishandling of documents at Mar-a-Lago has retired from the department. Jay Bratt left the DOJ on ...
The Hill - 2d
Fed’s top bank cop to step down, averting potential clash with Trump

Politico - 2d
Lawyer for ex-Proud Boys leader Enrique Tarrio asks Trump for pardon

A lawyer for the former leader of the Proud Boys has asked President-elect Trump to consider issuing him a "full and complete" pardon for his role in the Jan. 6, 2021, Capitol attack. Nayib Hassan, ...
The Hill - 2d
Trump lawyers push to halt Jan. 10 hush money case sentencing

President-elect Trump’s legal team urged a judge to hold off on sentencing him on Jan. 10 in his New York criminal conviction ahead of his inauguration. Judge Juan Merchan ruled last week that ...
The Hill - 2d
Italy’s right-wing leader Meloni positions herself as Trump's ally in Europe

During the meeting at Mar-a-Lago, Trump described Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni as a "fantastic woman… she's really taken Europe by storm."
CNBC - 2d
Macron declares Trump has 'solid ally' in France, urges realism from Ukraine

French President Emmanuel Macron extended an olive branch to U.S. President-elect Donald Trump on Monday, declaring that France is “a solid ally” as he outlined his vision for global diplomacy in 2025
ABC News - 2d
Muslim, Arab voters face uncertain political future under Trump

Muslim and Arab American voters in the U.S. face an uncertain political future as President-elect Trump prepares to take office later this month. Long considered a reliable part of the Democratic ...
The Hill - 2d
Stocks will struggle under Trump if this rate keeps going higher

U.S. debt concerns and higher Treasury yields may be stumbling blocks for stocks in 2025.
MarketWatch - 4d
Vance undergoes sinus surgery at DC hospital

Vice President-elect JD Vance is undergoing a planned surgery on Friday, according to a spokesperson. “The Vice President-elect is having long-planned, minor sinus surgery and will be back to work ...
The Hill - 4d
Trump ally Mike Johnson re-elected US House Speaker

Republican secures votes after backroom deal quells brief party rebellion
Financial Times - 4d
Sources: Alabama co-DC Hitschler will not return

Alabama co-defensive coordinator and defensive backs coach Colin Hitschler has been informed he will not return to the Crimson Tide next year, sources said.
ESPN - 5d
January 6 was part of an attempted coup d’etat in America. Don’t let Trump and his allies tell you otherwise | Arwa Mahdawi

Four years on, it’s the most astounding case of collective amnesia. That so many seem willing to normalise that anti-democratic outrage is frightening. The sun shone brightly on 6 January 2021. The ...
The Guardian - 5d
Trump and GOP allies falsely blame New Orleans attack on immigration failures

President-elect Donald Trump and his allies in Congress have blamed the deadly New Orleans truck attack on President Joe Biden's border policies even though the attacker was a U.S. citizen.
NBC News - 5d
Pelosi returns to DC after hip surgery in Germany

Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif.) said she is en route to Washington after recently undergoing a hip replacement surgery in Germany following a fall in Luxembourg last month. “I am on ...
The Hill - 5d
Trump to rally in DC ahead of inauguration

Donald Trump is expected to hold a big Washington rally the day before he’s sworn in as the nation’s 47th president
ABC News - 5d
Progressives face an existential crisis under Trump

Progressives in Washington are facing an existential crisis like never before as they brace for the incoming Trump administration. Not only are they at odds with their own party, with many ...
The Hill - 6d
Crypto industry dreams of a golden era under Trump

The sector expects lighter regulation and wider adoption under the president-elect, but some worry about systemic risks
Financial Times - 6d
Trump to hold DC rally day before inauguration

President-elect Trump will hold a rally in Washington the day before he is set to be inaugurated for a second term. The president-elect will hold what is being dubbed a "victory rally" at Capital ...
The Hill - 6d
Republican-run states see opportunity to push extreme policies under Trump

Emboldened red states could advocate for rightwing reforms from steep tax cuts to slashes to education. Republican state lawmakers and conservative leaders around the United States see Donald ...
The Guardian - Jan. 1